Rose rush ahead of Valentine Day 2026: Red romance runs high as prices reach Rs 100 apiece in Shimla

Valentine Day 2026: Love is getting costlier this Valentine’s season with red roses -the quintessential symbol of romance – selling for as high as Rs 100 per piece in Shimla markets amid strong seasonal demand linked to Valentine’s Day and the ongoing wedding season.During the off-season, red roses typically retail between Rs 20 and Rs…

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‘He covered for us all year, now it’s our turn’: Suryakumar Yadav backs Abhishek Sharma after three ducks in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma NEW DELHI: Amid the poor run of form of opener Abhishek Sharma in the T20 World Cup, India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday backed the explosive batter, saying “it’s now our turn to cover for him”.“Abhishek Sharma ki form ki jo chinta kar rahe hain, unki chinta mai kar raha hu….

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Maharashtra plans strict law to regulate private preschools; mandatory registration, quality norms proposed

Maharashtra is preparing to bring private preschools under a formal regulatory framework, with the state government proposing legislation that would make registration mandatory and introduce quality standards for early childhood education institutions, according to a PTI report. School Education Minister Dada Bhuse informed the state assembly on Friday that the move is aimed at ensuring…

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‘From 150 members to 12’: Uttarakhand gym owner counts cost of becoming ‘Mohammad Deepak’ | India News

NEW DELHI: A gym in Uttarakhand’s Kotdwara that once drew more than 150 members has seen its clientele shrink to barely a dozen after its owner became embroiled in a controversy after he confronted Bajrag Dal members last month.Deepak Kumar, 42, who runs the ‘Hulk’ gym said his business has suffered since he confronted Bajrang…

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War off the field, uncertainty on it: The 2026 FIFA World Cup dilemma amid Middle East conflict | Football News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino The United States-Iran war, in which Iranian forces have attacked US bases in several Gulf States, has posed a looming threat to the conduct of several sporting events, including the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prixes (F1) and the Finalissima, scheduled to be played between Spain and Argentina in Doha, Qatar….

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MHA: 364 Maoists, including 12 top leaders, killed last year; 2,337 surrendered | India News

Representative image (IANS) NEW DELHI: The year gone by witnessed the neutralisation of 364 Naxals by the security forces, even as 1,022 Maoists were arrested and 2,337 opted for surrender, the home ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Replying to separate questions on the status of Left-wing extremism (LWE) in the country, junior home minister…

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UGC extends deadline for universities to submit SWAYAM course mapping inputs till this date: Check details

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the last date for higher education institutions (HEIs) to submit inputs for the demand-based mapping of SWAYAM online courses for the July 2026 semester.Universities and colleges can now submit their responses through the UGC SWAYAM Mapping Portal until March 20, 2026. Institutions can provide their inputs through the…

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Centre grants full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products amid Middle East crisis: Check list

As energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict stretch into a second month, the government has moved to cushion the impact on domestic industries by granting a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products, providing much-needed short-term relief. The decision, which will be applicable until June 30, will address supply…

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Bank of Baroda IT recruitment 2026 registration window closing today: Check direct link to apply here

Bank of Baroda recruitment 2026: The Bank of Baroda will close the online registration window for its IT Recruitment 2026 today, February 19, 2026. This is the final chance for eligible candidates to submit their applications. After today, the portal will shut.The recruitment drive aims to fill 418 posts in the bank’s technology department. The…

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