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Friendship with Ajit Pawar was beyond politics: Nitin Gadkari

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that he developed a very close friendship with Late Ajit Pawar that eventually went beyond politics. In an all-party condolence meeting organised by NCP, Gadkari stated, “I never imagined in my wildest dreams that a time would come to pay tribute to Dada. I had the opportunity to observe Dada’s life closely from the time he first became an MLA and later the Minister of State for Energy. I was in the Maharashtra Legislature at that time. We developed a very close friendship, a friendship that eventually went beyond politics."Gadkari said, "Whenever Dada came to Delhi, he would always visit my home. Upon arriving, he would first pull a piece of paper from his pocket. His personality was highly professional. Just as he poss...

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US Congressman honours Bera family

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin FC fall to defeat away from home against Mohun Bagan

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Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC fell to an away-day defeat in their second Indian Super League 2026 match, going down 2-0 against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Head coach Clifford Miranda retained the same starting XI from the previous outing, placing his trust in continuity as the Marina Machans looked to build early–season rhythm. Mohammad Nawaz started in goal behind a defensive pairing of Elsinho and Pritam Kotal, while Mohammed Ali Bemammer and Lalrinliana Hnamte provided the shield in midfield. Further forward, Alberto Noguera and Inigo Martin were tasked with supplying the creative spark and decisive edge in attack.Chennaiyin began with discipline, absorbing early pressure through compact, organised defending. Nawaz was called into action in the 2...

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MoS Bambhaniya highlights PM Modi’s development mantra, stresses tourism implementation in Nagaland

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Kohima, Feb 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, special emphasis has been laid on the holistic development of the Northeast region.Addressing officers in Dimapur after her two-day visit to various locations across Nagaland, the Minister said that she highlighted the Prime Minister’s mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” (everyone’s support, everyone’s development, everyone’s trust, everyone’s effort), underlining that development is a collective responsibility.While interacting with officials, Bambhaniya said that the state has immense potential to emerge as a role model for development if all departmen...

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Lawyers are protectors of fundamental rights, guardians of democracy: Rajasthan CM

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Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said lawyers play a vital role in safeguarding fundamental rights and strengthening democratic values by ensuring access to justice for all sections of society.Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected office-bearers of the Bar Association of Jaipur at the District and Sessions Court complex in Banipark, Sharma said advocates serve as a crucial bridge between the legal system and citizens by helping people understand the law and seek justice.He urged members of the legal fraternity to work towards meeting the expectations of the most marginalised sections of society and ensure that justice reaches every individual.The Chief Minister said a strong and vibrant democracy can function effectively only when it...

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Trump vows tougher tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

Congress prepares for Kisan Mahapanchayat in Bhopal tomorrow

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Bhopal, Feb 23 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will participate and address a mega farmers convention in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal on February 23.This major political showdown in Bhopal will also mark the beginning of the Congress's national movement against the proposed India-US trade deal.Sharing details about the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ to be held at Atal Path located in Jawahr Chowk area in the city, Madhya Pradesh Congress media in-charge and former minister Mukesh Nayak told IANS that more than one lakh farmers from across the state are expected to participate.Nayak shared that the programme is scheduled to begin around 2 pm with the arrival of Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in Bhopal. He also shared that t...

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ISL 2025-26: Odisha to host Inter Kashi in their first match of season

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Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) Odisha FC will host newly-promoted Inter Kashi FC in their first match of Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday. This will be Odisha's first match of the season at home after their opening fixture against Punjab FC on February 16 was postponed.Meanwhile, Inter Kashi showed immense resilience to secure a 1-1 draw against AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa in their league debut last week and will be hoping to build on their fine start.Speaking ahead of their first match of the season, Odisha FC head coach TG Purushottaman said, “We are not focused on the results. We are concentrating on the performances; the results will come automatically. We will stick to our strengths and look to exploit their weak...

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Five arrested for assaulting retired Army Colonel in Gurugram road rage case

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Gurugram, Feb 23 (IANS) A retired Indian Army Colonel was allegedly assaulted and injured in a road rage incident in Gurugram after a minor vehicle collision escalated into violence, with police arresting five accused while one suspect remains absconding.The victim, identified as Col Anil Yadav (retd), was driving alone on the night of February 21 after visiting his ailing father at Medanta Hospital in Sector 5 and was on his way towards Sector 60 when his car reportedly grazed another vehicle, triggering a confrontation.According to the complaint filed by the retired officer, six youths travelling in the other vehicle stopped him and allegedly began assaulting him.The accused allegedly punched him, smashed the windshield and lights of his vehicle, and caused extensive damage to the car us...

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T20 WC: England are just not going to look at Usman Tariq, says Liam Dawson

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Kandy (Sri Lanka), Feb 23 (IANS) England left-arm spinner Liam Dawson said the two-time champions will not be distracted by the hype surrounding Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq ahead of Tuesday's crunch T20 World Cup Super Eights clash, adding that the visitors are prepared for the full range of their opposition’s spin arsenal.England secured a 51-run victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka, and a win over Pakistan would guarantee them a top-two finish in their Super Eights group and a place in the semifinals. But concerns linger over England's top-order vulnerability to spin, with four of their top five falling to Sri Lankan spinners in Sunday’s clash - a worrying sign ahead of a Pakistan side that boasts Tariq, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha and Mohammad Nawaz.Tariq has ...