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Canada PM Mark Carney Arrives In Mumbai On Four-Day India Visit

Mumbai | February 27, 2026: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, beginning a four-day official visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across trade, investment, climate cooperation and education. Carney’s visit comes at a time when India and Canada are looking to stabilise and deepen diplomatic engagement after a period…

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Om Birla: Indian Youth Leading the Charge on Global Challenges

New Delhi / Indore 27 February 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said that Indian youth are at the forefront of addressing global challenges in an increasingly interconnected world. He added that the present era represents a transformative phase in India’s evolving future. Students of this period – equipped with thoughtful insight, innovative thinking,…

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There is no paucity of funds for the development projects of Railways in Punjab: S Ravneet Singh Union minister of…

Gurdaspur/ Pathankot 27-02-2026 : The annual railway budget allocation for Punjab today is nearly 25 times higher than during the 2009–2014 period, amounting to ₹5,673 crore. Currently, infrastructure projects worth ₹26,382 crore are in progress across Punjab, encompassing new track construction, station redevelopment, safety enhancement measures, and other capacity augmentation initiatives. Announcing this today, S…

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Kejriwal, Sisodia Among 23 Discharged In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026: A Delhi court has discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case, ruling that there was no sufficient material to proceed to trial. The order was passed by Special Judge Jitender Singh at Rouse Avenue Court, effectively halting criminal proceedings at a preliminary…

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Development in North-West Delhi gathers pace; CM Rekha Gupta presents one-year report card

New Delhi, February 27, 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister  Rekha Gupta visited North-West Delhi on Friday as part of her outreach programme, where she presented her government’s report card for its first year in office. Addressing residents of the parliamentary constituency, she said Delhi’s progress is no longer confined to advertisements; it is visible on…

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Strong Earthquake Tremors Rattle Kolkata and South Bengal

Kolkata | February 27, 2026:  Residents of Kolkata and several districts in south Bengal were left panicked on Friday afternoon as strong tremors shook the region following a 5.5-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Bangladesh, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremors struck at 1:22 pm IST at a depth of 10 km, with the…

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Bhagwant Mann Govt to Introduce ‘Khed Pitara’ in All Govt Primary Schools to Transform Early Education in Punjab; 7.5 Lakh…

CHANDIGARH: In a transformative step that reflects a bold and forward-looking vision for Punjab’s future, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is set to introduce ‘Khed Pitara’, a comprehensive play-based learning kit, across Government Primary Schools to ensure joyful and meaningful learning for young students. Far more than a…

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Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran Amid Threats

Washington | February 27, 2026: US President Donald Trump has sent a significant military deployment to the region near Iran following his warnings to Tehran, raising fears of a potential conflict. This comes after reports that Iran’s government violently suppressed protests in January, resulting in approximately 20,000 deaths. Trump pledged support to the demonstrators and…

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Third Batch of African Cheetahs to Arrive at Kuno National Park on Saturday

Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh | February 27, 2026: Eight cheetahs from Botswana, including six females and two males, are set to arrive at Kuno National Park on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, as part of India’s ongoing cheetah revival program. This marks the third batch of African cheetahs being introduced to the park, following earlier arrivals…

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Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment Unveiled at India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi | February 27, 2026: A landmark publication, the Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment, was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting innovative and practical AI solutions that advance gender equality across the Global South. The casebook was developed under the IndiaAI Mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…

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