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‘Not dissent but planned sabotage’: Eminent citizens blast Youth Congress for protest at AI Summit (Ld)

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A group of eminent and noted citizens on Tuesday came down heavily on the recent shirtless protests at the AI Impact Summit by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers and also lambasted the Congress’ brand and style of politics, claiming that this amounted to putting the party’s own interests above the Republic’s image and prestige.

'Seva Teerth' to continuously advance sacred duty-yajna of national service: PM Modi

IANS | February 24, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the newly constructed ‘Seva Teerth’, the new Prime Minister’s Office, will continuously advance the sacred duty-yajna of national service and serve as a centre of citizen empowerment rather than a display of power.

India’s electricity transition gains pace across states

IANS | February 24, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) India’s electricity transition at the sub-national level is no longer marked by a few leading states, but rather wider, albeit uneven, progress across states, according to the findings of a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and independent think tank Ember.

PM Modi's Israel visit will reaffirm deep, longstanding strategic partnership between both countries: MEA

IANS | February 24, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Israel beginning Wednesday will reaffirm the deep and long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

Seven children receive life-changing spine surgery in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

IANS | February 24, 2026 5:22 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 24 (IANS) Seven children with severe spinal deformities underwent successful surgeries at the Government Spine Institute in Ahmedabad Civil Hospital during the second Indo-American Spine Surgery Camp.

Yogi Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM, host of MoUs inked for investments in UP

IANS | February 24, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is currently on a four-day visit to Singapore and Japan for attracting global investors and inviting big-ticket investments in the state, met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, and also visited an airport logistics hub with his team on Tuesday, to draw "valuable insights" and their subsequent application in building a robust aviation infrastructure in the state.

Union Cabinet approves renaming 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi Feb 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, approved the proposal for alteration of name of 'Kerala' as 'Keralam', government officials said.

Grand Braj Holi begins, devotees and tourists throng Barsana, Nandgaon

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:39 PM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies on Tuesday.

Union Cabinet approves Rs 275 hike in MSP of jute for 2026-27

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved an increase of Rs 275 per quintal in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of raw jute for marketing season 2026-27 compared to the price of the previous year.

Cabinet okays Rs 1,067 crore to boost Metro connectivity between Ahmedabad and GIFT City region

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the extension of the existing North-South corridor of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (GMRC) Ahmedabad Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur locality in Ahmedabad, for Rs 1,067.35 crore.

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‘Not dissent but planned sabotage’: Eminent citizens blast Youth Congress for protest at AI Summit (Ld)

'Seva Teerth' to continuously advance sacred duty-yajna of national service: PM Modi

India’s electricity transition gains pace across states

PM Modi's Israel visit will reaffirm deep, longstanding strategic partnership between both countries: MEA

Seven children receive life-changing spine surgery in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

Yogi Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM, host of MoUs inked for investments in UP

Union Cabinet approves renaming 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'

Grand Braj Holi begins, devotees and tourists throng Barsana, Nandgaon

Union Cabinet approves Rs 275 hike in MSP of jute for 2026-27

Cabinet okays Rs 1,067 crore to boost Metro connectivity between Ahmedabad and GIFT City region

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