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New Delhi: Amid mounting concerns over aviation safety caused by a series of aircraft accidents in the country, from the Air India crash to the latest Redbird air ambulance crash, India's aviation regulator has announced stricter surveillance and accountability measures. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said it will impose stringent safety rules for non-scheduled operators. Operators that fail to meet requirements for compliance could face penalties and even suspensio ...Read More >
Kolkata: As the Centre renamed Kerala as Keralam on Tuesday, Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee attributed the result to "an alliance growing between BJP and CPI(M)" in the southern state while accusing the union government of not renaming West Bengal as Bangla despite her repeated push as chief minister. She claimed, "I have no problem over other states being renamed. We are very much flexible. We are not against any state and love all of them. They have got it because of an alliance gr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) The government on Tuesday permitted exports of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, according to a commerce ministry notification. The decision was taken earlier this month, but the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) notified it on Tuesday. "The export policy of Wheat ...continues to remain prohibited. However, export of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of Wheat is permitted," the DGFT said. This decision was taken in January by the Centre. It said that the detailed modalitie ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced the third list of the party's election promises, accusing the DMK government of presiding over a sharp rise in the prices of essential commodities and increasing multiple taxes over the past five years, which, he said, has worsened household finances. Unveiling the proposals, Palaniswami said an AIADMK government would provide a one-time assistance of Rs 10,000 to every family as a compassion grant to ease the burden ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After finally deciding to launch her own party, former AIADMK interim general secretary and close aide of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, VK Sasikala, hit out at the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami, saying that she made him the Chief Minister, only to be betrayed. Sasikala finally broke her dilemma and announced the decision launch a new political party, stating that the party's name would be revealed later. She alleged that there were conspiracies to move her from Ka ...Read More >
Ranchi: A day after an air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district killing all seven people on board, two teams from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) arrived in the state on Tuesday and began investigating the accident, an official said. After post-mortem examination at Sadar Hospital in Chatra, the bodies of the victims were handed over to their families, barring one from Amritsar. Also read: Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra, all seven on board ...Read More >
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a joint statement on Tuesday, formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. The agreement was signed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi. India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday signed the joint statement on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement. The joint statement was signed by In ...Read More >
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 24 (ANI): On a day when honours were shared, the Army struck their fourth gold in the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 to go on top of the medal standings on Tuesday. The Games are being hosted by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. Another five medals were decided on Day 2 of KIWG 2026 on Tuesday. The highlight of the day was Nordic skier Kajal Kumari Rai of CRPF winning her second consecutive gold medal of the competition. Ten go ...Read More >
Theni (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 24 (ANI): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday announced that he is prepared to quit politics if the allegations against him are proven. Responding to a reporter's question on his stand on enduring betrayals, Panneerselvam said he has continued to function with resilience despite facing several political setbacks. Speaking to reporters in Theni, OPS said, "I have never committed even the slightest betrayal o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Two labourers were killed and four sustained injuries after a 20-ft wall adjacent to an under-construction drain collapsed on them at Bhoi Sahi in Badagada here on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Sanyashi Maharana and Duryodhan Gouda, both in their 50s and natives of Berhampur. The six labourers were engaged by a contractor appointed by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) for construction of the drain.Sources said the labourers were engaged in digging work when the w ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Demanding accountability in the alleged Sabarimala gold scam, Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should "apologise before Lord Ayyappa" for the manner in which the issue was handled. The remark came during the party's "Ayyappa Jyothi" protest staged outside Cliff House, the Chief Minister's official residence, where BJP workers lit lamps and raised slogans accusing the government of shielding ...Read More >
Bhopal, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Responding to the statements of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statements about India-US trade deal during their visit to Bhopal on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the proposed trade deal is a symbol of India's growing global reputation. Chief Minister Yadav said that the India-US agreement will open new opportunities for farmers, youth, and entrepreneurs across the country, including ...Read More >
Karimnagar: In an effort to promote road safety, Ramagundam police commissioner Amber Kishore Jha on Tuesday led the second phase of the 'Arrive-Alive' awareness campaign at the Municipal T-Junction in Godavarikhani town of Peddapalli district. As part of the drive, police personnel surprised commuters by presenting flowers to two-wheeler riders wearing helmets, while distributing free helmets to those riding without protective headgear. Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner said wearing ...Read More >
Shillong, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday rejected allegations of a lack of transparency in the implementation of the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund (CMSDF), asserting that the scheme is driven purely by public need and has reached nearly every corner of the state. Replying to a cut motion during the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly, Sangma acknowledged the concerns raised by MLAs but emphasised that the CMSDF operates in the spirit ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered the immediate grounding of four Learjet 40/45 aircraft operated by VSR Ventures following a special safety audit conducted after the crash of a Learjet 45 at Baramati on Jan 28. The accident killed five people, including the then Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. The regulator said a multi-disciplinary audit team found "several non-compliances of approved procedures in the organisation in the area of airworthiness, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday defended the Prime Minister's leadership at the recently concluded AI Impact summit, saying it was "more successful than France" and attracted global tech giants like Google and industry leaders like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Dario Amodei. Speaking to ANI, Dubey condemned the Congress party's disruption of the event, saying, "What did you do? Create an uproar?" Also Read | Maharashtra NMMS Res ...Read More >
Mumbai, February 24: Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis issued an emergency "all-clear" message on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, following a campus-wide lockdown sparked by reports of an armed person near the Danforth Campus. The university's emergency alert system, WashU Alerts, initially instructed students, faculty, and staff to shelter in place and secure all doors as law enforcement searched the area for a suspect reportedly carrying a firearm. The incident began shortly after 1: ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday signed the joint statement on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement. The joint statement was signed by India's Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi. Also Read | Maharashtra NMMS Result 2026 Out at mscenmms.in and mscepune.in: MSCE Pune ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) on Tuesday unveiled the fifth round of its quarterly MSME Outlook Survey for the October-December 2025 quarter, highlighting sequential stability in MSME confidence despite persistent external risks. On financing conditions, the survey recorded an improving trend in access to credit. Optimism regarding working capital availability among manufacturing respondents rose to 46 per cent in the October-Decemb ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Pacer Arundhati Reddy and batter Jemimah Rodrigues improved their rankings at the conclusion of the three-match T20I bilateral series against Australia, according to the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. India won the closely-fought series 2-1 in Australia. Arundhati Reddy claimed a series-high eight wickets across the three matches Down Under and jumped five places to 11th overall in the updated list for T20I bowlers. Also Read | Rinku Singh Return ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Directorate General of Civil Aviation held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with all Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs) to address a recent surge in aviation incidents and emphasised prioritizing safety over commercial interests while affirming that the pilot-in-command's decision to divert delay or cancel a fight for safety reasons is final and must be respected by operators without commercial considerations. The aviation regulator announced new stringent safe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 (ANI): Musician Anirudh Ravichander, best known for composing tracks for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan', is all set to add some musical tadka at the iconic M A Chidambaram Stadium before the start of India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup match on February 26. Sharing the update, ICC on Instagram wrote, "Get ready, Chennai! The one and only Anirudh is set to light up the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on 26 February in a grand celebration of the ICC Men's T20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of Karate in the country, citing confusion caused by multiple bodies claiming to be the sport's national federation, according to ESPN. At present, at least five bodies, the All India Karate-Do Federation (AIKDF), Karate Association of India (KAI), Karate India Organisation (KIO), Karate India and The Karate Federation of Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi this Tuesday, alleging that the Congress party has become "compromised" under his leadership. Dubey further claimed that the Leader of the Opposition's current political trajectory is aimed at destroying the country. Also Read | Keralam Meaning: Why Did Kerala Change Its Name?. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Dubey, reacting to Congress leaders' statements regarding In ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 (ANI): Celebrating the historic win of India's Boong film at BAFTA 2026, dairy giant Amul dropped a special doodle on its social media handles. Known for its clever, pun-filled tributes to major national and international events, Amul India shared an illustration congratulating the team of Boong for scripting history. Boong won BAFTA in the Best Children's and Family Film category. Also Read | Nancy Guthrie Missing Case: Savannah Guthrie Releases New P ...Read More >
Shimla, Feb 24 (PTI) Despite receiving the highest amount of revenue deficit grant (RDG), the previous BJP-led government in Himachal Pradesh did not reduce its debt and liabilities, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday, accusing the saffron party of "playing politics" over the issue. The 16th finance commission has recommended discontinuation of RDG for 17 states including Himachal Pradesh. The RDG contribution was approximately 12.7 per cent for the state -- the second highes ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said development must translate into tangible improvement in the daily lives of people. The chief minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth Rs 84.41 crore in Ganderbal Constituency, marking a significant stride towards strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, sanitation, education and road connectivity across the district. Abdullah represents the Ganderb ...Read More >
Puri, Feb 24 (PTI) The decks are now cleared for beginning the much-awaited inventory of Lord Jagannath's Ratna Bhandar (treasury) in the Puri temple after the Odisha government accorded its approval, and now the authorities will fix suitable dates to carry out the exercise, a senior official said. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee said there would be no valuation of the ornaments kept in the Ratna Bhandar, and the inventory is required for documen ...Read More >
Lucknow, Feb 24 (PTI) Chalked out almost like a royal itinerary, a senior BSNL director's visit to Prayagraj was called off after it hogged the limelight for all the wrong reasons - involving nearly 50 officials and every little detail pencilled in, including arranging for hair oil, underwear and combs. According to an office order, which went viral on social media, the proposed two-day visit of Vivek Banzal, director (CFA) of BSNL Board, was scheduled from February 25-26. On Tuesday, some of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) The government on Tuesday blocked five OTT platforms for streaming obscene content, officials said. They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu following due procedure. Under the procedure, the government directs internet service providers to block access to OTT platforms under the Information Technology Rules 2021 and the laws against obscenity. These rules aim to maintain public decency, ...Read More >
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