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Chhattisgarh: 31 Maoists killed during encounter with security forces

At least 31 Maoist insurgents and two security forces were killed during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday.

Droupadi Murmu to visit Maha Kumbh tomorrow, take a dip at holy Sangam

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will visit Prayagraj and attend Maha Kumbh on Monday.

India's domestic defence production expected to cross Rs 1.60 lakh crore by 2025-26, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said New Delhi is aiming for Rs 1.60 lakh crore defence production in the domestic sector by the end of 2025-26.

PM Modi vows to clean Yamuna, improve Delhi’s urban infra after BJP’s poll victory

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated his commitment to cleaning the Yamuna River, addressing civic issues like pollution and sanitation, and fulfilling his guarantees to make Delhi a "future-ready" city, media reports said.

BJP seeks L-G’s appointment after Delhi poll win, speculation grows over new CM

Delhi: A day after securing a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP on Sunday sought an appointment for its newly elected MLAs to meet Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, media reports said.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns, submits letter to Governor

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A K Bhalla amid recent violence in the north-eastern state.

Delhi Election 2025: BJP’s vote share rises 13 percentage points in past 10 yrs, AAP’s vote share drops

Delhi: BJP’s vote share has risen by nearly 13 percentage points over the past decade, touching 45.56%, while AAP’s vote share has dropped by almost 10 percentage points during the same period, PTI reported.

Aligarh Muslim University hostel's notice on 'beef biriyani' triggers row, admin calls it  'typing error' 

A notice issued by the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) triggered a row on Sunday after it claimed that beef biriyani would be served instead of chicken in the lunch at Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall.

Indian Navy's INS Tushil arrives in Seychelles on her maiden passage around West coast of Africa

India's INS Tushil, on her maiden passage around the West coast of Africa, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on February 7 for an operational turnaround.

We accept mandate with humility: Rahul Gandhi after Congress's Delhi polls debacle

New Delhi/IBNS: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a thumping victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and the Congress scored zero seats, Rahul Gandhi said his party accepts the mandate with humility.

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar offers $3 billion investment in OpenAI

New Delhi: Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has offered an investment of $3 billion in Sam Altman’s OpenAI, media reports said.

Delhi's grand oath ceremony to be held after PM Modi returns from US: Reports

New Delhi/IBNS: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Delhi Chief Minister is likely to take place after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his visit to the US this week, media reports citing sources said.

12 Maoists, 2 security personnel killed as encounter breaks out in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Raipur/IBNS: At least 12 Maoists and two security personnel were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday, media reports said.

Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister a day after AAP suffers massive defeat in Assembly polls

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Sunday resigned as Delhi Chief Minister, a day after her party suffered a massive defeat in the Assembly polls with Bharatiya Janata Party returning to power in the national capital after 27 years.

12 Maoists, 2 security personnel killed as encounter breaks in Chhattisgarh

Raipur/IBNS: At least 12 Maoists and two security personnel were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday, media reports said.

Maha Kumbh 2025: 3-day International Bird Festival to be organised in Prayagraj from Feb 16

Visitors to Maha Kumbh 2025 will get the chance to witness a gathering of over 200 species of migratory and local birds, in a three-day International Bird Festival to be organized from Feb 16 to 18, in Prayagraj.

Mahakumbh 2025: 3-day International Bird Festival to be organised in Prayagraj from Feb 16

Visitors to Mahakumbh 2025 will get the chance to witness a gathering of over 200 species of migratory and local birds, in a three-day International Bird Festival to be organized from Feb 16 to 18, in Prayagraj.

Accept mandate with humility: Rahul Gandhi after Congress's Delhi polls debacle

New Delhi/IBNS: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a thumping victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and the Congress scored zero seats, Rahul Gandhi said his party accepts the mandate with humility.

Suvendu Adhikari warns Mamata Banerjee after BJP’s Delhi win: ‘You’re next’

Kolkata: Buoyed by the BJP’s resounding victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly election, Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari issued a stark warning to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday evening.

Kumar Vishwas mocks Kejriwal, says he has ‘no sympathy’ after AAP’s Delhi poll rout

New Delhi: Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and poet Kumar Vishwas, known for his sharp wit, made a sarcastic remark on  AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal following the party’s electoral debacle, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: BJP wins Milkipur bypoll, defeats SP in high-stakes prestige battle

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Milkipur by-election, defeating the Samajwadi Party (SP) in what had become a high-stakes battle of prestige, media reports said.

Priyanka Gandhi on AAP’s Delhi defeat: ‘People wanted change, we must work harder’

New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi weighed in on the INDIA bloc ally AAP’s heavy defeat in Delhi, stating that voters were discontent and had opted for change.

Swati Maliwal: Unexpected force behind AAP’s Delhi poll debacle

New Delhi: In politics, betrayals and rivalries can be just as intense as in personal relationships, and Swati Maliwal’s journey in AAP proves that.

Pilgrims from Pakistan cherish their visit to Maha Kumbh, express gratitude to Indian govt for issuing their visas

Several Pakistani pilgrims arrived in Prayagraj city in north India to participate in the ongoing Maha Kumbh, the largest religious congregation in the world.

Vandalisation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence is regrettable: MEA

The Indian government has condemned the vandalisation of Bangladesh's Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka and called the act 'regrettable'.

'Hope BJP fulfills people's expectations': Arvind Kejriwal after BJP ends AAP rule in Delhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accepted the "people's mandate" and hoped the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would meet people's expectations after his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was voted out of power in Delhi on Saturday.

Development wins, tweets PM Narendra Modi after thumping victory in Delhi Assembly polls

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party's thumping victory in Delhi Assembly polls and said the victory is a result of the 'development' and 'good governance'.

Modi is the heart of Delhi: Amit Shah after BJP sweeps AAP out of national capital

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) out of Delhi in the February 5 assembly elections held in the national capital.

Delhi CM Atishi wins from Kalkaji saving AAP's modesty as top guns bite the dust

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has won from the Kalkaji assembly constituency on a day the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was ousted from power in the national capital by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Delhi Assembly polls: Arvind Kejriwal loses New Delhi seat, BJP set to form government

Delhi's former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lost the New Delhi seat on Saturday, ending his re-election attempt amid Bharatiya Janata Party's clean sweep in the Assembly polls.