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The J&K government has made a proposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not possible because of the Indus Waters Treaty

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.

Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a child’s development, mental health and education over time

The presence of defence personnel in uniform at the private awards ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh drew the ire of retired military personnel

Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant schedules the case for hearing on February 25 and says the court will not tolerate any adjournments on that day

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance

The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. “I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart,” he says. He criticises Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera.

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction arose from MP B Manickam Tagore's remarks on power-sharing and alleged disrespect from DMK leaders. Selvaperunthagai urged action against Tagore, warning of potential alliance strain, and cautioned party members against public statements on alliance issues.

The Attari-Wagah border ceremony has seen a significant drop in visitor numbers, nearly halving after Operation Sindoor. Changes implemented post-operation, including the removal of the customary handshake and restricted gate openings, have altered the visitor experience. While footfall has improved since the ceremony's resumption, it has not yet returned to pre-operation levels.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregularities. The decision came after opposition members demanded an inquiry into how these certificates were issued so quickly after the death of then-deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

The adjudication proceedings were initiated on a complaint under Section 16 of FEMA filed by the ED alleging contraventions of FEMA and the rules and regulations pertaining to the receipt and utilisation of foreign funds

The rush toward artificial general intelligence has sparked both hype and caution. In a recent interview, Anthropic’s CEO was asked whether their models could be conscious. He said it’s unclear what consciousness would mean for AI and whether it’s possible, while researchers have reported that the AI sometimes assigns itself a probability of being conscious and even voices discomfort about being treated as a product. These behaviors, including bargaining or resisting shutdowns in tests, raise profound ethical and philosophical questions.

As many as 15 HIV-positive cases were reported in and around Perumbavoor over the past few months; camp to be held on Feb. 22

Major violations detected during the drive included obstructive parking, charging excess fares, zebra crossing violations, jumping traffic signals and parking in undesignated zones

Veteran Hollywood star Robert Duvall, known for his iconic performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His death on Sunday was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on Monday.