Supreme Court orders deployment of judicial officers in West Bengal’s SIR exercise

New Delhi, 20/2: In an unexpected development, the Supreme Court on Friday directed for deployment of judicial officers, including the retired judges, for easy and smooth conduct of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Expressing disappointment with the West Bengal government’s response, the court explained it had to pass the “extra…

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CM Mohan Majhi introduces 16 new initiatives in new Budget

Bhubaneswar, 120/2: In a major development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while presenting the state budget for the financial year 2026–27 announced the introduction of 16 new initiatives.   While presenting a Rs 3.10 lakh crore state budget outlining the government’s roadmap for growth, welfare, and infrastructure expansion, the Majhi introduced the following 16…

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Youth Congress workers detained for staging shirtless protest at AI Impact Summit expo hall

New Delhi, 20/2: A group of Youth Congress activists on Friday staged a surprise protest at the ‘India AI Impact Summit’ against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “compromised” while referring to the India-US trade deal, which they claimed was detrimental to interest of country. Four of the activists — National Secretaries Krishna Hari and…

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Kerala High Court issues notice to producers of ‘The Kerala Story 2’, CBFC on plea to quash certification

Kochi, 20/2: The Kerala High Court has issued notice to the producers of The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the Union Government on a petition filed by a Kannur native seeking quashing of the film’s certification and direction for modifications, including reconsideration of its title. The…

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US, Israel poised for major military operation against Iran very soon: Report

Washington DC, 19/2: The United States and Israel are reportedly edging closer to launching what could be a large-scale military operation against Iran, with plans said to be taking shape for an intervention that may begin “very soon”. The development, first reported by Axios, suggests an operation far more extensive than last year’s 12-day confrontation,…

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Former UK royal Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over links to Epstein

London, 19/2: United Kingdom police arrested ex-Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct on Thursday, according to AFP. The UK police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office following damaging allegations over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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