Former Chief Justice of India, Jagdish Singh Khehar, and late Suzuki Corporation chairman, Osamu Suzuki, have been named for the Padma Vibhushan. The list also includes diverse personalities like violinist L Subramaniam and actress Shobhana, with a total of 139 Padma Awards approved this year.
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A 30-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Mohammad Yasir Faiz, was arrested after crossing the Line of Control into Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. Faiz, who appears to be mentally challenged, is in police custody for questioning. His repatriation will be determined following the investigation.
Roshni Nadar has made history as the first woman to join India’s top 10 wealthiest list with a net worth of US$40 billion, thanks to her father Shiv Nadar’s 47% stake in HCL Technologies. She joins other prominent women like Alice Walton and Francoise Bettencourt Meyers in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar's three-day visit to the UAE strengthened the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. He held key meetings with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed, crown prince Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, and other leaders, discussing future collaborations. Jaishankar also participated in the Raisina Middle East conference and India's Republic Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growing bilateral ties in areas like defense, technology, and regional... Expand
India extended duty-free import of yellow peas until the end of May to ensure affordable pulse availability and support farmers. Meanwhile, a 10% duty is imposed on lentil imports. The moves seek to balance domestic production and imports, addressing price concerns and supply gaps in the market.
The home ministry has instructed all states and Union territories to continuously release eligible prisoners under Section 479(3) of the BNSS, 2023, focusing on those who have completed half of their maximum jail term, except for certain exceptions, to reduce long detentions and overcrowding in prisons.
The first Conference for Women Peacekeepers with the theme "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" will be held in New Delhi on February 24-25. Organized by India's MEA, it will include participation from 35 Troop Contributing Countries and key UN officials to discuss critical aspects of peacekeeping.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh criticized PM Narendra Modi's election campaign for using divisive language and lowering the dignity of the PM's office. He condemned the Agnipath military recruitment scheme as a threat to national security and urged voters to support Congress for safeguarding democracy and the Constitution. He also criticized the government's handling of farmer protests and economic inequality.
OYO faced backlash for an ad tagline suggesting 'Bhagwan har jagah hain, or OYO bhi', deemed offensive. This led to '#BoycottOYO' trending on social media. The company clarified the ad aimed to promote religious tourism in India. OYO emphasized its respect for all faiths and announced plans to expand its presence at pilgrimage destinations.
Former USAID mission director for India, Veena Reddy, is under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump questioned a $21 million aid package aimed at boosting voter turnout in India. The BJP claims this confirms foreign interference in Indian elections, while Congress dismisses the remarks.
An advisory committee advised strict penalties for men who proxy for elected women in gram panchayats. Recommendations include capacity-building for women leaders, reporting mechanisms for proxy cases, and leveraging technology for real-time support and monitoring of women's participation.