West Bengal received a major push to its rail and transport infrastructure on Saturday as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro Steel City train service. The projects, launched via…
Month: February 2026
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CBDT Opens Feedback Window for New Tax Rules
In a significant step towards ensuring smoother implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited inputs and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms. The consultation exercise comes ahead of the Act’s scheduled implementation from April 1, 2026. The Income-tax…
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OCEMS Verification Expands, 865 NCR Units Tracked
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has significantly expanded its real-time industrial emission monitoring across the National Capital Region, verifying Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) installations in 865 industrial units as of February 8, 2026. The move marks a decisive step in tightening pollution oversight in one of…
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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Likely After Talks
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is likely to go ahead as scheduled after constructive talks between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The development has eased fears of a boycott that threatened to derail cricket’s…
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President Murmu Pays Tribute to Dr Zakir Hussain on Birth Anniversary
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Zakir Hussain, the former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. The solemn ceremony was held in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President offered flowers at the portrait of Dr Hussain,…
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PM Engages Indian Diaspora Leaders, INA Veterans in Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with distinguished members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, including senior political leaders and veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj, reaffirming India’s deep people-to-people ties with the Southeast Asian nation. The engagement highlighted the significant role played by the Indian-origin community in Malaysia’s…
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India-US Trade Deal Historic, Boost for Economy: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday described the India-United States trade deal as historic and unprecedented, stating that it would provide new momentum and direction to the Indian economy. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, the Minister…
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PM Modi Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on Japan Election Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated H.E. Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to Japan’s House of Representatives, describing the result as a positive moment for the future of India-Japan relations. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings through a message shared on social media platform X,…
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INS Sudarshini Completes First Lokayan 26 Port Call in Oman
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini has successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah in Oman, marking a significant milestone in the ambitious ten-month trans-oceanic expedition, Lokayan 26. The visit, completed on February 5, 2026, underscores India’s enduring maritime legacy and reinforces the growing strategic and cultural…
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“Cessna 172 Makes Safe Emergency Landing Near Belagavi”
A training aircraft operated by M/s Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt Ltd was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field near Vijayapura, around 50–70 kilometres from Belagavi Airport, on Saturday. The incident involved a Cessna 172 aircraft registered as VT-EUC, which was on a routine cross-country training…