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Pune Porsche Case: SC grants bail to doctor

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with the blood samples of a 17-year-old boy accused of crashing a Porsche car into a motorcycle in Pune, killing two people.

2026-02-27T16:57:30.787103+00:00 IST

Court grants bail to 5 accused arrested in students protest case

Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Animesh Kumar granted bail to the accused, Neha, Ranvijay, Varkay Parakkal and Abhishek Kumar, on a personal bond of Rs 25,000 each, along with a surety of the same amount. The court made the bail subject to verification of their permanent addresses, noting that the accused were initially reluctant to disclose their residential details.

2026-02-27T16:50:29.990462+00:00 IST

CBI court sentences former Central Excise Superintendent to...

According to an official release issued by the CBI, the court on Thursday convicted Achintya Kumar Pramanik, who was then serving as Superintendent of Central Excise under the Assistant Commissioner, Central Excise and Service Tax, Cooch Behar Division. He has also been fined Rs 40,000.

2026-02-27T16:44:53.912219+00:00 IST

NCERT recalls Class 8 Social Science textbook after SC ban

In a media advisory, NCERT requested that "any individual or organisation, who is in possession of the NCERT textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Grade 8 Part 2, or any material related to it, may return it to the Head, Department of Education in Social Sciences (DESS) or Publication Division, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, at the earliest possible".

2026-02-27T16:30:52.807681+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM participates in Maa Shri Purnagiri Fair

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the Maa Purnagiri Fair is a grand celebration of faith, tradition, and culture. He reiterated the government's commitment to preserving Sanatan culture and local traditions.

2026-02-27T16:21:13.881633+00:00 IST

CM Rekha Gupta launches double-decker bus service in Delhi

"Today, to further expand our tourist sector, this double-decker bus you see, which used to run in Delhi many years ago... Today, once again after years, this double-decker bus will run on the roads of Delhi," she said.

2026-02-27T16:06:00.675078+00:00 IST

"Exposed ideological bankruptcy”: PM slams Cong over IYC protest

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 bankruptcy", and it has become "merely a toolkit for opposition in the name of ideology".

2026-02-27T16:00:18.684332+00:00 IST

Shimla police arrests seven in Rohru Chitta case

Addressing reporters in Shimla, Additional SP Shimla Abhishek said police are carrying out a comprehensive investigation targeting forward and backward linkages of drug trafficking networks operating in the district.

2026-02-27T15:55:24.888502+00:00 IST

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

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took an important step towards 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.

2026-02-27T15:40:49.464774+00:00 IST

Confident India is rising beyond doubt and despair: PM Modi

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".

2026-02-27T15:34:41.068728+00:00 IST

CM Dhami participates in ‘Holi Milan’ ceremony

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.

2026-02-27T15:22:19.029268+00:00 IST

IMA welcomes PM Modi's free nationwide HPV vaccination drive

Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, President of the IMA, lauded the move, highlighting the urgent need for preventive action against cervical cancer. "On 28th February, PM Modi will launch the national HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer from Ajmer, Rajasthan. Almost 77,000 women in villages lose their lives because of cervical cancer. In the coming decades, women will be free from cervical cancer. I congratulate the government," he told ANI.

2026-02-27T15:12:34.701804+00:00 IST

Rs 1,000 crore to be spent for Hamirpur Medical College: Sukhu

As per an official release, he announced that a modern cancer hospital, along with nursing and dental colleges, will be developed at the Hamirpur Medical College complex. The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs. 1000 crore. He stated that the establishment of the medical college would ensure that quality healthcare services were made available to people closer to their homes.

2026-02-27T15:06:06.935770+00:00 IST

Delhi Court grants interim bail to Nigam Bhandari

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma granted interim bail to Bhandari till March 24 and directed him to coordinate in the investigation and to appear before the Investigation Officer as and when called for investigation.

2026-02-27T15:05:19.455291+00:00 IST

Satyendra Jain hails excise policy case verdict

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 "truth has come out".

2026-02-27T14:55:42.023614+00:00 IST

"Kejriwal proved BJP’s game will not work every time": Sena-UBT A

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.

2026-02-27T14:54:38.681388+00:00 IST

Governor Devvrat advocates natural farming to save water and land

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Friday provided detailed guidance on the serious consequences of chemical farming and the benefits of natural farming. He was addressing the Prakruti Krushi Parisamvad organised at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.

2026-02-27T14:53:55.651593+00:00 IST

Six dead after sleeper bus crashes in Rajasthan's Balotra

According to the police, the impact was so severe that the driver's side of the bus was damaged. Bodies were seen hanging from the bus. Two brothers, aged 3 and 6, were beheaded. The accident caused chaos on the highway, with long queues of vehicles forming on both sides.

2026-02-27T14:46:09.444705+00:00 IST

PM Modi to launch HPV vaccination drive from Ajmer tomorrow

According to an official press release, the nationwide rollout marks a decisive move in India's public health journey and fulfils the Government's commitment to advancing the vision of "Swastha Nari", ensuring prevention, protection and equity at the core of women's healthcare.

2026-02-27T14:44:34.109635+00:00 IST

Kuno National Park finds fourth cub born to Cheetah Gamini

"Kuno National Park is pleased to announce the birth of a fourth cub to female cheetah Gamini. The presence of the fourth cub was confirmed during intensive monitoring by the field and veterinary teams. All four cubs are presently healthy and doing fine. This development reflects the continued commitment to scientific management and conservation under Project Cheetah, and marks another positive step in India's cheetah reintroduction journey," the Union minister posted on X.

2026-02-27T14:40:54.345336+00:00 IST

IFAC 2026: IIM Jammu hosts deliberations on financial strategies

The International Finance and Accounting Conference (IFAC 2026) was inaugurated by Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Jabir Ali, Dean of Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, along with Nitin Upadhyay, Dean of Academics, IIM Jammu, presided over the inaugural ceremony, according to a release.

2026-02-27T14:39:39.173501+00:00 IST