Delhi govt launches ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ for Girl Children

February 10, 2026 9:45 PM

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Delhi govt launches ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ for Girl Children

Delhi government today announced the launch of a new welfare scheme, Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana for the bright future of the girls of the national capital. Under the new scheme, daughters in Delhi will receive a total assistance of 56 thousand rupees in instalments, starting from birth and continuing un...

DGCA Starts Safety Audit of Aircraft, Helicopter Operators Post Baramati Crash

February 10, 2026 8:52 PM

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DGCA Starts Safety Audit of Aircraft, Helicopter Operators Post Baramati Crash

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is carrying out a special safety audit of non-scheduled operators to assess operational and safety aspects. The audit was ordered following the Baramati air crash in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with four others, was kille...

Bangladesh: Election campaign ends amid tight security, violence concerns

February 10, 2026 8:39 PM

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Bangladesh: Election campaign ends amid tight security, violence concerns

Campaigning for Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad election ended at 7:30 am on Monday, ushering in a mandatory silence period ahead of voting on 12 February, amid heightened security, political realignments and rising violence.     Security has been tightened nationwide, with nearly 9,00,000 law enfo...

Manipur: Internet Suspended for Five Days in Ukhrul Amid Post-Riot Tensions

February 10, 2026 8:07 PM

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Manipur: Internet Suspended for Five Days in Ukhrul Amid Post-Riot Tensions

Internet service has been suspended for five days commencing from last midnight in Ukhrul district of Manipur. The State Home Department decided to ban the mobile and internet data services in the district after the law and order situation deteriorated in some parts of the district in the aftermath ...

RBI Proposes Draft Amendments to Urban Co-operative Bank Lending Norms

February 10, 2026 8:03 PM

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RBI Proposes Draft Amendments to Urban Co-operative Bank Lending Norms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today issued draft amendment directions to review lending norms for Urban Co-operative Banks.     The proposals were announced as part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated 6th February, 2026. The draft directions have been issued by the RBI’...

India, UK sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees

February 10, 2026 8:36 PM

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India, UK sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees

India today signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said that this agreement was signed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner to Ind...