Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the auspicious occasion of Herath Poshte, a sacred festival that reflects the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of the community. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister acknowledged the…
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Consumer Rights Drive for Gram Panchayats Launched
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has launched the second phase of its nationwide virtual capacity-building programme for Gram Panchayats, aiming to deepen consumer rights awareness and strengthen grievance redressal mechanisms at the grassroots level. The new series, inaugurated on February 13, 2026, is being conducted in collaboration with the…
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India Launches AI Responsibility Pledge Drive
In a major push toward ethical and inclusive Artificial Intelligence adoption, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will roll out a nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign on February 16–17, 2026. The digital initiative aims to mobilise citizens across India to commit to responsible AI practices while attempting to…
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Indian Student Found Dead in California After 6 Days
A 22-year-old Indian student pursuing higher studies in the United States has been found dead in California, six days after he was reported missing. The tragic incident has sparked grief among the Indian diaspora and renewed focus on the safety of Indian students studying abroad. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a native of…
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Maha Shivratri 2026: Jagran Date, 4 Prahar Timings
Maha Shivratri 2026 is being observed on Sunday, February 15, with devotees across India undertaking fasts and night-long prayers in honour of Lord Shiva. The most spiritually significant aspect of the festival is the Jagran a sacred night vigil divided into four Prahars during which devotees chant mantras, perform Abhishek…
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Indian Passport Ranks 75th, 56 Countries Visa-Free
India’s passport has improved its global standing, moving up to the 75th position in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026. The updated ranking means Indian citizens now enjoy visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or e-visa access to 56 countries worldwide, marking a notable improvement from last year’s 85th rank. What the New Ranking…
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Banton Guides England Past Scotland in T20 WC
England kept their Super Eight hopes alive in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a tense five-wicket victory over Scotland at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing 153, England reached 155 for 5 in 18.2 overs, thanks to a composed unbeaten 63 from Tom Banton that steadied a shaky start….
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Vast Space Secures NASA ISS Mission for 2027
US-based aerospace firm Vast Space has secured a NASA contract for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the growing commercial spaceflight sector. The mission is scheduled for launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida and will see a crew…
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Mizoram HIV Rate 13 Times Higher Than National Average
Mizoram is facing a serious public health challenge as its HIV prevalence rate stands at 2.74 percent nearly 13 times higher than India’s national average of 0.2 percent. The alarming figures were highlighted by the state’s Health Minister Lalrinpuii, who called the situation a “collective disgrace” and urged immediate societal…
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Second Bomb Scare Hits IndiGo Flight in 24 Hours
Panic gripped passengers and airport authorities on Saturday after an IndiGo flight bound for Kolkata received a bomb threat, marking the second such scare involving the airline within 24 hours. The threat was reportedly discovered inside the aircraft and prompted immediate security action. Threat Discovered Onboard According to airport officials,…