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Akhilesh Yadav should come forward for Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi: CM Yogi

17 Feb 2026 | 9:51 PM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday advised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to come forward in support of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi.

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SIA Kashmir chargesheets two for unlawful and anti-national activities

17 Feb 2026 | 9:41 PM

Srinagar, Feb 17 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Tuesday filed a comprehensive chargesheet before a competent court against two accused including one based across the border for their alleged involvement in unlawful and anti-national activities linked to the proscribed outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.

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Heated Exchanges Mark Day Two of RDG Debate in HP Assembly

17 Feb 2026 | 9:30 PM

Shimla, Feb 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha witnessed sharp exchanges between treasury and Opposition benches on the second day of debate over the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), prompting the Speaker to intervene repeatedly and expunge certain unparliamentary remarks from the proceedings.

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Five IAS Officers Transferred in Himachal Pradesh

17 Feb 2026 | 9:24 PM

Shimla, Feb 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government on Tuesday ordered the transfer and fresh postings of five Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers following recommendations of the Civil Services Board. The notification was issued by the Department of Personnel.

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Banke Bihari Temple: Thakur Ji will be seated in Jagmohan on Holi

17 Feb 2026 | 8:43 PM

Mathura, Feb 17 (UNI) Thakur Banke Bihari Ji will be seated in Jagmohan during the upcoming Holi festival to facilitate easy darshan for devotees.

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If the law is wrong, there is a way to change it. Castes should not become a cause of conflict: RSS chief

17 Feb 2026 | 8:21 PM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (UNI) Making a big statement on the new UGC regulations, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said that everyone should obey the law.

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Congress launches ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ in Mansa; slams BJP over Indo-US trade deal

17 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 17 (UNI) The Congress party today staged a massive show of strength in Mansa under the banner of the ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ rally, drawing thousands of MGNREGA workers and supporters.

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UP: SP chief lashes out at Yogi Adityanath over demolition of Manikarnika Ghat

17 Feb 2026 | 7:25 PM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav today launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleging that the Chief Minister had the Manikarnika Ghat and the statue of Rajmata Ahilyabai demolished in Kashi, causing resentment among the Sanatan Samaj and the Pal community.

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STF Ambala apprehends two Pakistani nationals following violent escape from Jammu juvenile home

17 Feb 2026 | 7:22 PM

Chandigarh, February 17 (UNI) The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police achieved a significant breakthrough by capturing two Pakistani nationals at the Ambala Cantt Railway Station. The duo had reportedly orchestrated a violent escape from a juvenile detention center in the RS Pura sector of Jammu on Monday evening. Acting on precise intelligence, the STF intercepted the foreigners just as they were attempting to board a train to an undisclosed location.

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MP: Assembly discusses stray dog issue

17 Feb 2026 | 7:02 PM

Bhopal, Feb 17 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh Assembly today witnessed an approximately 45-minute-long meaningful discussion on increasing attacks on people by stray dogs.

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MP: Assembly discusses stray dog issue

17 Feb 2026 | 7:02 PM

Bhopal, Feb 17 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh Assembly today witnessed an approximately 45-minute-long meaningful discussion on increasing attacks on people by stray dogs.

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Telephone allowance questioned as MLA flags unresponsive officers

17 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM

Shimla, Feb 17 (UNI) Congress legislator from Gagret (Una) , Rakesh Kalia flagged the issue of officers not answering telephone calls on the second day of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

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Telephone allowance questioned as MLA flags unresponsive officers

17 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM

Shimla, Feb 17 (UNI) Congress legislator from Gagret (Una) , Rakesh Kalia flagged the issue of officers not answering telephone calls on the second day of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

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Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat is a boon for nature lovers, hit with tourists

17 Feb 2026 | 6:19 PM

Gandhi Sagar (MP), Feb 17 (UNI) Gandhi Sagar is the first dam across the Chambal that not only determines the border between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan but also helps in conserving biodiversity. The dam, in Mandsaur district, was constructed under the states' Joint Multi-purpose River Valley Project.

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Chhattisgarh: Over 20 Naxals lay down arms, 226 surrender in 48 day

17 Feb 2026 | 6:11 PM

Raipur/Sukma, Feb 17 (UNI) Twenty-two Naxals, including a woman cadre and several local militia functionaries, surrendered before police in Sukma district of south Chhattisgarh, today.

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