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Gram panchayat member caught taking ₹1.7 lakh bribe in Thane district

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 04:16
According to the ACB, the complainant had constructed a three-story building after securing all necessary permissions. He applied to the gram panchayat in October 2025 for the assessment and levy of property and water taxes for the building
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Umpire dies, 15-20 players injured in bee attack during cricket match in Unnao

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 04:09
Another umpire and around 15 to 20 players also suffered bee stings
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By donating organs to others, deceased Kerala baby now immortal: Jharkhand CM

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 04:01
Hemant Soren said that his government would take all steps to strengthen the State's organ donation policy
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls out tech companies for mass layoffs

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 03:56
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticizes companies for 'AI washing' – falsely blaming AI for layoffs driven by cost-cutting. While genuine job displacement by AI is coming, many firms use it as a narrative shield for over-hiring or restructuring. High-profile companies have even walked back AI-centric layoff claims, revealing more mundane reasons.
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‘Fireman’ to ‘Firefighter’: Karnataka to introduce 10% quota for women in recruitment

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 03:48
The decision follows directions issued during a meeting of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to encourage greater participation of women in fire services across the country
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Mild tension at Amberpet during Shivaji Jayanti procession

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 03:44
The incident was reported after 10 p.m. when a group taking part in the procession allegedly shouted slogans in front of the Jamia Masjid while prayers were being conducted inside
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Total Lunar Eclipse: When is Chandra Grahan? Check date, time & significance

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 03:30
Sky watchers in India can witness the first Chandra Grahan of 2026 on March 3rd. This total lunar eclipse will be visible from India. The Moon will turn red, creating a Blood Moon. The visible phase begins around 6:26 PM. People can observe this celestial event with the naked eye. Binoculars or telescopes can enhance the view.
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Unable to bear labour pain, UP woman slits her abdomen with knife; delivers healthy baby

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 02:37
A Bahraich woman, Nankai Kumari, in extreme labour pain and alone, allegedly cut her abdomen with a knife to deliver her baby. Villagers found her critically injured, but doctors at a local health centre successfully facilitated a normal delivery of a healthy baby girl. The mother was later transferred to Lucknow for advanced treatment due to severe injuries.
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Udaipur couple hires international security for wedding, big Hyd reception planned

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 02:31
Tollywood's power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly set to marry on February 26th in Udaipur. To ensure utmost privacy for their intimate ceremony, they've enlisted an international security agency. While the wedding remains exclusive, a grand reception for industry friends is planned for March 4th in Hyderabad, with a strict no-media policy in place for both events.
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A tribal hamlet’s tryst with AI-assisted tools

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 02:26
In the remote hills of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, Limbuguda — home to less than 40 Kolam families — is witnessing a quiet transformation. A state-of-the-art Multipurpose Centre, established under the PM-JANMAN scheme, is leveraging AI-assisted learning tools to improve education, alongside healthcare and nutrition services, reshaping aspirations in one of Telangana’s most marginalised PVTG habitations
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Canada-based gangster boasts he had sarpanch killed at Punjab wedding

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 01:55
Police are investigating the murder of AAP sarpanch Harbinder Singh, shot dead at a wedding in Tarn Taran. Fugitive gangster Lakhbir Landa claimed responsibility on social media, citing revenge for alleged harm to his associate. Authorities have detained several suspects and are exploring multiple leads, while political figures decry the state of law and order.
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Cough syrup-linked deaths: Do you realise what dent it caused to country's image, Supreme Court asks pharma firm

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 01:35
The order summoned the firm and some of its officials on a complaint alleging various violations, including the manufacture and sale of drugs declared "not of standard quality"
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57-year-old Sikh man kidnapped from California gurdwara

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:23
A Sikh man was allegedly kidnapped from a gurdwara in Tracy, California. Avtar Singh, a cook at the gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash, was seen entering a white SUV with three unidentified individuals. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. Surveillance footage shows the victim entering the vehicle against his will.
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Himachal Pradesh raises entry tax; pvt cars to pay Rs 170 now

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 23:50
Himachal Pradesh is increasing vehicle entry fees significantly from April 1st to boost state finances. Private cars will now pay Rs 170, up from Rs 70, while commercial buses face a Rs 600 charge. The government will also implement FASTag and online barrier auctions to improve efficiency at key entry points.
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A temporary relief from bonded labour

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 22:53
A landmark law formulated to end bonded labour in India marks its 50th year of passing. Satyasundar Barik examines the Act’s relevance and effectiveness through the voices of labourers in Odisha who slipped back into bondage even after being officially rescued
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15,849 vehicles with same chassis, engine number registered in multiple Northeast States: CAG

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 22:43
The latest audit report flagged contract carriage permits for school buses in Assam, resulting in the bypassing of mandatory fitness tests
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Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar admn. calls for regulation of Ramzan charity, evokes criticism from NC, PDP

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 22:30
Pankaj Kumar Sharma, DC of Kishtwar, in the order expressed fears that “during the holy month of Ramadan, there is a tendency for unregulated and unauthorized collection of donations, which necessitates immediate regulatory intervention”
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