today's news headlines in india on 23 February 2025 Latest Updates by Vizzve

 top news stories from India for February 23, 2025:

National News

1. 1.Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi Passes Away

• Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away due to age-related health complications at the age of 86.
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3. 2.Rekha Gupta to Be Sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister

• BJP leader Rekha Gupta is set to become the Chief Minister of Delhi, making her the only woman CM of a BJP-ruled state or Union Territory at present.
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5. 3.Delhi Cabinet to Include Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra

• Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra are among the MLAs expected to take oath as Cabinet Ministers in Delhi's new government.
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7. 4.RSS-Linked Body Initiates New Educational Campaign

• An organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has launched a new educational initiative aimed at promoting traditional Indian values.
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9. 5.Kerala Government Steps in to Protect Abandoned Infant

• The Kerala government has intervened to provide protection for a 23-day-old baby girl abandoned by a couple from Jharkhand.
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Politics

6. 6.BJP's Victory in Delhi Legislative Assembly Election

• The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a two-thirds majority in the Delhi Legislative Assembly election held on February 5, 2025.
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8. 7.N. Biren Singh Resigns as Manipur Chief Minister

• Amid ongoing ethnic violence, N. Biren Singh resigned from his position as the Chief Minister of Manipur on February 9, 2025.
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10. 8.President's Rule Imposed in Manipur

• Following the resignation of N. Biren Singh, the Union Government imposed President's rule in Manipur on February 13, 2025, due to continued ethnic unrest.
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12. 9.Police Raids on Bookstores in Jammu and Kashmir

• A series of police raids were conducted on bookstores in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14, 2025, resulting in the seizure of 668 books associated with the banned Islamic organization Jamaat-e-Islami.
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14. 10.Invest Kerala Global Summit Held

    • The Invest Kerala Global Summit was organized by the Kerala state government on February 21, 2025, aiming to attract global investments to the state.
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Economy

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12. 11.RBI Announces $10 Billion Forex Swap

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction to enhance rupee liquidity in the banking system.
  reuters.com
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14. 12.Shaktikanta Das Appointed as Prime Minister's Principal Secretary

    • Former Reserve Bank of India chief Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary.
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Sports

13. 13.India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy Match

• In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to clash in a highly anticipated match in Dubai.
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15. 14.Pakistan Wins Toss Against India

• In the ongoing Champions Trophy match, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India.
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17. 15.Mohammad Shami Leaves Field Due to Injury

• Indian bowler Mohammad Shami left the field with a calf injury during the match against Pakistan, potentially impacting India's bowling attack.
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Miscellaneous

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17. 16.Fatal Bus Accident in Gujarat

• On February 2, 2025, a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a gorge near Saputara, Gujarat, resulting in five deaths and 35 injuries.
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19. 17.Deadly Collision in Prayagraj

• An SUV carrying pilgrims collided with a bus in Prayagraj on February 15, 2025, leading to the deaths of all ten occupants of the SUV.
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21. 18.Crowd Crush at New Delhi Railway Station

• At least 18 people were killed in a crowd crush at New Delhi railway station on February 15, 2025.
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23. 19.Sajjan Kumar's Sentencing in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

• A Delhi court is set to announce the sentence for Congress leader Sajjan Kumar on February 25 in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case.
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25. 20.Private Firm's Spacecraft Lands on Moon

• A private firm's spacecraft successfully landed on the moon, marking a significant achievement in India's space exploration efforts.
  hindustantimes.com