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Punjab launches ₹10 lakh cashless health cover for all; Kejriwal, CM Mann roll out scheme in Mohali

Punjab on Tuesday rolled out a universal, cashless health insurance scheme offering free medical treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family annually, with no income or age restrictions. The Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme was formally launched in Mohali by Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, marking one of the state’s most expansive public healthcare initiatives to date.
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POCSO Chargesheet Filed Against Himachal BJP MLA Hansraj; Trial to Begin in Chamba on March 5

The Himachal Pradesh Police have filed a chargesheet against BJP MLA Hansraj, who represents the Churah Assembly constituency, in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The investigation was completed within the statutory period of two months, and the case is now set to move into the trial phase, with the first hearing scheduled for March 5 in a court in Chamba district.
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Gehlot Calls for Probe into Two Years of Rajasthan Recruitment Exams Amid OMR Scam

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded a comprehensive investigation into recruitment examinations conducted over the past two years, following revelations of OMR sheet tampering by Staff Selection Board employees. Gehlot accused the current BJP-led state government of politicising the paper leak issue, raising concerns over the integrity of exams held in 2024 and 2025.
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Women to Head 15 Civic Bodies Including Mumbai; Uddhav Thackeray Alleges Rule Changes in Mayoral Reservations

Women will lead 15 of Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), following the mayoral reservation lottery conducted in Mumbai on Thursday. While the outcome has been projected by the state government as a step towards greater gender representation in urban governance, it has triggered sharp political reactions, particularly from the Shiv Sena (UBT).
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Rahul Gandhi Warns of ‘Epidemic of Greed’ Amid Urban Decay in India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday warned that India is facing a “pandemic of greed,” highlighting worsening urban conditions and systemic apathy as its most visible consequences. Gandhi called on citizens to hold the government accountable and criticized the nexus between political power and corporate interests for eroding democratic values.
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Dr. K. A. Paul Calls for India-Led Global Peace, National Unity, and Ethical Accountability

Urges bipartisan unity in India, invites PM Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi for Global Peace Rally in Chennai on February 22.
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UP Vision Document Finalised with 9.8 Million Public Inputs; Presiding Officers’ Conference Adopts Six Resolutions

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that the state’s Vision Document for Developed India–Developed Uttar Pradesh has been finalised after an extensive participatory exercise that drew nearly 9.8 million public suggestions from across the state. The announcement was made at the closing session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, which concluded with the unanimous adoption of six resolutions aimed at strengthening democratic institutions.
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Ram Mandir Trust Chief Nritya Gopal Das Hospitalised as Health Worsens, Referred to Medanta Lucknow

The health condition of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, chief of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, deteriorated on Wednesday, prompting his referral to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow for advanced medical care. The senior seer, one of the most influential spiritual leaders associated with the Ram Mandir movement, had not taken food for nearly 36 hours and was suffering from persistent vomiting and diarrhoea, officials said.
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Protests Intensify Across Bihar Over NEET Aspirant’s Rape-Death; Calls Grow for CM Nitish Kumar’s Resignation

Public anger escalated across Bihar on Wednesday as protests erupted in Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur over the rape and death of a NEET aspirant, even as the police investigation showed no decisive breakthrough ten days after the incident. Women activists, students and opposition leaders demanded swift arrests, accountability of senior police officials and the resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, citing delays and alleged administrative failure.
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₹21-Crore Water Tank Collapses During Trial Run in Surat, CM Orders Strict Action

A newly constructed water tank costing ₹21 crore collapsed during a trial run in Gaypagla village of Surat’s Kamrej taluka, prompting sharp action from the Gujarat government and raising serious concerns over construction quality and official oversight. The incident occurred on January 19 as water was being filled to test pipelines and pumping systems.
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Vijay Shah Prosecution Decision Due in Two Weeks, Trial Likely in Indore Court

The legal troubles of Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah may soon enter a decisive phase, with the Supreme Court directing the state government to take a call on prosecuting him within two weeks over his controversial remarks about Colonel Sophia Qureshi. Legal experts say that once sanction is granted, criminal proceedings in the case are likely to begin before a court in Indore.
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Madras High Court Reserves Order on Release of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, Further Delaying Film’s Theatrical Debut

The release of Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan has been pushed further into uncertainty after the Madras High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a petition seeking clearance for the movie’s theatrical release. The political action drama, billed as Vijay’s final film before his full-time entry into politics, was originally scheduled to hit screens on January 9.
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