Congress Protests in Agartala, Accuses Central Government of Undermining MGNREGA

Agartala, February 17: The opposition Congress party held a significant rally in Agartala on Tuesday, accusing the BJP-led central government of systematically undermining the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and effectively withdrawing its support. The rally began at Swami Vivekananda Ground, attracting hundreds of Congress supporters led by senior leaders who carried …

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Election Commission Suspends Seven AEROs Amid Controversy in West Bengal

Kolkata, February 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) due to negligence during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. However, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on Tuesday that these officials will not be removed from their positions. Banerjee addressed the media, saying, “They will …

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Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Three Cousins in Bihar

Patna, February 17: A devastating road accident in Bihar’s Jehanabad district resulted in the deaths of three young men, while another was seriously injured. The incident occurred near the Kathar Bridge on the Patna-Jehanabad main road on Tuesday. According to police sources, a speeding car lost control while trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle and …

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Kerala High Courts Intervention Validates Oppositions Claims on New Kerala Survey: VD Satheesan

Palakkad, February 17: VD Satheesan stated on Tuesday that the Kerala High Court’s intervention regarding the New Kerala Survey has validated the opposition’s allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government. He claimed that this survey was a means of misusing public funds for extensive electoral propaganda. Satheesan asserted that the survey was a political exercise aimed …

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False Bomb Threat at Fortis Hospital in Mohali Sparks Security Alert

Mohali, February 17: A bomb threat received via email at Fortis Hospital in Mohali led to a comprehensive security sweep of the campus on Tuesday. Authorities reported no suspicious items were found during the operation. Mohali’s Superintendent of Police, Dilpreet Singh, confirmed the situation is under control. The threatening email was received around 8 AM …

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India and France Strengthen Defense and Innovation Ties, Announce Special Global Partnership

Mumbai, February 17: India and France have elevated their long-standing friendship to a new level. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron upgraded their bilateral relations to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ during high-level talks. In a joint press conference, it was announced that this partnership signifies deeper cooperation in defense, innovation, …

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Tejashwi Yadav Advocates for Karpuri Thakurs Ideals from Bihar to Delhi

Patna, February 17: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the National Executive President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), emphasized the need to carry forward the ideals and aspirations of Karpuri Thakur from Bihar to Delhi and to every household in the country. He made these remarks during the 38th death anniversary of the Bharat Ratna recipient Karpuri …

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Kolkata ED Investigation: Trustee Krishna Damani Misused School Funds, Transferred Over ₹20 Crore to Family and Companies

Kolkata, February 17: The Kolkata zonal office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) filed a prosecution complaint against Krishna Damani on February 11, 2026, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, before the Chief Judge of the City Sessions Court, Kolkata. The special court issued a notice to the accused under Section 223(1) …

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Indian Speaker Om Birla Invites Bangladeshs New PM to Visit India

Dhaka, February 17: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, and extended an invitation for him to visit India. Birla arrived in Dhaka to attend the swearing-in ceremony earlier today. After their meeting, Birla shared on the social media platform X, “I just concluded a constructive meeting with the …

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