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The BJP won 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi assembly elections, removing the Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal from power of the national capital.   Read the full story here

Therefore all the passengers wanting to go to Prayagraj shall come and go from Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi railway station. Regular trains will continue to be operated from all platforms as the regular practice is. This is a step in the direction of avoiding peak hour rush getting accumulated in one platform, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Railways. Read the full story here

A tragic accident occurred on the Ranchi-Patna Highway involving three bikers who were returning from a wedding. Read the full story here

To ease the extra rush of passengers during the Mahakumbh Mela and in the backdrop of the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Northern Railway has decided to run four special trains to facilitate smooth travel for devotees and travellers. Read the full story here

Delhi Lt Governor Office says, "Works on cleaning river Yamuna have already begun with trash skimmers, weed harvesters and a dredge utility craft already starting cleaning operations in the river today. Delhi LG VK Saxena yesterday met the Chief Secretary and ACS (I&FC) and asked them to start work immediately." Read the full story here

In response to the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) stampede, which resulted in 18 deaths and several injuries, authorities have initiated a high-level inquiry. Read the full story here

The police have sent Sonu for a medical examination. A senior police officer said that a case will be registered upon receiving a complaint from the girl. Read the full story here

A screening committee, constituted by the Ministry of Ayush, will meticulously review all applications and shortlist a maximum of 50 candidates per award category for further evaluation. The final selection will be made by a jury comprising eminent personalities from various fields, serving as the apex decision-making body. Read the full story here

A court in Saharanpur has ordered the Uttar Pradesh police to file a criminal complaint against a woman's in-laws for allegedly injecting her with an HIV-infected syringe after her family failed to meet dowry demands Read the full story here

From tomorrow (Feb 17), the new rules will impact those users who delay payments or hose who have been black listed by NPCI Read the full story here

The Indian Railways have announced the formation of a two-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident. The committee comprises Narsingh Deo, Northern Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), and Pankaj Gangwar, its Principal Chief Safety Commissioner (PCSC), the railways said on Sunday. Read the full story here

The Delhi Metro is extending its reach to Sonipat, which will benefit over 50,000 commuters, with the project set to be completed by 2028. Read the full story here

According to the reports on Friday when homeowners were out for farming in their agricultural fields, fire from the nearby forest. Read the full story here

The cops examined the CCTV footage and found the accused running from the location. Later, the accused was arrested by the police. Read the full story here

The confusion escalated when an announcement was made about Prayagraj Special arriving at platform 16, while Prayagraj Express was already stationed at platform 14. This led to a frantic rush among passengers Read the full story here

The second batch of people have 65 individual from Punjab, 8 are from Gujarat, 33 are from Haryana, 2 each from Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. At the last one each from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Read the full story here

The Yamuna water pollution issue has become a significant point of contention in the Delhi elections, sparking accusations and counter-accusations between political parties Read the full story here

F-35 stealth fighters are considered among the most advanced military aircraft in the world. The US president had also pointed to billions of dollars in defense deals with India this year as a potential lead-up to offering the stealth fighter. Read the full story here

YouTuber Lakshay Chaudhary alleged that rivals Aman Bisla and Harsh Vikal, with 8-10 goons, tried to murder him in Delhi, attacking his car and carrying weapons. Read the full story here

Gold jewellery, diamond-studded ornaments, and property documents were carefully packed into large trunks and handed over to officers from Tamil Nadu’s vigilance department. The transfer, carried out under tight security, marked the return of some of Jayalalithaa’s most prized possessions to the state government. Read the full story here

Following the tragedy, an investigation was launched and Police found a suicide note at the spot. The bodies have been sent to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem and their families have been informed. Read the full story here

The Police and the UPEIDA officials later intervened and dispersed the crowd. The injured were taken to the hospital. According to the police, the pickup overturned after the driver dozed off. Read the full story here

This delay is because the NHAI, is now busy in making of new cross flyover in Datakali Temple region. The making of this is so quick that around 40% of the work has been completed. The total length of the flyover is 70 meters. Read the full story here

In the panic, people ran, stumbled, and fell over each other, desperately trying to reach their trains bound for the Maha Kumbh. But for at least 18 of them, the journey never began. Read the full story here

Meanwhile, an eyewitness, an IAF sergeant, recounted on Sunday that despite announcements and efforts to convince people to avoid gathering in large numbers, the crowd remained unmanageable. Read the full story here

SP Dinesh Kumar Singh informed that the passengers are being dispatched by other vehicles and those in critical condition are being sent to the Trauma Centre. SDRF and Fire Services Team are at the spot and further investigations are underway informed the police. Read the full story here

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday assured that the immigrants would be given appropriate treatment and that all arrangements were in place. Among the deported immigrants, 67 are from Punjab, Read the full story here

This new Expressway, built in four phases, will span multiple regions, passing through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, it will offer a direct route to commuters, bringing them closer to a faster and more convenient travel experience. Read the full story here

The official stated that the accused have been booked for rape, causing miscarriage without woman’s consent under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Read the full story here

The projects, to be run in partnership with government agencies and private sector partners, have been designed to help preserve Indian cultural heritage in textiles and promote economic self-sufficiency through enhanced innovation, competitiveness, and market linkages. Read the full story here

CM Mann on Friday raised strong objections regarding the Central Government’s move to land another plane at the Amritsar airport, questioning if they are trying to defame Punjab. On Thursday (local time), PM Modi noted that India is willing to welcome back its nationals living illegally in the US and emphasized the need to finish the "ecosystem" of human trafficking. Read the full story here

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Dense fog conditions are expected to continue to prevail during early morning hours in isolated pockets of Odisha till 16th February. Additionally, the Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim would likely see fog till the 17th of February, 2025. Read the full story here