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'Compassionate and decisive': PM Modi pays tributes to Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary

IANS | February 24, 2026 8:54 AM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday remembered former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, saying that she has secured a special place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a charismatic leader and exceptional administrator. PM Modi also said that she embodied both compassion and decisiveness.

'Any illegal encroachment will be cleared': Gujarat Dy CM as Rajkot civic body demolishes 1,119 structures

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:48 PM

Rajkot, Feb 23 (IANS) The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), on Monday, demolished 1,119 illegal constructions in the Jangleshwar area as part of a large-scale drive to clear 1,489 identified encroachments along the Aji River and the Town Planning Road.

Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi with 7 onboard crashed, rescue team at location: DGCA

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Monday that an air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi with seven on board crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district, Jharkhand.

Medical chartered plane crashes near Ranchi with 7 onboard, rescue ops on

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A medical charter aircraft with seven on board lost radar contact shortly after departing from Ranchi Airport on Monday evening, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

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.

Gujarat sets record with over 1 lakh MSME certifications, Dy CM tells Assembly

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:29 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) Gujarat has certified a record 1,00,135 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), marking what the state government described as a significant milestone for the sector, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday.

Gujarat to deepen 10 ponds per taluka under statewide Sujalam Sufalam water drive

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:22 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) Gujarat will deepen 10 ponds in every taluka as part of a statewide water conservation drive launched on Monday, with the state government aiming to further raise groundwater levels ahead of the monsoon.

AI Impact Summit: Panipat academic backs PM Modi’s vision, calls IYC protest unwarranted

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:15 PM

Panipat, Feb 23 (IANS) Conversations about India’s technological future took centre stage at the recently organised AI Summit held in New Delhi. The event, which drew attention from across the country and international delegates, became a platform to showcase India’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.

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”.

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'Compassionate and decisive': PM Modi pays tributes to Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary

'Any illegal encroachment will be cleared': Gujarat Dy CM as Rajkot civic body demolishes 1,119 structures

Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi with 7 onboard crashed, rescue team at location: DGCA

Medical chartered plane crashes near Ranchi with 7 onboard, rescue ops on

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

Gujarat sets record with over 1 lakh MSME certifications, Dy CM tells Assembly

Gujarat to deepen 10 ponds per taluka under statewide Sujalam Sufalam water drive

AI Impact Summit: Panipat academic backs PM Modi’s vision, calls IYC protest unwarranted

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

Racial abuse of Arunachal women in Delhi unacceptable: Meghalaya CM

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