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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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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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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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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New Delhi: In a significant action against organised crime, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 31-year-old interstate criminal allegedly linked to multiple cases of attempt to murder, extortion and violations under the Arms Act. The accused, identified as Ravi alias Sandeep, a resident of Dariyapur Kalan in outer Delhi, is said to be…
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Bhubaneswar | February 25, 2026: In a dramatic crackdown on alleged corruption, the Odisha Vigilance uncovered more than ₹4 crore in cash from the Bhubaneswar flat of a senior mines official just hours after arresting him for accepting a bribe of ₹30,000. The accused, Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines in the Cuttack Circle, was…
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New Delhi | February 25, 2026: India’s push for integrated infrastructure planning gathered fresh momentum as the Network Planning Group held its 109th meeting to examine major connectivity proposals under the PM GatiShakti framework. The session took place at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and…
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New Delhi, February 25: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the outcome of the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025, paving the way for shortlisted candidates to appear for the Personality Test, the final stage of the selection process. The written examination was conducted between November 16 and November 23, 2025. Candidates who…
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Tokyo , February 25 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Uttar Pradesh Investment Roadshow in Tokyo on Wednesday, where he presented Uttar Pradesh as a global hub for skilled labour and a massive consumption market with a population of 250 million. The Minister noted that consistent policy reforms over the last nine…
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Faridabad: Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda launched a sharp attack on BJP government in Haryana, alleging that it was formed through “political dishonesty and black money management” and has no concern for public welfare. He called upon Congress workers to intensify their struggle against what he termed an anti-people government. Addressing a late-night event organised by…
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