India

Modi greets nation on Mahashivratri, prays for prosperity, peace

15 Feb 2026 | 10:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of Mahashivratri, invoking the blessings of Adi Dev Mahadev for peace, prosperity, and collective well-being.

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Delhi’s AQI slips back to ‘poor’, IMD forecasts misty mornings

15 Feb 2026 | 10:55 AM

New Delhi, 15 Feb (UNI) National capital’s air quality deteriorated again on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) returning to the ‘poor’ category at 221, after showing signs of improvement earlier this week, the weather department said.

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Assam ELF reinforces nation's strength in dealing emergencies, Modi govt transformed state: Shah

15 Feb 2026 | 2:20 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that Assam, which once lacked adequate motorable roads, now has highways where fighter jets too can take-off and land.

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ED nabs Hyderabad doctor involved in illegal surrogacy racket

15 Feb 2026 | 2:10 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) arrested a doctor from Hyderabad for allegedly running an illegal surrogacy racket. The doctor was produced before the court, which has remanded her to judicial custody till February 26.

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Delhi BJP holds key coordination meeting ahead of nationwide cadre training camp

15 Feb 2026 | 1:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday chaired a coordination meeting of the state unit with regard to the party's upcoming cadre training campaign that is set to commence countrywide, starting from March 7.

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Drugs Control Dept conducts special drive in Nangloi, 12 retailers inspected

15 Feb 2026 | 1:16 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) The Drugs Control Department today carried out a special inspection and enforcement drive in Nangloi, West Delhi aimed at ensuring the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines and curbing unethical trade practices.

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NDMC reviews security preparations, arrangements for ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’

15 Feb 2026 | 1:08 AM

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) conducted a comprehensive on-ground review of preparations across its jurisdiction for the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ that is set to see the leaders of 20 countries in attendance as well as ministerial delegations from 45 nations.

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‘JAI Se Vijay’ Seminar 2026 charts roadmap for integrated, future-ready armed forces

14 Feb 2026 | 11:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) The two-day ‘JAI Se Vijay’ Seminar 2026 concluded at the Southern Command in Pune, emerging as a high-level strategic platform to translate the vision of Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation into actionable outcomes for India’s armed forces.

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey challenges Rahul Gandhi to open debate over US trade deal claims

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey challenges Rahul Gandhi to open debate over US trade deal claims

14 Feb 2026 | 10:48 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi Feb 14(UNI) BJP leader Nishikant Dubey on Saturday challenged Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to an open public debate, accusing him of spreading a “big lie” regarding India-US trade dynamics, cotton imports and their impact on Indian farmers and the textile sector.

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India–Australia Defence Cooperation to get fillip as Army Chief sets sail

14 Feb 2026 | 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from 16 to 19 February.

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Minister Annapurna reaffirms protection of women at workplaces

14 Feb 2026 | 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Saturday convened a national conference on Safety of Women at Workplace, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional mechanisms that ensure dignity and protection of women across professional spaces.

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Delhi LG inaugurates DDA’s 'Palaash Mahotsav'; Tulips debut as key attraction

14 Feb 2026 | 8:28 PM

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) 'Palaash Mahotsav 2026' at Baansera, bringing residents closer to nature through a vibrant showcase of flowers, culture and community activities.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 120 mist spray systems at IGI Airport

14 Feb 2026 | 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed by GMR Group at the premises of Indira Gandhi International Airport, as part of measures to combat air pollution in the Capital.

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'Victory isn't rhetoric': CDS takes swipe at Islamabad over Op Sindoor

14 Feb 2026 | 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Taking a jibe at Islamabad, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said victory is not declared by mere rhetoric, but demonstrated through evidence, like India did during Operation Sindoor.

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Celebrating Madhubala — A legacy written in grace and etched in our hearts forever

Celebrating Madhubala — A legacy written in grace and etched in our hearts forever

14 Feb 2026 | 6:28 PM

Shahid K Abbas
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Every February 14, when the world pauses to celebrate love, cinema lovers remember a different kind of romance, one born not of fairy tales but of celluloid magic and real-life poignancy. Madhubala, Bollywood’s immortal “Queen of Beauty,” entered this world on Valentine’s Day, a poetic coincidence for a woman whose life and art were inseparable from love itself.

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