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Read highlights of February 12 here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community, expressing pride in their accomplishments and emphasizing the strong bond between India and the host country. Greeted with enthusiasm at the 'Ahlan Modi' event, he conveyed his gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted the significance of the friendship between the two nations.
Police reported a fatal jeep accident in Nepal's Palpa district on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in eight deaths and 10 injuries. The incident occurred as the jeep traveled from Dumre to Chidis via the Siddharth Highway. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated, with injured passengers receiving treatment at Lumbini Medical College.
Estonia's prime minister has been put on a wanted list in Russia because of her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation, officials said on Tuesday as tensions between Russia and the West soar amid the war in Ukraine. The name of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas appeared on the Russian Interior Ministry's list of people wanted on unspecified criminal charges, although it was unclear when she was added, according to Mediazona, an independent Russian news outlet. (AP)
A Hawk trainer aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district at Kalaikunda during a routine training flight on Tuesday, according to a Defense official. Fortunately, both pilots ejected safely. The incident occurred in a civilian area near the Kalaikunda Air Force Station between 4 pm and 5 pm as the aircraft was returning from its training mission.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan together launched the UPI RuPay card service here on Tuesday. President Nahyan swiped a card embossed with his name to mark the start of the service in Abu Dabhi. “We are embarking on a new FinTech era with the launch of my UPI RuPay card and your Jaywan card,” Modi said as he met President Nahyan and termed it as a big achievement in itself. (PTI)
NTPC announced that its subsidiary dedicated to green energy has successfully activated a 14 MW segment of the Ayodhya Solar Photovoltaic Project. This initiative is part of NTPC Green Energy Ltd's efforts, a fully-owned subsidiary of NTPC, to establish a 40 MW solar project in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE just now for a two-day visit. During this time, he plans to engage in extensive discussions with the country's key leaders to strengthen their bilateral strategic partnership and to unveil the first Hindu stone temple in the region. This marks Modi's seventh trip to the UAE since 2015. Upon his arrival, he received a guard of honor. Before his departure, Modi expressed his anticipation for advancing India's comprehensive strategic partnership with the UAE. (READ MORE)
A clash broke out between Police & BJP workers, who were marching towards the Superintendent of Police office after the violence in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas
According to Delhi Metro, the gates that might remain closed include : Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Janpath, Khan Market, and Lok Kalyan Marg.
In a bid to boost solar power and sustainable progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that his government is launching the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' which aims to light up one crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month. Modi said the project would entail an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore. (PTI)
A man in Odisha's Ganjam district has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by a POCSO court for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl approximately three years ago. The court also ordered the accused, identified as Ajaya Nayak, to pay a fine of Rs 15,000.
AIIMS Jhajjar offers advanced cancer treatment at affordable rates: Rs 140/day for food and daycare, Rs 700 for therapy. . The hospital has completed its first phase and is ready to provide state-of-the-art facilities.
Officials reported a fire incident in a coach of a train parked at Pune Railway Junction Yard during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The Pune Fire Department stated that the fire occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday.
A unique train named "Aastha" embarked on its journey from Goa to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, carrying approximately 2,000 pilgrims. The flagging-off ceremony took place on Monday evening at Thivim railway station in North Goa district, with the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, state BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade, and other MLAs.
In response to the recently leaked question paper of the Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), the Commission has taken decisive action by initiating a thorough investigation.
In a major setback for the Congress party ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from the grand old party, according to his office.
Supreme Court Bar Association president Adish Aggarwala writes to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to take suo motu action against the farmers for trying to enter Delhi alleging to create a nuisance and disturbing the daily life of citizens. He also requests CJI to issue directions to courts to not pass any adverse order due to the non-presence of lawyers before the courts.
Massive security arrangements have been put in place on the borders of the national capital given the 'Delhi Chalo' protest by farmers on Tuesday. To ensure law and order, Delhi police have already enforced Section 144, restricting entry of tractor trolleys and large assemblies.
One person was killed and five others injured in a shooting incident at a subway station in the Bronx country in New York on Monday evening.
Due to the anticipated farmer’s protest at different Delhi borders, traffic will be diverted and for commercial vehicles, there will be restrictions as well as diversions.