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Modi govt revamps six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks public comments on draft by May 20A new controversy has erupted in Maharashtra’s political arena. According to information, the issuance of minority status certificates immediately after the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has triggered a major political debate. Questions are being raised over how 75 educational institutions were granted minority status between January 28 and January 31, 2026. This period coincided with the three days of state mourning declared after Ajit Pawar’s demise.
Read moreSecurity agencies sounded a high alert in Jammu and adjoining districts on Monday after two Pakistani nationals and a local inmate escaped from a juvenile observation home in the border area of Jammu after allegedly attacking police personnel on duty.
Read moreAustralia’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is hanging by a thread after a crushing defeat to Sri Lanka. Following the eight-wicket defeat, the team is left staring at a group-stage exit. Sri Lanka, in the meantime, has qualified for the Super 8 while Zimbabwe remain in the mix for the second qualifying spot following their memorable win over the Aussies earlier in the tournament.
Read moreMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is set to become the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on February 26. She will be formally elected to the post during a meeting of the party’s National Executive scheduled for that day, said NCP Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare.
Read moreAfghanistan registered their first win in the T20 World Cup 2026 after outclassing the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in what was their third outing in the tournament. Having ran New Zealand close and almost defeated South Africa, the Afghans defeated the UAE by five wickets after chasing down 161 in Delhi on Monday, February 16.
Read morePrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the remaining stretch of the 82-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor on February 22, connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. Work on the 5-km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, as well as the 21-km stretch from Meerut South to Modipuram, has been completed and is scheduled for inauguration on February 22. On the same day, the Prime Minister will also flag off the 23-km-long Meerut Metro. An official stated that the first phase of the Meerut Metro will include 13 stations.
Read moreTamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran on Monday tendered apology over his derogatory remark that dragged actor Trisha Krishnan into an attack on actor-turned-politician Vijay. Nagendran stated said that the comment was made “by mistake”, shortly after Trisha called him out in a strongly worded statement.
Read moreThe Lucknow Metro on Monday introduced QR-based tickets, allowing passengers to book their metro rides from anywhere for a seamless and convenient travel experience. The new QR ticketing system was formally launched at the Hazratganj Metro Station by Sushil Kumar — Managing Director of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.
Read moreThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 exams 2026 will commence from February 17. Ahead of the exam, CBSE has alerted the exam takers on social media rumours about question paper leaks. As observed in the past, certain unscrupulous elements attempt to mislead students and parents by spreading fake news on various social media platforms during the course of exams. Such misinformation often includes false claims of question paper leaks and circulation of purported question papers for X/XII examinations of the Board, CBSE notification mentioned.
Read moreIndian Railways is ramping up for Holi 2026 with an impressive 1,500 special trains nationwide, a clear sign of its focus on passenger ease during peak festival travel, as announced by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma. This expansion from last year’s services promises smoother journeys for millions heading home to splash colors with loved ones. NFR, based in Maligaon near Guwahati and serving eight Northeastern states plus parts of West Bengal and north Bihar, leads regionally by launching four pairs of specials right away, with more slated soon to match soaring demand.
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