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PM Narendra Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign in Ajmer to Combat Cervical Cancer
28 Feb

PM Narendra Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign in Ajmer to Combat Cervical Cancer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Ajmer (Gurpreet Singh)— In a major step toward enhancing women’s health security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, February 28, 2026, launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from Kayad in Ajmer. The initiative, aimed at eliminating cervical cancer in India, specifically targets 14-year-old girls across the country. During the high-profile inauguration, several young beneficiaries were administered the vaccine in the Prime Minister's presence, followed by an interactive session where he emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare. The campaign utilizes the "Gardasil 4" vaccine, a quadrivalent HPV vaccine administered in a single-dose format. Health officials confirmed that this specific…
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Death Toll Rises to 21 in Kakinada Firecracker Unit Blast; 8 Critically Injured
28 Feb

Death Toll Rises to 21 in Kakinada Firecracker Unit Blast; 8 Critically Injured

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Kakinada (Gurpreet Singh)— The death toll from the catastrophic explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village has tragically risen to 21, with eight others fighting for their lives in critical condition. The incident, which occurred at "Surya Sri Fireworks" (also reported as Suryashri) around 2:45 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, is now being described as the deadliest industrial accident in Andhra Pradesh in over a decade. The intensity of the blast was so massive that bodies were flung into the surrounding lush green paddy fields, and the sound of the explosion was reported up to five kilometres…
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IPS Officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh Appointed as New DIG, Chandigarh
28 Feb

IPS Officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh Appointed as New DIG, Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab
Chandigarh(Naval Kishore) : Senior IPS officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chandigarh, marking an important administrative move aimed at strengthening the region’s law and order framework. Before this posting, R.R. Singh was serving as Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the Eastern Range of Delhi, where he handled key operational and administrative responsibilities. Known for his strategic policing approach and field experience, his transfer is being seen as a step toward reinforcing security preparedness and leadership at a crucial post. According to official sources, the appointment is part of a broader…
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Mark Carney’s India Visit Reflects Ottawa’s Strategic Shift, Says Former Envoy Ajay Bisaria
28 Feb

Mark Carney’s India Visit Reflects Ottawa’s Strategic Shift, Says Former Envoy Ajay Bisaria

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada Ajay Bisaria has said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden official trip to India signals renewed confidence in India’s economic trajectory and underscores the potential benefits for Canada in strengthening bilateral ties. Speaking to PTI, Bisaria observed that Carney’s decision to begin his visit in Mumbai highlights Ottawa’s recognition of India’s rapid growth and expanding global influence. According to him, deeper engagement with India could generate significant returns for Canadian investors while also offering access to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing consumer markets. Bisaria noted that Canada appears…
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CM Bhagwant Mann takes dig at PM Modi & Amit Shah as Arvind Kejriwal gets discharged from excise policy case
28 Feb

CM Bhagwant Mann takes dig at PM Modi & Amit Shah as Arvind Kejriwal gets discharged from excise policy case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the discharge of charges against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, and others in the excise policy case by the court has vindicated the party’s consistent stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other central agencies have been reduced to mere puppets in the hands of the Union government to target political rivals. In a video message, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “It is a historic day in the politics of the country because…
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Mark Carney’s India Tour Signals Fresh Push to Rebuild Ottawa–New Delhi Partnership
28 Feb

Mark Carney’s India Tour Signals Fresh Push to Rebuild Ottawa–New Delhi Partnership

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending, World News
Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday commenced a four-day visit to India, choosing Mumbai as the first stop in a trip designed to deepen commercial engagement and reset diplomatic momentum between the two countries. He is travelling with his wife, Daina Fix Carney. Describing India as the fastest-expanding major economy, Carney said his immediate focus would be discussions with corporate leaders to explore investment avenues and generate economic gains for Canadian businesses and workers. After his engagements in Mumbai, the Canadian leader will head to New Delhi on March 1. Talks with Prime Minister Narendra…
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Allahabad High Court Reserves Order on Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s Anticipatory Bail in POCSO Case
27 Feb

Allahabad High Court Reserves Order on Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s Anticipatory Bail in POCSO Case

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Prayagraj (Gurpreet Singh): The Allahabad High Court on Friday reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, lawyers said. The court also stayed his arrest until the pronouncement of the order, which is expected in the third week of March, they added. The spiritual leader has been accused of sexually exploiting two individuals, including a minor. He has denied the allegations and described the case filed against him as false. Further developments are awaited once the court delivers its…
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Mark Carney Arrives in Mumbai for Four-Day India Visit, To Meet PM Modi on March 2
27 Feb

Mark Carney Arrives in Mumbai for Four-Day India Visit, To Meet PM Modi on March 2

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, , , ,
Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking the beginning of his four-day official visit to India. According to the official schedule, Carney will travel to New Delhi on March 1 and is set to meet Narendra Modi on March 2. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring avenues for cooperation across key sectors. During his stay in the national capital, the Canadian Prime Minister will also hold talks with S. Jaishankar. In addition, he is scheduled to address the India-Canada CEO Forum, where business leaders from both countries…
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ED Asserts Money Laundering Probe into Delhi Excise Policy is “Standalone” Despite CBI Case Acquittals
27 Feb

ED Asserts Money Laundering Probe into Delhi Excise Policy is “Standalone” Despite CBI Case Acquittals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — In the wake of a significant legal blow to the central probe agencies, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday maintained that its investigation into the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case remains a "standalone" probe. This statement follows the Rouse Avenue Court’s decision earlier today to discharge former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the primary case initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The ED’s case, registered in August 2022, is legally tied to the CBI’s FIR as a "predicate offence." Under current legal precedents established by the…
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Jolts Kolkata and Border Districts; Cracks Reported in North Kolkata Buildings
27 Feb

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Jolts Kolkata and Border Districts; Cracks Reported in North Kolkata Buildings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— A powerful earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale struck the Indo-Bangladesh border region on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026, sending shockwaves through Kolkata and the adjacent districts of West Bengal. The tremors, which occurred at approximately 1:22 PM, lasted for nearly ten seconds and originated from a shallow depth of 10 km below the Earth’s surface. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the epicentre was located in the Satkhira district of Bangladesh, situated just 100 km from Kolkata and a mere 25 km from the border town of Taki in North 24 Parganas. The prolonged…
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