India

From 'gang member' to solo operator: man arrested for Rs 10 crore extortion bid

12 Feb 2026 | 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI): Delhi Police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a member of the Himanshu Bhau gang in a bid to extort property worth nearly Rs 10 crore in Rohini, an official said on Thursday.

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STI hubs to focus on empowering SC, ST communities: Minister

12 Feb 2026 | 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh informed Parliament that Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) hubs are exclusively dedicated to the empowerment and socio-economic advancement of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), particularly in regions with high concentrations of these communities.

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Nuclear reforms to speed up rare earth push; magnet output target set at 5,000 tonnes by 2030

12 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said recent nuclear sector reforms, including measures under the Shanti Act, will “accelerate the development of Rare Earth Elements (REE)” in the country, as the government steps up efforts to strengthen domestic capacity in critical minerals. .

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Legendary newsreader Sarla Maheshwari no more

12 Feb 2026 | 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Legendary newsreader Sarla Maheshwari breathed her last Thursday morning in Delhi. She was 71.

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PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan on Friday

12 Feb 2026 | 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the name of the new government building complex, Seva Teerth on Friday, which will have the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which were earlier operating from different locations.

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PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan on Friday

12 Feb 2026 | 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the name of the new government building complex, Seva Teerth on Friday, which will have the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which were earlier operating from different locations.

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Budget FY27 sets course for ‘economic transformation,’ says PM Modi

12 Feb 2026 | 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha, describing it as a blueprint for India’s “economic transformation” with a strong focus on reforms, small businesses, skilling, infrastructure, healthcare and education.

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CBSE to roll out digital marking for Class 12 board exams from 2026

12 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM

New Delhi, 12 Feb (UNI) Announcing a shift in the assessment of Class 12 Board examination papers, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday notified the introduction of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.

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Opposition MPs protest 'anti-people' clauses in Indo-US trade deal, back farmers' Bharat bandh

12 Feb 2026 | 11:26 AM

‎New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) ‎Opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday staged a protest outside Makar Dwar at Parliament House, alleging that certain provisions in the proposed Indo-US trade agreement are “anti-people” and detrimental to farmers’ interests. The MPs also expressed solidarity with farmers’ organisations that have called for an All India Bandh on Thursday in protest against the deal. .

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Rahul Gandhi backs nationwide strike, asks if Modi ji will listen

12 Feb 2026 | 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his full support to the nationwide strike by workers and farmers, calling it a critical protest against government policies and asking, "Will Modi ji listen now?" .

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Southwesterly winds improve Delhi’s AQI to 194 from 305 in a day

12 Feb 2026 | 11:18 AM

New Delhi, 12 Feb (UNI): Swift southwesterly winds over the national capital dispersed toxic pollutants, improving the air quality on Thursday morning.

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Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over Labour Codes and trade deal

12 Feb 2026 | 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed solidarity with workers and farmers protesting across the country, alleging that recent policy decisions by the Centre threaten their rights and livelihoods.

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Rishi Sunak to kick off India AI Impact Summit 2026 curtain-raiser

12 Feb 2026 | 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will speak at “AI for All: Reimagining Global Cooperation,” a curtain-raiser event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Carnegie India announced.

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INSA, CSIR-NIScPR sign MoU to boost evidence-based STI Policy Research

12 Feb 2026 | 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at INSA, New Delhi, to promote collaborative activities on science communication and evidence-based science policy research and to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in India.

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