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Bengal migrant worker attacked in Madhya Pradesh, kin claim he was targeted for speaking Bengali

A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly attacked in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. The victim, Sayed Sheikh, is a resident of Paharpur under Bamungram gram panchayat in Kaliachak, Malda. He works as a cloth vendor in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story here.

Jamia Millia Islamia opens 2026-27 admissions, launches 30 new programmes

Jamia Millia Islamia Admissions 2026-27: To make the admission process more accessible, JMI has expanded its network of entrance examination centres across the country. Three new centres — Jaipur, Dehradun, and Kishanganj — have been introduced, increasing the total number of test centres to 11. Read the full story here.

Big blow to Maoists amid Operation Kagaar as 'Supreme Commander' Devji surrenders

In a major setback to the banned CPI (Maoist), top leader Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji surrendered before the Special Intelligence Bureau of Telangana Police. The 62-year-old leader carried a bounty of Rs. 1 crore. Officials said his surrender will be formally documented within a day or two. Read the full story here.

Delhi Court slams protest as threat to nation's image, sends Youth Congress workers to 5-day police custody

The Delhi court on Saturday remanded four accused to custody on concerns over national image and public order. The court observed that their alleged actions went far beyond the bounds of legitimate dissent. The court noted that the incident in question not only disrupted a significant event but also risked tarnishing India’s diplomatic standing before foreign stakeholders. Read the full story here.

PM Modi inaugurates 82 km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat route, flags off India’s fastest metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train from Shatabdi Nagar station, marking the completion of the 82 km Delhi Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The launch is expected to significantly improve high-speed intercity connectivity and streamline daily commuting within Meerut. The Prime Minister also undertook a metro ride from Shatabdi Nagar to Meerut South station. During the visit, he inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth around ₹12,930 crore in Meerut and addressed a public gathering, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. Read the full story here.

Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar; area cordoned off after contact with terrorists

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, with contact established during a joint operation, the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps said in a statement. “Troops of #WhiteKnightCorps, along with @JmuKmrPolice and #CRPF, in a joint operation, established contact with terrorists in the general area of Passerkut, #Kishtwar. Firefight is on. Troops have cordoned off the area,” the statement read. Read the full story here.

Delhi on high alert as intel warns of Lashkar-e-Taiba terror plot

Delhi has been put on high alert after receiving specific intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack planned by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), officials said on Saturday. The assessment of the threat indicates that religious places could be the target, with a temple in the Chandni Chowk area, which is close to the Red Fort, being identified as a possible target. Read the full story here.

Delhi on high alert: Islamabad blast link, revenge angle, temple on hit list - key points explained

Delhi was put on high alert on Saturday, February 21, after receiving specific intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by the Pakistan-based banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full story here.

GATE 2026 answer key expected to be released soon: Check key details here

The GATE 2026 answer key and response sheet will be released soon on the official GOAPS portal. Candidates will be able to download the provisional answer key, response sheet and question paper using their enrollment ID and password. Read the full story here.

‘Shame to the country’: Akhilesh Yadav slams Youth Congress over shirtless protest at AI Summit

Samajwadi Party chief and INDIA bloc ally Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday strongly criticised the Indian Youth Congress for staging a “shirtless” protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling the act a "shame" for the country. Read the full story here.

India-Brazil deepen partnership as PM Modi-President Lula focus on digital cooperation, trade expansion

India and Brazil on Saturday announced an ambitious plan to deepen their strategic partnership after detailed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi. The two countries said they will focus on digital transformation, stronger economic cooperation, climate action, and greater collaboration among Global South nations as key pillars of their bilateral relationship. Read the full story here.

Terror plot targeting Delhi? Eight tied to ISI, Bangladesh arrested in alleged Lashkar-linked conspiracy

Eight people suspected of planning a major terror conspiracy in India have been arrested from Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Officials said the group had alleged links with Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based terror outfits. Read the full story here.

PM Modi inaugurates 82 km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat route, flags off India’s fastest metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train from Shatabdi Nagar station, marking the completion of the 82 km Delhi Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The launch is expected to significantly improve high-speed intercity connectivity and streamline daily commuting within Meerut. Read the full story here.

Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar; area cordoned off after contact with terrorists

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, with contact established during a joint operation, the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps said in a statement. Read the full story here.