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Odisha: 1 lakh diyas lit around Baba Bhusandeswar temple premises on Mahashivratri

Balasore, Feb. 16 -- The Baba Bhusandeswar Temple in Balasore marked the conclusion of Mahashivratri with a grand 'Lakhya Deepa Prajwalana', where nearly one lakh diyas were lit around the temple prem... Read More


Bengal SIR: ECI suspends 7 AEROs for 'misconduct'

Kolkata, Feb. 16 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered the suspension of 7 government officials from 6 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal for serious misconduct that tantamounts to der... Read More


MCD budget: Delhi Cong raises concerns over civic mgnt, financial powers

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Delhi Congress on Monday alleged that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Budget for 2026-27 misled the public and failed to address key civic issues. Delhi Pradesh Con... Read More


ED slaps rRs.r184 crore FEMA penalty notice against NewsClick, founder Prabir Purkayastha

India, Feb. 16 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs.184 crore on news portal NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FE... Read More


Online VAT returns submission deadline extended

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns through its e-VAT system until February 22, 2026, citing public interest and recent te... Read More


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launches the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today launched a transparent, modern, and simple Public Distribution System (PDS) based on Central Bank Digital Curr... Read More


Despite surge in digital payments, paper money circulation at record level due to high consumption across rural & urban areas: SBI Report

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Cash use in India remains strong and currency in circulation has reached a record high despite the rapid rise in digital payments, mainly due to higher consumption, lower interes... Read More


Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- A Ukrainian drone strike ignited fires at one of Russia's Black Sea ports, officials said Sunday, ahead of fresh talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war. Two people were... Read More


"Time has come for LDF to go, Congress will get complete majority": Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 16 -- Ahead of the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will be voted out, asserting that the... Read More


Queen Rania of Jordan turns India into her fashion runway: From tailored jacket to tulle skirt, decoding her chic looks

India, Feb. 16 -- From Mumbai to New Delhi, Queen Rania of Jordan turned every street and event into her personal runway. Her India visit was a true masterclass in style. From a delicate tulle skirt t... Read More