India

MNS officers now eligible for ex-servicemen benefits under new amendment

11 Feb 2026 | 1:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) To clear long-standing uncertainty regarding the post-retirement benefits available to officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS), the government has issued the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, the Ministry of Defence said.

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‘Make in India, Make for the World’ pitch resonates at Riyadh Defence Show

11 Feb 2026 | 1:34 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a series of high-level meetings with key Saudi defence officials aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. In discussions with Dr Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs, on the sidelines of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, both sides focused on enhancing engagement and operational cooperation between the armed forces of India and Saudi Arabia.

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BHEL OFS opens for non-retail investors tomorrow; Govt to divest up to 5pc stake

11 Feb 2026 | 1:04 AM

‎New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The government will open an Offer for Sale (OFS) in state-owned engineering major Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Wednesday, with the issue initially available to non-retail investors, while retail investors can place their bids on Thursday.

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Bank APK scam busted: Delhi Police arrest four in credit card fraud case

11 Feb 2026 | 12:32 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Delhi Police have busted a credit card fraud racket involving a fake banking mobile application, which led to the arrest of four accused in a case of online cheating and digital theft, an official said on Tuesday.

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French President Emmanuel Macron visiting India from Feb 17-19

French President Emmanuel Macron visiting India from Feb 17-19

10 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The President of France Emmanuel Macron will be on a three-day official visit to India from February 17-19, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Naravane book row: Rahul Gandhi cites former Army Chief’s X post, questions publisher’s stand

Naravane book row: Rahul Gandhi cites former Army Chief’s X post, questions publisher’s stand

10 Feb 2026 | 11:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, while speaking to reporters on Tuesday, questioned the conflicting claims surrounding the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane.

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India, China underscore importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for progress in bilateral relations

India, China underscore importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for progress in bilateral relations

10 Feb 2026 | 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu here today, during which both sides underscored the importance of peace and tranquility in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations.

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MHA intensifies fight against cybercrime; Shah urges adoption of ‘mule hunter’ software by banking sector

MHA intensifies fight against cybercrime; Shah urges adoption of ‘mule hunter’ software by banking sector

10 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated a new Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and a national cybercrime dashboard, the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), aimed towards dismantling the digital fraud infrastructure.

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Delhi-NCR to add 27 air pollution monitors, 46 more in the pipeline

10 Feb 2026 | 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The Environment Ministry on Tuesday announced that 27 new air pollution monitoring stations will be installed across Delhi–NCR, a move aimed at strengthening real-time air quality surveillance and enabling more evidence-based policy interventions to curb pollution in the region.

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Delhi records a hot February day as temperature soars to 28.6 degrees

10 Feb 2026 | 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10(UNI) Delhi witnessed an unusually warm Tuesday, with the maximum temperature rising to 28.6°C, 5.2 degrees above normal for this time of the month, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Delhi CM launches ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, expands Ladli Scheme to support girls from birth to higher education

10 Feb 2026 | 8:18 PM

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) To ensure financial security and educational continuity for girls from economically weaker families, the Delhi government on Tuesday announced the launch of the ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, upgrading and restructuring the Ladli Scheme of 2008 after over a decade-and-a-half.

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TN Cong leaders summoned to Delhi amid tensions with DMK over seat and power share

10 Feb 2026 | 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The Congress high command on Tuesday held crucial consultations with the top leadership of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) amid growing unease within the party over seat-sharing and power-sharing arrangements with its senior ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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Delhi govt appoints Shikhar Dhawan as brand ambassador for ‘Delhi Khel Mahakumbh’

10 Feb 2026 | 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Delhi Government on Tuesday appointed cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as the Brand Ambassador for the ‘Delhi Khel Mahakumbh’, a major sports initiative aimed at promoting grassroots talent across the national capital.

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Govt. extends ex-servicemen benefits to military nursing service officers

10 Feb 2026 | 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The Government has amended the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 to grant Ex-Servicemen status to officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS), a move aimed at ensuring parity and welfare for MNS personnel alongside other members of the armed forces, the Department of Personnel and Training said on Tuesday here.

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Three arrested in Rs 31 lakh IPO investment fraud; cyber cell busts mule acc racket in Saharanpur

10 Feb 2026 | 7:44 PM

New Delhi, 10 Feb (UNI) Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a cyber-investment fraud syndicate and arrested three accused from Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur in connection with a Rs 31 lakh cheating case, an official said on Tuesday.

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