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Amit Shah Visits SSB in Araria, Launches Border Projects; Vows Crackdown on Infiltration in Seemanchal

Araria (Bihar): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday interacted with personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Araria and inaugurated new Border Out Posts at Leti and Inderwa. He also e-inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for multiple SSB infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening border management. The event was attended…

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Droupadi Murmu Attends Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, participated in the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for the construction of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur, marking a significant spiritual and cultural moment for devotees in the region. Addressing the gathering, the President said that temples serve not only as places of worship but also as centres that…

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Over 8,600 Complaints Filed Against Judges in 10 Years Amid Judiciary Corruption Row

NEW DELHI, Feb 26, 2026: Amid a heated nationwide debate triggered by the inclusion of a chapter on “corruption in the judiciary” in a Class 8 history textbook, government data has revealed that more than 8,600 complaints were filed against sitting judges over the past decade. According to information presented by the Centre in the Lok…

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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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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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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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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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109th Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti

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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UPSC Declares Indian Forest Service (Main) 2025 Results; Qualified Candidates to Face Interview Round

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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DDWS Hosts Fourth ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, Connects 6 Villages Across 5 States and 1 UT in Local Languages

New Delhi, February 24: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti conducted the fourth edition of its multilingual outreach initiative, ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, strengthening grassroots participation in rural water management under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The virtual programme brought together representatives from six Gram Panchayat headquarters spread across…

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