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The candidates include former Urban Local Bodies Minister Kavita Jain’s husband Rajiv Jain, who has been fielded from Sonipat for a by-election to the Mayor’s post

Iqra Choudhary, the Lok Sabha MP from U.P.’s Kairana, sought to curb the increasing trend of legal actions targeting mosques and dargahs, which “threaten the communal harmony and the secular fabric of the country”

New Income Tax Bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, set to replace the Income Tax Act 1961. The new bill aims to simplify tax provisions with clearer language, reducing its length and eliminating redundant sections while consolidating related content for easier understanding and compliance.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar countered US Senator Elissa Slotkin's claim that democracy doesn't address hunger, asserting that India's democratic society provides nutrition support to 800 million people. He stressed that the effectiveness of democracy varies globally and emphasized the need for honest discussions on its challenges.

Pakistan faced a setback ahead of the Champions Trophy with a one-sided defeat to New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday. Former batter Ahmed Shehzad criticized captain Mohammad Rizwan's decisions, aiming at Pakistan's incompetent strategies and team selection. Rizwan’s choice to bat first was particularly questioned.

Several star cricketers will be missing the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries, personal reasons, and unexpected retirements. Key players such as India's Jasprit Bumrah, England's Jacob Bethell, and Australia's Pat Cummins lead the list, leaving their teams to find replacements. The absence of these players is expected to significantly impact their teams' performances.

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.