Gujarat Law Society enters 100th year; CM Patel stresses holistic education under NEP​

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:00 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Emphasising the role of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in shaping future-ready institutions, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said Gujarat Law Society’s centenary year offers an opportunity to further align higher education with value-based and holistic learning envisioned under the policy.​

Commuters, residents praise speed, comfort of Meerut Metro on first day

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:06 PM

Meerut, Feb 23 (IANS) Meerut Metro, on the first day of its operation, saw a wave of excitement across the city, as commuters praised the new service for its speed, comfort, and modern infrastructure. Families and young passengers thronged stations from the morning, eager to experience the city’s first metro ride.

Racial abuse of Arunachal women in Delhi unacceptable: Meghalaya CM

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:59 PM

Shillong, Feb 23 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area, describing the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and “completely unacceptable”.

SC flags 'endless litigation' in MC Mehta cases by repeated applications

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the "endless litigation" continuing under the long‑running environmental cases titled MC Mehta vs Union of India, which involve monitoring issues of air pollution in Delhi and the environment of the Taj Trapezium Zone.