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FIR registered after Hanuman temple idol vandalized in Hyderabad

An FIR has been registered after the idol of Lord Hanuman at a nearly 200-year-old temple in the Chandrayangutta area of Hyderabad was vandalized by unknown miscreants.

2026-02-26T05:34:55.567490+00:00 IST

CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive from UAE

Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula is a wanted subject of Andhra Pradesh Police in a number of cases registered against him on the allegations of Cheating, Criminal Breach of trust and Criminal Intimidation.

2026-02-26T05:25:02.566673+00:00 IST

Patna: 1 dead, 1 injured in Musallahpur Hat firing

A minor dispute took a violent turn on Wednesday, resulting in a fatal shooting at the busy Musallahpur Hat under the Sultanganj Police Station jurisdiction. The incident has left one person dead and another battling for his life.

2026-02-26T05:17:25.103102+00:00 IST

Gujarat Board exams 2026 begin

The Class 10th and Class 12th board examinations commenced in Gujarat from Thursday. A large number of students reached the examination centres in Vadodara to appear for their exams.

2026-02-26T05:16:23.038757+00:00 IST

Brahmachari levels fresh allegations against Avimukteshwaranand

New allegations have surfaced in the case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, with complainant Ashutosh Brahmachari claiming that several individuals, including senior ashram functionaries and VIPs, were involved in the alleged misconduct with young disciples.

2026-02-26T04:36:31.578393+00:00 IST

Assam: 105,540 waterbirds of 107 species recorded in 7th Kazirang

Top 5 wetlands by count are Rowmari Beel (Laokhowa: 15,661 birds), Donduwa Beel (14,469), Katakhal (4,979), Sohola Combined (3,612), Khalihamari (3,463) and top 5 wetlands by Diversity are Rowmari (77 spp.), Donduwa (71), Sohola (69), Kawoimari-Bhoisamari-Diffulo (57), Ververy (53).

2026-02-26T04:35:20.080343+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Two Maoist killed in encounter near River Indravati

Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces near the Indravati River area in Chhattisgarh on Thursday. Several weapons, including an SLR rifle, an INSAS rifle, and a 12-bore rifle, along with explosives, were recovered. The operation was launched based on intel about the Maoist presence in the area.

2026-02-26T04:27:40.000115+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone of disaster survivors houses

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday left his residence in Delhi for Wayanad, Kerala, for the foundation stone laying ceremony of Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster survivors' houses.

2026-02-26T04:03:55.039531+00:00 IST

Indian Air Force validates readiness ahead of Vayushakti-26 at

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has completed the Full Dress Rehearsal for the upcoming Vayushakti 26 exercise at Pokhran, effectively validating all operational parameters, officials said on Thursday.

2026-02-26T04:01:20.850863+00:00 IST

Manas Dutta backs Odisha Vigilance's action on Debabrata Mohanty

BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta has backed Odisha Vigilance's action on Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle, who was caught red-handed taking a ₹30,000 bribe from a licensed coal vendor. Simultaneous raids at his residences and office uncovered over ₹4 crore in cash, making it the largest cash seizure in Odisha Vigilance history.

2026-02-26T03:53:35.898561+00:00 IST

NCERT withdraws Class 8 Social Science textbook

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an apology and withdrawn the distribution of its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after an inappropriate textual material and errors of judgement were found in a chapter on the judiciary.

2026-02-26T03:39:45.322091+00:00 IST

Railway pensioners urged to stay vigilant against cyber fraud

They have been urged to stay vigilant against cyber fraudsters who are making fake phone calls and sending SMS/WhatsApp messages in the name of Railway officials, seeking personal and financial details on the pretext of PPO updates, KYC verification, and additional pension benefits.

2026-02-26T03:30:19.282870+00:00 IST

AP SWC Chairperson calls for effective implementation of POSH Act

Speaking at an awareness programme organised at the Tikkana Auditorium in the District Collector's Office, Sailaja stressed the need for setting up Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) in all workplaces employing more than 10 women, as mandated under the Act.

2026-02-26T03:26:20.329190+00:00 IST

Delhi HC directs AIIMS to constitute medical board to examine con

The Delhi High Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to constitute a medical board to examine Jaideep Singh Senger, a convict in the Unnao custodial death case, who has sought suspension of his sentence on medical grounds.

2026-02-26T03:20:24.334936+00:00 IST

NCERT moves to retrieve 38 sold copies of withdrawn Class 8 book

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is attempting to retrieve the 38 copies of the now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science Part 2 textbook that were sold, sources in the Education Ministry told ANI on Wednesday.

2026-02-26T03:15:18.400217+00:00 IST

TN Minister pays tribute to Nallakannu

Tamil Nadu Minister PK Sekar Babu, on the demise of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu, said his principles opposed religious extremism and hegemonic forces, praising his lifelong sacrifices.

2026-02-26T02:59:45.286623+00:00 IST

Gogoi condemns vandalism of Jawaharlal Nehru's statue in Cachar

The President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gaurav Gogoi, has strongly condemned the incident in which miscreants allegedly used a JCB to damage the bust of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, located at Poilapool in the Lakhipur constituency of Cachar district.

2026-02-26T02:58:25.926335+00:00 IST

Bnadipora main market hit by major fire

A major fire broke out in the main market of Bandipora, causing panic in the area. Fire services are on the spot trying to control the blaze. Further details awaited.

2026-02-26T02:47:11.718414+00:00 IST

Bengaluru: 18.6 kg cannibis worth Rs 6.5 cr seized at Kempegowda

Acting on suspicion, customs authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the luggage belonging to two passengers who had landed at the airport. During the search, officials discovered the cannabis concealed inside their baggage.

2026-02-26T02:46:19.004793+00:00 IST

Telangana: CID arrests Falcon Group ex-COO in investment fraud

Sakhare was apprehended at his residence in Hyderashakot, Hyderabad, for his alleged role in a massive investment scam involving over Rs 4,215 crores collected from over 7,000 unsuspecting depositors across the country.

2026-02-26T02:10:01.803646+00:00 IST

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of a woman's assault

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a brutal assault on a woman in West Bengal's East Midnapore. The victim was reportedly tied to a tree, stripped, and assaulted in the presence of her minor daughter, allegedly for protesting irregularities in a local road construction project.

2026-02-26T01:56:33.753165+00:00 IST