Will India accept Bangladesh's request for SAARC's revival? Jaishankar's post drops big hint

India-Bangladesh talks: As Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's interim government's Foreign Affairs Advisor, Touhid Hossain, at the sidelines of a multilateral conference in Muscat. The Bangladeshi side urged India to support reviving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Dhaka's other requests to New Delhi also included initiating discussions for the renewal of the Ganges Water Treaty signed in 1996.

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Assam Police files FIR against Pak national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh allegedly linked to Gaurav Gogoi's wife

Amid controversy surrounding alleged ISI links of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, the Assam Police on Monday lodged an FIR against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for his social media comments on India's internal affairs. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the development.

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Elon Musk-led DOGE cuts grant of 'USD 21 Million for voter turnout in India', BJP reacts

Elon Musk-led United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cancelled a USD 21 million US taxpayer-funded grant under former President Joe Biden’s administration, meant to influence the voter turnout in India. DOGE in its announcement, said that the USD 21 million was part of a larger $486 million budget allocated to the "Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening." 

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Cooperative bank's general manager in police custody till February 21 in Rs 122 cr Embezzlement case

A Mumbai court has remanded Hitesh Mehta, the general manager and head of accounts at New India Cooperative Bank, to police custody until February 21 over allegations of embezzling rRs 122 crore from the bank. Another accused, Dharmesh Paun, was also presented in court and sent to police custody for further investigation.

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Akhilesh Yadav urges UP govt to extend Mahakumbh duration as millions still planning to visit Prayagraj

Looking at the influx of devotees, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday urged the Uttar Pradesh government to extend the duration of the Mahakumbh, citing the overwhelming number of devotees on the roads still hoping to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. In a video message, Yadav claimed that in previous years, the Mahakumbh and Kumbh Mela lasted for 75 days, whereas the current schedule is very short. 

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Who is Abhinav Chandrachud, ex-CJI’s son representing Ranveer Allahbadia in Supreme Court

Abhinav Chandrachud, a Bombay High Court lawyer and the son of former CJI DY Chandrachud is representing YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in the Supreme Court over multiple FIRs filed against him. He requested an urgent hearing on behalf of Allahbadia and informed a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna that multiple FIRs had been registered against his client. He requested to merge multiple complaints. 

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National Games 2025: Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttarakhand CM Dhami attend closing ceremony

The curtains came down on the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand with the closing ceremony in Haldwani on Friday, February 14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in attendance for the closing ceremony at the International Sports Complex in Haldwani alongside several other dignitaries, including Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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JPC on Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, report prepared after touring across country, says chairman

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Thursday tabled the report on Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha amid a ruckus from the Opposition members. Earlier in the day,  BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagadambika Pal said that the JPC presented its report in Parliament after six months of nationwide consultations.

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Amanatullah Khan to join probe today evening after Delhi court grants immunity from arrest till Feb 24

A Delhi court on Thursday granted protection from arrest till February 24 to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for allegedly attacking a police team in Jamia Nagar in the national capital on February 10. However, the court has also directed him to join the police investigation on Thursday. 

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 Day 2: Key takeaways from Deepika Padukone's master class for exam warriors

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 has opted for a new format and style, with more personalities involved to address students preparing for this year's Board examinations. The event includes eight episodes covering topics on Sports & Discipline, Mental Health, Nutrition, Technology & Finance, Creativity & Positivity, Mindfulness & Mental Peace, and Success Stories. The first episode featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with students at Sundar Nursery, and in the second episode, the renowned actress Deepika Padukone shared tips on maintaining good mental health and suggested fun activities to beat exam stress. In this article, we have listed the key takeaways from Deepika Padukone's session that one can apply to their life. Have a look. 

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Prashant Kishor hits back at JDU over his party's funding, says 'Money comes to me by virtue...'

Bihar politics: Hitting back at JD(U) over criticism regarding the funding of his newly formed Jan Suraaj Party, former political strategist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday said that his financial resources comes to him by virtue of his intellect.

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Lok Sabha expands translation services, six new languages added for better inclusivity | Check here

In a significant development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced the extension of translation services in Parliament to six additional languages -- Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Urdu, and Sanskrit. Addressing the House, Birla stated that this move aims to enhance accessibility and representation for lawmakers who speak these languages.

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Kareena calling frantically to Taimoor asking, 'Will you die?' Saif Ali Khan's revelations on stabbing case

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has made many revelations about the stabbing incident that took place on January 16. In the first interview after the attack, Saif Ali Khan said that Kareena Kapoor Khan and the children were very scared and his sons asked some questions to their bleeding father.

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Delhi: BJP seeks time from LG VK Saxena for meeting newly elected MLAs ahead of govt formation

Delhi election results: A day after registering a massive victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought time on Sunday (February 9) for a meeting of the newly elected party MLAs with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

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AMU notice to serve 'beef biryani' in lunch every Sunday triggers row; Administration says 'typing error'

A controversy sparked at Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) after a notice that mentions serving 'beef biryani' to students went viral. Social media users and leaders are strongly objecting to this notice, which is purportedly signed by two 'authorities'. However, the University's administration is calling this a 'typing error'. The controversy erupted after students at the Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall found the notice, which was shared widely on social media.

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Delhi election: 'Will continue to fight,' says Rahul Gandhi as Congress scores hat-trick of zeroes in capital

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday conceded his party's drastic defeat in the 2025 Delhi polls. He thanked the party workers for their dedication and hard work and said he humbly accepts the mandate of Delhi. In a post on X, he said the fight for the progress of Delhi and against pollution, price rise and corruption will continue. For the third consecutive time, Congress failed to open its account in the 70-member assembly. 

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Delhi: Fire breaks out at Okhla landfill, firefighters on sight to douse flames | Video

A massive fire erupted at the Okhla landfill in Delhi on Friday afternoon. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. "We received a call regarding a fire at the Okhla landfill around 2:45 pm. Eight fire engines were sent to the spot and efforts to douse the flames are underway," an official said. 

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Breaking: Air Force fighter plane crashes in MP’s Shivpuri, two pilots suffer injuries

Breaking: Air Force fighter plane crashes in MP’s Shivpuri, two pilots suffer injuries 

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Pushpa 2's thrilling climax sequence garners global accolades after OTT release, video goes viral

Allu Arjun's much-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule landed in cinemas in December last year and shattered major box office records like a cake walk. The film minted over Rs 1,000 crore within days of its theatrical release easily. Recently, Pushpa 2 premiered on Netflix and got opened to the worldwide audience. Since it was relesed on OTT, the film has now been garnering praise from the international audience. Many people who watched the film digitally couldn't resist themselves from lauding it on social media. Check out how Pushpa 2 is captivating love from across the globe.

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Massive explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi, fire tenders rush to spot

Massive explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi, fire tenders rush to spot 

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