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Jharkhand Govt defends welfare record, raises MGNREGA concerns in Assembly

Ranchi, Feb. 20 -- The Jharkhand government on Friday defended its welfare initiatives and criticised the Centre over changes in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a... Read More


TRAI hosts 'Responsible AI in Telecom' session at AI Summit

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday organised a session on "Responsible AI in Telecom" on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit 2026. Held at Sushma Swa... Read More


India clarifies position on backing UN statement critical of Israel

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- India today clarified that its decision to associate with a UN statement criticising Israeli settlement plans in the West Bank was consistent with its long-standing support for a... Read More


UP Legislature adjourned sine die after passing Rs 9.12 lakh crore budget

Lucknow, Feb. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh legislature was adjourned sine die on Friday after approval of the 2026-27 budget provision. The 10-day budget session commenced with the Governor's address to the j... Read More


42 schoolgirls injured in bee attack at Chandra Shekhar Azad Park in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Feb. 20 -- Panic gripped Chandra Shekhar Azad Park on Friday afternoon after a swarm of bees attacked visitors, leaving at least 42 schoolgirls injured. Several of the injured are reported ... Read More


Army's Chinar Open Winter Games 2026 conclude in Gulmarg

Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- The Chinar Open Winter Games 2026, a flagship initiative of the Indian Army, concluded on Friday at the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg, drawing record participation from across Ka... Read More


Banda court sentences couple to death for child sexual abuse

Banda, Feb. 20 -- A special POCSO court in Banda on Friday sentenced a husband and wife to death for sexually abusing more than 50 minor children and selling explicit videos on the dark web to interna... Read More


Indo-US trade deal will have serious repercussions on J&K's horticulture sector: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday warned that the Indo-US trade deal would have serious repercussions for the horticulture sect... Read More


Telangana CEO intensifies AERO training ahead of April electoral roll revision

Hyderabad, Feb. 20 -- In line with directions from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to step up preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls scheduled to begin in Apri... Read More


Long-pending promotions cleared in Panchayati Raj Dept, Minister Seethakka lauded

Hyderabad, Feb. 20 -- In a major relief to employees, the Telangana government has given the green signal for long-pending promotions in the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department, bringing c... Read More