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Indian Railways Sets Up 'Holding Areas' at Key Stations for Mahakumbh Pilgrims Amid Safety Concerns

Indian Railways Sets Up 'Holding Areas' at Key Stations for Mahakumbh Pilgrims Amid Safety Concerns New Delhi, February 20: In response to the anticipated surge in pilgrims during the final week of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, the Indian Railways has established 'holding areas' at various railway stations to manage crowds and ensure passenger safety. The initiative...
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Delhi's New Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Promises ₹2,500 Monthly Financial Aid to Women

Delhi's New Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Promises ₹2,500 Monthly Financial Aid to Women New Delhi, February 20: Delhi's newly elected Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government would fulfill its election promise of providing ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance to women. She emphasized that the Aam Aadmi...
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Gyanesh Kumar Takes Charge as India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner

Gyanesh Kumar Takes Charge as India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner New Delhi, February 19 – Gyanesh Kumar assumed office as India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Wednesday, while Vivek Joshi took charge as an Election Commissioner. Kumar, who had been serving as an Election Commissioner since March 2024, was...
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Supreme Court Grants Protection to Influencer Ranveer Allahbadia Amid FIRs Over Controversial Remarks

Supreme Court Grants Protection to Influencer Ranveer Allahbadia Amid FIRs Over Controversial Remarks New Delhi, February 18 – The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him over alleged obscene remarks made during a YouTube program....
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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as India’s New Chief Election Commissioner

Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as India’s New Chief Election Commissioner New Delhi – Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the first to take office under the newly enacted election commission appointment law. The Law Ministry confirmed his appointment on Monday, and he...
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Tesla Begins Hiring in India, Signaling Entry into the Market

Tesla Begins Hiring in India, Signaling Entry into the Market New Delhi, February 18 – Tesla, the American electric vehicle (EV) giant, has commenced hiring for various positions in India, indicating its potential market entry. The recruitment includes roles such as Business Operations Analyst and Customer Support Specialist, with job...
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi NCR, Triggers Panic Among Residents

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi NCR, Triggers Panic Among Residents New Delhi, February 17 – A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi and its surrounding areas early Monday morning, waking up residents and sending many running out of their homes in panic. The tremors, which were felt across the city, caused...
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Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 18 Lives, Triggers Investigation

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 18 Lives, Triggers Investigation New Delhi, February 16 – A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in the death of 18 people and injuries to over a dozen others, as panic ensued among passengers attempting to board a train...
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CBI Cracks Down on Cyber Fraud Network, Seizes ₹1.08 Crore in Raids Across Delhi and Haryana

CBI Cracks Down on Cyber Fraud Network, Seizes ₹1.08 Crore in Raids Across Delhi and Haryana New Delhi, February 15 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 11 locations across Delhi and Haryana, targeting cybercriminals accused of impersonating government officials and defrauding people through crypto-related scams. The operation resulted in the seizure of...
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US President Trump Praises PM Modi, Strengthens India-US Ties

US President Trump Praises PM Modi, Strengthens India-US Ties Washington, February 14 – During a high-profile meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington, the American leader heaped praise on Modi and made efforts to seriously understand India's stance on various issues, officials...
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US Tariffs on India Create Trade Uncertainty, Experts Call for Strategic Approach

US Tariffs on India Create Trade Uncertainty, Experts Call for Strategic Approach New Delhi, February 14 – The recent announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding retaliatory tariffs on India has introduced uncertainty in bilateral trade relations. However, experts believe that a proposed major trade agreement could help strengthen commerce between the...
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces New Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces New Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha New Delhi, February 13 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961. She requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer...
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