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External affairs minister S Jaishankar defended India's robust democracy and electoral process, expressing optimism at the Munich security conference. He mentioned India's high voter turnout and nutrition support provided to 800 million citizens, emphasizing that democracy has delivered tangible benefits in India.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd subtly hinted that Luka Doncic's presence affected Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson's performances. Kidd's comments come after Doncic's departure to the Los Angeles Lakers in a major trade. With new additions like Anthony Davis, the Mavericks aim to remain competitive despite recent injuries and challenges.

A Saharanpur court has ordered UP police to file a case against a woman's in-laws for allegedly injecting her with an HIV-infected syringe due to unmet dowry demands. The woman's father stated significant expenses for her wedding and ongoing harassment by her in-laws.

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While being largely appreciative of the fact that people are seeking help, the doctors have also noticed that many such patients also convince themselves about them having a specific disorder or that medicines have side effects

The Mumbai police, who have initiated an inquiry in connection with Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remarks, on Friday went to his flat in Versova area, but found it locked

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia remains optimistic about India's chances at the ICC Champions Trophy despite the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah. With a strong bench, the team looks forward to upcoming matches, buoyed by recent impressive performances from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20.

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith remains optimistic about their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 chances despite a 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. Missing key players, the team struggled but Smith praised the new bowlers and expressed confidence in their spin options for Pakistan. He also supported Jake Fraser-McGurk, confident in the young batsman's potential.

Situation is not alarming, says Health Special Chief Secretary, adding that all GGHs have adequate stocks of IV Immunoglobulin and the treatment is covered under NTR Vaidya Seva scheme

India and the US are hopeful of finalizing a mutually beneficial trade deal by fall 2025. Key aspects include reducing import duties and non-tariff barriers. The deal aims to enhance bilateral trade with a focus on Indian goods such as textiles and leather, while boosting US exports of industrial goods and agricultural products.

Justices Laxminarayana Alishetty, Anil Kumar Jukanti and Sujana Kalasikam, were sworn in as Judges of the HC on February 14, 2025

The assets to be identified and geo-tagged include parks, open spaces, toilets, function halls, municipal markets, community halls and stormwater drain network too.

The Maharashtra government has set up a seven-member committee to draft a law against 'love jihad,' focusing on forced religious conversions in inter-faith marriages. Opposition voices have raised concerns about the lack of statistical evidence for such cases and potential politicization of the issue.

Mr. Kishan Reddy lamented that Mr. Revanth Reddy forgot his stature as a Chief Minister and made disparaging remarks on Mr. Modi.

Days after BJP defeated AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, the law department sought details of all court cases filed by the outgoing AAP government against the Centre and LG. Over Rs 300 crore was spent on such litigation, and the new administration may consider withdrawing these cases.

The diversions will be in effect from 12 noon to 11:50 p.m. on both days to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise inconvenience to people.

A book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and a pre-booked RSS event, despite prior permissions and arrangements.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to uphold the principle of separation of powers, indicating that judicial involvement in executive functions does not align with democratic principles.

Influencer Ranveer Allahbadia petitions the Supreme Court to address an FIR registered against him by Assam Police despite an ongoing inquiry by Mumbai Police on the same matter. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud seeks an early hearing, fearing potential coercive actions from Assam Police.

Approximately 36,000 children remain untraceable across India since 2020 despite efforts by state and central police to recover missing children. Centre advised states to transfer long-term missing children cases to anti-human trafficking units. Notable data gaps exist as several states haven't provided information on missing children, highlighting the continuing challenge of child trafficking.