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In a shocking incident reported from Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, a minor girl studying in Class 10 delivered a baby boy during her board examination at an exam centre in Pithampur, a police officer said.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed electoral authorities in West Bengal to ensure the submission of pending verification documents by 5 pm on February 26 to judicial officers overseeing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has re-constituted a three-member committee to investigate the corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, the judge of the Allahabad High Court, at whose home piles of burnt cash was found.

Three armed assailants looted gold jewellery worth approximately Rs 60 lakh from a shop in the Kinari Bazar area of Chandni Chowk in Delhi on Wednesday.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has presented a massive Rs 80,952.56 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, marking an 8.77 per cent increase over last year's Rs 74,427.41 crore outlay.

Video recorded by visitors showed the white tiger standing motionless for long periods, leading to speculation about malnutrition or illness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Israeli parliament Knesset -- a first by an Indian Prime Minister -- re-affirmed that India stands with Israel in its battle against terror.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trademark hugplomacy, where he embraces world leaders in his trademark hug, has once again drawn international attention after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised what he called the famous Modi hug.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Knesset, Israel's parliament-- a rare honour that underscores the political warmth between the two democracies.

Two fruit sellers in Mumbai's Malad West area have been arrested after a video appeared to show them applying rat poison to fruits offered for sale.

A new brain imaging study of 107 adults has found that even moderate alcohol consumption reduces whole brain communication and increases localised activity.

Gates identified one of the women as a Russian bridge player he met through competitive bridge events and the other as a Russian nuclear physicist he encountered in the course of business engagements.

A 12 week study of 184 students has found that peak mental sharpness can add the equivalent of 40 minutes of productivity to a working day, with sleep, motivation and reduced burnout playing a key role in daily performance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday to a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, who were on the tarmac to receive him at the airport.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured as opposition student activists, protesting against her, clashed with police at the Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment.

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija recommends brushing your teeth whenever you are struggling with sweet cravings.

Frequent leaves taken by IPS officer Aditi Singh over the past three months has led the Himachal Pradesh government to hand over the additional charge of SP Vigilance to ASP V

Dr Saurabh Sethi highlights five everyday foods that may help lower cancer risk and explains how simple diet changes can make a difference over time.

The joint security forces on Wednesday recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Pooch district.

Performing yoga is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the hamstrings. These yoga poses can help build resilience, improve posture, and enhance overall mobility.

School Assembly News Headlines (February 26, 2026): Staying updated on important national, international, sports, and education news sharpens the mind and helps students become informed citizens.

US President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Army Chief Warrant Officer5 Eric Slover during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

A seven year old boy in China agreed to skip rope for every like on his video as part of a weight loss challenge, only to see it attract more than 1.8 million thumbs up, leaving social media users amused.

Days after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, attention has turned to his potential successor and new leader of the Jalisco Cartel. A California-born stepson of the drug lord is reportedly in line to succeed him.

The British Empire once prided itself on being the realm where the sun never set. But in the quiet town of Sehore in Madhya Pradesh, a forgotten piece of paper suggests that even the mighty Empire once needed a sunrise loan from a wealthy local.

A Gen Z employee's viral video alleging that her manager cancelled her leave while she was at the airport has sparked a wider debate on work life balance, communication gaps and professional responsibility.

A 10-foot statue of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was pulled down by unidentified vandals at Pailapool in Assam's Cachar district.

CBSE Class 10 Science Exam 2026: Subject experts who analysed the paper after the examination described it as well-balanced and aligned with the prescribed syllabus.

The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.

In 1971, when the world turned its back on India, Israel provided weapons when we needed them most, defying their own superpower ally.

Strong growth comes from balanced meals, good sleep and active play not just a daily glass of milk.

A new study suggests bariatric surgery may offer stronger long-term heart protection than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Responding to concerns over the rising number of infections, the minister said the Health Department faces legal and social challenges under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act.

Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Israel on a two-day high-profile visit on Wednesday, marking his second trip to Tel Aviv after the historic 2017 visit.

Amodei warns that AI's advancement is accelerating rapidly, and institutions are underprepared.

IIM Nagpur news: Nearly 400 students from both batches staged a silent protest on campus and warned of boycotting the examinations. The protest was later withdrawn after the administration clarified its position.

Reference to corruption at various levels of the judiciary will be removed from NCERT Class VIII textbooks, high-level government sources told NDTV Wednesday afternoon.

The killing of the two policemen near the India and Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur was carried out by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a senior police official said Wednesday.

Mumbai woke up to yet another blanket of haze on Tuesday morning, with a grey veil hanging over the skyline from Bandra to South Mumbai.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026, comes at a moment when defence ties between the two countries are more consequential than ever.

The complainant alleged that the injury caused severe pain to the child, who was immediately rushed to the emergency ward, where the wound was dressed.

President Murmu at National Arogya Fair 2026 highlights medicinal plant farming as key to farmer income, soil health, and preventive healthcare in India.

The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Physics exams faced criticism for inconsistent difficulty levels, prompting calls for grace marks and lenient evaluation from educators.

Tata Consultancy Services is urging employees to use artificial intelligence tools to deliver work faster and cheaper, even if it eats into the company's revenue, the CEO of India's largest software-services provider said on Wednesday.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Israel, NDTV can confirm that the next big defence deal between New Delhi and Tel Aviv is likely to be for six mid-air refuelling aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

Akshat shot his father, Manvendra Singh, in a fit of rage during a fight in the early hours of February 20.

The president of France's Palace of Versailles is expected to take over as head of the Louvre following the resignation of Laurence des Cars, an informed source told AFP on Wednesday.

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to one-fifth of its workforce after widening annual losses on US tariffs and weak Chinese demand.

Two housekeeping employees, working at a Central Government GST office, posed as Intelligence Officers and ran an extortion racket targeting city traders before being caught in Bengaluru.

A cabinet official was notably absent and stayed under a special security arrangement as Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech today.