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19-year-old student beaten up by live-in partner admitted to AIIMS in critical condition
Police have arrested the accused partner, identified as Shivam (19), a resident of Delhi. The victim, a native of North Tripura, was a biotechnology student at GD Goenka University in Gurugram
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Journalists protest restrictions at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
Media personnel expressed objection to the circular that mandates journalists to obtain official video statements only at a designated location near the western gate of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India ‘very soon’, Envoy Sergio Gor says
The U.S. Envoy to India did not specify dates of the visit, but said it is scheduled in the next few months
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In Pictures: Global Navies gather in Visakhapatnam for MILAN 2026
Visakhapatnam hosts a slate of major maritime events in February, bringing global navies to India’s east coast
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Bengaluru’s Indian Cartoon Gallery and its role in documenting this art form
As the Indian Cartoon Gallery enters into its 20th year, we take a look at how it began and its workings
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Kannur ADM Naveen Babu death: Prosecution tells court no need for further probe
Prosecution opposes petition by Naveen Babu’s wife seeking fresh probe, says issues raised in plea had been examined and rejected by courts from Magistrate level up to Supreme Court
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New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb. 22, says Assam CM
Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new terminal by March, while the old terminal will be converted into a cargo hub
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Mumbai Climate Week 2026: Bela Gram emerges as Maharashtra’s first net-zero village through panchayat leadership
“Climate action begins at home, when the Panchayat guides, people participate, and change starts,” say Sarpanch of Bela Gram
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Supreme Court rejects plea for ban on naming mosques after Babur
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’
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Environmentalists oppose construction of stadium on KSIC filature factory premises in T. Narasipura in Karnataka
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
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Watch: Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions
There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens
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Kerala SIR: State has a little over 2.69 crore voters in final list
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
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People eager for political change in Kerala, UDF will come to power with 100 seats: Ramesh Chennithala
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
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Reassessing Periyar E.V. Ramasamy’s take on Tamil, which he called a barbarian language
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
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Sachin Pilot demands transparent probe into Ajit Pawar’s death
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.
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Assam CM greets people of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on statehood day
Assam shares a deep and enduring bond with both the States, HImanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X
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Madras HC orders registration of case on cash-for-jobs complaint in T.N. Minister K.N. Nehru’s Municipal Administration Department
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan issue the direction on a writ petition filed by AIADMK MP I.S. Inbadurai
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Tension grips Belagavi village after Sangolli Rayanna statue desecrated
Black ink was found smeared on the statue, following which the village youth raised slogans in protest.
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Priyanka Gandhi criticises Assam CM for dragging Gaurav Gogoi’s family, children into ‘Pakistan link’ allegation
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
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India signs agreement to join U.S.-led coalition Pax Silica
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
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