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A separate classification for denotified tribes | Explained

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 04:43
Why were Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes classified as ‘criminal’ groups in the colonial era? What did the Idate Commission recommend? What was the problem with the SEED scheme rolled out by the Social Justice Ministry? Why do community leaders demand a separate classification for DNTs?
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Free health camp by United Hospital in Kalaburagi to celebrate anniversary on February 18

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 04:39
The management stated that the anniversary health camp forms part of its ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare and early diagnosis among people
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Bihar Congress conducts training for its observers amid delay in naming legislature party leader

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 02:37
Addressing the observers, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said that the primary objective of the campaign is to strengthen the Congress Party’s organisation, and the selected members will be entrusted with greater responsibility and power
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Indo-U.S. defence partnership continues to grow stronger: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 02:35
Sergio Gor said the joint efforts of the two countries are key to a safe Indo-Pacific
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At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 01:59
The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain
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After HC order, Odisha government declares to catalogue jewelleries of Shree Jagannath Temple soon

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 23:04
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the counting and inventory prepared by the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee is waiting for government’s approval
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India's January trade deficit widens before U.S. tariff relief kicks in

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 21:26
A trade delegation will travel to Washington next week to finalise a trade agreement, Rajesh Agrawal, India’s ‌trade secretary
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M.P. Assembly’s Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governor’s address

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 21:15
The day’s proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ January 28 directive
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With Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:54
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
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‘Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility’

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:40
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
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Defence personnel in uniform attend private event, spark row

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:32
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
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Supreme Court to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:31
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
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India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:09
There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance
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Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:04
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.
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Inclusive politics in an age of division

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:48
Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation
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FEMA adjudicating authority imposes ₹184 crore penalty on NewsClick, founder Prabir Purkayastha

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:39
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
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Man held on charge of sexual assault

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:20
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