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Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls for Greater Accountability of Digital Platforms to Protect Children

New Delhi: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asserted that digital platforms must shoulder greater responsibility for the content they host, particularly when it comes to safeguarding children from harmful material online. Emphasising the rapid expansion of the digital ecosystem in India, the minister said that while technology has opened new avenues for innovation and communication,…

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Yogi Adityanath Engages with Young Indian Diaspora During Visit to Yamanashi

Yamanashi (Japan): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interacted warmly with children from the Indian community during his official visit to Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan, underscoring cultural ties and India’s growing global presence. The Chief Minister spent time with students and young members of the diaspora, encouraging them to remain connected to their Indian roots…

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Canada Signals Fresh Start With India as Carney Prepares Landmark Visit

Ottawa/New Delhi: In a notable diplomatic shift, Canadian authorities have indicated that they no longer believe India is attempting to influence Canada’s democratic institutions or engage in targeted violence on its soil. The clarification comes just days before Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official trip to India. Officials, speaking to Canadian media…

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CM makes two key announcements in the Assembly

Chandigarh/Faridabad, February 25– During the ongoing session of the Budget Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister,  Nayab Singh Saini announced a series of key decisions aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure and improving citizens’ quality of life. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing world-class, safe, and modern public transportation facilities, Sh.…

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Capital to Host First International Film Festival Delhi from 25-31 March

New Delhi, 25 February 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday unveiled the curtain raiser for the first-ever International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 at the Delhi Secretariat. Describing it as a historic opportunity to establish Delhi as a global cultural and cinematic centre, the Chief Minister said the festival would mark a…

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Producers Defend The Kerala Story 2 in High Court Call Challenge Premature

The legal battle over the release of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond intensified on Wednesday as its makers argued before the Kerala High Court that petitions seeking to stall the film are legally unsustainable and filed too early. The sequel, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is scheduled for…

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Rajnath Singh Urges IFS Trainees to Champion India’s Indigenous Defence Push Globally

New Delhi, February 25: Emphasising the Centre’s resolve to strengthen self-reliance in the defence sector, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh called upon young diplomats to actively support India’s expanding indigenous defence industry and promote its capabilities worldwide. The interaction took place at South Block, where the 2025 batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) trainee officers met…

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NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Social Science Book After Judiciary Corruption Controversy

New Delhi | February 25, 2026: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has pulled its new Class 8 Social Science textbook from sale following objections over a section highlighting “corruption in the judiciary.” The Education Ministry confirmed the removal, saying the book was taken off the shelves on Tuesday. The controversy arose…

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Skipping Breakfast Alone Doesn’t Cause Belly Fat Experts Say

New Delhi | February 25, 2026: A recent episode of Raj Shamani’s podcast sparked discussion by claiming that skipping breakfast increases the likelihood of belly fat by 31 percent and raises the risk of being overweight or obese. Nutritionist Pooja Makhija noted that skipping breakfast often leads to sugar cravings and poor eating choices later…

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Israeli Opposition Threatens to Boycott Modi’s Knesset Address Over Supreme Court Snub

Jerusalem | February 25, 2026: Ahead of Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel, opposition lawmakers in the Knesset have threatened to boycott his address, citing a dispute with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana over the exclusion of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit from the special session. Modi is set to become the first Indian prime minister…

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