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"I am delighted": Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar after SC takes suo moto cognisance of Class 8th NCERT curriculum

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 2:20:32 PM IST

As the Supreme Court took suo moto cognisance of NCERT's class eighth study curriculum, former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Wednesday said that he could affirm, "without any fear of contradiction," that the judiciary, as one of the pillars of Indian demo ... read..

"Such incidents will not be tolerated at all": Jyotiraditya Scindia on alleged racial abuse case in Malviya Nagar

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:51:00 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday asserted that incidents like the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar will not be tolerated at all. ... read..

"Shocking and unacceptable": Union Minister Scindia calls for action against BSNL director over Prayagraj protocol incident

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:50:54 PM IST

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday expressed shock over the recent reports suggesting that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Director Vivek Banzal's visit to Prayagraj had allegedly seen an extensive retinue of officers deployed fo ... read..

SC stays criminal proceedings in ED case against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:50:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings initiated against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) alleging disobedience/failure to appear on its summons in connection with a land acquisit ... read..

"Rename Delhi to Indraprashta": BJP MP Khandelwal writes to Amit Shah

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:50:44 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking for Delhi's name to be changed to Indraprastha to honour the city's ancient history. ... read..

"If there is any morality, then....": Congress MP Imran Masood on PM Modi's Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:21:13 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day Israel visit, Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday said that India's diplomatic stance on Palestine remains clear with the government supporting Palestine. ... read..

"Israel, its people look forward to welcoming you": President Herzog on PM Modi's state visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:21:11 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on two day Israel visit on Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday expressed his eagerness, saying that the country and its people look forward to welcoming him. ... read..

Enterprise software unlikely to be threatened by AI, rather AI will enhance its capabilities: HSBC

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:21:10 PM IST

Enterprise software is unlikely to be threatened by artificial intelligence (AI), and instead, AI will increasingly be embedded within software platforms to enhance functionality and create value, according to a report by HSBC. ... read..

National event's image tarnished by Youth Congress protest, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:20:58 PM IST

Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Wednesday criticised the recent protest by the Indian Youth Congress at the India AI Impact Summit, stating that the incident at a prestigious national event has negatively impacted the c ... read..

No black box in air ambulance crash in Jharkhand, AAIB team investigates the site

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:20:47 PM IST

The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 (VT-AJV) that crashed in Jharkhand on Tuesday, claiming 7 lives, had no black boxes as the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight is below 5,700 kg, sources said. ... read..

Man killed wife, three children in Chandan Park area, says Delhi police

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:58 PM IST

A man killed his wife and three children with a sharp-edged weapon in the Chandan Park area of Outer North Delhi, Delhi police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Visit is important contextually in regional and global ways": Foreign Expert Mahesh Sachdev on PM Modi Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel on Wednesday comes at a "very important context" marked by regional flux and evolving geopolitical equations, foreign affairs expert Mahesh Sachdev said. ... read..

Objection against film title 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story' unfounded says SC, rejects plea

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:43 PM IST

In a significant development ahead of its theatrical release, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a change in the title of the upcoming film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story', ruling that the concerns raised about the name were unfounded. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests couple in connection with racial abuse of women from Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:41 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said that the alleged accused and her husband have been arrested in connection with the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area. ... read..

109th NPG meeting evaluates key rail, metro, and airport projects under PM GatiShakti

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:40 PM IST

The 109th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was held on at Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The meeting was convened to evaluate infrastructure projects, a release by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Kirti Nagar's Lakkar Mandi, no casualties

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:38 PM IST

A fire erupted at Kirti Nagar's Lakkar Mandi this morning, affecting a plywood warehouse and nearby shops, officials said. ... read..

"Will not let anyone defame institution," CJI raps NCERT after inclusion of chapter on "corruption in judiciary" in Class 8 text book

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:21:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday initiated suo moto proceedings regarding the inclusion of a section on "corruption in the judiciary" within the new NCERT class 8 (Eighth) Social Science textbook, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asserting that the in ... read..

Former JNUSU President files complaint against VC over alleged remark on Dalits

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:21:01 PM IST

Former President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) Dhananjay has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) against JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit over allegedly hateful remarks made on a ... read..

Shatrughan Sinha calls 'Dhurandhar' "Absolute masterpiece"

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:20:46 PM IST

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha on Wednesday took on people labelling movies like 'Dhurandhar' as propaganda and said in a simple language that a "film is a film". ... read..

"AI Summit protest was continuation of Rahul Gandhi's family legacy to compromise India's interests": Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:20:45 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday strongly criticised a protest by the Indian Youth Congress at the AI Summit, alleging that accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were an attempt to tarnish India's image on the global stage. ... read..

"It was a complete innings": Irfan Pathan praises Harry Brook for century against Pakistan

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:20:43 PM IST

England reached their fifth successive semi-final in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after a dominant performance against Pakistan in Pallekele. ... read..

"Visiting Israel is PM Modi's hobby": CPI MP Sandosh Kumar

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:50:49 AM IST

Communist Party of India MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday said that Israel is like a "second Gujarat" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while asserting that the Middle East country is acting against humanity's interests, is targeting Gaza, and killing innoc ... read..

India now in 'middle ground' after fresh US tariffs but any hike will erode its advantages: UBI Report

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:50:46 AM IST

India occupies a relative middle ground following the latest tariff developments by the United States, but any uniform tariff hike under Section 122 could increase its tariff exposure and erode some of the advantages gained through earlier negotiations, a ... read..

Economic momentum picks up in December quarter on strong domestic demand: UBS report

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:50:44 AM IST

Economic momentum in India picked up sequentially during the December quarter, supported by festive season demand and the impact of GST rate cuts. According to the UBS India Composite Economic Indicator report, early data for January 2026 suggests that th ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Ather Energy CEO, discusses vehicle electronics and semiconductor role in EV ecosystem

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:21:09 AM IST

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw met Tarun Mehta, Co-founder and CEO of Ather Energy, and discussed advancements in vehicle electronics and the role of the India Semiconductor Mission in strengthening intelligent ... read..

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla hails Cabinet decision to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', slams opposition's "slave mentality"

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:20:43 AM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', stating that it reflects respect for Indian heritage, while slamming the opposition for protesting such changes due to what he c ... read..

Unauthorised AI, deepfake content misusing Swami Ramdev's persona prima facie illegal: Delhi HC

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:51:00 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has observed that the unauthorised use of yoga guru Swami Ramdev's name, likeness, voice and persona through AI-generated deepfakes, manipulated videos, fake endorsements, and misleading online content prima facie violates his persona ... read..

Long term review of Gabit Smart Ring: The best of minimalism and accuracy?

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:50:57 AM IST

I never understood the idea of wearing a smart ring. You don't get any notifications and can't make or receive calls or messages; instead, the ring works silently tracking your sleep, exercises, and other metrics. ... read..

"Confident my state visit will further consolidate our enduring bonds": PM Modi ahead of Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:21:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a State Visit to Israel from February 25-26 at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the visit as an opportunity to further deepen the two nations' "robust and multifaceted Str ... read..

"Who knows what lies ahead...": Arijit Singh confirms unfinished songs will release throughout the year after playback retirement

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:21:02 AM IST

Months after announcing his retirement from playback singing, Arijit Singh has reassured fans that his voice will continue to be heard through a slate of unfinished songs set for release over the coming months. ... read..

"I would be going back to basics": Ricky Ponting advices India ahead of Zimbabwe fixture

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:20:58 AM IST

Former legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting is of the opinio that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chenn ... read..

PM Modi departs for two day visit to Israel, to address Knesset later today

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:50:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left New Delhi for Israel where he will embark on a two day visit. ... read..

"When world is critical of his 'dear friend' Netanyahu, PM Modi will be displaying moral cowardice": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:50:32 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to Israel, stating that PM Modi will be displaying "moral cowardice" at a time when the whole world is critical of his "dead friend", refe ... read..

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category; Anand Vihar AQI hits 342

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:20:52 AM IST

The national capital on Wednesday morning continued to breathe "poor" air as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 237, according to the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

"Hope PM Modi demands justice for Gaza's women, children in Knesset": Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:20:46 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Gaza conflict when he addresses the Knesset in his upcoming visit to Israel, calling for justice for innocent victims and emphasising India's historic commitm ... read..

IndiGo announces direct flights from NMIA to six cities from March 29

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 8:51:00 AM IST

IndiGo has announced new direct routes connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with Ahmedabad, Diu, Goa, Rajkot, Belgaum, and Kolhapur, effective 29 March 2026. ... read..

IDFC FIRST Bank repays Rs 583 crore to Haryana govt after fraud at Chandigarh branch

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 8:50:52 AM IST

IDFC FIRST Bank has repaid 100 per cent of the principal amount claimed by departments of the Government of Haryana following a fraud incident at one of its branches in Chandigarh, the bank said in an official statement. ... read..

National Round Table Conference of ECI, State Election Commissioners concludes in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 8:20:59 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Election Commissioners (SECs) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. ... read..

Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to responsible AI and deepens bilateral engagements at AI Impact Summit 2026 in India

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 4:20:49 AM IST

Participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi from February 17-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to responsible, inclusive and human-ce ... read..

Car firing: Case registered at Kashmiri Gate Police Station on Deepak Khatri's complaint

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 3:50:46 AM IST

A case under sections 109(1)/3(5) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 25/27 Arms Act has been registered at Kashmiri Gate Police Station on the complaint of Deepak Khatri, Delhi Police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi: Passengers present inside car outline details in Kashmiri Gate firing incident

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 3:20:29 AM IST

A person, who was present in the car at the time of the firing incident in Delhi's Kashmiri Gate, detailed the incident, saying the firing took place as soon as the car was started, injuring Sandeep, one of the individuals present in the car. ... read..

Kashmiri Gate firing: "Lawrence Bishnoi's advocate was in a car," confirms DCP Raja Banthia

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 2:51:02 AM IST

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North Raja Banthia on Wednesday confirmed that Lawrence Bishnoi's advocate Deepak Khatri was in the car when shots were fired at the car in Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area. ... read..

Firing on car in Delhi, police say an occupant claimed to be part of Lawrence Bishnoi's legal team

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:51:08 AM IST

A firing incident on a car was reported at Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area, the Delhi police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Irfan slams Pakistan's "troll media" after loss to England; Brook's century at number 3 meets acclaim

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:51:06 AM IST

After Pakistan's chances to reach the semifinals of the T20 World Cup got to their absolute slimmest, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan slammed the country's "troll media" for putting their players under "tremendous pressure", adding how they mock In ... read..

7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police chiefs held in Delhi

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:50:56 AM IST

The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs, convened by the Railway Protection Force, concluded successfully at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Tuesday. ... read..

The People we refuse to see By Suvir Saran

New Delhi | December 3, 2025 1:18:24 PM IST

It has been a few weeks since the India Inclusion Summit ended--weeks in which the noise of daily life returned, but the silence inside me deepened. Weeks in which the world slipped back into familiar rhythms, but my own rhythm felt rearranged. In these w ... read..

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