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"Court agrees this case has been fabricated": Swami Avimukteshwaranand

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 10:50:46 PM IST

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Friday welcomed the Allahabad High Court's order staying his arrest in connection with the POCSO case, stating that the court agreed with their appeal. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in Maa Shri Purnagiri Fair

Tanakpur (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 10:20:56 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister of State (MoS) Ajay Tamta formally inaugurated the Maa Purnagiri Fair at Thuligad on Friday. ... read..

"Kejriwal gets relief whenever election comes": Congress' Abhishek Dutt on AAP chief's discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:20:54 PM IST

As the former Delhi Chief Minister gets discharged in the excise policy case, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt on Thursday said that Arvind Kejriwal gets relief from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) whenever elections come, implying that it was Bhar ... read..

NCERT recalls Class 8 Social Science textbook after Supreme Court's objection to section on 'judicial corruption'

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:20:51 PM IST

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recalled its Class 8 Social Science textbook, titled 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond', following a blanket ban imposed by the Supreme Court of India on its publication and dissemin ... read..

CM Dhami flags off CSR vehicles to boost health, education services

Tanakpur (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 9:51:21 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took an important step towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by flagging off two vehicles provided by Bahl Paper Mill. These vehicles are expected to help improve health and education services in the district. ... read..

Shimla police dismantling drug networks, seven arrested in Rohru Chitta case: Additional SP Abhishek

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 9:51:18 PM IST

The Shimla district police have intensified their crackdown on drug smuggling, dismantling supply networks and arresting seven accused in a major heroin (chitta) trafficking case registered earlier this month in Rohru, officials said on Friday. ... read..

"Not only took off its clothes...exposed its ideological bankruptcy": PM Modi slams Congress over IYC's "shirtless protest" at AI Summit

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 9:51:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a hard-hitting attack on Congress over IYC's "shirtless protest" during the AI Summit and said the opposition party "not only took off its clothes in front of foreign guests, but also exposed its ideological ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches double-decker bus service in national capital

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 9:51:07 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off a modern electric double-decker bus in the national capital, aiming to strengthen the city's tourism sector and offer visitors a unique travel experience. ... read..

"No one needs to go to Delhi on my behalf": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 27, 2026 9:51:06 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that there was no need for anyone to go to Delhi to lobby for him. ... read..

"Women will be free from cervical cancer": IMA welcomes PM Modi's free nationwide HPV vaccination drive

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 9:21:05 PM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Government of India's decision to launch a free nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, terming it a transformative step in the fight against cervical cancer. ... read..

CM Dhami participates in public gathering and 'Holi Milan' ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

Khatima (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 10:20:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the grand Holi Milan ceremony held at Sanatan Dharamshala Ramlila Maidan, Khatima, on Friday. He extended heartfelt Holi greetings to the gathering. ... read..

Developed nations eager to sign trade deals with India, a confident nation is rising beyond doubt and despair: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 9:20:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his government is making India a growth engine of the world and noted that developed nations are eager to sign trade deals with India because a confident country "is rising beyond doubt and despair". ... read..

Jayalalithaa's photo removed from Panneerselvam's car, replaced with that of Chief Minister Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 8:51:04 PM IST

With O Panneerselvam joining DMK on Friday, the photo of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was replaced with that of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in his car. ... read..

IFAC 2026: IIM Jammu hosts deliberations on financial strategies for Viksit Bharat, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan delivers keynote address

General News | February 27, 2026 8:51:03 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Management Jammu inaugurated the 3rd International Finance and Accounting Conference (IFAC 2026) on the theme "Financial Strategies for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047" at the Mandapam Audito ... read..

Kuno National Park finds fourth cub born to Cheetah Gamini, population rises to 39

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 8:51:01 PM IST

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday announced the birth of the fourth cub to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park, adding that its presence was confirmed during intensive monitoring by the field and veterinary teams. ... read..

PM Modi to launch nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer tomorrow

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 8:50:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme for girls aged 14 years tomorrow at 11:30 AM from Ajmer, Rajasthan, in what is being seen as a landmark step towards strengthening preventive healthca ... read..

Six dead after sleeper bus crashes in Rajasthan's Balotra

Balotra (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2026 8:50:58 PM IST

Six people died after a sleeper bus collided with an oncoming trailer in Rajasthan's Balotra on National Highway 25 in Sarwadi village, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Gujarat: Governor Acharya Devvrat advocates natural farming to save water, land, and human health

General News | February 27, 2026 8:50:56 PM IST

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], February 27: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Friday provided detailed guidance on the serious consequences of chemical farming and the benefits of natural farming. ... read..

"Kejriwal proved BJP's game will not work every time": Sena-UBT Aditya Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2026 8:50:54 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said that Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal proved "Bharatiya Janata Party's game will not work" after a special court discharged him and 23 others in the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

"It has become clear that Arvind Kejriwal is honest": Satyendra Jain on excise policy case verdict

Chandigarh | February 27, 2026 8:50:53 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendra Jain on Friday expressed happiness over a Delhi court discharging former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha and other accused persons in the Delhi excise policy case and said " ... read..

UP Seer Row: Madhya Pradesh Congress extends support to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, performs 'havan'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 8:50:51 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday performed a havan-pujan in support of Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and for the wisdom of the Uttar Pradesh government as the POCSO case triggers political backlash. ... read..

Patiala House Court grants interim bail to IYC Gen Sec Nigam Bhandari in AI Summit protest case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 8:50:49 PM IST

The Patiala House Court on Friday granted interim bail to Indian Youth Congress (IYC) general secretary Nigam Bhandari in the AI Summit Protest case. ... read..

Rs 1,000 crore to be spent for strengthening Hamirpur Medical College: Himachal Pradesh CM

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 8:50:48 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inspected the ongoing construction works of the Hamirpur Medical College and also reviewed the proposed site for a state-of-the-art Cancer Care centre. ... read..

Jal Shakti Ministry initiative: AI-enabled tech helps clean floating garbage on Yamuna River

By Suchitra Mukherjee New Delhi | February 27, 2026 8:20:49 PM IST

Efforts to clean the Yamuna have gained momentum with AI-enabled machines used to clear floating garbage across a 42-km stretch of the river, according to an official of a firm engaged in the task as part of initiatives of the Jal Shakti Ministry on river ... read..

RSS-Zionism ideology based on hatred: Owaisi questions PM Modi's "love for Israel"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 8:20:45 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's state visit to Israel, alleging that "PM's love for Israel is only on the basis of ideology" and not national interes ... read..

Union Minister Sonowal inaugurates three projects to bolster inland waterways on Brahmaputra (NW 2) in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam) | February 27, 2026 8:20:40 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated three major inland waterways infrastructure projects on Friday in Dibrugarh on National Waterway-2 (River Brahmaputra). He described the projects as a balanced approa ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams Kejriwal after excise case discharge, calls 'kattar imandaar' claims "drama"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 7:51:25 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched a scathing attack on AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal after a Special Court discharged him and 22 others in the Delhi Excise Policy case, questioning the "kattar imandaar" (brutally honest) claims m ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reviews proposed site for Wayanad Churam Bypass Road, seeks swift action

Thiruvananthapuram/Wayanad (Kerala) | February 27, 2026 7:51:21 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the proposed site of the Wayanad Churam Bypass Road at Chippilithode, reviewing the feasibility of the long-pending infrastructure demand. ... read..

Allahabad HC stays arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 7:21:24 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Friday granted relief to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand by staying his arrest in connection with a POCSO case. ... read..

Kerala: Congress student wing gifts 'Best actress' trophy to Veena George, includes neck-brace to prevent "future air-borne injuries"

Kannur (Kerala) | February 27, 2026 7:21:09 PM IST

In a satirical escalation of the ongoing political row in Kerala in connection with Kerala health minister Veena George, activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the student wing of the Indian National Congress, on Friday held a mock ceremony to send ... read..

President Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witness IAF's Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran

Pokhran (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2026 6:51:32 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Air Force's (IAF) large-scale Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, on Friday. The exercise showcased the operational preparedness, tactical capabilities, and combat eff ... read..

Himachal's Kangra gets highest number of foreign, domestic tourists since Covid

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 6:51:27 PM IST

A footfall of 15 lakh domestic tourists and 30,000 foreign tourists has been recorded in Dharamshala and other parts of Kangra district during the year 2025, which is the highest number of tourists arriving since the Covid pandemic. ... read..

Himachal CM inspects under-construction Jaskot heliport, Hamirpur bus stand

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 6:51:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inspected the under-construction heliport at Jaskot in Hamirpur district, being constructed at a cost of Rs 18 crore. ... read..

INS Anjadip commissioned into Indian Navy at Chennai Port

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 6:20:38 PM IST

INS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy in an official ceremony held at Chennai Port on Friday. The Commissioning Ceremony was presided over by Navy C ... read..

Uttarakhand: Pushkar Singh Dhami joins Kali Kumaon Holi Rang Mahotsav in Lohaghat

Lohaghat (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 6:20:34 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived in Lohaghat on Friday to participate in the Kali Kumaon Holi Rang Mahotsav, where he was greeted by a large gathering of locals and party workers. ... read..

YSRCP's Lakshmi Parvathi accuses Chandrababu Naidu of being "habitual deceiver"

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 6:20:33 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu of being a habitual deceiver with a long history of changing his stance to suit his personal and political interests. ... read..

CBI moves Delhi HC after trial court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in Excise Policy case

By Sushil Batra New Delhi | February 27, 2026 6:20:31 PM IST

In a significant development in the Delhi excise policy case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court's order discharging all 23 accused, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriw ... read..

Rugged jungles to permanent roofs: Surrendered Naxals in Chhattisgarh find stability under PM Awas Yojana

Sukma (Chhatisgarh) | February 27, 2026 6:20:29 PM IST

A new story of change is being written in Chhatisgarh's Chichorguda village of Samsetthi Gram Panchayat, situated amidst dense forests and difficult terrains about 15-20 kilometres from the Sukma district headquarters. ... read..

J-K: "Judiciary has kept people's faith," says Dy CM after Kejriwal, Sisodia discharged in Delhi Excise Policy case

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 27, 2026 5:51:11 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Chaudhary, on Friday lauded the discharge by a Delhi court of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

4th World Marathi Literature Conference launched to promote regional language: Uday Samant

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2026 5:51:10 PM IST

Maharashtra Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant announced the launch of the 4th World Marathi Literature Conference on Friday, coinciding with the celebration of Marathi Language Day. ... read..

"Nothing more dangerous than misuse of power": Mehbooba Mufti warns against "weaponisation of institutions" after Kejriwal's discharge in excise case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 5:51:03 PM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that the discharge of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the Excise Policy case exposes the "high-handedness" of investigat ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on 1st March

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 5:50:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on 1st March 2026. After his visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat, the Prime Minister will reach Chennai on the night of 28th February at around 9 PM. ... read..

"PM Modi, Amit Shah hatched conspiracy to finish AAP": Kejriwal after discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 5:50:53 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah "hatched the liquor scam conspiracy" against him and other members of his party since they couldn't beat them in ... read..

J-K: "Judiciary has kept people's faith," says Dy CM on Kejriwal and Sisodia's aquittal in Delhi Excise Policy case

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 27, 2026 5:21:46 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Chaudhary, on Friday lauded a Delhi court's acquittal of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

Ramzan meal denial, Hijab restrictions: JKSA writes to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu over alleged harassment of Kashmiri students in Kurnool

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 27, 2026 5:21:43 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, seeking urgent intervention over alleged harassment and discrimination faced by Kashmiri students at the Government College of Nursing in K ... read..

MP CM Yadav pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar Azad on 95th death anniversary at his birth place in Alirajpur

Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 5:21:35 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reached the birthplace of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad situated in Alirajpur district on Friday and paid floral tribute to his statue on his 95th death anniversary. ... read..

Tamil Nadu assembly elections likely in single phase, final decision soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 4:51:05 PM IST

The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday indicated that the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections may be conducted in a single phase, following a detailed consultation with political parties. ... read..

"Police personnel seen breaking Dr Ambedkar's portrait": JNUSU condemns police action on campus

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 4:50:58 PM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) on Friday expressed its gravest outrage over the police action and mass detention of over 50 students during the "Long March" to the Ministry of Education (MoE). ... read..

Will make Marathi a language of employment and global recognition, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2026 3:21:20 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday clarified that the government is committed to ensuring that Marathi becomes not only a language of culture but also a language of economy and employment. ... read..

"Icchadhari Naag": Pawan Khera alleges BJP of using "agencies as campaign tools" after Kejriwal's discharge

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 3:21:15 PM IST

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Friday slammed the BJP, comparing them to an "Icchadhari Naag" after Rouse Avenue Court discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy ... read..

Industrialist Anil Ambani skips ED summon in money laundering case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 3:21:13 PM IST

Industrialist Anil Ambani on Friday didn't appear before the Enforcement Directorate after he was summoned by the agency for questioning in a money laundering case. ... read..

Haryana: Fire breaks out in scrap warehouse in Bhiwani

Bhiwani (Haryana) | February 27, 2026 3:21:12 PM IST

A fire broke out in a scrap warehouse near the Bawdi Gate area on Friday. Upon receiving the information, five fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire, officials said. ... read..

"BJP supporters must be writhing in deep shame": Akhilesh Yadav after Kejriwal discharged in Delhi excise policy case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 3:21:08 PM IST

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday expressed strong support for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, terming recent developments in the national capital a vindication of truth and justice. ... read..

Allegations replace evidence in 'New India', says KTR after Court relief to K Kavitha

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 3:21:01 PM IST

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Friday alleged that the government led by Arvind Kejriwal was brought down in the name of a "so-called liquor scam" and claimed that the political fallout of the narrative impacted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in both t ... read..

'Namo Gaurav Parks' to be developed across Gujarat's municipal corporations

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 27, 2026 3:20:58 PM IST

Rapid urban growth in Gujarat's cities has increased the demand for quality recreational spaces, while shrinking open areas have intensified the need for vibrant community spaces that support health, well-being and cultural activities. ... read..

'Prosecution fails to cross even Prima Facie threshold': Delhi Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in Excise Policy case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 3:20:56 PM IST

Holding that the prosecution had failed to disclose "even the threshold of a prima facie suspicion, far less the grave suspicion" required for framing of charges, a Special Court in Delhi on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the CBI case relating to the ... read..

"Extremely unfortunate," "grave mistake", says Sasikala after Panneerselvam joins DMK in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 2:51:02 PM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Friday said that the decision of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam to join the "evil force" of DMK was a "grave mistake" and accused the party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of dictatorial te ... read..

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini rejects ?5,000 crore paddy scam allegations

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 27, 2026 2:50:54 PM IST

Proceedings of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha continued on Friday, with the Opposition raising the issue of an alleged paddy procurement scam in the state. Congress MLAs Aditya Surjewala and Ashok Arora moved a Calling Attention motion over the matter. ... read..

We condemn such statements: BJP's NV Subhash on Akbaruddin Owaisi's remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 2:20:53 PM IST

BJP leader NV Subhash on Friday condemned AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi's remarks related to targeting of Muslim community within the country, adding that the party respects him because he is an elected representative. ... read..

"Legal process far from over": BJP leaders say, "if Kejriwal was honest why was liquor policy rolled back"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 2:20:44 PM IST

BJP leaders on Friday reacted sharply after AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in the liquor policy case by a lower court, citing lack of evidence. ... read..

BJP should admit they were lying: AAP leader Manish Sisodia on his discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 2:20:42 PM IST

After being discharged by court in excise policy case, former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia on Friday called it an important day in the history of Indian politics and also accused PM Narendra Modi of hatching conspiracy. ... read..

Delhi Police should have informed Himachal first, state sovereignty must be respected: CM Sukhu on Rohru row

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 2:20:40 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday criticised the Delhi Police over its action in Rohru, saying the agency should have informed the state police before taking any accused out of the state following the high-voltage late-night ... read..

Fake 'e-challan' SMS: A single click can empty your bank account

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | February 27, 2026 2:20:38 PM IST

A new wave of phishing frauds is targeting citizens through fake "e-challan" SMS messages, prompting fresh alerts from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. ... read..

AAP leaders hail court verdict, call acquittal of Kejriwal, Sisodia a 'triumph of truth'

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:51:07 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Friday welcomed the Rouse Avenue Court's acquittal of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2022 Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

'Festival of Election is pride of Tamil Nadu': CEC Gyanesh Kumar on upcoming assembly polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 1:51:04 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday highlighted the preparedness for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, describing the electoral exercise as the "pride of Tamil Nadu" and urging voters to participate enthusiastically. ... read..

Anjadip - the next powerhouse ASW Shallow Water Craft, joins the Indian Navy

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:50:52 PM IST

The Indian Navy has enhanced its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project. ... read..

Don't mortgage integrity of investigating agencies: TN CM blasts Centre after Kejriwal's discharge in Delhi excise policy case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 1:50:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday suggested the Centre to "have some shame" after the court discharged AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and other accused from the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy corruption case: Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia, others, recommends departmental inquiry against the investigation officer

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:50:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday discharged former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha and all other Accused persons. The court said that there is no evidence to proceed further accsued persons. ... read..

Kerala Health Minister Veena George discharged from Kannur Government Medical College Hospital

Kannur (Kerala) | February 27, 2026 1:20:53 PM IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was discharged from Kannur Government Medical College Hospital, Pariyaram, on Friday, after undergoing treatment for injuries allegedly sustained during a black flag protest by Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists at K ... read..

"Part of political vendetta," says K Kavitha after being discharged in Delhi excise policy case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 1:20:47 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha, who was discharged from the Delhi Excise Policy case on Friday, thanked the judiciary, calling the matter as politically motivated and its main purpose was "political vendetta." ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside tribunal order halting action against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:20:45 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday overturned a decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that had quashed disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Danyadev Wankhede. ... read..

Make DK Shivakumar CM: Karnataka Congress worker requests Mallikarjun Kharge

Mysore (Karnataka) | February 27, 2026 1:20:44 PM IST

A Congress worker, KP Bhagyaraj, in the Mysore District party Committee has written a letter to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, urging him to appoint Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as the Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

Delhi: 2 arrested for robbing co-passenger in e-rickshaw

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:51:04 PM IST

Two accused have been arrested in connection with the robbery which occured inside an e-rickshaw on Tuesday. ... read..

Pralhad Joshi targets Congress, calls 1971 Shimla treaty Indira Gandhi's "grave compromise"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:51:02 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday hit back at Congress' "compromised PM" criticism for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while highlighting the "grave compromise" by former India PM Indira Gandhi in 1971. ... read..

"Many other textbooks contain reckless or objectionable content," says CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar after NCERT row

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:51:01 PM IST

In the ongoing NCERT Class 8 textbook controversy, Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P. Sandosh Kumar on Friday said that while the contentious textbook section drew sharp criticism and was eventually banned by the Supreme Court, the focus sho ... read..

Essence of state has been honoured by PM Modi: Union Minister Suresh Gopi welcomes renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam'

Kochi (Kerala) | February 27, 2026 12:50:52 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP MP Suresh Gopi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has honoured the essence of Kerala by renaming it "Keralam" and also by paying respects to the resolution, which was earlier passed in the state assembly. ... read..

Mumbai: A foreign woman traveller alleges harassment, shares video on social media

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2026 12:50:49 PM IST

A foreign woman traveller has alleged harassment in Mumbai and shared a video on social media detailing her experience. ... read..

"Would like to thank God today, Arvind ji has spent his life with honesty": Sunita Kejriwal on Arvind Kejriwal's discharge

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:50:47 PM IST

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, expressed her gratitude and relief after a Delhi court discharged her husband and party leader Manish Sisodia in the Excise policy case. ... read..

"Court discharged Kejriwal, said no allegation crosses threshold of charge": says Kejriwal's Counsel

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:20:55 PM IST

Advocate Vivek Jain, counsel for AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday stated that the court, while examining the case, "meticulously went through all evidence produced by CBI and not a shred of allegation can be said to cross the threshold of charge." ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: CBI to move Delhi HC challenging court's order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:20:57 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation will approach the Delhi High Court, challenging the Rouse Avenue Court judgment discharging Aam Admi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise policy case, sources in the probe agency said on ... read..

Withdrawn class 8 book drafted by panel including lawyer, say officials

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:20:42 PM IST

The now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook was drafted by a committee of subject experts that included a lawyer, officials said, adding that there is no separate procedure requiring chapters to be vetted independently by members of the legal frater ... read..

Family welcomes Arvind Kejriwal after Court discharges him in Delhi Excise Policy case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:20:40 PM IST

Following his discharge by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was warmly welcomed by his family upon his arrival at his residence. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu takes a sortie on Light Combat Helicopter Prachand in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2026 12:20:39 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie on the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, here on Friday. ... read..

Little excuses to stall everything: SC refuses West Bengal's request to restrain ECI from training judicial officers in SIR

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:20:34 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a request by the Government of West Bengal seeking to restrain the Election Commission of India (ECI) from allegedly issuing directions to judicial officers engaged in verification of documents under the Sp ... read..

Kejriwal breaks down after Court discharges him in Delhi Excise Policy case; says, "I am kattar imandaar"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:51:16 AM IST

Following his discharge by Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi Excise Policy case, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday broke down outside court as he emphasised that he was not corrupt, adding that the court had said that both he and Manish Sisodia were "hones ... read..

"I welcome him with open arms," DMK Chief Stalin calls Panneerselvam 'Dear Brother'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 11:51:14 AM IST

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed former CM and expelled AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam into the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), calling him a "dear brother" and praising his humility and virtues. ... read..

Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in Excise Policy case; CBI pulled up for 'conjectural' conspiracy theory

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:51:08 AM IST

In a major development in the Delhi excise policy case, a Special Court in the national capital on Friday discharged all 23 accused, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in the case registe ... read..

AP: Dy Tahsildar's husband murdered in an alleged honour killing

East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 11:51:04 AM IST

In a shocking incident, the husband of a Deputy Tahsildar was murdered in an alleged honour killing in Vemulapalli village under Mandapeta mandal in East Godavari district. ... read..

Obvious damage control: Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of showcasing "fake outrage" over NCERT row

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:21:25 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of expressing "fake outrage" over the NCERT issue, calling it a "damage control" exercise. ... read..

JNU student protest case: Delhi court grants bail to accused students

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:21:24 AM IST

In the JNU student protest case, the Patiala House Court on Friday granted bail to all the accused students. The court directed that each of the accused furnish a bail bond of Rs. 25,000. ... read..

YSRCP demands assembly discussion on Tirumala Laddu issue; MLCs stage protest at assembly gate

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 11:21:20 AM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday moved an adjournment motion demanding a discussion in the House over the Tirumala Laddu Prasadam issue. ... read..

Delhi couple arrested for selling single flat multiple times

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:21:19 AM IST

In true bollywood style, a husband-wife team behind a multi-victim property scam have been nabbed by Dwarka South Police, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in Delhi Excise policy case, family says "Truth always prevails"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:21:12 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

EPS behaving as dictator, have put fullstop to my bitter experience: O Panneerselvam on joining DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 11:21:07 AM IST

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagham leader O Panneerselvam on Friday asserted that he has, with "full joy", became a part of the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) and alleged that AIADMK general secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami was acting as a ... read..

Naga sadhus play Holi in Ayodhya on Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 10:51:17 AM IST

Naga sadhus and other saints celebrated Rangbhari Ekadashi with great fervour and devotion in Ayodhya on Friday, playing Holi with gulal and the holy flag (nishan) of the Hanumangarhi Temple. ... read..

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam joins DMK in presence of MK Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 10:51:16 AM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Friday joined Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) in the presence of party chief and CM MK Stalin in Chennai. ... read..

Jammu and Kashmir: Prime Minister critical care block worth Rs 25 crore to boost healthcare in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 27, 2026 10:51:14 AM IST

Construction of the Prime Minister Critical Care Block is underway in the health sector of Poonch district, with authorities stating that the project will significantly strengthen critical healthcare infrastructure in the region. ... read..

Frequent tremors create panic in Sikkim, magnitude 3.7 earthquake hits early morning

West Sikkim (Sikkim) | February 27, 2026 10:51:05 AM IST

A series of earthquakes and tremors have caused panic in Sikkim during late February 2026, with multiple jolts reported on Thursday and early morning of Friday. ... read..

14 arrested for clash during JNU protest march; Student unions' allege Delhi Police, varsity VC "hand-in-hand"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:51:03 AM IST

Delhi Police on Friday said that 14 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University, including top Student Union office bearers who clashed with police as they attempted to take out a 'long march' to the Union Ministry of Education a day ago, have been arrested. ... read..

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