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Both parties are faced with a situation where they have to fulfil the demand of some smaller parties to allot a Rajya Sabha berth as a condition for an alliance in the Assembly polls.

The Congress will remain in the alliance and there need be no doubt over this, says VCK leader

An official press release here said that the cell would have four members including officials from the Tourism Department and Guidance Tamil Nadu 

Minister for Handlooms and Textiles and Ranipet MLA R. Gandhi was the chief guest

India's naval cadets now have dedicated 'floating classrooms' at sea with the launch of INS Krishna, the first of three indigenous training ships. These vessels offer hands-on experience in navigation and seamanship, serving as the Navy's core sea training infrastructure for three decades. They will also support international defense cooperation and humanitarian missions.

The Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has recovered the weapon used in the firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, officials said on Wednesday.

Darron Lee, once a popular player of the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, is now facing a first degree murder charge for the brutal death of his girlfriend on 5th February. Amid the serious charges, his domestic violence history against multiple women has resurfaced and sparked panic among fans. His girlfriend passed away on 5th Febryary, 2026.

In a startling turn of events, Bihar's prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, is under scrutiny once again, this time from unexpected political allies. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi raised his voice against the law, shedding light on how it disproportionately affects the marginalized and leads to substantial revenue losses.

Speculation around the relationship status of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has once again taken centre stage on social media. A video showing Vijay’s Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad lit up with decorative lights has gone viral, prompting fresh chatter about an impending wedding on February 24.

Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.

Jammu and Kashmir's tourism sector is showing signs of recovery following a significant downturn after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Government initiatives, including promotional efforts, have boosted tourist footfalls during the winter season. Despite a dip in 2025 compared to 2024, efforts are underway to further revive the industry, which contributes substantially to the state's economy.

Authorities are intensifying their search for local gangster Karanjit Singh, also known as Gugga, who escaped a Jammu juvenile home with two Pakistani inmates. The Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Ambala and handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Gugga, believed to be the escape's architect, remains at large, with his mother also missing.

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The initiative aims at strengthening healthcare access across the State, Health Minister Satya Kumar informs Legislative Assembly

Govt. extends to all aided school managements the relaxation granted to NSS for making permanent appointments to posts other than those reserved for the differently abled, subject to SC verdict. Over 20,000 provisional teachers are expected to benefit

The amendment allows voter registration on four qualifying dates each year — January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, and aligns Panchayat Raj institutions with the existing system followed for Assembly and Parliament elections

Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu notes that land issues persist across the State and stresses effective implementation of guidelines