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Class 10 Student Delivers Baby During Board Exam In Madhya Pradesh

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.

26 Feb 2026 12:39 am
Admit Card With Pass Certificate Can Be Accepted: Top Court On Bengal SIR

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.

26 Feb 2026 12:36 am
Speaker Om Birla Re-Constitutes Panel To Probe Judge In Cash Row

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.

26 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Armed Robbers Loot Jewellery Worth Rs 60 Lakh In Delhi's Chandni Chowk

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.

26 Feb 2026 12:32 am
In Mumbai Civic Body's Rs 81,000-Crore Budget, Big Infra, Education Push

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.

25 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
Video Of Weak White Tiger At Patna Zoo Sparks Concern, PETA India Intervenes

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

25 Feb 2026 10:45 pm
India-Israel Ties Written In Blood And Sacrifice: PM Modi In Jerusalem

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.

25 Feb 2026 10:02 pm
Modi Hug Is Special: Netanyahu's High Praise For Brother PM Modi

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.

25 Feb 2026 10:00 pm
We Remember Israeli Lives Lost In 26/11: PM Modi's Top Quotes In Knesset

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

25 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
On Camera, Vendors Apply Rat Poison To Fruits In Mumbai

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.

25 Feb 2026 9:37 pm
Alcohol Disrupts Brain Communication Even At Legal Driving Limit, Study Finds

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

25 Feb 2026 9:34 pm
Bill Gates Admits To 2 Affairs With Russian Women During Marriage To Melinda

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.

25 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Peak Mental Sharpness Can Add 40 Minutes Of Productivity To Your Day, Study Finds

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.

25 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
That's Saffron: PM Modi As Netanyahu Notes Sartorial Match With Wife

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.

25 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
Kerala Health Minister Injured During Opposition Protest, Hospitalised

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Craving Sugar? Brushing Your Teeth Might Help, Says Nutritionist

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

25 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Himachal Vigilance Chief Absent For Days, State Puts Second Officer In Charge

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

25 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
AIIMS-Trained Doctor Lists Foods That Can Help Reduce Cancer Risk

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
Hunt Continues: IEDs, Grenades, Pistol Recovered From J&K's Poonch

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

25 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
7 Best Yoga Poses That Can Help Strengthen Hamstrings

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (Feb 26): Top National, World, Sports Updates

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:33 pm
Army Pilot Wounded In Maduro Raid Receives Medal Of Honour From Trump

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
China Boy Vows To Skip Rope For Every Like, Gets 1.8 Million. Then This Happens...

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:23 pm
After El Mencho's Death, Name Of Rumoured New Jalisco Cartel Boss Emerges

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.

25 Feb 2026 8:12 pm
Biritsh Raj's Unpaid Bill: Family Demands Rs 35,000 Borrowed 100 Years Ago

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.

25 Feb 2026 7:34 pm
Boss Cancels Leave At Last Moment, Gen Z Worker's I Don't Care Reply Goes Viral

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.

25 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
'Like Mujibur Rahman': Congress After Nehru Statue Pulled Down In Assam

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.

25 Feb 2026 7:24 pm
CBSE Class 10 Science Exam 2026: Physics Toughest? Here's What Teachers Say

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.

25 Feb 2026 7:13 pm
SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia

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.

25 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
Opinion: Opinion | How Israel Once Defied Its Biggest Ally To Help India

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

25 Feb 2026 4:37 pm
Milk Alone Is Not Enough For Your Child's Growth, Nutritionist Explains Why

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

25 Feb 2026 4:34 pm
Weight-Loss Surgery May Protect Your Heart More Than Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: Study

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

25 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
Meghalaya HIV Surge: More Than 10,000 People Receiving Treatment

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.

25 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
PM Modi Israel visit LIVE: PM Modi Arrives In Israel

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.

25 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
Anthropic CEO Shares Advice For Young Indians In AI Era, Says Focus On Human-Centred Tasks

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

25 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
IIM Nagpur Bars Over 70 MBA Students From Mid-Term Exams Over Pool Party

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.

25 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
'Portion On Judiciary Will Be Removed': Government Sources Amid NCERT Row

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.

25 Feb 2026 3:58 pm
'Killed For Rs 20,000, ISI Behind It': Punjab Police On Cops' Killing

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.

25 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
Inside Mumbai's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis

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.

25 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
India Is Israel's Largest Arms Buyer, Their Defence Partnership In Numbers

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.

25 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
6-Month-Old Baby Loses Finger During IV Drip Removal In Bengaluru, Case Filed

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.

25 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Medicinal Plants Benefit Farmers, Soil Health: President Murmu

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

25 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
Will CBSE Offer Grace Marks Or Ease Evaluation After Board Exam Hardness Concerns?

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.

25 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
TCS Urges Staff To Use AI Despite Risk To Revenue: CEO

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.

25 Feb 2026 2:32 pm
As PM Modi Begins Israel Trip, A Much-Awaited Defence Deal In The Works

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.

25 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
Would've Cremated Him Alone: Lucknow Man Who Murdered Father To Cops

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

25 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
Head Of France's Palace Of Versailles To Take Over Louvre: Report

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.

25 Feb 2026 2:12 pm
Luxury Car Maker Aston Martin To Cut 20% Of Staff After Trump Tariffs

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.

25 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
Housekeeping Staff Pose As GST Officers, Scam Bengaluru Traders

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.

25 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
Who Is A Designated Survivor And Why Does US Need One?

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

25 Feb 2026 1:51 pm