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The plenary session will bring together several heads of state and government and global tech leaders

India had not joined the original group of 85 countries that announced the statement on February 17

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the civil aviation minister's resignation pending the Baramati air crash probe, alleging the charter company VSR Ventures is being protected. Supriya Sule also called for a transparent inquiry, highlighting concerns about potential political motives behind the accident.

Kabaddi Maran, a community leader, said that both Central and State governments are vying with each other to make money out of the coast in the name of economic development.

Sweden's dominant 5-1 victory over Latvia has propelled them into a quarterfinal showdown with the undefeated United States at Milano Cortina. Key offensive performances from Zibanejad, Nylander, and Landeskog, coupled with Lucas Raymond's record-breaking assists, showcased Sweden's newfound chemistry. This win sets the stage for a crucial elimination game against their American rivals.

The ruling NDA is poised to expand its Rajya Sabha presence following biennial polls for 37 seats on March 16. With governments in six of the ten states going to polls, the BJP-led alliance anticipates a significant tally increase. Prominent retiring members' futures hinge on party alliances and internal coordination.

In a letter sent on February 17 and available in public domain on February 18, Mr. Singh said that the name of Bill Gates, owner of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates & Melinda Gates Foundation, has appeared in the Epstein Files.

Opposition Congress MLAs expressed dissatisfaction with Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharadi’s reply to a question regarding the prices and quality of food items supplied to the hostels

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan asked why the BJP-led government had scrapped the decision soon after Ajit Pawar's demise, when Mr. Pawar had taken the decision in 2014

Concerns about the Nicobar project should have got a fair appraisal

As part of the initiative, seven birds were listed for people to select from

Tourism that benefits locals can help counter the terrorist ecosystem

Students were mentored by experts from IIT Madras, Illinois Institute of Technology, KREA University, and industry professionals

A senior umpire, Manik Gupta, has died after a bee swarm attacked a cricket match in Shuklaganj Unnao. Gupta, 65, was stung multiple times during a KDMA league game. He was taken to several hospitals before being declared dead. Gupta had served on the KCA umpiring panel for 30 years.