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The Centre defended its decision to lower NEET-PG qualifying percentiles before the Supreme Court, stating the exam generates a merit list for limited seats, not certify minimum competence. The government argued that licensed MBBS doctors are already qualified and supervised during postgraduate studies, addressing concerns about patient safety due to vacant seats.

Rajagopalachari's bust at the grand open staircase near Ashok Mandap in the Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces that of Edwin Lutyens, the main architect of several structures in New Delhi

The final voter roll was initially scheduled for release on February 17 but was later postponed to February 23.

During his visit, Mr. Stalin inaugurated new buildings for the Arulmigu Kabaleeswarar College of Arts and Science under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, constructed at a cost of ₹31.45 crore

Between the claims and objections period from December 19, 2025 and January 30, 2026, 27,53,796 persons have been added to the final electoral roll as new electors through submission of Form 6.

South Africa's tactical approach, mirroring other teams, exploited India's predictable batting order and poor shot selection. India's over-reliance on left-handers and lack of a Plan B proved costly, leading to a significant defeat in the T20 World Cup Super Eight. India now face crucial selection decisions for the game against Zimbabwe to address these vulnerabilities.

As the part of the investigation, the police have seized the mobile phones of both sisters to examine chats, call records and social media activity

Says the question of a Dalit, Vokkaliga, Lingayat or Kuruba Chief Minister will arise only if the post becomes vacant

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was hearing a petition filed by Sana Parveen on the plight of residents of Akbar Nagar in Lucknow

A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh noted the submission of the lawyer appearing for Paulose that the Bail plea was pending for over one year before the High Court

British tennis player Tara Moore has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the WTA, saying the anti-doping system was negligent. She claims the tour did not warn players about the risk of contaminated meat in Bogotá, Colombia, which she says caused her positive test for banned substances.

The family alleged that the two-and-a-half-year-old child, who was brought to Mamal multispeciality hospital with breathlessness, was given injections at the hospital, following which the child lost consciousness

Former Chief Secretary V.P. Joy is commission chairman. Finance Minister says commission has been asked to submit report within three months

While nodal officers have been appointed in every urban local body to curb the stray dog nuisance, he said people should be discouraged from throwing waste indiscriminately

State govt. initiates e-auction process for 2026-27 on the first day for the districts of Kinnaur, Hamirpur and Chamba, says State Taxes and Excise Commissioner Yunus

Why are apple producers concerned about the trade deals with the U.S. and the EU? Why are countries in the West able to produce a better yield of apples? What about controlled-atmosphere cold storage prices? Why are party leaders urging the Union government to re-evaluate the deal?

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin accused former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of constitutional breaches and attempts to destabilize the country and presidency. Shahabuddin stated Yunus failed to brief him on foreign visits and alleged a conspiracy to unconstitutionally replace him. The president also described his office being deliberately isolated and handicapped during the interim government period.

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of India's first and only Indian Governor General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that of British architect Edwin Lutyens. Prime Minister Modi hailed the move as an act of "mental decolonisation," highlighting Rajagopalachari's inspiring public life and contributions.

The Chief Minister also wants the Centre to declare a uniform minimum wage of ₹400 per day for rural employment