Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar marked his 75th birthday on Sunday amid a wave of greetings from across the political spectrum, while party workers renewed their demand that he be conferred the Bharat Ratna for his contribution to the state’s development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the greetings, praising…
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PV Sindhu Stranded in Dubai After Explosion Scare
Dubai: India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu faced a tense and frightening situation in Dubai after explosions were reported near the airport, forcing suspension of flight operations and leaving her stranded en route to the All England Open Badminton Championships. The double Olympic medallist was travelling to Birmingham with her coach,…
IMD Forecasts Hotter Summer, More Heatwaves
India is likely to face a hotter-than-normal summer in 2026, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting above-average temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days across large parts of the country between March and May. The forecast raises concerns over public health, water availability, and rising electricity demand. Above-Normal…
Supreme Court Slams NCERT Over Class 8 Textbook Controversy
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday delivered strong criticism against the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) regarding the recently introduced Class 8 social science textbook. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described a chapter highlighting “corruption” and “backlogs” in the judiciary as part of…
Delhi Police Escorts 3 Accused from Himachal After Standoff
After a day-long standoff with Himachal Pradesh Police, Delhi Police are transporting three accused in the AI Summit protest case from Shimla to Delhi. The accused Saurabh Singh (28) from Amethi, Siddharth Avadhoot (33) from Tilak Nagar, and Arbaaz Khan (24) from Sultanpur were arrested following a tense confrontation over…
Shri Hardeep Singh Gill, Karma Join NCSK as Members
Shri Hardeep Singh Gill and Shri Karm Singh Karma have formally assumed charge as Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) with effect from February 23, 2026. Their appointment is expected to further strengthen institutional efforts aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of sanitation workers across India….
Indian Railways Runs 1,244 Holi Special Trains
New Delhi, February 25, 2026: Indian Railways has announced the operation of 1,244 Holi Special train trips across various zones to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Holi festival. The special services will run between February 25 and March 18, 2026, ensuring smooth, safe and comfortable…
Vice-President to Visit J&K, Attend Kashmir University Convocation
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will embark on his maiden official visit to Jammu & Kashmir on February 25–26, 2026. During the two-day visit, he is scheduled to attend the Convocation Ceremony of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar as the Chief Guest. This visit marks his…
Delhi Sneaker Firm Loses ₹2 Lakh in Coupon Scam
New Delhi, February 22: A Delhi-based sneaker startup has revealed how a newly hired employee allegedly misused internal systems to generate 100% discount codes, ordering footwear worth nearly ₹2 lakh before quitting within a week of joining. How the Coupon Scam Unfolded The incident came to light after Arjun Singh,…
Ludhiana DSP Job Scam: Family Booked in ₹89 Lakh Fraud
Ludhiana: In a major case of alleged fraud, police have booked a Shimlapuri-based family for reportedly duping a local car dealer of nearly ₹89 lakh by promising to secure a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) post for his son under the sports quota and offering returns on a business investment….
