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Iran-Israel conflict leads to cancelation of over 850 flights
Tensions between Iran and Israel are causing significant disruption in India's air travel, with 444 flights expected to be cancelled today due to regional airspace operations.
'300-400' upper-caste men attacked Dalit family over unpaid wages: HC
A wage dispute over a house built in Kerala sparked a violent caste conflict in Bihar's Harinagar village, leading to multiple arrests and injuries.
Yogi Adityanath announces ₹1,500cr LPG refill subsidy ahead of Holi
Ahead of Holi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released a ₹1,500 crore gas cylinder refill subsidy for 18.6 million beneficiaries under the Ujjwala scheme.
No DJs, high-decibel equipment after 10pm Yogi Adityanath on Holi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath orders stringent action against those disrupting communal peace during Holi and Ramzan, emphasizing zero tolerance towards law and order violations.
Varanasi's Masan Holi celebrated amid heavy restrictions
Despite administrative restrictions, a large number of devotees celebrated Masan Holi with pyre ashes at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, evading police presence.
Villagers protest against wetland excavation for flood control in Assam
Farmers and fishermen in Assam's Jorhat district are protesting against a flood mitigation project, alleging lack of transparency and potential environmental impact.
T20 WC: Delhi Traffic Police announce restrictions near stadium
Ahead of the T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Zimbabwe, traffic restrictions and diversions have been implemented in central Delhi from noon to 10 pm on Sunday.
PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on March 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu.
32.87 crore voters remain after names of 3.13 crore cut
The combined voters' list of eight states and three Union territories has decreased by over 3 crore following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Iran under attack: UP families anxious about loved ones in Gulf
Families in Uttar Pradesh express concern for their relatives residing in the Middle East following the US and Israel's joint military strikes on Iran.
9 cheetahs from Botswana arrive at MP's Kuno National Park
Nine cheetahs from Botswana, comprising six females and three males, have arrived at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.
Greater Noida Thar driver flees without paying fuel, drags motorcycle
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Greater Noida after he allegedly fled a petrol station without paying and dragged a motorcycle for several kilometers.
Forensic science 'protective shield' against tech deception: CJI Kant
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasized the importance of forensic science in maintaining justice in the digital age.
Yogi Adityanath announces 3-day holiday for UP government employees
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a three-day holiday for government employees on the occasion of Holi. The holidays will be observed from March 2-4.
Kanpur crash Lamborghini to be released on ₹8.30cr bond
The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Kanpur has ordered the release of a Lamborghini Revuelto, which was involved in a crash earlier this month.
Odisha woman raped by boyfriend, stranger, then thrown off building
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly raped twice in one day and later murdered in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district.
Japan visa applications in India to require prior appointments
Starting March 2, 2026, applicants submitting Japan visa applications at select VFS Global centers in India will be required to book an appointment in advance.
Missing boy case unveils 'Drishyam-like twist', was buried alive
A six-year-old boy, who went missing in 2020, is believed to have been buried under the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district, according to police officials quoted by Hindustan Times.
'You want to hang...accused?' SC disappointed at Nitish Katara's family
The Supreme Court has granted a temporary release on furlough to Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case.
How domestic help masterminded 'ED raid' at elderly couple's house
A domestic help allegedly masterminded a fake Enforcement Directorate(ED) raid at the home of an 86-year-old retired architect in New Friends Colony, southeast Delhi.
Indian Navy commissions 'Dolphin Hunter' INS Anjadip in Chennai
The Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Anjadip, a state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water craft.
Video: IAF showcases 'longest-ever kill in military history' by S-400
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video of the S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defense missile system in action.
Action ordered against CBI officer who investigated excise policy case
A Delhi court has ordered departmental proceedings against a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer who probed the Delhi excise policy case, in which all 23 accused, including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, were discharged on Friday.
1,200kg adulterated paneer, 900kg contaminated khoya destroyed ahead of Holi
Ahead of the Holi festival, Uttar Pradesh food safety authorities have destroyed over two tons of adulterated dairy products, including paneer, khoya, milk, and other edible items.
What to expect from Canadian PM's 4-day visit to India
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin his four-day visit to India on February 27, 2026. The trip is part of a larger Indo-Pacific tour that includes Australia and Japan.
Airfares touch ₹20,000 ahead of Holi, SC calls it 'serious'
Airfares on several domestic routes have skyrocketed ahead of Holi, with one-way tickets nearing ₹20,000 for travel around February 28.
Massive earthquake tremors felt across Kolkata; offices evacuated
Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata at around 1:30pm on Friday after a 5.4-magnitude quake struck neighboring Bangladesh.
Heat scorches North India; hills brace for snow, rain
India is bracing for a week of contrasting weather conditions.
14 JNU students arrested after cops thrown stones, slapped
Protests at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) intensified on Thursday and Friday morning, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries on both sides.
No need to pay extra for canceling/changing flights now if…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised its refund rules to make them more passenger-friendly.
9 arrested in ₹1,500cr multi-state cyber fraud racket
The Rajkot Rural Police in Gujarat have arrested nine people in connection with a ₹1,500 crore cyber fraud case.
PM Modi upset with NCERT's 'corruption in judiciary' chapter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly expressed his displeasure over the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s Class 8 textbook, which carried a chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
'No intention to disrespect judiciary': Education minister on NCERT row
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured full compliance with the Supreme Court's orders after it banned a Class 8 Social Science textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which carried a section on "corruption in the judiciary."
₹2L for sweepers, ₹7L for engineers: Telangana's salary expenditure quadruples
Telangana's monthly expenditure on salaries and pensions has increased four times in the last decade.
Amid 'judicial corruption' row, data shows 8,600 complaint against judges
The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong objection to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s now-withdrawn Class 8 textbook, which carried a section on "corruption in the judiciary."
Delhi man brutally cuts windpipes of pregnant wife, 3 daughters
In a shocking incident in Delhi's Samaypur Badli area, a man allegedly murdered his two-month pregnant wife and three daughters by slitting their throats.
PM Modi becomes 1st leader with 100 million Instagram followers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram. The achievement makes him the most followed political figure on the platform.
Supreme Court bans NCERT textbook with chapter on 'judicial corruption'
The Supreme Court has ordered a ban on the National Council of Educational Research and Training's (NCERT) Class 8 Social Science textbook, which contains a chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
Lok Sabha reconstitutes panel probing corruption charges against Justice Varma
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted the inquiry committee probing corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma.
Hyderabad YouTuber texts Kuwait-based mother, 'love you'; then kills self
A 21-year-old part-time YouTuber, Bonu Komali, was found dead in her Hyderabad apartment on Monday.
NCERT 'trying' to retrieve sold copies of withdrawn Class-8 textbook
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is working to get back 38 copies of a withdrawn Class 8 Social Science Part 2 textbook, ANI reported, citing sources.
Cops v/s cops in Shimla over Congress youth leaders' arrest
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on Wednesday night as Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police clashed over the arrest of three Youth Congress workers.
Dog seen with gangrene patient's limb inside Shimla hospital campus
A stray dog was spotted carrying an amputated human limb near the recently operational Atal Institute of Medical Super Speciality (AIMSS) in Shimla.
NCERT to remove 'judicial corruption' references from textbooks after backlash
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will reportedly undergo a revision of its Class VIII textbooks after a section referencing "corruption at various levels of the judiciary" triggered a controversy.
Man named in Thar crash; locals say woman was driving
A 19-year-old man from Delhi, Shaurya Goyal, has been named in a road rage case in Goa.
Video: Bihar bride shot by neighbor during her wedding
An 18-year-old bride was critically injured after being shot during her wedding ceremony in Chausa, Buxar district of Bihar.
BSNL director faces action for 'underwear, toiletry' demand
The central government has launched disciplinary proceedings against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Director Vivek Banzal over a controversial protocol for his proposed visit to Prayagraj.
Delhi couple who racially abused 3 Arunachali women arrested
The Delhi Police has arrested Harsh Jain and his wife, Ruby, in connection with the racial abuse toward three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
Assam woman dragged out of car, gang-raped by 7 men
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of seven men in Silchar, Assam, on February 19.
'We are perturbed': SC on NCERT's 'corruption in judiciary' chapter
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has raised serious objections to a chapter in the new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 textbook.
Gunmen fire at car carrying gangster Bishnoi's lawyer
Unidentified men opened fire at a car that was carrying five people on Tuesday night near the Kashmere Gate area in Delhi.
Rain, hail, strong winds to batter 7 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in seven states over the next 24 hours.
Modi departs for Israel, to address Knesset later today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning left for Israel for a two-day state visit. This is his second visit to the country.
Promised job, raped, forced to convert: Bhopal sisters' sex-racket busted
The police have busted a sex and religious conversion racket allegedly run by two sisters, Afreen and Amreen, in Bhopal.
Over 93,000 adult women went missing in Maharashtra in 2yrs
In Maharashtra, over 93,000 adult women went missing in the past two years.
Video: Men chase, shoot Noida youth as children play nearby
In a shocking incident, a young man was shot dead in broad daylight outside his house in Greater Noida.
NCERT revises textbook: New perspectives explored on India's partition, freedom
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a revised version of its Class 8 Social Science textbook.
Bomb scare forces evacuation of 6 Bengal district courts
A bomb scare forced the evacuation and search of six district courts in West Bengal on Tuesday. The threat was triggered by emails claiming bombs were planted inside the premises.
Kerala to become 'Keralam' as Union Cabinet approves name change
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to change the name of the state of Kerala to 'Keralam.'
Haryana recovers ₹578cr from IDFC First Bank fraud case
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that ₹578 crore has been recovered from IDFC First Bank within 24 hours. The amount includes the principal sum of ₹556 crore and interest of ₹22 crore.
Nagaland doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur racially abused, stalked for 1.5km
A third-year resident doctor from Nagaland was allegedly racially abused and sexually harassed near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Union Cabinet may rename Kerala to its original 'Keralam'
The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a proposal to rename the state of Kerala as "Keralam."
Jharkhand crash victims had taken ₹8L loan for air ambulance
The family of a 41-year-old man, who was among seven people killed in an air ambulance crash in Jharkhand on Monday night, had taken a loan of ₹8 lakh to hire the air ambulance.
Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea near Mayabunder
A Pawan Hans helicopter made an emergency landing in the sea near Mayabunder, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on Tuesday morning.
Delhi HC: Ditching partner over 'kundali' mismatch post-intimacy punishable
The Delhi High Court observed that a man may face legal consequences for refusing to marry a woman on the grounds of horoscope mismatches after having established a sexual relationship with her.
NCERT's Class 8 social science textbook lists 'corruption in judiciary'
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a new Social Science textbook for Class 8.
Delhi-Leh SpiceJet flight with 150 people returns after engine scare
A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Leh was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Tuesday due to a suspected technical snag.
Pressured over NEET, Lucknow man kills father, dismembers body
In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a man has been arrested for allegedly killing his father and hiding the body parts in a drum.
Lucknow: 'Drunk' driver overturns sleeper bus; 7 dead, 45 hurt
A tragic accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Lucknow on Monday left seven dead and 45 others injured.
Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand, killing all 7 on board
A tragic accident occurred on Monday evening when a Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district.
Bengaluru student alleges she was drugged, gang-raped inside villa
A 19-year-old college student has accused two men of gang-raping her at a private villa in Bengaluru on the night of February 14.
'It was minor tech incident': HAL dismisses Tejas crash reports
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), India's leading aircraft manufacturer, has refuted media reports about a crash involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas earlier this month.
Shot but unstoppable: How Army dog Tyson won Kishtwar battle
An Army dog named Tyson was shot in the leg during a counter-terrorism operation in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
India's drug controller vows to fix cough syrup manufacturing 'rot'
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, has announced a major quality control initiative in the past year.