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Bhopal, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress-led opposition on Monday disrupted Governor Mangubhai Patel's inaugural address at the Budget Session, particularly when he highlighted the government's achievements. The session, part of the ongoing budget proceedings, saw Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar and other Congress lawmakers interrupt sharply, referencing the devastating Indore water contamination tragedy in Bhagirathpura that has claimed dozens of lives since late December 2025. Governor Pa ...Read More >
The electoral registration officers (EROs) and additional electoral registration officers (AEROs) will now scrutinise the documents. Roll observers and micro-observers would then give their remarks before the final electoral roll is published on February 28. "We have now entered the final decision-making stage, wherein EROs and AEROs will have to apply their minds without fear or favour. They have to follow all rules and regulations and not go by emotions. No genuine voter should be left out wh ...Read More >
A top court bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi asked the petitioners to move the Gauhati High Court with their pleas, news agency PTI reported. The apex court asked why the petitioners hadn't moved the Gauhati HC, warning them not to undermine its authority. "Why haven't you gone to the Gauhati High Court? Don't undermine its authority... Will ask parties to use restraint and remain within the boundaries of constitutional morality, but this is b ...Read More >
US Ambassador Sergio Gor welcomed INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo to India, highlighting efforts to expand the US-India defence partnership. The visit underscores ongoing collaborations like the Joint Technical Group and a new 10-year framework. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday welcomed Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), underscoring efforts to expand the growing US-India defence partnership. In a post on X, Gor said, "De ...Read More >
Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay Kumar cast his vote at a polling booth in Karimnagar. Karimnagar MP and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday praised the BJP's victory in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation elections as "historic", declaring that the party will next target Hyderabad. "For the first time in Telangana, we have hoisted the saffron flag over a municipal corporation. Today, I am overwhelmed with happiness," he said while addressing his supporters after the Telangana mun ...Read More >
Reacting sharply to the BJP's protest and the ensuing violence, Sapkal accused the ruling party of twisting his words to divert attention from pressing national and state issues. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity, our pride, and our honour. His valour is unparalleled. We do not need the BJP to teach us about Shivaji Maharaj," Sapkal said. "The BJP has distorted my statement and is trying to incite riots in the state. This was evident today in Pune." The controversy stems from Sapkal's c ...Read More >
On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, BJP leaders and senior officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) visited the Lethpora spot in Pulwama, Kashmir, to pay floral tributes to the 40 soldiers who lost their lives in the 2019 attack on February 14. BJP senior leader and spokesperson Altaf Thakur, along with other party workers, paid respects to the martyrs. A memorial ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial, 185 BN CRPF, Lethpora. The ceremony was attended by Gyanendra P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - India is hosting an artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together heads of state, senior officials and tech executives to New Delhi for a five-day gathering highlighting the growing global importance of the technology. Organizers said the India AI Impact Summit is the first such summit being held in the Global South to discuss the technology developed and dominated by wealthy companies based in rich countries. It comes at a pivotal moment as AI rapidly transforms ...Read More >
The 15th Indo-French CEOs Forum on February 18 will bring top industry leaders from both countries together alongside French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17 to 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the trip, Macron will attend the AI Impact Summit. He will first meet Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday before travelling to New Delhi to take part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The two leaders ar ...Read More >
Former Congress state president Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned from the party on Monday. The development comes ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls, the dates of which are yet to be decided by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The 55-year-old, who was replaced in May last year, and the position of state president handed to Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, stated that he has submitted his resignation letter to the Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) on Monday said the company's net loss has narrowed down to Rs 19.8 crore in the December 2025 quarter, supported by an increasing trend in revenues. It registered a net loss of Rs 38.79 crore in the October-December period of the preceding 2024-25 financial year, the company said in a statement. The company's total income rose to Rs 3,137.2 crore in the third quarter, from Rs 2,119.8 crore recorded in the same quarter of FY25. The revenu ...Read More >
Bhopal, Feb 16 (PTI) The Opposition on Monday created a ruckus in the MP legislative assembly over the Indore contaminated drinking water tragedy and objected to the "clean water" commitment mentioned in the state governor's customary address on the first day of the Budget session. Amid slogan shouting, the Speaker adjourned the proceedings for Tuesday after the listed business for the day ended. Earlier, when Governor Mangubhai Patel mentioned the state government's resolve to provide clean w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim suspension of sentence to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases. Paving the way for his release from jail until March 18, a single-judge Bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma passed the order after being informed that a sum of Rs 1.5 crore had been deposited in the complainant company's bank account. Taking note of the payment made by the actor, the Delhi High Court suspen ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], February 16 (ANI): US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Monday that he has arrived in Chandigarh and looks forward to visiting the Western Command of the Indian Army. In a post on X, the US envoy said," Just landed in Chandigarh. Looking forward to visiting the Western Command of the Indian Army." The visit comes under the backdrop of the growing US-India defence partnership. Also Read | Ramadan 2026 Guide: Full List of What Breaks Your Fast and What Doesn't. Earlier on Sunda ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan's portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a "freedom fighter" who "bravely fought" against the British. The political dispute erupted after Shiv Sena workers belonging to the Eknath Shinde faction entered the Malegaon Municipal Corporation premises and demanded the immediate removal of th ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 16 (ANI): Assam Congress in-charge Bhupendra Jitendra Singh on Monday said that senior party leader Bhupen Borah has withdrawn his resignation following discussions with the party's leadership, adding that the matter has been resolved amicably through dialogue. Speaking to reporters, Singh said that Borah, who has been associated with the Indian National Congress for nearly three decades, had earlier submitted his resignation to the party's national president. ...Read More >
New Delhi, February 16: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged remarks targeting Muslims and a now-deleted controversial video purportedly showing him targeting members of a particular community. Asking the petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the issues raised could be "effectively adjudicated" by the jurisdictio ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to schools, parents and students ahead of the 2026 Class X and XII Board Examinations, urging candidates to reach their examination centres well in advance to avoid delays. According to the official communication dated February 13, 2026, the Board examinations will commence from February 17, 2026 (Tuesday). This year, more than 46 lakh students from across India and 26 countries abroad are expected to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) After senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the Chief Minister of Kerala, the BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that no one within the party or its alliance accepts Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as their leader. Speaking to IANS, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "In the morning, I saw a news report that in Kerala, Mani Shankar ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and legislator Ramesh Chennithala on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, accusing it of diverting funds raised through high-interest masala bonds for election publicity by misusing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Chennithala claimed that money borrowed at 9.5 per cent interest for infrastructure development was "illegally" channelled into governme ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI): Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday questioned the purpose and relevance of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh, alleging that the state government was focusing on publicity while neglecting pressing issues in welfare hostels. YSRCP spokesperson and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu questioned the visit, asking what tangible benefits it would bring to the state's people. "What benefits will Bill Gates' vi ...Read More >
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) The General Officer Commanding of the Army's White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district and reviewed the counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness of the troops. He urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times. "The GOC, White Knight Corps, accompanied by GOC CIF (Delta), visited the general area of Kishtwar, J-K, to review the counter-terrorism grid and assess the operational pre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday said a nine-judge bench will on April 7 commence the final hearing on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including Sabarimala Temple, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths. In September 2018, a five-judge Constitution bench, by a 4:1 majority verdict, had lifted the ban that prevented females between the ages of 10 and 50 from entering the Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The country's merchandise exports rose marginally by 0.61 per cent to USD 36.56 billion in January, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. Imports increased by 19.2 per cent to USD 71.24 billion in January this year from USD 59.77 billion recorded a year ago. The trade deficit stood at USD 34.68 billion during the month under review. Agrawal said that the country's exports "remain northwards" both in goods and services. This fiscal, exports of goods and ser ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam), February 16 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday praised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, calling him a "strong Congress leader" and an "asset" to the party amid ongoing internal discussions within the state unit. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Gogoi said that senior party leaders held detailed deliberations with Borah for nearly three hours in an effort to address concerns. "Bhupen Kumar Borah is our asset. He is fighting against evi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao on Sunday stated that Telangana emerged as a national IT powerhouse during the ten-year tenure of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. Citing official data for 2023-24 released by the Centre, Rama Rao said IT exports from Telangana witnessed a massive 299 percent increase during the BRS government's tenure. He added that the state accounted for 33 percent of all new IT jobs created in the country, meaning one in eve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): In a fresh hearing in the cheque bounce case involving Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim suspension of his sentence till March 18. The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, while passing the order, directed Yadav to furnish a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with one surety of the same amount. The Court noted that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent's bank account while considering the relief. It ...Read More >
Karimnagar: In a high-stakes political battle, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully captured the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts of the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation on Monday. Leveraging strategic ex-officio votes and the support of independent candidates, the saffron party managed to outnumber the Congress, despite the latter's strong push for the seat.Kolagani Srinivas, representing the 2nd Division, was elected as the new Mayor of Karimnagar, while former Mayor Y. Sunil Rao was app ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim bail to actor Rajpal Yadav in the 2018 cheque bounce case. The court noted that he had already deposited Rs 1.5 crore in the complainant's bank account as part of the bail process, paving the way for the legal relief. The court also ordered the suspension of the sentence on the condition that the actor furnish a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with one surety of the same amount. A bench led by Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma has scheduled ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) Realty firm Ashiana Housing's net profit jumped five times to Rs 56.65 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal on better income. Its net profit stood at Rs 10.89 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 373.35 crore in the October-December period of this fiscal from Rs 139.93 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. During the first nine months of this fiscal, Ashiana Housing posted a net profit of Rs 96.91 crore as against a net loss of Rs 2. ...Read More >
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