Mukul Roy, founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and former Union Railway Minister, passed away in the early hours of February 23, 2026, in Kolkata. He was 71 years old. According to his son, Subhranshu Roy, Mukul Roy suffered a massive cardiac arrest and had been in…
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PM Hails ‘Boong’ BAFTA Win as Proud Moment
New Delhi, February 23, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the team of the film ‘Boong’ for winning the prestigious BAFTA Award in the Children’s & Family Film category, describing the achievement as a moment of pride for Manipur and the entire nation. The British Academy of Film…
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Modi Strengthens India-Israel Ties Amid Palestinian Crisis
New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel marks a significant deepening of ties between the two nations, amid ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territories. Analysts note that Modi’s strategic engagement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscores India’s pragmatic approach to defense, technology, and diplomatic…
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National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon from Feb 25
The holy town of Shegaon in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district is set to host the four-day National Arogya Fair 2026 from 25 to 28 February, bringing India’s traditional systems of medicine under one roof. Organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, the mega event…
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Supreme Court Decision Halts IEEPA Tariff Collection
Washington D.C.: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting 12:01 a.m. EST on February 24, 2026. This decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tariffs illegal on February 20….
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Two JeM Militants Killed in Kishtwar Encounter, Arms Recovered
In a decisive joint operation, two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were killed in a forested area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. Among the slain is believed to be Saifullah, a top JeM commander actively involved in multiple attacks on security forces over recent years. A defence…
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Patna PMC Cracks Down on Illegal Hoardings, Recovers ₹107 Crore
Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated a city-wide crackdown on unauthorized advertisements and hoardings as part of its efforts to enforce new advertisement regulations and improve urban aesthetics. The move comes after existing advertisement contracts expired, allowing the civic body to standardize displays and curb revenue leakages identified in past…
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Delhi’s Ansal Plaza: From OG Mall to Ghost Town
Delhi’s Ansal Plaza, inaugurated in 1999 as the city’s first modern shopping mall, has long been an iconic destination for shoppers. Once celebrated for introducing the capital to weekend mall culture, it is now largely deserted, reflecting broader shifts in retail preferences and urban development patterns. Generations who grew up…
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Indian-Origin Woman Survives Sepsis After Losing All Limbs
Manjit Sangha, a 56-year-old Indian-origin woman from the West Midlands, England, has made a remarkable recovery after contracting severe sepsis that led to the amputation of all her limbs. Once a pharmacy worker, Sangha now aims to raise awareness about the potentially fatal condition, emphasizing the importance of early detection…
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Exercise Protects Aging Brain by Sealing Blood-Brain Barrier
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have uncovered a critical mechanism explaining why regular exercise preserves memory and cognitive function in aging adults. The study shows that physical activity strengthens the blood-brain barrier, a protective lining of brain blood vessels, reducing its leakiness and protecting the brain…