News Reports

News reports about current affairs encompassing various topics, fields, and entities.

Corruption, backlogs of cases and more: New class 8 NCERT social science book introduces fresh chapters on the Indian judiciary

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2026

"In cases where the allegations are serious, the Parliament can take action and remove a judge by passing a motion of impeachment, it reads.

Crime

Chased for 1.5 kms, racially abused, and harassed: AIIMS Gorakhpur doctor from Nagaland targeted, three arrested

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2026

The accused chased the victim on a bike for 1.5 kilometres and hurled racial slurs and verbal abuse at her.

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China moves to fast-track Teesta project in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman govt: Why is raises strategic concerns for India near Siliguri corridor; Explained

Anurag - 24 February, 2026

With the Teesta dispute unresolved since 2011 due to West Bengal’s objections, China’s proposed basin management role could establish a sustained technical presence near India’s eastern frontier, complicating hydrological negotiations and altering regional strategic dynamics.

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First Made In India marine engine for Navy being developed by Kirloskar Oil Engines, ‘on track’ to be ready by April 2028

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2026

“We received the contract for the engine – 6 MW V12 engine – in April 2025, and as per our contract, we are supposed to deliver it by April 2028; that is what is in writing, and that is what we have to do,” Sahai added.

Telangana: Advocacy group approaches NHRC over stopping of Hanuman Chalisa recitation at NIT Warangal, charges discrimination and demands inquiry

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2026

According to the complaint, senior officials of NIT Warangal take part in organising Christian events and the hostel offers space for namaz.

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Punch and the viral misunderstanding: How monkey social behaviour explains the heartbreaking video

Dhruv Mishra - 24 February, 2026

The widely shared footage shows Punch being dragged after approaching another baby monkey. Experts and zoo authorities stress that such corrective behaviour is essential for orphaned macaques to understand boundaries, hierarchy, and communication within their group.

Singapore PM welcomes CM Yogi Adityanath, investment proposals worth ₹19,877 crore agreed upon on the first day of CM’s visit

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2026

Under MoUs signed with various international companies and institutions, investment proposals totalling ₹19,877 crore were agreed upon.

Crime

Lucknow: 21-year-old son kills father, hides chopped body in blue drum after arguement over NEET preparation

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2026

After shooting his 49-year-old father at their Ashiyana home, the accused allegedly dismembered the body, dumped several parts in nearby areas and hid the torso inside a drum before attempting to mislead investigators.

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