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10 Feb

Churachandpur Shuts Down as Protests Turn Violent Against Kuki MLAs’ Political Move

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Churachandpur, Manipur (Bureu) : Fresh violent clashes erupted in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district in early February 2026 after protests broke out against Kuki-Zo MLAs joining the newly formed BJP led government under Chief Minister Y. Khemchand. The unrest signals a dangerous return of instability in a region already scarred by prolonged ethnic violence. Large crowds gathered near Tuibong Bazaar to oppose the political move, accusing the MLAs of betraying community interests. What began as a protest soon turned violent as mobs confronted security forces deployed to maintain order. Protesters burned tyres, blocked key roads and hurled stones at police and…

10 Feb

Centre Revises Re-employment Rules, Broadens Ex-Servicemen Eligibility for Central Civil Posts

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central government has notified fresh amendments to the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, expanding the scope of who qualifies as an ex-serviceman for government employment. The move is intended to eliminate confusion and ensure uniform recognition of service across various branches and categories of the armed forces. Officials said the revised definition now clearly covers personnel who have served in any rank—combatant or non-combatant—in the Army, Navy or Air Force. The amendment also formally includes members of the Military Nursing Service within its ambit. The key revision has been made…

10 Feb

ICC Confirms India vs Pakistan Clash as Bangladesh Gets Relief; PCB Pushes for Tri-Series

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Lahore/New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match will go ahead as scheduled, while also granting relief to Bangladesh after its withdrawal from the tournament, easing concerns over possible penalties. During recent meetings in Dubai, the ICC decided that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) would not face any financial, sporting or administrative sanctions for its decision not to travel to India. Bangladesh was subsequently replaced by Scotland in the tournament lineup. “It is agreed that no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board in…

09 Feb

SC Calls Rs 54,000 Crore Digital Fraud ‘Dacoity’, Directs Centre to Frame SOP to Tackle Cyber Scams

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New Delhi, February 9, 2026: Expressing serious concern over the rising menace of cybercrime, the Supreme Court on Monday described the siphoning off of nearly Rs 54,000 crore through digital frauds as nothing short of “robbery or dacoity” and directed the Centre to prepare a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to combat such offences. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that the amount lost to digital fraud was larger than the annual budgets of several smaller states. The court noted that such large-scale frauds could be the result of either negligence or possible collusion by…

09 Feb

Supreme Court Warns States Against Disrupting Voter Roll Revision, Seeks Bengal DGP’s Affidavit on Violence Claims

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New Delhi, February 9, 2026: The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned states against obstructing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and directed the West Bengal Director-General of Police (DGP) to submit a personal affidavit regarding allegations of violence and burning of Election Commission notices. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, made it clear that the revision process must proceed without interference. “We will not allow anyone to create any impediment in the SIR exercise. This must be clear to the states,” the court said while hearing multiple…

09 Feb

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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New Delhi, February 9, 2026: Opposition parties on Monday decided to submit a notice for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of partisan conduct and curbing the rights of opposition members in the House. The decision was taken during a meeting of opposition leaders held at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Confirming the development, senior Left Front MP N K Premchandran said the Speaker’s actions had compelled the opposition to unite against him. Premchandran alleged that the Speaker did not allow Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the Lok Sabha and…

09 Feb

Chandigarh-Based Journalist Killed in Late-Night Road Accident Near Mohali Courts

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National Times Bureau :- A journalist from Chandigarh lost his life in a tragic road accident late Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed into a road divider near the Mohali court complex. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over road safety and the lack of immediate emergency response on major urban roads. According to available information, the victim, identified as Davinder Singh, sustained critical injuries after his motorcycle hit the divider with force. Due to the absence of any emergency medical services at the spot, he could not be shifted to a hospital in time. Eyewitnesses said Singh…

09 Feb

UP tobacco baron’s son goes on rampage, ploughs speeding Lamborghini into people; six injured

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National Times Bureau :- A speeding Lamborgini, allegedly being driven by the son of Kanpur businessman KK Mishra, rammed into the pedestrians and two-wheelers on the VIP Road in Kanpur's upscale Gwaltoli area, police said. At least six people were injured in the road accident on Sunday afternoon, following which police seized the vehicle. "The accident occurred around 3.15 pm near Rev-3 Mall when the luxury car, reportedly driven by Shivam Mishra, the son of businessman KK Mishra, went out of control and ploughed into people standing along the roadside and several vehicles, triggering panic in the area," DCP (Central)…

09 Feb

‘Delhi will become Khalistan’: Several schools in national capital receive bomb threat, students evacuated’

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National Times Bureau :- Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat on Monday triggering emergency responses , the latest in series of similar incidents that have repeatedly disrupted educational institutions in major Indian cities. At least nine schools reportedly received bomb threat emails between 8:30 am and 9:00 am: Loreto Convent in Delhi Cantonment, Venkateshwar Global School in Rohini, Cambridge School’s Srinivaspuri and New Friends Colony campuses, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, CM Shri School in Rohini, DTEA School in INA, Bal Bharti School in Rohini, and Manav Sthali School in New Rajinder Nagar. Soon after, Delhi Police was…

09 Feb

Pariksha Pe Charcha Session Two: PM Modi Calls for Digital Balance, Clear Thinking and Self-Discipline

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his dialogue with students as part of the ongoing Pariksha Pe Charcha series, using the platform to address concerns that extend well beyond examinations and classrooms. During the interaction, the Prime Minister spoke about the growing influence of technology in students’ lives, advising them to remain mindful users rather than passive dependents. He encouraged young learners to ensure that digital tools serve their goals instead of controlling their time, attention and thinking. https://youtu.be/pGGESolZ9-o?si=dwI69wnYMnlsP2Vx Highlighting the role of discipline in shaping success, PM Modi said that enthusiasm and inspiration lose…