CEC Gyanesh Kumar Says Pure Electoral Rolls Are Bedrock of Democracy

February 24, 2026 2:17 PM

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Says Pure Electoral Rolls Are Bedrock of Democracy

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has emphasised pure electoral rolls in the country saying that it is bedrock of any democracy. Mr Kumar said this while addressing the National Round Table Conference of Election Commission of India and State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam in New ...

China Adds 20 Japanese Companies to Export Control List Amid Taiwan Tensions

February 24, 2026 1:49 PM

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China Adds 20 Japanese Companies to Export Control List Amid Taiwan Tensions

China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and another 20 on a watchlist amid rising tensions between the two countries over Taiwan. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, Chinese exporters will be barred from supplying dual-use goods - items that can serve both civilian and mili...

Delhi Court Grants 4-Day Police Custody of IYC President Uday Bhanu Chib

February 24, 2026 1:43 PM

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Delhi Court Grants 4-Day Police Custody of IYC President Uday Bhanu Chib

A Delhi Court today granted four days' police custody of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest held at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.    According to officials, Chib is accused of being the main conspirator and mastermind behind...

Meghalaya CM Presents ₹2,672 Crore Fiscal Deficit Budget for 2026-27

February 24, 2026 1:36 PM

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Meghalaya CM Presents ₹2,672 Crore Fiscal Deficit Budget for 2026-27

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma presented the budget for the financial year 2026-27 yesterday with focus on gender equality, youth and climate. The budget entails a fiscal deficit of 2 thousand 672 crore rupees, which is around 3.5 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product. Chief Minist...

NMP 2.0 Expected to Boost India’s GDP by ₹40 Lakh Crore: NITI Aayog

February 24, 2026 1:34 PM

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NMP 2.0 Expected to Boost India’s GDP by ₹40 Lakh Crore: NITI Aayog

The government's asset monetisation initiative under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 is expected to increase country’s GDP by 40 lakh crore rupees over the next 5 to 10 years. NITI Aayog’s report has highlighted that asset monetisation is expected to play a key role in boosting infrastr...

Sikkim CM Condemns Racial Discrimination Against Arunachal Women in Delhi

February 24, 2026 1:54 PM

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Sikkim CM Condemns Racial Discrimination Against Arunachal Women in Delhi

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay has condemned the recent incident involving racial discrimination against women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Golay termed the incident unfortunate saying that such instances highlights the importance of upholding dignity a...

ICC Men’s T20 Cricket: England Face Pakistan in Super 8 Clash Tonight

February 24, 2026 12:51 PM

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ICC Men’s T20 Cricket: England Face Pakistan in Super 8 Clash Tonight

In the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, England will take on Pakistan in a Group 2 Super 8 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka this evening. The match will start at 7 PM.    Earlier, West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in the Super 8 match of Group 1 at the Wankhe...

Cloudy Skies, Light Rain and Snow Likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

February 24, 2026 12:25 PM

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Cloudy Skies, Light Rain and Snow Likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

Weather in the mountainous belt of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces will be generally cloudy and partly cloudy in the hilly region today. According to the weather forecast released by the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall at a few places in th...

Tourism Central to India’s Growth Vision: Culture and Tourism Minister

February 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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Tourism Central to India’s Growth Vision: Culture and Tourism Minister

Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said that tourism is a celebration of culture and shared human aspiration. He made these remarks while addressing the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Tourism Leadership Summit in New Delhi. The Minister said that as India prog...