India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved construction of the country's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra river. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an Emergency Landing Facility on a national highway in Assam,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party as becoming more poisonous during a rally in poll-bound Assam. He arrived via an IAF Hercules C-130J aircraft at a new highway emergency landing facility in Moran, Dibrugarh.
Chandigarh police arrested a man in Sector 52 after recovering heroin from his possession. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the city.
A prominent businessman in Ludhiana has reported receiving a threatening call from an international number demanding Rs 1 crore. Police are investigating the extortion case.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant visited Haryana's Rohtak University, offering students key advice on achieving success through hard work, ethics, and perseverance.
Haryana Police have arrested a thief involved in 42 theft cases in Ambala. The suspect was apprehended following a detailed investigation, marking a significant breakthrough in local crime reduction efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 25 new electric buses for Chandigarh under the E-Bus Sewa scheme, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility and reducing carbon emissions in the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore in Assam, featuring a six-lane Brahmaputra bridge, a new IIM campus, and a national data centre to boost connectivity and digital growth.
Pranjal Sonowal, an e-rickshaw driver from Tinsukia, provides free transportation to students appearing for HSLC exams, inspired by personal struggles and singer Zubeen Garg's kindness.
Assam State Transport Corporation receives 100 electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa, increasing fleet to 471 vehicles. Guwahati leads with 100 buses, followed by Nagpur, Bhavnagar, and Chandigarh.
The Indian government has launched the PM RAHAT scheme, providing cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for road accident victims for seven days post-accident.
Indian Railways introduces a new tech-driven cleanliness reform for long-distance trains, with trained staff conducting hourly cleaning throughout journeys to enhance passenger comfort and hygiene standards.
British PM Keir Starmer calls for a more European NATO, urging allies to break dependence on US security umbrella at Munich Security Conference.
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution celebrating the relocation of the Prime Minister's Office to Seva Teerth, marking a significant administrative milestone in India's governance history.
A special court permits Professor Hany Babu, accused in the Elgar Parishad case, to travel to Kerala to visit his 80-year-old mother and receive gallstone treatment, despite NIA opposition.
A 15-year-old tribal boy was murdered in Mysuru after a quarrel over sharing stolen cooked chicken with his friend. The accused minor has fled, and police are searching for him.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan files plea in Supreme Court challenging RTI Act amendment through data protection law, arguing it violates fundamental right to information under Article 19(1)(a).
In a late-night robbery in Mysuru, four armed youths attacked petrol station staff and stole Rs 10,000. Police are investigating the incident captured on CCTV.
Uttar Pradesh government introduces a one-time tax system for commercial vehicles across all districts, with a transport fair scheduled for February 20-21 to facilitate implementation and awareness.
DMK speaker Sivaji Krishnamurthy sentenced to 3-year imprisonment for derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Governor. He was suspended in 2023 but later re-inducted, continuing to speak at party events.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claims Karnataka has become a leading state in GDP and GST collection, with Rs 1.2 lakh crore distributed through guarantee schemes, despite alleged financial injustice from the Centre.
A Delhi court has issued summons to industrialist Bina Modi and senior advocate Lalit Bhasin in an assault case filed by her son Samir Modi, citing prima facie evidence of their involvement in the alleged physical attack.
On the 7th anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, PM Narendra Modi emphasized the government's firm response, including the Balakot airstrike. Home Minister Amit Shah praised Modi's leadership in combating terrorism at a Puducherry rally.
A bomb threat written with lipstick was discovered in the toilet of an IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Kolkata, marking the second such scare for the airline within hours. All passengers were safely evacuated as security protocols were activated.
The special summary revision hearings for the electoral roll in West Bengal have concluded across all districts. The final electoral rolls are scheduled to be published on February 28, 2026, as per the Election Commission's directive.
Several Indian states have failed to meet the final deadline for publishing voter lists, with Lakshadweep and Puducherry being the first to comply. Rajasthan's deadline extended to February 21.
Kerala High Court rules that panchayat presidents can suspend employees, except secretaries or gazetted officers, during disciplinary proceedings. It also clarifies government's supervisory role under Section 191 of the Panchayat Raj Act.
Ajay Waghmare secured 682 votes to become president of the Akola Bar Association for 2026-27, defeating Hemsingh Mohta by 49 votes. Other office-bearers were also elected in a peaceful poll with 1,332 voters.
The Kerala government has requested an additional week to file its reply in a High Court contempt petition alleging illegal regularization of daily-wage and contract appointments in violation of a court order.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, championed a multipolar global system, urgent UN Security Council reforms, and India's economic partnerships including the EU FTA.