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Bengaluru Insider Heist: Cashier Allegedly Steals Rs 91 Lakh, Police Recover Rs 81.66 Lakh in 48 Hours

February 27, 2026

Two builder’s office employees and associates allegedly stole Rs 91 lakh; police recovered most within two days.

Viral 59-Second Communal Slogan Video Sparks Outrage, Ghaziabad Police Deny Expressway Incident Claim

February 27, 2026

Viral clip alleging communal slogan on Delhi–Dehradun Expressway sparked outrage; Ghaziabad Police deny, launch probe.

Man Breaks Down After Family Stops His Visit For Holi, Gets Support From Over 6.8 Lakh Internet Users

February 27, 2026

A young working man’s tearful confession about being barred from coming home for Holi went viral, melting hearts and silent emotional tone borne by India’s breadwinners.

‘Dark Side of Braj Ki Holi’: Viral Video Sparks Nationwide Debate On Consent And Women’s Safety

February 27, 2026

Viral video from Uttar Pradesh’s Braj sparks outrage, renewing debate on women’s safety and consent during Holi.

CBI to Move Delhi High Court Against Order Clearing Kejriwal, Sisodia in Excise Policy Case

February 27, 2026

After a Delhi trial court discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others citing lack of evidence, the CBI announced it will challenge the ruling in the High Court, extending the high-profile legal battle.

DGCA Introduces New Refund Rules; Airlines Must Offer 48-Hour Free Look-In Window, Process Repayments Within 14 Day

February 27, 2026

India’s aviation regulator has introduced passenger-friendly rules allowing penalty-free cancellations within 48 hours and mandating airlines to process eligible refunds within 14 days to improve transparency and accountability.

JNU ‘Long March’ Over VC’s Alleged Casteist Remark Ends In Clashes, 14 Arrested

February 27, 2026

JNU student protest over alleged casteist remarks escalates into clashes, detentions, and debate on equity.

Govt Mandates Sale Of 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol At Every Pump Nationwide From April 1

February 27, 2026

India is driving towards a greener future, but millions of older vehicle owners, going green comes at a price.

Pakistan Declares Open War, Conducts Airstrikes Killing Over 130 Taliban Fighters Amid Border Escalation

February 27, 2026

Pakistan and Afghanistan engage in deadly border clashes as Islamabad launches airstrikes in retaliation.

300 Students Boycott Exams After 40 Barred Over Overnight Party At IIM Nagpur, Ban Later Revoked

February 26, 2026

After attending an overnight farewell party, 40 MBA students were barred, prompting 300-student protest before revocation.

Kerala High Court Halts The Release of ‘Kerala Story 2’, Slams CBFC for Breaching Certification Guidelines

February 26, 2026

The Kerala High Court stayed ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond’ for 15 days, ruling the CBFC prima facie failed to follow its own certification guidelines.

Telangana’s ₹6,000 Crore Monthly Salary Bill Raises Fiscal Sustainability and Equity Questions Statewide

February 26, 2026

A decade after statehood, Telangana’s salary and pension bill quadrupled, sparking debate on equity and fiscal priorities.

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Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Shivam Mishra Arrested, Court Grants Bail Hours Later Over Legal Lapse

A Kanpur court denied police custody in the high-profile VIP Road crash, citing procedural concerns while directing the accused to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

AIIMS Across India Face Acute Staff Crunch: 1 in 3 Faculty Posts Vacant, 17,205 Support Roles Unfilled

Government data reveals widespread staffing shortages across India’s AIIMS network, raising concerns over patient care, medical education quality and recruitment delays despite rapid infrastructure expansion.

Cabin Crew Alleges Assault Attempt by Colleague at Gurugram Hotel; FIR Registered

Police have registered an FIR under relevant BNS sections after a cabin crew supervisor alleged her colleague attempted to sexually assault her during an overnight halt in Gurugram.

India–US Trade Deal: White House Revises Factsheet Within 24 Hours, Softens Key Clauses

The US revised its India–US trade deal factsheet within a day, softening language on farm imports, digital taxes and purchase commitments after diplomatic and domestic pushback.

120 Students Hospitalised After Albendazole Deworming Drive in UP’s Farrukhabad; All Stable, Inquiry Underway

More than 120 children in Uttar Pradesh were hospitalised after reporting vomiting and headaches during a government deworming programme, with officials confirming all are stable and investigating the cause.

28-Year-Old Hindu Tea Worker Found Bound and Killed Hours Before Bangladesh Polls

The killing of 28-year-old Ratan Shuvo Kar on the eve of Bangladesh’s national elections has intensified concerns over minority safety and pre-election violence.

UP Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Court Rejects Driver’s Confession, Police Say Shivam Mishra Was Driving

A high-profile Kanpur crash case grows complex as conflicting affidavits challenge police claims backed by CCTV and forensic investigation.

Russia Blocks WhatsApp in Sweeping Digital Crackdown, Pushing Millions Towards State-Backed Messaging App

Russia has restricted WhatsApp nationwide, citing security concerns, as critics warn of privacy risks and digital isolation.

Raghav Chadha Pushes for National Blockchain Property Register to Fix India’s Broken Land Records System

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has proposed a nationwide blockchain-based registry to make India’s land records transparent, tamper-proof, and free from long-standing disputes.

Uttar Pradesh: Vrindavan Hotel Catches Fire Hours After Opening; 3 Injured, Dozens Rescued

A suspected transformer short circuit triggered the blaze at Siddhi Vinayak Hotel in Mathura’s Vrindavan area, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and raising fresh concerns over fire safety compliance.

Odisha Village Boycotts Anganwadi After Dalit Woman’s Appointment, Children’s Services Disrupted for 3 Months

Villagers in Kendrapara allegedly refused to send children after a Dalit woman was appointed helper, prompting administrative intervention to restore ICDS services.

Washington: Pilot Safely Lands Failing Plane on Busy Georgia Road, Collides With 3 Vehicles but Averts Tragedy

Pilot Safely Lands Failing Plane on Busy Georgia Road, Collides With 3 Vehicles but Averts Tragedy

India to Lead G20 Economies with 6.4% GDP Growth in FY27, Backed by Strong Consumption and Stable Banks

Moody’s Ratings projects India to remain the fastest-growing G20 economy with 6.4 per cent GDP growth in FY2026-27, supported by strong domestic demand and a resilient banking sector.

Bharat Bandh Feb 12: From Banks to Buses, What May Be Affected? Full Details Here

Trade unions and farmers’ groups have called a Bharat Bandh on February 12 to protest labour reforms and trade policies, potentially disrupting banks, transport and public services across several states.

Government Makes Full 3-Minute 10-Second Vande Mataram Mandatory at Official Ceremonies Nationwide

The Union Home Ministry has mandated the six-stanza version of Vande Mataram at official events to ensure uniform national protocol.

Bombay HC Reduces Life Sentence to 12 Years in 2016 Child Rape Case, Cites Reform and Essay On Mahatma Gandhi

The Bombay High court upheld the conviction but modified the sentence, citing the convict’s young age at the time of offence, over nine years in custody, and documented reformative efforts in prison.

98X Coliform in Amul Milk? The Viral Claim and Amul’s Response Explained

Independent testing has sparked a public debate over packaged Amul milk hygiene, with brands defending their quality checks and regulators yet to issue a formal clarification.

5 Arrested in Ghaziabad for Manufacturing Fake Liv-52 Tablets; 50,000 Seized

30 Crore Workers to Join Nationwide Strike on February 12 Over Labour Reforms, Say Trade Unions

February 12 Nationwide Bank Strike: SBI Alerts Customers to Possible Service Disruptions Across India

Major bank unions have called a one-day nationwide strike on 12 February 2026, prompting SBI and other public sector lenders to warn customers of possible service disruptions while digital banking remains operational.

Two Tragedies in Four Days: Rohini and Janakpuri Open Drains and Pits Claim Delhi Residents’ Lives

A week after a biker’s death in Janakpuri, another man dies in Rohini’s uncovered drain, raising urgent questions on Delhi’s public safety standards.

White House Revises India‑US Trade Fact Sheet: Pulses Dropped, Digital Taxes Clarified, $500B Deal Updated

The White House fact sheet on the interim India‑US trade deal was quietly corrected after New Delhi’s intervention, adjusting tariff, digital tax, and purchase commitments.

90-Year-Old Allegedly Mis-Sold ₹2 Lakh-a-Year Life Insurance Policy Maturing in 2124; Canara Bank Responds

Canara Bank in Nagpur bank faces scrutiny after a 90-year-old man was allegedly pressured into buying an insurance policy maturing decades later.

Patna: NEET Aspirant’s Suspicious Death Sparks Jantar Mantar Protests; Parents Demand Judicial Probe

Parents of an 18‑year‑old NEET aspirant, whose death in a Patna hostel raised sexual assault concerns, protest in Delhi demanding an impartial judicial investigation amid DNA tests and police suspensions.