New Delhi : Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi today and sought a financial package under special central assistance to cover the revenue deficit for Financial year 2026-27. The Chief Minister apprised the Union Finance Minister that discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grant ( RDG )…
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New Delhi, March 1: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre in the national capital, reaffirming its role in steering India’s energy conservation and sustainability efforts over the past two decades. The silver jubilee event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Power, State…
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Nagpur, March 1: A powerful explosion ripped through an explosives manufacturing facility in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district early Sunday morning, leaving at least 17 workers dead and 18 others injured, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at a unit operated by SBL Energy Limited in Raulgaon village under Katol tehsil. According to preliminary information from authorities, the…
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Chandigarh/New Delhi: : The retirement of a Haryana Information Department employee has sparked controversy, compelling the government to issue a conditional retirement order along with directions for financial recovery and withholding of certain benefits. As per the order issued by Director General,IPR&L Department Haryana IAS K.Makrand Pandurang, Neeraj Chopra, posted as Photographer in the O/o…
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New Delhi: Maharashtra Government’s Minister for Water and Soil Conservation, Mr. Sanjay Rathod, urged the Prime Minister to implement a “One Nation – One Reservation” policy on the lines of the “One Nation – One Election” model, in order to ensure justice for the Banjara community. Presiding over the Sant Shri Sevalal Jayanti celebration…
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Lucknow | February 28, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a three-day holiday for Holi from March 2 to March 4 for employees of all state government departments. The decision ensures that offices under the state administration will remain closed during the festival period. Alongside the holiday announcement, the Chief Minister directed…
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The 16th All India Police Commando Competition (AIPCC) concluded today at the NSG Garrison, Manesar, marking the culmination of 12 days of intensive operational assessment. Conducted from 16 to 28 February 2026, the competition brought together 24 commando teams comprising 847 commandos from State Police Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and the National Security Guard.…
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New Delhi | February 28, 2026: The Delhi High Court has stayed the Directorate of Education’s (DoE) decision to fast-track the creation of School-Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) for determining fees from the 2026–27 academic session onward. The DoE had issued a notification on February 1 directing schools to constitute SLFRCs by February 10, advancing…
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Tehran/Jerusalem:Israel has initiated military operations against Iran, marking an abrupt escalation in long‑running regional tensions as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme faltered. Officials in Jerusalem say the offensive was conducted in collaboration with the United States, signaling a coordinated response to what both nations consider a growing strategic threat. The strikes, described by Israeli Defence…
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Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh | February 28, 2026: The spiritual town of Vrindavan has come alive with the start of ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’, marking the countdown to the grand festival of Holi. The celebrations commenced with Rangbhari Ekadashi, drawing thousands of devotees to temples from the early hours of the morning. At the revered Shri Bankey…
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