States

Himachal govt committed to women’s empowerment: Pathania at Youth Theatre festival

14 Feb 2026 | 10:47 AM

Shahpur (Kàngra) Feb 14 (UNI) Kewal Singh Pathania, MLA from Shahpur and Deputy Chief Whip, said that the Himachal Pradesh government has launched various schemes and programmes to promote women’s empowerment, enabling women to work shoulder to shoulder with men.

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Dr. Manu Sharma becomes Himachal’s first woman retina gold medalist

14 Feb 2026 | 10:35 AM

Dharamshala, Feb 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh celebrates a historic achievement as Dr. Manu Sharma from Gaggal in Kangra district becomes the state’s first woman retina specialist to win a Gold Medal, earning national and international acclaim for her outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.

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Kashi celebrates Vijaya Ekadashi with grand haldi ceremony for Lord Shiva ahead of Mahashivratri

14 Feb 2026 | 10:05 AM

Varanasi, Feb 14 (UNI) Kashi, the city of Mahadev, is enveloped in festive fervor as preparations for Mahashivratri reach a crescendo. On Friday evening, coinciding with Vijaya Ekadashi, the city witnessed a spectacular celebration as Lord Shiva was ceremonially adorned with auspicious yellow turmeric, marking the formal beginning of the Shiva marriage rituals.

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Kashi celebrates Vijaya Ekadashi with grand haldi ceremony for Lord Shiva ahead of Mahashivratri

14 Feb 2026 | 10:05 AM

Varanasi, Feb 14 (UNI) Kashi, the city of Mahadev, is enveloped in festive fervor as preparations for Mahashivratri reach a crescendo. On Friday evening, coinciding with Vijaya Ekadashi, the city witnessed a spectacular celebration as Lord Shiva was ceremonially adorned with auspicious yellow turmeric, marking the formal beginning of the Shiva marriage rituals.

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Girl loses fingers at School in Bengaluru; Parents allege staff negligence

14 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 14 (UNI) A six-year old girl sustained a serious injury at a government school in Tumakuru district after two of her fingers were severed in an accident during the mid-day meal, her parents alleged, accusing school authorities of gross negligence.

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Fire breaks out as Karnataka CM takes stage at Hampi

14 Feb 2026 | 8:47 AM

Hampi, Feb 14 (UNI) A fire broke out during the inauguration of the Hampi Festival as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took the stage, creating a tense moment for attendees. The blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported.

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Congress attacks Fadnavis govt over threats to Bollywood stars, alleges Bishnoi gang may have govt support

13 Feb 2026 | 11:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (UNI) Maharashtra state Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe sharply criticised the Fadnavis government on Friday for deteriorating law and order, following a spate of recent threats to Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Londhe also raised questions about how jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi continues to operate with impunity despite being behind bars.

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Permits and licences of two cabbies revoked for overcharging American tourist

13 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (UNI) The Sahar police have completed the process of cancelling the taxi permits and driving licences of two drivers accused of overcharging an American tourist Rs 18,000 for a journey of barely 400 metres. The proposal has been forwarded to the Regional Transport Office for further action, an official said on Friday.

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Alankar Agnihotri announces formation of the Sanatani Sanskriti Party in Vrindavan

13 Feb 2026 | 11:16 PM

Vrindavan, Feb 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri, who had resigned as Bareilly City Magistrate in protest against the new UGC regulations, visited and prayed at the famous Banke Bihari Temple on Friday.

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ASI arrested by ACB in corruption case

13 Feb 2026 | 11:09 PM

Srinagar, Feb 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police in Srinagar for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000.

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10-month-old baby emerges as Kerala’s youngest organ donor

13 Feb 2026 | 11:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (UNI) In a deeply moving act of generosity, a 10-month-old baby girl has become Kerala’s youngest organ donor, offering a new lease of life to multiple children after her untimely demise following a road accident.

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Congress, other members raise road safety issue in UP assembly

13 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM

Lucknow, Feb 13 (UNI) The recent tragic accident on the Ganga Expressway was strongly raised in the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Friday.

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BJP govt's "pothole-free campaign" failure: Akhilesh Yadav

13 Feb 2026 | 11:03 PM

Lucknow, Feb 13 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the Uttar Pradesh government for failure on various fronts.

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AP: High-level Bridge being constructed across Vamsadhara River expeditiously: Minister

13 Feb 2026 | 10:53 PM

Vijayawada, Feb 13 (UNI) The construction of a high-level bridge across the River Vamsadhara is being carried out expeditiously and 63 per cent of the work has been completed so far, an Andhra Pradesh Minister told the Assembly on Friday.

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Budget Session: Regularise daily wagers, contractual staff: BJP MLA to J&K Govt

13 Feb 2026 | 10:47 PM

Jammu, Feb 13 (UNI) The Bhartiya Janata Party MLA from Ramnagar Sunil Bhardwaj on Friday asked the government to regularise the daily wagers and the contractual staff in the Legislative Assembly.

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