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In an era of neon signs and high-definition screens, one Jaipur destination is finding its glow in the flickering past. Located within The Leela Palace Jaipur, Mohan Mahal isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a living time capsule. Also read | Step inside Rajasthan deputy chief minister Diya Kumari’s Jaipur home in Civil Lines that looks like a heritage hotelMohan Mahal offers a unique experience, recreating the ambience of royal dining affairs from Rajasthan’s past. (The Leela)Renowned as India’s first zero-electricity restaurant, the opulent venue in Jaipur has become a sensation on Instagram and X, captivating diners with a singular promise:…

An Indian man who recently returned home after spending eight years in Australia has sparked a conversation online about road safety in India. Taking to Instagram, Animish Aggarwal shared a video showing Indian roads filled with overloaded vehicles and poorly lit traffic conditions, prompting widespread discussion among viewers.An Indian man shared a viral video highlighting unsafe road conditions after returning from Australia. (Instagram/animish__aggarwal)The clip, which has garnered more than 484k views, captures scenes of trucks carrying excessive loads and vehicles moving without adequate lighting or safety measures. Through the video and an accompanying caption, Aggarwal reflected on the stark differences…

The CPI(ML) Liberation was speaking on the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, of the University Grants Commission released last monthPatna, The Bihar Assembly on Friday witnessed a war of words over the use of a casteist word during a discussion on the UGC’s equity regulations for preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses, which has been stayed by the Supreme Court (SC).CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Sandeep Saurabh uttered the word during his address on the issue, which the Speaker expunged. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha claimed that the use of the word by the Left leader shows the…

Whispers among Marvel fans are electrifying as speculation arises that Thanos could make a shocking return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ This has sparked a torrent of theories within the community. In another thrilling development, the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is on the verge of dropping, with multiple versions undergoing testing. Fresh Marvel Cinematic Universe rumors have fans talking again. A new roundup claims Thanos could return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ and that a first look at ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is getting closer. The report gathers online chatter about casting talks, trailer testing, and alleged leak details tied…

India and Brazil on Saturday agreed to scale up bilateral trade to $30 billion annually by 2030 and signed a key cooperation pact on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledging to deepen strategic ties amid a shifting global economic landscape.The two leaders also discussed the implications of the US Supreme Court striking down reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump during their wide-ranging talks in the capital.Secretary (East) in the ministry of external affairs P Kumaran said both sides reviewed developments in US trade policy and agreed to closely monitor…

Amid online classes, pollution and bomb threats, school calendar today has new holidays Remember waking up as a child to the sound of rain pouring and clouds rumbling, your very first thought whispering, “Will it be a rainy holiday today?”Let’s say the modern-day school life has a new form of rainy holiday.Books have given way to tablets, chalkboards to smart boards. And the much-anticipated rainy-day “chutti” has been replaced by pollution-triggered online classes and bomb threat evacuations.In a recent incident, multiple schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, received bomb threat emails. Delhi Schools On High Alert After Khalistan Bomb Threat Emails Trigger…

Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 22:29 ISTCompeting narratives around mosque construction, temple projects, and minority rights have intensified political rhetoric in West BengalA Durga-themed cultural complex (Durga Angan) in Kolkata, planned over 18 acres with an estimated cost of Rs 270 crore. Image/News18As West Bengal heads into a crucial election cycle, political messaging across parties suggests that religion may be emerging as a visible theme in campaign narratives. With debates intensifying around the proposed Babri Mosque project on one side and large-scale temple and cultural projects backed by the state government on the other, the key question remains: Is the electoral…

Mumbai: A total of 25 illegal structures and 35 unauthorised stalls in the Mahavir Nagar area of Borivali (West) and Kandivali (West) were demolished on Friday, February 20, by the civic ‘R/Central’ ward of the BMC.Officers and staff from the Vigilance, Encroachment Removal, Building and Factories, and Solid Waste Management departments jointly carried out the operation. Around 50 officers, along with 3 JCB machines and 5 dumpers, as well as adequate police security, were deployed during the operation.The municipal administration stated that such removal drives against illegal constructions and unauthorised hawkers will continue in the coming days as well. Source…

Hyderabad: A fresh case of cheating has been registered against former Indian Administrative Service officer Dayachari Ponnekanti for allegedly duping a United States-based software entrepreneur of half a million US dollars, in the name of a purported sea sand mining venture in Indonesia.The Hyderabad Central Crime Station (CCS) registered the case under Section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code against APIND Financial Services Pvt Ltd and Dayachari Ponnekanti on Feb 18, based on a complaint by Vikramaditya Boppudi, 57, chief executive officer of Prime Solutions Inc in Washington DC.In his complaint, Vikramaditya accused Dayachari, who worked as chairman of…

Panaji: Goa’s breweries and distilleries have agreed to work with state authorities and the private agency implementing the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), the deposit refund scheme administrative committee said.Committee chairman Anthony de Sa met with representatives from the Breweries Association of India, which agreed to work with Recykal (the scheme operator) to ensure operational readiness, packaging compliance, and container tracking systems before the scheme’s launch on April 1.Meanwhile, de Sa also urged all manufacturers to register under the scheme before Feb 28 to ensure a smooth transition. The appeal followed a meeting with the Breweries Association of India and the…