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“Climate action begins at home, when the Panchayat guides, people participate, and change starts,” say Sarpanch of Bela Gram

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta rejected a plea by Devki Nandan Pandey, who sought a blanket judicial restraint on naming mosques after Babur or using the nomenclature ‘Babri Masjid’

Parisarakkagi Naavu, an environment protection organization, pointed out that the land in T. Narsipura earmarked for construction of a stadium contains more than 500 trees of various species, many of which are over a hundred years old

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during the Karnataka Assembly elections. The case, filed by a BJP leader, accuses Gandhi of calling Shah an "accused in a murder case," a statement Gandhi denies as politically motivated.

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

Kerala’s final electoral roll to be formally published on February 21. The ECI list will have a little over 16.54 lakh voters less than the voters’ list used for local body elections in December 2025

Congress leader says Chief Minister’s ‘anxiety over impending electoral setback is the reason behind blatant misuse of government machinery and officials’ for proposed Nava Kerala survey

The Dravidar Kazhagam founder believed that Tamil lacked sufficient literature that would pave the way for human development and cultivation of scientific temper. ‘It is my anguish that Tamil could not become a language of science and rationalism like English,’ he wrote while defending his characterisation of the language

India's dominant T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan shattered digital records, attracting 163 million viewers, the highest ever for an ICC T20 World Cup match. Ishan Kishan's explosive 77 powered India to 175/7, a target Pakistan couldn't chase, falling for 114. This win secured India's Super Eight spot unbeaten.

The Congress leader, who lost his father in a vehicular accident, emphasised that such incidents transcend political lines and necessitate a thorough investigation to uncover the facts.

Assam shares a deep and enduring bond with both the States, HImanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan issue the direction on a writ petition filed by AIADMK MP I.S. Inbadurai

Black ink was found smeared on the statue, following which the village youth raised slogans in protest.

Jonathan Trott concluded his tenure as Afghanistan's head coach following their 2026 T20 World Cup exit. He expressed gratitude for the journey, highlighting significant achievements like their 2024 semifinal appearance and historic wins. Trott also reflected on his unexpected path to coaching Afghanistan and his future aspirations, including a potential return to coaching an English team.

Ghaziabad police have arrested one man after a video surfaced showing youths vandalizing a grave on a road. The footage, reportedly two months old, depicts several young men using hammers to demolish the structure while chanting slogans. An FIR was filed, and authorities are actively pursuing the remaining individuals involved in the incident.

An eight-year-old technologist, Ranvir Sachdeva, is the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He is discussing how ancient Indian philosophies connect with modern AI. Ranvir is also sharing his contributions to India's GDP and AI literacy through an Indian AI model. He has previously met global tech leaders and the UN Secretary-General.

After paying homage to Zubeen Garg at his cremation ground 'Zubeen Khetra' at Sonapur, the Congress leader said the singer was "above politics" and spread the message of love throughout his life

The move comes amid efforts by the two sides to finalise the proposed trade deal and move forward on several other initiatives to solidify the bilateral ties

Health Minister orders inquiry. The woman, seeking treatment for abdominal pain, was found to have an artery forceps in her after an X-ray