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Tragedy Near Ranchi as Redbird Airways Air Ambulance Crashes with Seven Onboard, Leaving One Dead

February 23, 2026

A medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in the forests of Chatra district shortly after takeoff, resulting in one fatality while six others were rescued.

Live-In Partner Arrested For Allegedly Burning Student’s Private Parts With Sanitizer During 3-Day Captivity in Gurugram

February 23, 2026

A biotechnology student was rescued from three days of captivity and extreme physical torture by her live-in partner in Gurugram after she managed to alert her mother via a secret phone call.

Telangana Steps Up Street Food Vendors Training Under FSSAI Norms: But Can It Fix the Safety Gap?

February 23, 2026

As lakhs rely on street food daily, Telangana’s training push tests whether awareness can translate into lasting safety.

23 Years After Conviction, Gujarat HC Says One Slap Not ‘Cruelty’, Acquits Man in 1996 Suicide Case

February 23, 2026

The Gujarat High Court set aside a 2003 conviction in a 1996 suicide case, ruling that an isolated slap during a domestic dispute did not meet the legal threshold for cruelty or abetment.

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.

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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.

Toronto: 37-Year-Old Karnataka Tech Professional Murdered in Suspected Targeted Attack

A 37-year-old Indian-origin IT professional from Karnataka was killed in a suspected targeted shooting at a busy Toronto shopping centre.

Congress-Led Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Under Rule 94C

The Congress-led opposition alleges partisan conduct by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, triggering a rare no-confidence motion during Parliament’s Budget Session.

Canadian Woman Alleges Harassment At Radisson Bengaluru Spa, Police Launch Investigation

A Canadian woman has accused a Bengaluru hotel spa therapist of sexual harassment, prompting a police investigation amid conflicting claims.

Internet Services Suspended for 5 Days in Manipur’s Ukhrul, Curfew Imposed After Renewed Unrest

Fresh ethnic clashes in Manipur’s Ukhrul district led authorities to suspend internet services and impose curfew to prevent misinformation and further violence.

UPSC 2026 Rule Blocks Serving IAS and IFS Officers from Reappearing Without Resignation

UPSC’s revised 2026 Civil Services rules bar serving IAS and IFS officers from reappearing in the exam unless they resign from service.

Uttar Pradesh: Dalmandi Demolition Triggers Protests as Historic Varanasi Market Cleared for Kashi Vishwanath Access Road

A large-scale demolition in Varanasi’s Dalmandi market to widen access to the Kashi Vishwanath temple has triggered protests, police deployment and concerns over livelihoods and heritage.

Hyderabad Employee Fired After Questioning 16-Hour Workdays, Moves Labour Department For Justice

A Hyderabad IT professional has accused his former employer of forcing extreme 16-hour workdays without overtime pay and firing him for demanding fair compensation.

Kerala Influencer Chinnu Pappu, 24, Found Dead in Kasaragod; Police Probe Suspected Suicide

The 24-year-old social media creator was found dead in her Kasaragod home, with police investigating the circumstances and urging against speculation.

Karnataka: 22-Year-Old Woman Dies by Suicide, Family Alleges In-Laws Forced Her Into Prostitution

A 22-year-old mother from Karnataka died by suicide after allegedly enduring harassment and pressure from her in-laws to engage in prostitution, prompting police to arrest three family members.

Bihar: Protests Erupt After 6-Year-Old Allegedly Raped and Murdered in Darbhanga; Neighbor Arrested, Probe On

The brutal rape and murder of a minor in Darbhanga has triggered violent public protests, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old neighbor and a government pledge for a 60-day fast-track conviction.

Bengaluru Road Rage: Two Drunk Women Assault Cab Driver, Bystanders, Resist Police, Viral Video Sparks Outrage

After a late‑night minor collision in Bengaluru’s Hulimavu, two intoxicated women allegedly assaulted a cab driver, sparked chaos among bystanders and resisted police, in an incident now circulating widely on social media.

Gujarat Class 12 Student Slaps Woman Teacher for Questioning Late Entry in Pre-Board Exam; FIR Filed

A classroom assault caught on CCTV has reignited concerns over student aggression, teacher safety, and accountability in schools.

Gujarat: 23-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor Under Pretext of Teaching Namaz in Ahmedabad; Probe On

Ahmedabad police arrested a 23-year-old man for sexually assaulting a minor on a mosque rooftop after luring him with the promise of religious instruction.

India Loses Over 18,727 Government Schools in Five Years; Private Unaided Schools See Growth, Reveals Parliament Data

Parliamentary data shows a steady decline in government schools across India, even as private unaided institutions expand amid concerns over access, equity, and the future of public education.

UP Kanpur NICU Tragedy: Newborn Burnt to Death After Warmer Machine Malfunction Sparks, Outrage

A newborn girl in Kanpur died after an NICU warmer machine allegedly overheated and caught fire, sparking accusations of negligence and delayed disclosure by hospital staff.

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.