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13,000 Free Textbooks Sold at ₹4/kg Before Reaching Children; Police Crack Down in UP’s Bahraich

February 23, 2026

More than 13,000 government-issued primary school textbooks were diverted and sold as scrap before police intervened, leading to arrests and departmental action in Bahraich.

Madhya Pradesh: ₹400 Crore, 3-Year-Old Railway Overbridge Collapses in Jabalpur During Repairs; NH-45 Traffic Diverted

February 23, 2026

A section of the recently built railway overbridge on NH-45 collapsed during maintenance work in Jabalpur, prompting traffic diversions and raising concerns over construction quality and infrastructure safety.

Bhopal Horror: Class 10 Student Stabbed 27 Times in 30 Seconds Inside Snooker Club

February 23, 2026

A 16-year-old boy remains hospitalised after two minor classmates allegedly stabbed him 27 times in a revenge attack captured on CCTV and later shared online.

JNU Protest Turns Violent After Midnight; Left, ABVP Accuse Each Other Over Campus Clashes

February 23, 2026

A protest demanding the vice-chancellor’s resignation spiralled into midnight clashes at JNU, leaving multiple students injured as ABVP and Left groups blamed each other for initiating violence.

UP, Etawah Tragedy: 15-Year-Old’s Death After CBSE Maths Exam Raises Alarm Over Board Pressure

February 23, 2026

A Class 10 student in Etawah allegedly died by suicide after reportedly struggling with stress over her CBSE mathematics examination.

Karnataka Govt Considers Mobile Ban for Children Under 16 Over Addiction Concerns

February 23, 2026

The Karnataka government is consulting experts and educators on restricting smartphone and social media access for minors below 16 to address growing concerns about addiction, mental health and academic decline.

Wedding Celebration Turns Violent in UP: IAF Personnel and Father Assaulted in Bulandshahr, 7 Booked

February 23, 2026

A road blocked by a wedding procession allegedly escalated into a violent assault on an Indian Air Force personnel and his father, with police registering cases from both sides.

CBSE 2026 Exams Under Legal Scanner: PIL Alleges Unequal Difficulty Across Multiple Question Paper Sets

February 23, 2026

A Public Interest Litigation questions whether CBSE’s multi-set exam system compromised fairness for lakhs of students in 2026.

Telangana: 20-Year-Old Fresher Found Dead in Medical College Hostel, Probe Underway

February 23, 2026

A first-year physiotherapy student from Peddapalli was found dead in her Siddipet college hostel, with police investigating the circumstances and campus wellbeing concerns emerging.

Nepal Bus Tragedy: 18 Dead After Pokhara-Kathmandu Bus Plunges 300 Metres Into Trishuli River In Midnight Crash

February 23, 2026

Bus carrying 40+ veered off Nepal’s Prithvi Highway, killing 18, injuring dozens.

Over 68,000 of 2.74 Lakh Missing Madhya Pradesh Women and Girls Still Untraceable, Govt Tells Assembly

February 23, 2026

Government data tabled in the Assembly shows that despite tracing over 2.35 lakh women since 2020, more than 68,000 remain unaccounted for, raising serious concerns about safety, trafficking risks and systemic gaps.

IDFC First Bank Hit By ₹590 Crore Fraud At Chandigarh Branch; Four Employees Suspected

February 22, 2026

Four IDFC First Bank employees stand suspended after a ₹590 crore fraud was detected in Haryana government-linked accounts at the Chandigarh branch.

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Bomb Threats Trigger Massive Security Alert at Schools in Noida, Ahmedabad Ahead of Republic Day: Reports

Schools in Noida and Ahmedabad were evacuated on Friday following coordinated bomb threats ahead of Republic Day.

Indore Water Crisis Persists: At Least 22 Hospitalised Weeks After Deadly Outbreak

A fresh wave of water-borne illnesses in Indore’s Mhow area has reignited concerns over civic accountability, ageing infrastructure and residents’ right to safe drinking water.

Madhya Pradesh Bhojshala Dispute: SC Allows Hindu Worship and Friday Namaz on Basant Panchami

The Supreme Court has permitted both communities to worship at the disputed Bhojshala site on January 23, mandating separate spaces, timings, and entry routes to ensure peace.

Canadian Man Leaves Family, Moves in With Another Woman, Quits ₹6 Crore Job After Wife Seeks Maintenance, Court Intervenes

Singapore's court mandates a former executive pay four crore rupees after resigning to evade his family support.

10 Indian Army Soldiers Killed and 10 Hurt After Bullet‑Proof Vehicle Plunges Into Deep Gorge in J&K’s Doda

A bullet‑proof Army vehicle heading to a high‑altitude post skidded off the Bhaderwah‑Chamba interstate road at Khanni Top in Doda, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 10 others in a tragic accident.

Israel Bombs Four Syria-Lebanon Border Crossings Killing Two, Injuring Nineteen Civilians: Reports

Israeli strikes on Lebanese border crossings and southern towns killed two people and injured nineteen others.

Mid Day Meal Turns Risky: Over 43 Students Hospitalised After Suspected Food or Water Poisoning in Gujarat, Officials Order Probe

Dozens of students at a tribal residential school in Banaskantha fell ill after a midday meal, prompting hospitalisation, investigation, and renewed concerns over food and water safety in schools.

Sabarimala Gold Theft: ED Freezes Assets Worth Rs 1.3 Crore After Multi-State Raids Targeting TDB Officials

The ED froze Rs 1.3 crore in assets following raids into the Sabarimala temple gold theft case.

Andhra Pradesh Considers Australia‑Style Ban on Social Media for Under‑16s, Says IT Minister Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is exploring a social media ban for children under 16 inspired by Australia’s new law to protect minors from harmful content.

Justice or Symbolism? Raipur Demolition of Rape Accused’s House Reignites ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Debate

The demolition of a rape accused’s allegedly illegal house in Raipur has sparked a nationwide debate on due process, deterrence and rule of law.

Odisha Strengthens Gutkha Ban, Orders Strict Action Across the State: Reports

Odisha has imposed a statewide ban on all tobacco and nicotine products, citing alarming health risks and Supreme Court directives.

Protest Held Outside UK Parliament Demanding Government Take Action on Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the UK Parliament to demand intervention against the persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus.

In a First, Delhi Police Display Wanted Local ‘Al-Qaeda Terrorist’ on Republic Day Alert Posters

Ahead of Republic Day, Delhi Police have intensified security and issued public alerts featuring a wanted AQIS terrorist amid fresh intelligence warnings.

Supreme Court Demands Immediate Halt to Illegal Mining in Aravallis; Proposes Expert Panel to Redefine Region

The Supreme Court has ordered an immediate halt to illegal mining to protect the fragile Aravalli ecosystem.

Andhra Pradesh: Three Charred to Death as Bus, Lorry Collide in Nandyal; 36 Passengers Escape

A tyre burst caused a private bus to collide with a lorry near Sirivellametta, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries, while most passengers were rescued.

‘I Don’t Think I Will Return To India’: American Woman Alleges Harassment By Teen on Delhi Metro

An American tourist’s Delhi Metro visit ended in trauma after a teenager’s family allegedly excused his groping.

“Store Food for 5 Days, Weapons, Batteries”: Greenland Urges Citizens to Prepare for Crisis Amid Trump’s Renewed Threats

Greenland has urged citizens to prepare emergency supplies as Trump’s renewed Arctic ambitions spark diplomatic unease and global concern.

A Split-Second Mistake, a Lifetime Impact: Delhi Tribunal Awards ₹84.5 Lakh for Negligent Car Door Opening

A Delhi tribunal held a driver negligent for opening a car door without warning, awarding ₹84.5 lakh to a young motorcyclist left 90% disabled.

Bengal Elderly Man Dies After SIR Notices to Him, Six Deaths Show Democracy’s Human Cost and Fear

A series of deaths allegedly linked to anxiety over electoral roll revisions has triggered political outrage and calls for empathy-driven governance in West Bengal.

Kerala Suicide Case: Shimjitha Musthafa Detained in Kozhikode Over Alleged Abetment of Deepak’s Suicide

Kerala: Shimjitha Musthafa was taken into custody in Kozhikode following the tragic suicide of a youth named Deepak.

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low of 91.74 Against US Dollar Amid Greenland Dispute and Heavy FII Selling

The Indian rupee plunged to a record 91.74 low as geopolitical tensions and massive FPI selling intensified.

Did Trump’s 25% Tariff Push India to Cut Russian Oil? US Claims Spark Diplomatic Debate

As Washington tightens pressure over Russia’s war in Ukraine, India balances energy security, diplomacy, and tariff threats.

‘Chipko Movement 2.0’: Apple Growers in South Kashmir Hug Trees as Railway Line Through Orchards Threatens Livelihoods

Protests in Pulwama and Shopian intensify as farmers oppose a railway project they say threatens apple orchards, livelihoods, and south Kashmir’s ecological balance.

No NOC or Fitness Certificate for Vehicles with Unpaid Toll Dues: New Govt Rules

India mandates toll clearance for vehicle NOCs and fitness renewals to support barrier-less satellite-based highway tolling.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.