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Row over cancellation of 2014 circular extending reservation benefits to Muslims

India, Feb. 19 -- A row has erupted after the Mahayuti government on Tuesday issued an order cancelling a 2014 circular which granted Muslims 5% reservation benefits under the Special Backward Class A... Read More


'9 trade deals in 4 years to benefit farmers, fisherfolk': Piyush Goyal

India, Feb. 19 -- Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday declared that India would become the third-largest economy in the world by 2027-28, and would add around $26 trillion ... Read More


Weekend events you can't miss in Jaipur (Feb 20-22)

India, Feb. 19 -- Folk stars shine bright What: Head to Lok Kala Sangam, a festival celebrating the vibrant folk arts of Rajasthan. The two-day event will bring together over 400 artists from the sta... Read More


Uttarakhand HC takes suo motu cognizance of Kainchi Dham temple mismanagement

India, Feb. 19 -- The Uttarakhand high court has taken suo motu cognizance of alleged mismanagement at the Kainchi Dham Temple, registering a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) after a petition raised c... Read More


How the world's first official airmail service began from Prayagraj on Feb 18 in 1911

India, Feb. 19 -- On February 18, 1911, a fragile aircraft lifted off from the banks of the Yamuna in Prayagraj (then Allahabad) carrying 6,500 letters, a modest consignment that scripted aviation and... Read More


This day in 1911 marked world's first official airmail service

India, Feb. 19 -- LUCKNOW On February 18, 1911, a fragile aircraft lifted off from the banks of the Yamuna in Prayagraj (then Allahabad) carrying 6,500 letters, a modest consignment that scripted avia... Read More


Multiple vehicles hit by dumper near Navale bridge

India, Feb. 19 -- A speeding dumper truck rammed into multiple vehicles on the Satara-Mumbai Highway on Wednesday evening before catching fire near Navale Bridge, police said. The accident occurred a... Read More


Civic chief urges elected members to seek state meeting over water dues

India, Feb. 19 -- Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram on Wednesday appealed to mayor Manjusha Nagpure and elected members to convene a meeting with the state government to resolve the ongoin... Read More


Major route changes for PMPML buses on Feb 19

India, Feb. 19 -- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) will divert several city bus services on February 19, 2026, due to large-scale celebrations of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti... Read More


Temperatures to rise in Northwest India ahead of pre-monsoon season: IMD

India, Feb. 19 -- Day and night temperatures are likely to gradually rise by 3-4degC and 2-3degC in Northwest India ahead of the pre-monsoon season from March, after a western disturbance (WD) led to ... Read More