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Kejriwal and Sisodia acquitted in liquor policy case; AAP chief calls arrest 'Modi-Shah's conspiracy'

Feb 27, 2026, at 12:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Friday cleared former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia in the alleged corruption case related to the liquor policy, according to media reports.

Rs 35,000 spent daily on Cheetah's meal at Kuno National Park? Political storm erupts over feeding cost

Feb 26, 2026, at 11:58 pm

The ambitious Project Cheetah in Madhya Pradesh has sparked political uproar, with opposition leaders questioning the government about the daily expenditure of nearly Rs 35,000 on goat meat for the big cats at Kuno National Park.

PM Modi expresses displeasure over NCERT judiciary chapter, wants accountability fixed

Feb 26, 2026, at 07:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A reference to judicial corruption in a Class 8 social science textbook has triggered concern at the highest level of government, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing clear displeasure during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, sources said on Thursday.

'CBFC didn't apply mind': Kerala High Court stays Kerala Story 2 release

Feb 26, 2026, at 04:17 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered an interim stay on the release of the controversial film Kerala Story: Goes Beyond for two weeks, dealing a setback to its makers, media reports said.

Operation Sindoor 2.0 will be stronger if India forced to launch: Top Army commander warns Pakistan

Feb 26, 2026, at 03:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Operation Sindoor will be “stronger” if India is compelled to launch it again, a top Army commander warned on Thursday, cautioning Pakistan against any attempt to revive cross-border terrorism.

‘Heads must roll!’ Supreme Court cracks down on NCERT textbook over judiciary chapter

Feb 26, 2026, at 01:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday ordered a blanket ban on the reprinting and online circulation of the Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the NCERT after it included a controversial chapter referring to corruption in the judiciary, media reports said.

‘1.2 crore voters may be dropped’: Mamata Banerjee flags major concern over SIR list

Feb 26, 2026, at 12:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed concern that names of nearly 1.2 crore voters could be deleted through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is in its final phase in the state.

Modi's hug is special: Benjamin Netyanhu praises Indian PM's 'hugplomacy' during historic Israel visit

Feb 26, 2026, at 12:41 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trademark “hugplomacy” has once again captured international attention, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praising what he called the famous “Modi hug.”

Big relief for Shikhar Dhawan: Delhi court orders ex-wife to return property sale proceeds

Feb 25, 2026, at 11:56 pm

The Family Court at Patiala House Court in New Delhi has ruled in favour of Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in a civil suit filed against his former wife Aesha Mukherji, holding that orders passed by an Australian Family Court in their matrimonial dispute are not enforceable in India.

India stands firmly with Israel against terror, says PM Modi in historic Knesset address

Feb 25, 2026, at 10:53 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, a first by an Indian Prime Minister, reaffirmed that India stands with Israel in its battle against terror.

ED attaches Anil Ambani’s ₹3,716-crore Mumbai home in money laundering case

Feb 25, 2026, at 07:46 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its money laundering investigation by attaching Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani’s 17-storey Mumbai residence, ‘Abode’, valued at ₹3,716.83 crore.

From Airport embrace to Knesset address: PM Modi’s power-packed Israel visit begins

Feb 25, 2026, at 06:30 pm

PM Benjamin Netanyahu personally received his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the airport on his arrival in Israel, underscoring the importance both nations attach to further strengthening bilateral ties.

‘My life reflects this reality’: Shooter Tara Shahdeo recalls forced conversion amid Kerala Story 2 row

Feb 25, 2026, at 03:25 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the controversy surrounding The Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, national-level shooter Tara Shahdeo has shared her personal experience, saying it resonates with the theme explored in the film.

Modi begins Israel visit to boost defence, tech and strategic ties

Feb 25, 2026, at 11:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for a two-day State visit to Israel at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, with an aim to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors.

Modi to visit Israel: India at centre of talks as Netanyahu proposes 'hexagon' alliance

Feb 25, 2026, at 09:26 am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the formation of a new regional alliance aimed at countering Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood, according to media reports.

DGCA tightens safety norms for non-scheduled operators after recent chopper crashes

Feb 25, 2026, at 12:34 am

Following a spate of aviation accidents involving non-scheduled operators (NSOPs), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced a series of enhanced safety measures aimed at improving oversight, accountability, and transparency in the sector.

Countdown to PM Modi's second historic Israel visit: Strategic talk, Knesset address await

Feb 24, 2026, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi/Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his second state visit to Israel on Wednesday, marking a landmark moment in India-Israel relations. 

VK Sasikala to launch new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, takes on EPS

Feb 24, 2026, at 09:05 pm

In a dramatic political move ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday announced that she will launch her own political party and field candidates, mounting a direct challenge to AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS).

Surat property tycoon’s death: Lover arrested amid 1.3 crore extortion claims

Feb 24, 2026, at 08:43 pm

The tragic death of Tushar Ghelani, a prominent real estate developer in Surat, has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle following the arrest of his long-time partner, Poonam Bhadoria.

Major aviation boost for Kashmir: Cabinet clears development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport

Feb 24, 2026, at 05:27 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.

Goodbye 'Kerala'? ‘Keralam’ name change proposal gets Cabinet nod

Feb 24, 2026, at 04:18 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to change the name of the state of ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’.

Supreme Court's big move over Bengal SIR! Odisha, Jharkhand judicial officers allowed to complete revision process

Feb 24, 2026, at 03:56 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday allowed the deployment of judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand to adjudicate claims and objections related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, media reports said.

‘Kerala lives in harmony, film’s portrayal wrong’: Kerala High Court raps Kerala Story sequel makers

Feb 24, 2026, at 03:31 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rapped the makers of Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, observing that the controversial film appeared to portray the people of the state in a wrong light, media reports said.

Shirtless protest during AI Summit: Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib arrested

Feb 24, 2026, at 10:03 am

Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib after several rounds of questioning in connection with the shirtless protest staged at Bharat Mandapam during the recently held India AI Impact Summit 2026, an event attended by global leaders and technology executives.

Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, all 7 onboard killed

Feb 24, 2026, at 12:12 am

An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed in Chatra district on Sunday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

INS Sudarshini creates history in Egypt! Safaga Port witnesses landmark Lokayan-26 Moment

Feb 23, 2026, at 05:39 pm

Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Safaga, Egypt on Feb 21 as part of her ongoing Lokayan-26 deployment. Covering a distance of 1,832 nautical miles in 16 days, the passage from Salalah to Safaga marks a significant milestone, highlighting the resilience, confidence, and endurance of the ship’s crew.

India–Brazil deal to shield traditional knowledge from patent theft

Feb 23, 2026, at 05:30 pm

The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Brazil, and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, have entered into a cooperation arrangement granting access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) — a first-of-its-kind prior-art database documenting India’s traditional knowledge systems.

India urges all nationals to leave Iran 'by available means' as US-Iran tension grows

Feb 23, 2026, at 03:17 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has asked its citizens to leave Iran “in view of the evolving situation” amid simmering tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of US strikes.

Mamata Banerjee’s former right-hand man and ex-Railway Minister Mukul Roy dies after prolonged illness

Feb 23, 2026, at 11:03 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Railway Minister and veteran West Bengal politician Mukul Roy died of cardiac arrest on Sunday night after a prolonged illness. He was 71.

Mexico kills cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’; Indian Embassy issues this advisory for its citizens

Feb 23, 2026, at 10:01 am

The Indian Embassy in Mexico has issued a safety advisory urging its citizens to seek shelter amid ongoing violence following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho.”