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Double-decker bus overturns on Lucknow-Purvanchal road, 5 dead

A private double-decker bus overturned on the Lucknow-Purvanchal Expressway on Monday, leaving at least five people dead and several others injured.

2026-02-23T18:05:21.918080+00:00 IST

Air ambulance with seven on board crashes in Jharkhand, says DGCA

A medical chartered plane with seven people on board, including two crew members, crashed at Kasariya Panchayat, Simariya block of Chatra district in Jharkhand on Monday, DGCA sources stated.

2026-02-23T18:02:49.501811+00:00 IST

FIR filed in IDFC bank fraud case: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in connection with the Rs 590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank, asserting that a comprehensive probe is underway and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

2026-02-23T17:59:39.643731+00:00 IST

J-K: Indian army distributes food kits in Kandi, Tarish villages

According to an official release, recognising the spiritual and social significance of Ramzan, the initiative aimed to ease the burden on underprivileged households by providing essential ration supplies to support Iftar and Sehri meals. The food kits included staples such as Rice, Flour, Cooking Oil, Dates, Soji, necessary Condiments and other daily necessities.

2026-02-23T17:51:32.259348+00:00 IST

Bikash Bhavan erupts after teachers protest over corruption

Teachers under the CSS-VSE NSQF project, including para-teachers, vocational subject teachers, and Shiksha Bandhus, were against 12 years of deprivation, exploitation, corruption, wastage of government funds, and a steady decline in the quality of education.

2026-02-23T17:49:06.956539+00:00 IST

Court grants police custody of accused in terror module case

Delhi Police produced the accused before the court and sought seven-day custody to investigate the case.

2026-02-23T17:48:19.039581+00:00 IST

Will comply with NCLAT direction: Meta, WhatsApp to SC

Meta and WhatsApp on Monday informed the Supreme Court that they would comply, by March 16, with the directions issued by the NCLAT, which mandate safeguards on user consent for data sharing, even as their appeal against the NCLAT ruling remains pending.

2026-02-23T17:44:58.317102+00:00 IST

JKSA writes to MEA, seeks postponement of key medical examination

In its representation addressed to the Ministry, the Association expressed appreciation for the Government's timely advisory urging Indian nationals to return to India in view of the evolving situation in Iran. However, it highlighted the serious concerns raised by hundreds of Indian students, including a significant number from Jammu and Kashmir, who are presently in the midst of crucial academic examinations.

2026-02-23T17:43:20.758170+00:00 IST

Arunachal Pradesh CM highlights significance of MSME sector

Inaugurating the National Level Mega Awareness Program organised by the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC) under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, in coordination with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Khandu, while citing national data, noted that the MSME sector currently supports over 7 crore enterprises across the country, benefiting more than 31 crore people.

2026-02-23T17:41:54.062919+00:00 IST

Telangana: AIMIM leaders submit representation over Banswada case

Speaking with the media after the meeting, Malakpet MLA Ahmed Bin Abdullah Balala alleged that eight Muslim individuals were wrongly arrested and false cases were filed against them. He said the delegation requested the DGP to immediately release the arrested persons and withdraw the cases.

2026-02-23T17:38:46.046085+00:00 IST

"Mobile ban for students is in discussion": DCM DK Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday that there was pressure from parents to ban mobile use for students, stating the ban is still under discussion.

2026-02-23T17:38:02.062459+00:00 IST

PM Modi urges public to visit Rajagopalachari exhibition

The President Murmu graced the 'Rajaji Utsav' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. As part of Rajaji Utsav, an exhibition on the life and work of Rajaji is being organised from February 24 to March 1 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2026-02-23T17:35:29.484195+00:00 IST

Delhi HC rejects PIL on 46-year-old Waqf properties notificn

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a notification issued by the Delhi Waqf Board 46 years ago in 1980. The notification contained the list of properties notified by the Board.

2026-02-23T17:35:06.361810+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM releases Gujarati biography of ISKCON founder

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the Gujarati biography "Vishwaguru Srila Prabhupada" in Gandhinagar, which is based on the inspiring life of the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, Acharya Srila Prabhupada, who carried Indian spirituality and Vedic wisdom to the global stage.

2026-02-23T17:34:19.860312+00:00 IST

Over 1,500 illegal structures razed in massive Jangleshwar...

The action began early morning on Monday (February 23) after the Gujarat High Court refused to grant interim protection to residents who had approached the court seeking a stay on demolition.

2026-02-23T17:23:15.819588+00:00 IST

PM Modi's Madurai visit decisively end 'Corrupt' DMK: ANS Pras

Prasad accused the DMK administration of "corruption" and alleged it has acted as an "obedient tool" for tainted ministers and officials, leaving Tamil Nadu with a debt of Rs 10.50 lakh crore.

2026-02-23T17:22:12.581637+00:00 IST

Hooda slams Saini government over IDFC First Bank fraud case

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has questioned the state government over the Rs 590 crore fraud in one of IDFC First Bank branches in Chandigarh and asked what action it has taken.

2026-02-23T17:21:27.308501+00:00 IST

Charter plane disappears from radar after takeoff

As per Ranchi Airport sources, "A medical flight took off. Its contact was established with the next station, then the control was handed over to the next station. After this contact was lost. The plane did not contact the Ranchi Airport. The State has been informed about this. All necessary SOPs are being followed.

2026-02-23T17:15:51.219250+00:00 IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurates Special Handloom Expo

The Union Minister also visited the exhibition area at Handloom Haat, which features 60 stalls, comprising 48 handloom and 12 handicraft stalls, and interacted with weavers and exhibitors. He appreciated the quality, innovation, and wide variety of handwoven products on display.

2026-02-23T17:15:17.106436+00:00 IST

Shimla Police crack blind murder in days, arrest Nepali duo

Shimla Police have solved a blind murder case within days by arresting two Nepali nationals from Kullu district, while also apprehending a woman involved in a ₹25 lakh Canada visa fraud and intensifying preventive action against drug peddlers across the district.

2026-02-23T17:12:08.938368+00:00 IST

G'gram: Retired officer assaulted in road rage; Army seeks update

A road rage incident involving a retired Indian Army officer was reported in Gurugram on the night of 21 February, when the officer was returning alone from Medanta Hospital after attending to a family medical emergency.

2026-02-23T17:02:00.010481+00:00 IST