Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of eminent Bengali writer Shri Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Shankar, describing him as a towering figure in Indian literature whose works left an indelible mark on generations of readers. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences…
Month: February 2026
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PM Modi to Launch Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro Feb 22
Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut on February 22 to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore, including the full Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and India’s fastest Meerut Metro. Major Boost to Urban Mobility The Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo…
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IndiGo-Air India Duopoly Hits Travel Portals
India’s aviation market is witnessing a structural shift as the growing dominance of IndiGo and Air India intensifies pressure on online travel agencies (OTAs) such as MakeMyTrip, Ixigo, Yatra and TBO Tek. The duopoly formed by the country’s two largest airlines is increasingly pushing passengers toward direct ticket bookings, challenging…
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Vande Bharat Food Safety Row Over Heated Plastic
A food safety controversy has erupted after a passenger travelling on the Vande Bharat Express questioned the practice of heating rotis and snacks inside sealed plastic packets. The incident, which occurred on a journey from Prayagraj to Delhi, has sparked a broader debate about railway catering standards and passenger health….
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PM Modi to Launch HCL–Foxconn Chip Project
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the HCL–Foxconn joint venture semiconductor project at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Uttar Pradesh on February 21 at around 5 PM via video conferencing. Major Milestone in India’s Semiconductor Journey The project, to be…
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Om Birla Urges Universities to Build Constitutional Values
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday called upon universities across the country to play a transformative role in nurturing constitutional values and civic consciousness among youth, asserting that higher education institutions must prepare a generation guided by the spirit of “Nation First”. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of…
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Tejasswi Prakash Buys ₹7.63 Cr Bandra Home
Television actress Tejasswi Prakash Wayangankar has invested ₹7.63 crore in a premium residential apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra West locality. Property registration documents accessed through real estate analytics platform CRE Matrix confirm that the transaction was registered on February 16, 2026. The newly acquired flat is situated in Bay Heights,…
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PM Modi Condoles Demise of Dr Ricky Syngkon
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Shillong, Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon, remembering him as a dedicated public representative who served the people of Meghalaya with commitment. In a message shared on social media platform X,…
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Kunal Bahl Flags ₹5,900 Hotel Laundry Bill
Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl has sparked a fresh debate on hotel pricing after revealing he was charged ₹5,900 plus taxes to launder just seven basic garments during a work trip. The entrepreneur described the bill as a sign that parts of the hospitality industry are “out of touch” with changing…
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Prince Andrew Arrest Sparks US Justice Debate
The arrest of Prince Andrew in the United Kingdom has sent political shockwaves across the United States, with lawmakers and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse demanding stronger accountability on American soil. The development has intensified scrutiny over the handling of Epstein-linked investigations in the US. Prince Andrew, formally known as…