Delhi News Live: Believe only 30-40% Mohalla clinics are functioning, says Delhi health minster

BJD and BJP have betrayed the people of the state, but we will change this. That's why we have started this 'Sankalp Yatra'. We want to ensure that even other political parties change themselves, instead of looting the people.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat reached Guwahati on Friday on a six-day visit during which he will interact with members and deliberate on strengthening the organisation. The trip is part of Bhagwat’s tour of different regions of the country, coinciding with the centenary year of the organisation, RSS’s north Assam chief spokesperson (‘prachar pramukh’) Kishore Shivam said. He will be attending a meeting of the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti at Amingaon, on the outskirts of Guwahati, on Saturday, and address RSS workers at another meeting the next day.

India has registered a strong protest with the Turkish Ambassador over Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent remarks on Kashmir.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted seven facilities involved in printing of fake Indian currency notes (FICN), the finance ministry said on Friday. On February 20, DRI conducted simultaneous searches at 11 different places across Maharashtra, Haryana, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Bihar and busted seven additional modules involved in printing of FICN.

In the present case, in Vikhroli West, Mumbai, DRI identified and located the importer. After thorough search in a densely populated locality, a sophisticated facility for printing and finishing the Fake Indian Currency Notes was unearthed and fake currency of denomination of Rs 50 and Rs 100, and several machinery/tools were seized.

During the inauguration of the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Today, on the invitation of Sharad Pawar ji, I am getting the opportunity to join this proud tradition...Marathi language is sweeter than nectar, so you are well aware of my love for Marathi language and Marathi culture. I am not as proficient in Marathi as you scholars, but I have constantly tried to speak Marathi, to learn new words of Marathi."

Gold worth Rs 99 lakh was seized from the anal canal of a man at the Petrapole checkpost of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the BSF said on Friday. The man was intercepted when a metal detector indicated the presence of metal in his body, it said.

During intense interrogation, the suspect confessed to having smuggled three cylindrical gold pieces hidden inside his anal canal, it added. Gold, weighing 1.13 kg, was found in his possession. The accused, who hailed from Chennai, was contracted by a Bangladeshi smuggler. He was supposed to smuggle the gold into India and deliver it to a person in Kolkata in exchange for Rs 10,000, the statement said. (PTI)

The Border Security Force (BSF) is all set to host the 4th edition of the Bordermen Marathon 2025 with the theme 'Hand in Hand With Border Population' on 23rd February, in Amritsar. The event will be graced by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary. Since its inception in 2022, this annual event, organized by BSF under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India, has grown tremendously in scale and stature. This year, it has attracted over 5200 participants, including professional athletes from India and abroad, making it one of the most anticipated sporting events in the region. The enthusiastic participation of youth from Punjab’s six border districts further strengthens its significance: BSF

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar says " I am very glad we could meet today on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg. Such gatherings have provided an opportunity for our interaction even when our ties were going through a difficult phase. We should also recognize that in a polarized global situation, our two countries have worked hard to preserve and protect the G20 as an institution. This in itself testifies to the importance of international cooperation. Since our last meeting in Rio during the G20 Summit in November 2024, there have been some notable developments. Our NSA and Foreign Secretary have visited China and there have been discussions about various aspects of our relationship. These have included management of peace and tranquility in the border areas as well as other dimensions of our ties. I am glad today to have a further exchange of views. India and China are members of the G20 SCO and BRICS. There are also regional and global issues of mutual interest where an exchange of perspectives will be to our mutual benefit. I look forward to our conversation today."

On his visit to Maha Kumbh, Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Paatil says, "... Even foreigners have expressed their faith by taking a dip here at Maha Kumbh. PM Narendra Modi prioritised the cleaning of Ma Ganga under the Namami Gange Programme... There is not a trace of garbage here. Only India could have planned such a huge event this way..."

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "...If you want jobs, small and medium businesses must be revived and supported... GST needs to be changed and the doors of banks which are closed for you need to be opened... Sadly, I have to say that the UP government is a failed government..."

In a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central government, Congress leader Pawan Khera accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of inaction even as US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on India during the bilateral meeting between the two countries last week.

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin says, "We are asking for our financial rights, which is to be given to people of Tamil Nadu...We are asking for educational funds for students of Tamil Nadu. They were giving funds of Rs 2,150 crores for these many years but now they are saying we should accept NEP, three-language policy. Tamil Nadu has always been against three-language policy. We have said clearly that we will never accept that...What is politics in this? I don't understand.."

Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "PM Modi went to the US uninvited. He was not invited to President Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony, but he went there anyway. US President Donald Trump said he would impose reciprocal tariffs, but he (PM Modi) was just smiling...You (PM Modi) have come (from the US) after hearing Trump's threat. US President Donald Trump said that he would end BRICS, but he (PM Modi) was still smiling...America's Adani, Elon Musk called F-35 fighter jets junk. The same is being imposed on India, and he (PM Modi) was just smiling...This happened in the US and they are telling us that we took money from US aid to destabilise them..."

Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "... Selectively, they are saying that the Congress government took money from foreign funding agencies. When Smriti Irani was the brand ambassador of USAID and used to protest on the roads, was USAID behind those protests? Social activist Anna Hazare also launched a protest, after which our government lost the elections, and then he went to America and held road shows there. Everyone knows that he used to receive money from the Ford Foundation and RSS was also involved in it"

Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a plea to transfer or accommodate to recognised college, university or educational institution the students of ‘Fazil and Kamil’, higher-education degrees in Madarsas, which was declared unconstitutional by the apex court.

Supreme Court also issues notice to UP Madarsa Eduction Board on the plea of 10 students who were undertaking the degrees in the Madarsas.

Plea says the verdict of the apex court, declaring unconstitutional ‘Fazil and Kalim’ courses by Madarsas, affected the future of more than 25,000 students enrolled in the courses.

Muthukumaran, Secretary, CITU Kanchipuram Secretary and Samsung India Workers leader says, "We have had six rounds of talks till now. The company claims they encountered loss because we staged protest, it amounts to indiscipline but Samsung had been doing everything against labour law. They told us to give training to contract workers. We refused, our workers protested at the place where the 1,500 contract workers were working because the management did not come forward for talks. These are not skilled workers, they cannot do the work of a person who has 15 years of experience. First of all, it is against the law. The quality of the product will deteriorate, and manufacturing will be hit. While holding talks yesterday, the company suspended 14 more people. Our demands need to be addressed, they need to revoke the suspension of the workers, until then, we won't enter the factory. We will be holding the next round of talks on February 24. We will be giving the strike notice day after tomorrow, we are planning to hold a protest on March 8 in Kancheepuram district on behalf of CITU, as many 58 union comprising 15,000 workers will take part in this. If Samsung management doesn't accept any of our demands, our next set of protests will be staging a state wide protest, involving others like shopkeepers to shut shops for a day, farmers union, and others."

The protesting employees allege suspension of three office-bearers of the union on ‘false’ charges and against the company using contract workers in the manufacturing process.

India needs to take inspiration from its freedom struggle, which helped create leadership in all the fields. We need to create new leadership in every field again, says Modi

We need to create new leadership for emerging sectors such as green energy and infrastructure, says PM Modi at the SOUL Leadership Conclave.

We need leadership that can reflect India's vision. We need to generate the required spirit for Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi.

India needs to move ahead with local and global thinking. We need to make out infrastructure world class. This will be possible when our policymakers are able to test it against global standards, says PM Modi.

At the SOUL Leadership Conclave, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay says, "I want to make it clear from the very beginning that I have no lessons about leadership, I am hardly qualified for it, I have come here as a student...This is an ideal opportunity because I will be learning about leadership from the greatest leader of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi...PM Modi Ji, I see in you the image of an elder brother, who always guides and helps me...Prime Minister, my elder brother, you have put India on the path of progress in just 10 years with your wisdom, courage and compassionate leadership..."

Kerala aims to have 15,000 startups, create 1 lakh job opportunities by 2026: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

At least 11 students heading for the matriculation (Class 10) examination in Odisha's Kendrapara district were injured as their vehicle hit a cyclist and fell into a roadside canal on Friday, police said.

The cyclist was killed in the accident, the police said.

The students of Vivekananda High School in the Baghamari area were on their way to appear in the class 10 examination at Naga Narayan High School in Khamara Sahi when their speeding vehicle hit the cyclist and then fell into a roadside canal.

The newly formed government terminates all co-terminus appointments made earlier in the offices of former Chief Minster and cabinet minsters.

The order reads, "All the officers, officials and staff from various departments, organizations, corporations, boards, hospitals, etc. 'deployed in diverted capacity' in the offices of CM and ministers shall be deemed to have been relieved from duties with immediate effect and shall report to their respective departments, boards, autonomous bodies, corporations, hospitals, etc. with immediate effect. The offices of CM and Ministers will submit fresh proposals to GAD… However, regular staff of DANICS, DSS, and Steno cadre will continue to work in their respective offices under the newly sworn-in Chief Minister, Ministers till further orders."

UK Minister for Trade, Douglas Alexander to visit India next week and hold discussions with Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the first edition of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam.

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay also present with him.

Guwahati, Assam | On the attack on Congress MP Rakibul Hussain in Rupahihat area, LoP in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia says, "It is unfortunate that in spite of informing the special branch of Nagaon district police and the local police station (about the visit), our MP Rakibul Hussain and his PSO were assaulted in broad daylight at Rupahihat New Bazar area... The BJP always says that they want a 'Congress Mukt Bharat'. This may be their plan to achieve this by intimidating people... The Government should give adequate security to anyone who wants to protest against the misrule of the Government... The CM has not said a word of sorrow for the incident... We demand a discussion about this by adjourning the regular business of the House today..."

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives at the State Assembly to attend the proceedings of the House. Budget session of the State Assembly is ongoing

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has been discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi.