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India’s Richest Woman Attends Launch of Museum for Historic Assam Textile

India's richest woman, Savitri Jindal, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a museum to house the 16th-century Vrindavani Vastra in Guwahati, Assam.

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Elections

Patna University to Decide on Student Union Polls Amid Security Concerns

The Patna University administration is set to decide today whether to proceed with the postponed student union elections, which were delayed after incidents of unrest and alleged violence on campus.

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US Politics

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Seeks CBI Probe into Plane Crash That Killed Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in January.

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Policy & Law

T.N. Police book first case in Villupuram district under Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025

Police in Villupuram district registered the state's first case under the Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Act, 2025, against a recovery agent who allegedly tried to seize a debtor's earth mover without legal procedures. The botched recovery attempt on February 13 prompted the debtor to set himself on fire, suffering burn injuries.

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AI

India’s AI moment needn’t be a climate reckoning

New Delhi's inaugural India Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit gathered governments, tech firms and experts to chart a resource-efficient path for AI amid soaring energy and water demands. Organizers stressed that AI's climate benefits outweigh its environmental toll if India adopts 'frugal' models tailored to the Global South.

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Heritage

THE GOOD STUFF: Nancy Pheasant blends artistry with history – The Cherokee One Feather

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Nancy Pheasant, a storyteller and multimedia artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws crowds with tales of sacred Kuwohi mountain and her hands-on pottery creations. She shared Medicine Lake legends with students during Kuwohi Connection Days on Sept. 9, 2025.

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Asia Pacific

Trishuli River Tragedy: A Himalayan Wake-Up Call

In the icy depths of Nepal’s Trishuli River, 19 lives were lost in a single night. Among them was a British tourist who had just completed the Annapurna Circuit, a testament to the allure and peril of Himalayan travel.

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Corporate

Prozo Expands Karnataka Warehousing with 1.5 Lakh Sq Ft Capacity, Reaches 12 Facilities

Prozo has expanded its warehousing footprint in Karnataka with two new facilities totaling 1.5 lakh sq ft, taking its total count in the state to 12 and strengthening its logistics infrastructure in South India.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Elections

Election Commission Conferences with State Poll Panels Focus on EVMs and Electoral Rolls

The Election Commission of India (EC) has begun a day-long conference with state election commissions, emphasizing the sharing of electoral rolls and modernization of voting technology.

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Corporativo

Normas más estrictas de emisión de partículas para industrias en Nueva Delhi y NCR

La Comisión de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire en NCR y Zonas Adyacentes impuso una norma obligatoria que establece un límite de 50 mg/Nm³ de partículas en emisiones industriales en Delhi-NCR.

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Corporate

India’s Most Vibrant Holi Festivals: A Kaleidoscope of Color and Culture

India's Holi festival, celebrated with exuberant enthusiasm across the country, draws thousands of visitors to its most colorful destinations, from Pushkar to Vrindavan.

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Corporate

India’s VOC Port Unveils ₹1,500 Crore Green Hydrogen and Digital Projects

India's Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth over ₹1,500 crore at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu.

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Corporate

Waaree Energies Lands 500 MW Solar Module Order from Domestic IPP

Waaree Energies Limited has secured a 500 MW solar module supply order from a domestic independent power producer, marking a significant milestone in India's renewable energy sector.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Nayab Singh Saini encabeza tributos en la Asamblea Legislativa de Haryana a personalidades y mártires

El primer ministro de Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, encabezó en la Asamblea Legislativa tributos a figuras destacadas y soldados fallecidos en combate. La sesión comenzó el lunes con homenajes a quienes murieron desde la última reunión del cuerpo legislativo.

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Corporate

India’s Rooftop Solar Installation Surpasses 30 Lakh Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Installation of rooftop solar power systems has surpassed 30 lakh households since February 2024 under India's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.

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