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Mahajan imaging reports 85% rise in calcium scoring CT

Against this backdrop, the institution hosted a virtual conference titled "Young Hearts at Risk: The Case for Early Cardiac Screening," where experts highlighted the shifting age profile of cardiovascular disease and stressed the importance of structured early screening.

2026-02-27T08:15:17.022659+00:00 IST

Delhi Excise policy corruption case: Court discharges Kejriwal, S

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.

2026-02-27T07:51:55.533114+00:00 IST

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

The ceremony will be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.

2026-02-27T07:50:09.614762+00:00 IST

Delhi HC sets aside tribunal order halting action on Wankhede

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. The High Court's ruling allows the Union government and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to proceed with the departmental inquiry.

2026-02-27T07:34:08.344113+00:00 IST

Mumbai: A foreign woman traveller alleges harassment

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

2026-02-27T07:05:36.844968+00:00 IST

Many other textbooks contain objectionable content: CPI MP

On 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 should not be limited to just one book.

2026-02-27T06:43:38.587590+00:00 IST

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

The complainant, a resident of Loni, Ghaziabad, stated that while travelling from 66-futa road to Brahmpuri, three persons threatened him with a blade and robbed his wallet containing ₹2,900 and important documents before fleeing.

2026-02-27T06:42:23.203348+00:00 IST

SC refuses West Bengal’s request to restrain ECI

The issue was mentioned by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal before a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.

2026-02-27T06:29:18.176093+00:00 IST

Family welcomes Arvind Kejriwal after Court discharges him

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.

2026-02-27T06:22:51.451490+00:00 IST

Withdrawn class 8 book drafted by panel including lawyer

The clarification comes amid reports claiming that the controversial chapter on the judiciary was not reviewed by the legal fraternity.

2026-02-27T06:22:43.766692+00:00 IST

Court said no allegation crosses threshold of charge: Adv Vivek

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."

2026-02-27T06:15:21.462556+00:00 IST

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

The deceased has been identified as Polipalli Suryaprakash (41), who reportedly married Sandhya (40) in a love marriage at the Annavaram temple on Thursday. Sandhya is currently serving as a Deputy Tahsildar in Rayavaram.

2026-02-27T06:03:59.902301+00:00 IST

Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in Excise Policy case

The order was pronounced by Special Judge (PC Act) Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court. The Court ruled that there was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the formulation of the excise policy and held that the prosecution's case did not withstand judicial scrutiny.

2026-02-27T06:02:03.368541+00:00 IST

Kejriwal breaks down after Court discharges

Speaking to reporters, Kejriwal broke down in tears, accusing PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of hatching the biggest political conspiracy of independent India. He also alleged that the BJP planned to finish the Aam Aadmi Party by putting its top five leaders while asserting that he has always said that the "truth emerges victorious."

2026-02-27T05:57:22.670976+00:00 IST

Delhi couple arrested for selling flat multiple times

The couple, identified as Naresh Kumar Sikri (57) and Sharda Sikri (55), residents of Dwarka Sector-9, allegedly "sold" the same apartment to multiple unsuspecting buyers, pocketing massive sums through fraudulent agreements.

2026-02-27T05:29:42.316835+00:00 IST

JNU student protest case: Delhi court grants bail to accused

n 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.

2026-02-27T05:19:24.596628+00:00 IST

14 arrested for clash during JNU protest march

The developments come after student protestors of JNU, led by JNUSU, were detained by Delhi Police after they took out a protest against Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit. After the police locked the university doors and prevented protestors from crossing the barricades, they met with a scuffle, following which the police detained several protestors.

2026-02-27T05:05:32.076764+00:00 IST

Frequent tremors create panic in Sikkim, magnitude 3.7 earthquake

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.

2026-02-27T05:03:28.973645+00:00 IST

J-K:PM critical care block worth Rs 25 crore to boost healthcare

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.

2026-02-27T04:56:48.654654+00:00 IST

Naga sadhus play Holi in Ayodhya on Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026

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.

2026-02-27T04:44:52.794787+00:00 IST

Kerala: Man killed in wild elephant attack at Aralam Farm

A 40-year-old man was killed in a suspected elephant attack at Aralam Farm in Kannur in the early hours of Friday, in yet another incident of human-wildlife conflict in the state's largest tribal settlement.

2026-02-27T04:03:16.686070+00:00 IST