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Date: 2025-02-17 14:53:46+00:00UTC

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The Hindu: Plea in Supreme Court seeks preventive measures to avoid tragedies like the New Delhi station stampede

The petition urged the court to direct the implementation of the National Disaster Management Authority’s 2014 report on managing crowds and venues at mass gatherings

The Times of India: 'There is a limit': SC on fresh pleas relating to 1991 places of worship law

The Supreme Court showed concern over numerous petitions questioning the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, meant to preserve the status of religious sites as of August 15, 1947. Cases include groups seeking mosque surveys and AIMIM leader Owaisi's plea. Court disc [...]

NDTV: "Can't Operate In Ego": Congress On Meet To Select New Poll Body Chief

The Congress has objected to the selection of a Chief Election Commissioner when the law for appointment to post has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

The Hindu: Karaikal fishermen stage rail roko against Sri Lankan Navy’s alleged attack

The Times of India: 'Control not credibility': Cong on meet to pick new poll body chief

NDTV: "Enough Is Enough": Top Court Refuses New Pleas In Places Of Worship Case

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has expressed his displeasure over piles of new petitions filed in the matter involving the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which stops a lawsuit from being filed to reclaim a place of worship or change its character

The Hindu: Nimmala Ramanaidu to attend conference of Irrigation ministers

Conference being organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on the subject of water supply and storage management in various States under Water Vision-2047

The Times of India: 'A weak PM': Cong hits out after Sikh deportees arrive from US without turbans

Congress criticises PM Modi as "weak" after dozens of Sikhs deported from the US arrived in Amritsar bare-headed. The party shared a video juxtaposing the deportees with images of Modi and Trump, calling it a humiliation for Indians. The SGPC provided headgear and support to the [...]

NDTV: "Not Our Views": Congress Distances Itself From Sam Pitroda's China Remark

The Congress has distanced itself from senior leader Sam Pitroda's "China not our enemy" remark amid massive BJP backlash.

The Hindu: 105 foundation stones for development projects to be laid on a single day in Nellore Rural

Locals will be treated as VIPs and invited to lay the foundation stone, making it a truly ‘people’s agenda, says Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The Times of India: Pitroda's China remark draws BJP's ire; Cong says 'not views of party'

Indian overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda's remarks on China being questioned as a threat drew sharp criticism from the BJP, with accusations of undermining India's sovereignty. BJP leaders demanded Congress clarify its stance, while Congress distanced itself, reaffirming Chi [...]

NDTV: BJP, DMK Trade Barbs Over Tamil Website 'Blocked' For PM-Trump Cartoon

vPopular Tamil media group Vikatan on Saturday said its website - www.vikatan.com - was blocked for "many users from different locations" after it published a satirical cartoon on February 10 about PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

The Hindu: Parambikulam Tiger Reserve adds 15 new species to its biodiversity checklist

A faunal survey, conducted by Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation in association with Travancore Nature History Society and other non-governmental organisations, spanned 11 base camps spread across the reserve’s diverse habitats

The Times of India: 'Rohit Sharma way better than Babar Azam and Virat Kohli'

India and Pakistan are set to clash in Dubai on February 23, with key players Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan leading their teams. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah significantly impacts India's chances, with Mohammad Shami expected to shoulder much of the bowling responsibility. In [...]

NDTV: KIIT Campus Tense After Nepal Student Suicide, Many Claim Forced To Leave

Tension erupted on the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) campus in Odisha yesterday after a third-year student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room. BTech student Prakriti Lamsal died by suicide, authorities said.

The Hindu: Bengaluru: Head constable killed in road accident

The Times of India: Elon Musk to take on DeepSeek with GrokAI 3, AI chatbot he went 'offline' for

Elon Musk's xAI is set to unveil Grok 3 on Monday, claimed as the smartest AI on Earth after outperforming other models in testing. Grok 3, developed with significant computational resources, promises faster and more accurate capabilities. The launch follows recent success from c [...]

NDTV: Delhi Residents Report A Loud "Boom" During Earthquake: What Was It?

A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi this morning and the tremors were felt in several adjoining areas of the national capital.

The Hindu: Tangedco engineer arrested on graft charge in Tiruchi

The Times of India: Why did residents hear a loud sound during the earthquake in Delhi?

Tremors of magnitude 4.0 hit Northern India early Monday, with Delhi experiencing the quake at 5.36 am and Bihar at 8.02 am. The epicentre was at Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. Residents reported a loud noise due to the shallow depth of the quake. Delhi, under Seismic Zone IV, [...]

NDTV: India Plans Vertical Take-Off Air Ambulances, IIT Firm Gets $1 Billion Deal

India will soon join a select-few nations globally to start an on-road vertical take-off and landing air ambulance service across the country.

The Hindu: Jagan to meet Vamsi in Vijayawada jail on Tuesday

The Times of India: Amid 13th child rumours, Musk says he finds Genghis Khan 'interesting'

The timing couldn’t be more fascinating. Just as speculation swirls that Musk has fathered a 13th child—this time with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair—his sudden interest in history’s most infamous conqueror raises eyebrows.

NDTV: From Snakes, Crocodiles To Trimming Beard: US Deportee Recalls 'Donkey Route'

Promised a legal entry into the US, Mandeep Singh's life was at risk after he was made to deal with crocodiles and snakes, trim his beard despite being a Sikh, and having to go without food for days.

The Hindu: Andhra lost ₹1.10 lakh crore as Naidu left Hyderabad without settling distribution of joint assets, says former minister

YSRCP district president and former minister claimed Chandrababu Naidu left Hyderabad city in Telangana without resolving the issue of distribution of assets after bifurcation

The Times of India: Will taxpayers with income below Rs 12 lakh have to file tax return?

Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26 after Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that taxpayers will not have to pay tax for income up to Rs 12 lakh from FY 2025-26. The basic income exemption limit has been raised to Rs 4 lakh. The important question in the minds of [...]

NDTV: Video: SUV Driver Drags Man For 50 Metres At Bengaluru Toll After Argument

A man was dragged by a car for at least 50 metres at a toll booth in Bengaluru after an argument. The incident took place on the Nelamangala Highway and was captured on CCTV.

The Hindu: Ticketless travel, overcrowded stations and trains to and from Bihar as pilgrims head for the Maha Kumbh

In a video that has gone viral on social media, a railway official asks passengers in Buxar who allowed them to travel without a ticket, and they reply, “Modi-ji”

The Times of India: India's Got Latent row: Maharashtra cyber cell rejects Samay Raina's request

YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video conferencing has been denied by Maharashtra Cyber Cell. Raina, who is in the US, faces charges over controversial remarks made on his show by Ranveer Allahbadia. An FIR accuses them of promoting obscenity. Raina del [...]

NDTV: PCB Breaks Silence On No Indian Flag In Karachi Ahead Of Champions Trophy

A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi's National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19


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