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Goa's free beach safety sessions are a hit: Know why
The Goa government has initiated a guided sea-swimming programme, 'Sagar Safar', to educate tourists about safety measures while swimming in the sea.
Puri replica Jagannath temple coming up in Jamshedpur
President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes the potential of Bhagavad Gita's spiritual teachings to guide and shape the lives of today's youth.
Yogi Adityanath rides world's fastest train in Japan
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently tested Japan's high-speed Linear Maglev train during his visit to Yamanashi Prefecture.
Modi's Israel visit: PM pays tribute to Holocaust victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem, paying tribute to Holocaust victims. This marks his second visit to the poignant site.
Jackfruit knocks out man at Kerala hospital, protests follow
An elderly man was injured by a falling jackfruit at a hospital in Kerala, prompting protests by Youth Congress activists.
CBSE to teach 2 Indian languages, 1 foreign language from
From the 2026-27 academic year, CBSE will treat English as a "foreign" language in Class 6, mandating students to learn two Indian languages.
Bomb scare in Howrah, Asansol post offices; linked to hoax
Several post offices and a Passport Seva Kendra in West Bengal received bomb threats via email, prompting immediate evacuations and extensive search operations.
SC halts NCERT book with 'misleading' info on ex-CJI
The Supreme Court has banned an NCERT Class 8 textbook and issued a show-cause notice to education officials over a chapter on "corruption in judiciary".
SC bans NCERT Class 8 textbook over 'judiciary' chapter
The Supreme Court objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in an NCERT textbook, leading to an apology from NCERT and seizure of all copies.
President Murmu to fly in combat chopper on February 27
President Droupadi Murmu is set to fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' during her visit to Rajasthan.
Indore family duped of ₹1 lakh in deepfake kidnapping threat
A family in Indore was defrauded of Rs 1 lakh through a 'deepfake kidnapping' video call, marking a sophisticated instance of cybercrime.
SC bans NCERT Class 8 textbook over 'judicial corruption' chapter
Over the past decade, more than 8,600 complaints have been filed against sitting judges, highlighting ongoing concerns about corruption within India's 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.
Karnataka: Godman booked under POCSO after touching minor in video
A self-proclaimed godman in Karnataka's Yadgir district has been charged under the Pocso Act following a viral video allegedly showing him behaving inappropriately with a minor.
Video of Army officer arguing over toll fee goes viral
A viral video of an Indian Army officer refusing to pay at a Gadha Toll Plaza in Madhya Pradesh has ignited discussions on toll exemption rules for military personnel.
PM Modi's Israel visit: India-Israel Innovation Bridge gets spotlight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to an innovation exhibition in Israel, urged Israeli tech companies to invest and partner with Indian youth.
SC bans textbook with chapter on judges' complaints
The Supreme Court of India has banned a Class 8 Social Science textbook by NCERT due to controversial content, prompting scrutiny of the council's publishing process.
Year ender 2025: Security forces neutralized 31 terrorists in J&K
In a significant crackdown, 31 terrorists, including 24 foreign nationals, were eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir in 2025.
Bihar: 38 kids feel unwell after taking anti-filaria pills
Several students in a Patna primary school fell ill after receiving medication during a filariasis elimination campaign, causing widespread panic.
INS Vikrant hosts MILAN 2026's closing ceremony
The Indian Navy's week-long maritime exercise, Milan, concluded recently with the participation of 42 warships, submarines and 29 military aircraft.
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."
Son kills father for pressuring him to study NEET: Report
A dispute over stolen money for a liquor license renewal led to Akshat Pratap Singh murdering his father, Manvendra Singh, in Lucknow.
'Chinese degree': Galgotias alumni embarrassed over fake robot dog display
Following a controversy at the recent AI summit, Galgotias University alumni are contemplating removing their alma mater's name from their resumes due to embarrassment.
CBSE introduces re-evaluation process for Class 10, 12 marks
CBSE Examination Controller, Sanyam Bhardwaj, outlines the reassessment process for students dissatisfied with their board exam results.
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.
Adityanath exchanges namaste, chocolate with Japanese boy on diplomatic trip
During his official visit to Japan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was warmly greeted by an Indian-origin child who touched his feet and recited shlokas.
Landlord changes notice period in renewed rent agreement: Tenant's catch
A Bengaluru tenant has exposed their landlord's covert attempt to increase the notice period from one month to two without prior notification.
Deepfakes, fake news direct attack on democracy: Union minister
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warns that deepfakes and disinformation campaigns are threatening the core tenet of societal trust globally.
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.
Rajasthan girl dies of cardiac arrest while playing
A nine-year-old girl, Divya, tragically died from a sudden heart attack while playing at her school in Rajasthan's Gotan. This incident has left the local community deeply shocked.
Son kills father over NEET prep argument, dismembers body
A 19-year-old in Lucknow allegedly shot his father dead following a heated argument, reportedly triggered by academic pressure and family discord.
Madhya Pradesh: Girl (17) gives birth in school during exam
A Class 10 student unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy while taking her board exam in a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.
Telangana's salary, pension bill quadruples since state formation
Telangana's monthly salary and pension bill has quadrupled in a decade, with some sweepers earning up to Rs 2 lakh and drivers over Rs 1 lakh.
UGC warns of fake universities in India: Check full list
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared Bengaluru's Global Human Peace University as fake, along with 31 other institutions across India.
Bijapur: 2 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces
Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, marking another significant operation against Left-Wing Extremism.
Delhi's weather to turn unusually hot next week
On February 26, Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 12.6°C, slightly above the season's average, and poor air quality with an AQI of 201.
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.
Maoist leader kills comrade to send warning against surrenders: Cops
A wanted Maoist leader, Sukru, allegedly killed his commander Anwesh, who planned to surrender to Odisha Police, exposing internal conflicts within the group.
5 dead, 15 hospitalized after drinking contaminated milk in AP
A suspected milk contamination in Andhra Pradesh led to four deaths and multiple hospitalisations due to anuria, a severe kidney dysfunction symptom.
SC hearings, Modi's Israel visit, US-Iran talks: News in focus
PM Modi continues his Israel visit, US-Iran talks resume in Geneva, and the Supreme Court of India prepares for significant hearings today.
India's 1st digital census in 2027: Budget, phases, tech upgrades
The Census 2027 in India will be a fully digital exercise, utilizing the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) for data collection and management.
IMD predicts rise in temperatures across northwest India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates a mix of dense fog, rainfall, and rising temperatures across different regions of the country.
Fuel prices in India today: Check rates here
Petrol and diesel prices across various Indian cities on February 26, 2026 have been announced, reflecting global crude oil market fluctuations.
Delhi weather: Minimum temperature recorded at 14degC, humidity drops
Delhi began the day at a mild 14 degrees Celsius, set to rise to 31 by afternoon. The week ahead promises the year's hottest temperatures, even as air quality deteriorates.
Jaipur: 2 men attacked with swords, sticks in broad daylight
CCTV footage captured a shocking daylight attack by six individuals on two youths in Jaipur, resulting in one victim hospitalised.
Delhi to get 500 mini electric busses
The Delhi government has ordered 500 compact electric buses to enhance last-mile connectivity and reduce emissions in the city.
PM Modi becomes 1st world leader with 100 million Instagram followers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes the first serving world leader to amass over 100 million followers on Instagram, outpacing global counterparts including Donald Trump.
Pre-wedding video featuring cops goes viral, inquiry underway
A viral video featuring police personnel in AAP leader Manik Mehta's pre-wedding shoot has sparked controversy, leading to departmental proceedings against the involved officers.
Pune man fakes kidnapping to get ₹2 lakh ransom
A 21-year-old security guard in Pune was arrested for allegedly faking his own kidnapping and demanding a ransom from his family.
PM Modi honored with 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a car ride to a technology exhibition, emphasizing their close diplomatic ties.
CBI arrests 3 men in ₹1.86cr 'digital arrest' fraud
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three individuals linked to a ₹1.86 crore 'digital arrest' fraud case, following searches across six Indian states.
Madras HC quashes case against MP over '1 wife' remark
The Madras High Court ruled that a Rajya Sabha member's criticism of government freebies, including a hypothetical 'wife for everyone', is not misogynistic.
India stands with Israel, PM Modi tells Knesset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic address at the Israeli Parliament, assured that Jewish communities live without fear of persecution or discrimination in India.
BMC budget 2026-27: Funding for climate action doubles
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has allocated less than 1% of its annual budget to the environment and climate change department for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Cannabis research: India to start human trials for medicinal marijuana
India is set to launch its first cannabis-based medicinal project in Jammu, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
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.