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Karnataka health officials are cracking down on eateries using plastic sheets for idli preparation. Inspections found 24 violations, citing health risks from plastic chemicals. While some small outlets may still use plastic, most hotels have shifted to safer alternatives like banana leaves, cloth, or non-stick moulds.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed grief over the death of a Nepali student at KIIT, and said the government prioritizes safety and security of international students in India.

MEA has said that India is investigating concerns over foreign interference after former US President Donald Trump claimed that USAID provided $21 million to India to “get someone else elected.

Black Warrant a gripping Indian Hindi-language crime drama series premiered on Netflix on January 10, 2025. Created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, the show is based on the non-fiction book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. In this exclusive conversation with Sunil Gupta, portrayed by Zahan Kapoor, the former jailer recalls when serial killer Charles Sobhraj helped him get his joining letter on his first day at the jail. Watch full interview here: https://youtu.be/7dCF7Z0qtfk?si=At9KCOAoh29oze7S

Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta spoke to ANI and said, 'the Congress ruled for 15 years and the AAP ruled for 13. Instead of looking at what they did, how can they raise questions on one day of ours?... We had a cabinet meeting on day 1, immediately after taking the oath, and we cleared the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which was blocked by AAP. We gave a benefit of Rs. 10 lakhs to the people of Delhi on the first day. They don't have any right to question us... We will worry about Delhi now and Delhi will get its rights under the leadership of PM Modi... They should look after their party; there are many people who want to leave... They are worried that when the CAG report will be tabled in the House, records of a lot of people would be exposed.'

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited the exhibition ahead of inauguration of Workshop on ‘Organic Farming in Madhya Pradesh: Methods and Value Chain Topic’ in Bhopal on February 21.

Indian and Pakistani armies are holding a crucial flag meeting today, February 21, at LOC Trade Centre (Chakkan Da Bagh, Poonch) to address recent firing incidents in J&K’s Poonch sector. This meeting aims to ease tensions and maintain peace along the border.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking in Parliament, highlighted India's rapid economic growth. He stated, 'India is today moving forward as a major economy of the world.' He also took a dig at critics, saying, 'Some people may not feel good because those who have their own personal agenda will not consider the development of the country good.' His remarks emphasize India’s global economic rise and the challenges posed by political opposition.

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa says, 'I may not be able to take the charge today as we have a lot of meetings lined up. The CM has called for a meeting to discuss how to reduce pollution, free subsidies for women, and gas cylinders. I will take charge tomorrow... On Congress leader Alka Lamba's statement that Yamuna cleaning is a photo-op, he says, "Two types of people go to temples, ones who have faith and the ones who go to steal 'chappals'... The ones who go to steal chappals think that everyone is there to do the same. It is not Congress or AAP's fault, it is their mentality...'

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa hit out at Congress leader Alka Lamba over her 'photo-op' remark on the Yamuna cleaning efforts. Sirsa said that Congress' 'mentality' led its leaders to make such statements.