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Rs 3,000-cr new bridge over Brahmaputra river to boost urban mobility in Assam
The Rs 3,000 crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma bridge over the Brahmaputra river, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, will improve regional connectivity and urban mobility in Assam, officials said.
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February 14, 2026
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Punjab government opposes Centre's PM-AASHA scheme, Seeds Bill
The Punjab government has decided not to adopt the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that ensures remunerative prices for crops and protects them against market volatility.
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February 14, 2026
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Government not to bring motion against Rahul as BJP member has given notice for it: Rijiju
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that the government has shelved a plan to bring a motion against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for using unparliamentary language against the prime minister, as a BJP MP has submitted a notice to initiate a \"substantive motion\" against the Congress leader on the same issue.
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February 14, 2026
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Guwahati court restrains Congress leaders from making ‘defamatory’ statements against Assam CM
A court in Guwahati restrained Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel and Jitendra Singh from making \"defamatory statements\" against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has filed a Rs 500 crore defamation case against them, till they appear in person.
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February 13, 2026
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PM Modi hails Sitharaman's LS speech on Budget as 'comprehensive' picture for economic transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reply in Lok Sabha to the discussion on the Union Budget, saying she gave a comprehensive picture of how this year's budget will contribute to the nation's economic transformation.
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February 13, 2026
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Mega Rafale plan cleared: 114 jets approved, majority to be built in India
The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday cleared a major proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, paving the way for one of India’s largest-ever fighter aircraft acquisitions and a significant expansion of domestic defence manufacturing.
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February 13, 2026
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Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur police arrest tobacco baron's son in Lamborghini crash case; court grants him bail
In a major turn of events, Kanpur police arrested 26-year-old Shivam Mishra, son of a leading tobacco baron KK Mishra, on Thursday, in connection with the high-profile Lamborghini crash case which left half a dozen persons injured on VIP road under Gwaltoli police station area in Kanpur on Sunday afternoon.
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February 13, 2026
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves motion seeking Rahul Gandhi's expulsion from Parliament
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has submitted a substantive motion against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, seeking the cancellation of Gandhi's membership from Parliament and demanding that he be barred from contesting elections for life.
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February 13, 2026
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India to wait for Bangladesh elections before talks on Ganga water treaty renewal
India is currently adopting a wait-and-watch policy concerning the Ganga River Water Treaty, which is set to expire at the end of 2026.
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February 12, 2026
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Government seeks feedback on draft DAP 2026, pushes 'owned by India' and speedier buys
In a push to rewire the defence capital procurement system for faster acquisitions and technology sovereignty, the defence ministry on Tuesday released the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 to seek suggestions from stakeholders and the public.
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February 12, 2026
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Assam has 27 lakh bighas of forest land under encroachment: CM Himanta
Nearly 26 to 27 lakh bighas of forest land in Assam are currently under encroachment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.
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February 12, 2026
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Growth over grades: The spirit of Pariksha Pe Charcha
(RNS, 11-02-26)
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February 12, 2026
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US-India trade deal alarms Kashmir growers, send SOS to PM Modi; Omar warns of blow to horticulture
The proposed US-India trade deal has triggered deep anxiety among growers in Kashmir, with apple growers sending an SOS to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over fears that cheaper imports from the United States could severely undermine the domestic horticulture sector.
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February 11, 2026
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Roorkee horror: ‘Serial’ gang-rape racket unearthed as same suspects linked to multiple victims
The industrial hub of Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district is in shock following the discovery of a chilling pattern of sexual violence.
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February 11, 2026
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Zero-tariff India-US deal revives Jaipur's gem and jewellery trade
The tariff cut under the India-US trade deal has brought major relief to Jaipur's gemstone and jewellery industry, which had suffered heavy losses over the past year.
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February 11, 2026
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Cybercrime poses major threat to national security, says Amit Shah
Warning that cyber attacks go far beyond financial fraud and pose a serious threat to national security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that India’s sensitive data is being stolen and sold to hostile forces.
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February 11, 2026
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Railway transport 23 exotic breed bulls from Bengaluru to Kashmir in first ever livestock parcel train
The Railways has transported 23 exotic breed bulls from Bengaluru to Kashmir in the first-ever livestock parcel train to the Valley, marking a new milestone in railway freight services.
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February 07, 2026
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Opposition protests, suspensions cloud remaining days of Budget session in Lok Sabha
Amidst the denial of a chance for the Leader of the Opposition to speak in the Lok Sabha on General MM Naravane’s book and other issues raised by the Opposition, uncertainty looms over the remaining days of the first phase of the Budget Session in the House.
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February 07, 2026
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Four tourists found dead at Digambar Jain Dharamshala in Bihar's Nalanda
Four tourists from Bengaluru were found dead inside a room at Digambar Jain Dharamshala, Rajgir, in Bihar's Nalanda district.
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February 07, 2026
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Focus not only on marks but also on improving life: PM Modi to students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised students not to waste time on the internet merely because data is cheap in the country and urged them to focus on honing their life and educational skills.
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February 07, 2026
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India hosts Kyrgyz special forces for 13th edition of Exercise Khanjar in Assam
The thirteenth edition of the India—Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces exercise KHANJAR began on Wednesday at Missamari in Assam, with India hosting the annual military engagement, which will continue until 17 February.
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February 06, 2026
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Govt reforms paving way for Viksit Bharat, says Nadda
India is making rapid strides under the Narendra Modi Government towards achieving its goal of 'Viksit Bharat,' and the President's address presented a road map towards it, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda said on Wednesday.
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February 06, 2026
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Washington ready to elevate relationship with India even further: US Ambassador
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Thursday welcomed recent engagement between the leadership of two nations and expressed Washington's readiness to further elevate ties with New Delhi.
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February 06, 2026
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12 maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Twelve Maoist cadres from the South Sub-Zonal bureau surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Thursday, under the state government's 'Poona Margem: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation' initiative, marking a new beginning of trust and mainstream integration.
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February 06, 2026
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Trade deal will pave way for stronger ties: Amit Shah
(RNS, 04-02-26) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump announced the India-US trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, senior Cabinet ministers welcomed it.
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February 05, 2026
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Two Jaish militants killed in cave hideout after drone-led operation in J&K's Udhampur forest
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants, who were hiding in a natural cave in the Jaffer forest area of Ramnagar in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, were killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday morning.
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February 05, 2026
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No formal communication yet from India on oil purchase, says Moscow
NEW DELHI (RNS, 04-02-26): The Kremlin on Tuesday said it has received no communication from New Delhi on halting purchases of Russian oil, responding to US President Donald Trump's claim that India would stop buying crude from Moscow following the announcement of a new India-US trade deal.
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February 05, 2026
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PM Modi to visit Malaysia this week as both countries look at Bolstering strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Malaysia later this week at the invitation of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
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February 05, 2026
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ED raids multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with coal mining case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations across West Bengal in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to the alleged illegal mining and transportation of coal.
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February 04, 2026
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US-India trade deal will pave way for stronger ties, mutual growth: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the US-India trade deal will elevate the strategic partnership between the two countries, paving the way for stronger trade ties and mutual growth.
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