'Heads must roll': CJI Surya Kant slams NCERT over class 8 textbook row, Union government apologises
An unconditional and unqualified apology was tendered in the Supreme Court on Thursday over the controversial Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta apologised on behalf of the Ministry of Education amid the ongoing row. Read the full story here.
2026-02-26 12:28Ramadan today: Check February 26 Sehri and Iftar timings across major Indian cities
As Ramadan 2026 continues, Muslims across India will observe another day of fasting on Thursday, February 26, marking Sehri before dawn and breaking their fast at sunset. Timings will vary across cities due to geographical differences, with eastern regions set to witness earlier sunsets compared to western and southern parts of the country. Read the full story here.
2026-02-26 11:56In rare political moment, Sangma couple's healthy debate in Meghalaya Assembly goes viral
A rare and engaging moment unfolded in the Meghalaya Assembly when a policy discussion between Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and NPP MLA Mehtab Chandee A Sangma, a husband-wife legislator duo, drew attention for its constructive tone and focus on development issues. Read full story.
2026-02-26 11:55Delhi Red Fort blast case: NIA arrests two more, total accused held rises to 11
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more alleged terror operatives in connection with the November 10, 2025, blast near Delhi’s Red Fort area, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 11. Read full story.
2026-02-26 10:55Census 2027 to go fully digital with CMMS
India's Census 2027 will mark a historic shift as the decennial headcount goes fully digital for the first time, powered by the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) - a dedicated portal designed to manage one of the world's largest administrative exercises, PTI reported on Thursday. Moving away from paper-based enumeration, the process will now use handheld devices, geo-tagged mapping tools, and a centralised web platform, replacing traditional clipboards and carbon copies with a tech-driven system.
2026-02-26 10:52PM Narendra Modi becomes first world leader to hit 100 million followers on Instagram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram. With this, PM Modi has set a global record. No other political leader in the world has reached this number on the platform. Read full story.
2026-02-26 10:50AI Summit protest: 24-hour face-off between Delhi and Shimla Police ends
After a tense 24-hour standoff, the Delhi Police team was finally allowed to return to the national capital on Thursday morning. The team left with three Youth Congress activists. They were arrested over the "shirtless protest" during the AI Summit. The situation had turned dramatic. At one point, the Delhi Police officers were 'detained' for nearly five hours. This happened even after they had secured transit remand from the ACJM. The face-off between the police teams of Delhi and Shimla ended only after a day of high-voltage tension.
