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10 Feb

Indian Railways to Phase Out UTS Mobile App from March 1, Introduces RailOne as Unified Platform

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Railways, RailOne app, railway digital services, unreserved ticket booking, UTS on Mobile

New Delhi, February 10: Indian Railways has announced that the UTS on Mobile application, commonly used for booking unreserved and suburban train tickets, will be discontinued from March 1, 2026. After this date, passengers will no longer be able to book tickets or access any services through the UTS app. Railway authorities have advised commuters to shift to the RailOne application well in advance to avoid inconvenience. RailOne has been launched as a comprehensive digital platform that integrates multiple railway services into a single application, replacing several existing apps. A large number of daily passengers rely on mobile ticketing, particularly…

10 Feb

EC Revises SIR Timeline in West Bengal; Final Electoral Rolls to Be Published on February 28

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, SIR exercise, Supreme Court order, voter list revision, West Bengal electoral roll

Kolkata, February 10: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday revised the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal, announcing that the state’s final electoral rolls will now be published on February 28. In a letter addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, the Commission said the revision was carried out in compliance with an order passed by the Supreme Court on February 9. Earlier, the final voters’ list for the state was scheduled to be released on February 14, ahead of the elections slated to be held after the completion of the…

10 Feb

Macron to Visit India from February 17; Talks with PM Modi, AI Summit on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAI Impact Summit, Emmanuel Macron India visit, India France relations, Macron Modi talks

New Delhi, February 10: French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a three-day official visit to India starting February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The visit is expected to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and France. During his stay, President Macron will hold comprehensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi covering a wide range of bilateral issues. The talks will focus on strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including defence, technology, innovation, climate action and economic engagement. The French President is also scheduled to attend the AI Impact Summit, reflecting the growing collaboration between the…

10 Feb

Hindu Shopkeeper Killed in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, Family Alleges Robbery After Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh Hindu killing, minority safety Bangladesh, Mymensingh trader murder, Trishal violence

Mymensingh (Bangladesh) February 10: A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was brutally killed inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, triggering fresh concerns over the safety of minority communities ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. The incident occurred late Monday night at the Bogar Bazar intersection under Trishal Police Station limits. Police said unidentified assailants attacked the trader with a sharp weapon, left him inside the shop and locked the shutters before fleeing. The victim was identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, the owner of Bhai Bhai Enterprise and a resident of Southkanda village. According to Trishal Police Station officer-in-charge…

10 Feb

Former Army Chief Clarifies Memoir Status Amid Publishing Row

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New Delhi, February 10: Former Chief of the Indian Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday stated that his memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, has not yet been published in any form. Sharing a clarification on social media platform X, Naravane said that no printed or digital copies of the book have been released to the public so far. Naravane reposted a statement issued by Penguin Random House India, the official publisher of the memoir, which sought to clear confusion arising from recent public discussion and media reports. The publisher said it holds exclusive publishing rights for the book and…

10 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026: BCCI sticks to policy, bars players from staying with families during tournament

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsT20 World Cup

National Times Bureau :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided not to allow players to stay with their families during the T20 World Cup. The board has chosen to continue with a policy introduced after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to a report, the current team management sought clarification from the BCCI on the matter but was told that the rule would remain in place. Under the existing policy, players can have their families accompany them for up to 14 days only if an overseas tour lasts longer than 45…

10 Feb

Fresh violence in Manipur: Curfew imposed, internet suspended for five days in Ukhrul district

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National Times Bureau :- A significant security clampdown was triggered in Manipur's Ukhrul district with authorities imposing a curfew and suspending internet services for five days after fresh violence erupted after armed miscreants allegedly set houses on fire, forcing residents to flee their homes overnight. The tensions escalated late on Monday after armed groups set afire several houses in Litan Sareikhong village and fired several rounds in the air, triggering panic among the residents through the hill district. Fearing further violence, many villagers fled with essential belongings to safer areas in neighbouring Kangpokpi district, while several Tangkhul villagers were also…

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaarmed forces re-employment policy, Central civil services recruitment, DoPT notification India, Ex-servicemen amendment 2026, Military Nursing Service ex-servicemen status

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBangladesh Cricket Board, ICC, India vs Pakistan match, Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan Cricket Board

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…