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"Discussing issue related to Kashmir:" G Parameshwara

: Following the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protest at Azim Premji University over alleged "anti-national" activities in the campus, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed on Wednesday that police are investigating the incident, noting the demonstration pertained to an issue related to Kashmir.

2026-02-25T12:14:26.687538+00:00 IST

MP: Minor, studying in class 10 delivers baby during board exam

According to police officials, the girl was appearing for her board examination when she complained of severe stomach pain during the exam. She subsequently went to the washroom of the school premises, where she delivered the baby.

2026-02-25T12:05:47.486722+00:00 IST

"Political volcano with calm smile": Stalin remembers Nallakannu

Nallakannu, one of the senior-most leaders of the Communist movement in Tamil Nadu, passed away at the age of 101 on Wednesday afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.

2026-02-25T12:05:03.487440+00:00 IST

NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook pulled out of sale: Sources

The National Council of Educational Research and Training's new Class 8 Social Science textbook, which had a section on "corruption in the judiciary", has been pulled out of sale, sources in the NCERT told ANI on Wednesday.

2026-02-25T12:02:44.327942+00:00 IST

AAIB, DGCA teams examine Chatra air ambulance crash site

The teams collected crucial evidence from the wreckage of the Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft, registered VT-AJV, which was operating a medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi when it went down in Kasariya Panchayat under Simaria block on Monday at around 7:30 pm.

2026-02-25T11:49:01.399849+00:00 IST

"Defended our tricolor, Constitution": Rahul Gandhi lauds Deepak

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi recognised Deepak's actions as a firm response to hate and intimidation. He said that Deepak has directed all those who want harmony in the country but are weak and scared. Calling it the biggest patriotism, the LoP said that he has defended the tricolour and the Constitution.

2026-02-25T11:37:57.472390+00:00 IST

Delhi-bound AI 1851 flight delayed by more than 45 min: Sources

A New Delhi-bound Air India flight stood on the runway at the Mumbai Airport, delayed from its scheduled departure time of 3:25 pm, sources said.

2026-02-25T11:13:16.938543+00:00 IST

Delhi blast case: Court remands 2 accused for 10-day NIA custody

It is alleged that they were collecting arms and ammunition. Zamir Ahmed Ahangar was given a rifle, a pistol and live ammunition by Mufti Irfan Ahmed and Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather.

2026-02-25T11:12:09.588625+00:00 IST

Centre sanctions Rs 350 crore to Uttarakhand under SASCI

Uttarakhand has been sanctioned an incentive amount of Rs 350 crore under Part IX of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI), titled "Incentives to States for Efficiency in Financial Management."

2026-02-25T11:09:28.087423+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 3-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday inaugurated the three-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at the ICAR-IARI campus in the national capital, outlining a sweeping reform agenda aimed at steering Indian farming toward "Developed Agriculture-Self-Reliant India."

2026-02-25T10:43:21.673918+00:00 IST

CM Yogi Adityanath meets Suzuki, Minda Chiefs

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held high-level discussions with the leadership of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Minda Corporation in Japan to explore large-scale investment opportunities in the state's automobile sector.

2026-02-25T09:42:31.095392+00:00 IST

Madurai Road full of pothole: Sellur Raju

Sellur Raju said, " The Chief Minister had come here. The roads in Madurai are full of potholes. A false and misleading piece of information was given to the Chief Minister that under the Mullai Periyar combined drinking water scheme, uninterrupted water supply is being provided to 2,57,000 households in Madurai city.

2026-02-25T09:36:26.266186+00:00 IST

Delhi HC refuses plea seeking “Reading Down” of AAIB preliminary

The Delhi High Court has refused to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought "reading down" of the preliminary investigation report into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last year.

2026-02-25T09:31:39.075804+00:00 IST

Union Minister BL Verma slams Congress

Union minister BL Verma asserted that the Congress party has become renowned for such 'irresponsible statements' and has started to oppose India.

2026-02-25T09:31:09.345985+00:00 IST

Veteran CPI leader Nallakannu passes away in Chennai

According to an official statement issued by Madras Medical College and the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Nallakannu was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on February 1 due to health complications.

2026-02-25T09:29:10.778530+00:00 IST

Leopard seen in Govindpuram school, Forest Dept cordons off area

A leopard was spotted at the Green Field School in the Govindpuram area of Ghaziabad prompting the forest department to cordon off the entire school area and deploy a tranquilization team to safely capture the animal.

2026-02-25T09:25:00.545389+00:00 IST

BJP betrayed poor by cancelling over 12 lakh BPL cards

Speaking during the Budget Session of the Haryana Assembly, Surjewala alleged that the BJP first added lakhs of beneficiaries ahead of the polls and later removed them from the system. He questioned whether poverty in the state had reduced by 24 per cent in 10 months or whether poor families had been excluded from the system.

2026-02-25T09:15:06.871712+00:00 IST

Majuli: Centre strengthens rural livelihood schemes

Addressing the programme, Kamlesh Paswan said the Central government has initiated key reforms in rural employment schemes under the "Vikasit Bharat" initiative to strengthen transparency and increase guaranteed employment, ensuring greater benefits for rural workers.

2026-02-25T09:02:47.185093+00:00 IST

Two-month-old baby allegedly killed by parents in Quthbullapur

A young couple, Mamata (22) and Rajendra (21), were arrested in connection with the death of their infant son, Surya. The couple, who had migrated from a village in Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad in search of livelihood, were residing at Sanarelli High Rise Apartments in Baurampet.

2026-02-25T08:51:26.491971+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues notice on Alka Lamba's plea

She is an accused in a case of alleged violation of the prohibitory order, deterring public servants from doing their duty, etc.

2026-02-25T08:48:30.057848+00:00 IST

Vigilance Bureau arrests 4 in multi-crore IDFC First Bank fraud

DGP, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Dr Arshinder Singh Chawla said," The two main accused, Ribhav Rishi and Abhay, have been rounded up. Ribhav's wife, Swati and her brother have also been arrested.

2026-02-25T08:48:00.693398+00:00 IST