‘They fired a gunshot’: SC directs seizure of NCERT book, contemplates contempt action against officials

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, observing that the controversy appeared to be the result of a “calculated move” that has left the judiciary “bleeding”.

Ramayan’s Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia’s daughter gets married

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Veteran actress Dipika Chikhlia, best known for essaying the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television series Ramayan, has shared heartwarming glimpses from her daughter Juhi’s wedding ceremony on her social media account.

BofA cuts IDFC First Bank target by Rs 20 amid sharp fall in EPS estimates

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Multinational brokerage Bank of America Securities (BofA) downgraded the rating on IDFC First Bank Ltd. to 'Neutral' and cut its 12‑month target price to Rs 75 from Rs 95, citing near‑term headwinds after the bank was de‑empanelled by the Haryana government following a fraud incident.

Sujeet Kalkal clinches gold at UWW Ranking Series in Albania

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:16 PM

Tirana (Albania), Feb 26 (IANS) U23 world champion Sujeet Kalkal clinched the gold medal in the men’s 65kg freestyle category at the Muhamet Malo 2026 wrestling tournament. He topped the podium with four straight wins on technical superiority.

Youth Congress files complaint against Kerala Speaker over ‘attack’ claim on Minister Veena George

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:11 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26 (IANS) The political storm over the alleged assault on state Health Minister Veena George intensified on Thursday after the Youth Congress filed a formal complaint with the State Police Chief against Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer, accusing him of spreading a “false narrative” that the activists had attacked the minister at Kannur railway station.

Hema Malini stunned to see a revamped Mumbai street: I actually rubbed my eyes

IANS | February 26, 2026 11:54 AM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood superstar-turned-politician Hema Malini expressed her pleasant surprise at the sight of an otherwise busy Mumbai street cleared of its usual hawkers and encroachments. The actress further mentioned that the transformation of the street made her rub her eyes in disbelief.