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17 Feb

Mohali schools receive fresh bomb threat; Fortis Hospital also mentioned

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Mohali, Gurpreet Singh :- Several schools in Mohali received bomb threats on Tuesday, triggering panic among parents and authorities. Among the institutions named was Gyan Jyoti Global School in Phase 2, along with other schools in the area. Following the threat, school authorities immediately declared a holiday and sent students back home as a precautionary measure. Police teams and bomb disposal squads were rushed to the premises to conduct thorough checks. Sources said the threatening message also mentioned Fortis Hospital in Mohali, raising further security concerns. Security has been tightened around sensitive locations, and investigations are underway to trace the…

16 Feb

Delhi High Court Suspends Rajpal Yadav’s Sentence in Cheque Bounce Cases Till March 18

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a relief to actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court on Monday suspended his sentence in multiple cheque bounce cases till March 18 and allowed his release from jail. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted interim suspension of the sentence after noting that Yadav had deposited ₹1.5 crore in the bank account of the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd. “We are granting you an interim suspension of sentence… It is till the next date of hearing,” the court said. Yadav had sought suspension citing a family wedding scheduled for February 19. The court directed him…

16 Feb

Supreme Court to Begin Final Hearing on Sabarimala Review Before Nine-Judge Bench from April 7

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Monday announced that a nine-judge Constitution Bench will commence final hearings on April 7 in a batch of petitions concerning alleged discrimination against women in religious practices, including the entry issue at Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi said the larger Bench, to be constituted by the Chief Justice of India, is expected to conclude hearings by April 22. The court directed all parties to submit written arguments on or before March 14. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing…

16 Feb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Modi remarked that the world’s largest and historic AI Impact Summit is being held in India, a nation representing one-sixth of humanity. He highlighted that India is home to the world’s largest youth population, the biggest tech talent pool, and a thriving tech-enabled ecosystem. He emphasized that India not only creates new technologies but also adopts them at an unprecedented pace. The Prime Minister noted that 140 crore Indians are eager to embrace new…

16 Feb

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026’ at Bharat Mandapam this Evening

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma) :- Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026’ at Bharat Mandapam this evening. The high-profile event is expected to bring together leading technology companies, startups, researchers, policymakers and international partners to showcase advancements in artificial intelligence. The expo, being held alongside the India AI Impact Conference, will serve as a major platform to highlight innovation, collaboration and emerging applications of AI across sectors. With participation from global stakeholders, the event aims to position India as a key player in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.

15 Feb

Om Birla to Represent India at Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In Ceremony in Dhaka

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New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17, the government announced on Sunday.An official statement said Birla’s participation reflects the “deep and enduring friendship” between India and Bangladesh and reaffirms New Delhi’s commitment to democratic processes in the neighbourhood. Bangladesh had formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the ceremony. However, Modi will be engaged in bilateral talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day. He will also attend the India-AI Impact Summit…

15 Feb

Marco Rubio Says India Committed to Stop Additional Russian Oil Purchases; New Delhi Reiterates ‘National Interest’ Will Guide Procurement

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New York/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying additional Russian oil, days after New Delhi maintained that “national interests” would remain the guiding factor in its energy procurement decisions. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio said, “In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil.” He was responding to a question related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow. The remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi…

15 Feb

India Aims to Become Global Hub for Data Centres and AI, Says PM Modi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday positioned India as an emerging global destination for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, highlighting Budget measures aimed at accelerating investments in data centres and strengthening the country’s technology ecosystem. In an interview, Modi said the incentives announced in the Union Budget are designed to reduce the cost of building advanced digital facilities and attract global technology companies. “We invite the whole world’s data to reside in India,” he said, calling data infrastructure a critical foundation for the next phase of technological growth. The Budget for 2026–27 proposes tax incentives to…

15 Feb

No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to Be Taken Up on March 9

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Lok Sabha will take up the debate and voting on the no-confidence motion moved by opposition parties against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, the first day of the second phase of the Budget Session, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday. The second part of the session is scheduled to run from March 9 to April 2. Rijiju said the discussion on the motion would be held as per parliamentary rules and a vote would follow the debate. He described the upcoming phase as “interesting”, noting that the government plans to introduce…

15 Feb

Army Seeks Automated ‘Drone Catcher’ Systems to Counter Rising UAS Threat

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid a sharp rise in the use of small, hard-to-detect unmanned aerial systems, the Indian Army has moved to fast-track the acquisition of automated “drone catcher” platforms capable of neutralising hostile drones using net-based interception technology. In a recent Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence, the Army highlighted the rapidly expanding threat posed by low radar cross-section drones, including those deployed individually or in swarms. Such systems, officials noted, are increasingly difficult to track using conventional radar networks, necessitating dedicated countermeasures. Multi-Layered Counter-Drone Architecture The proposed Drone Catcher System (DCS) is expected…