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SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday

This assumes significance as the CJI on Wednesday strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT's Class 8 curriculum

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects

During the hearing, CJI Kant said that the court's intent was to provide a 'composite judgement on merits' rather than a cryptic order

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' campaign, organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt

According to the data, challans issued for violation of prescribed standards increased from 897 between April 1 and November 30, 2024, to 2,524 during the same period in 2025

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply

According to the response, ₹23.37 crore was spent on installation of mist spray systems on electric poles and central verges along road stretches in Delhi

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Scindia said the episode was "unacceptable" and one that "flouts all rules and traditions"

BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

SC takes cognisance of Class 8 NCERT text on corruption in judiciary

Corruption, massive backlog of cases, and lack of an adequate number of judges are among the "challenges" faced by the judicial system, according to the new social science NCERT textbook for class 8

SC takes cognisance of Class 8 NCERT text on corruption in judiciary
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Congress should regret AI Summit protest like Emergency: FM at BS Manthan

Speaking at the BS Manthan, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the demonstration by the Indian Youth Congress has shamed Indians and undermined the efforts of India's youth

Congress should regret AI Summit protest like Emergency: FM at BS Manthan
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: Court acquits 37 accused for lack of evidence

Additional District and Sessions Judge Manjula Bhalotiya on Tuesday acquitted 37 accused, observing that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Haryana authorities arrest 4 people in ₹590 cr IDFC First Bank fraud case

On Sunday, the IDFC Bank disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government

Haryana authorities arrest 4 people in ₹590 cr IDFC First Bank fraud case
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

PM Modi departs for Israel, to hold talks with Netanyahu, address Knesset

PM Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship

PM Modi departs for Israel, to hold talks with Netanyahu, address Knesset
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Over 2,700 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall near Sikkim's Tsomgo Lake

Through coordinated efforts, all vehicles with 2,736 tourists onboard were evacuated safely and systematically, with the operation concluding on Tuesday night

Over 2,700 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall near Sikkim's Tsomgo Lake
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

UP school education board can prescribe Class 10, 12 textbooks: HC

A two-judge bench comprising Justices Niraj Tiwari and Garima Prasad passed the order on a petition filed by M/s Rajiv Prakashan

UP school education board can prescribe Class 10, 12 textbooks: HC
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category for fourth day; AQI at 237

Majority of monitoring stations in the city record 'poor' AQI levels as Anand Vihar remains worst hit at 342; maximum temperature likely to touch 31 degrees Celsius

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category for fourth day; AQI at 237
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

IDFC First Bank fraud case: FIR registered, Haryana ACB begins probe

On Sunday, the IDFC First Bank disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government

IDFC First Bank fraud case: FIR registered, Haryana ACB begins probe
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:13 AM IST

IMD forecasts light rain in Maharashtra, MP; snowfall in J-K, Himachal

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall, gusty winds and heavy showers in parts of south and islands, while northwest India braces for rising temperatures and morning fog in select areas

IMD forecasts light rain in Maharashtra, MP; snowfall in J-K, Himachal
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Union Cabinet approves move to rename Kerala as Keralam: Vaishnaw

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its first meeting held at Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex

Union Cabinet approves move to rename Kerala as Keralam: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

PM Modi should scrap 'anti-farmer' trade deal with US: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing the 'Kisan Mahachaupal' farmers' rally in Bhopal, Gandhi likened the interim trade deal to an arrow piercing the hearts of Indian farmers

PM Modi should scrap 'anti-farmer' trade deal with US: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Omar Abdullah urges J&K students in Iran to return, heed advisory

The advisory comes in the wake of Saturday's protests in Iran following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies

Omar Abdullah urges J&K students in Iran to return, heed advisory
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation

Modi's engagements will include his address to Israel's parliament, wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog

PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST