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Viral ‘Yeshu Yeshu’ pastor Bajinder Singh booked for sexual assault in Punjab

INDIA

Viral ‘Yeshu Yeshu’ pastor Bajinder Singh booked for sexual assault in Punjab

The woman alleges that Singh made her sit alone in a cabin in the church on Sundays and hugged and touched her inappropriately since 2022.

Kerala nephrologist George P Abraham found dead at Kochi farmhouse, suicide note recovered

CITY

Kerala nephrologist George P Abraham found dead at Kochi farmhouse, suicide note recovered

We tracked down his mobile phone location and traced him to the farmhouse. By the time we got there, the family members had also reached there, says Abraham's brother.

MLC election results: Counting underway for all seats in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

CITY

MLC election results: Counting underway for all seats in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

A three-tier security system has been established across the counting area, and entry will be restricted to those with identity cards

Himani Narwal murder: Police arrest one accused of killing Haryana Congress worker

CITY

Himani Narwal murder: Police arrest one accused of killing Haryana Congress worker

The family has decided not to perform the last rites of their daughter until police arrest those responsible for her death.

PM Modi visits Somnath temple, set for wildlife talks in Gujarat

INDIA

PM Modi visits Somnath temple, set for wildlife talks in Gujarat

After praying at Somnath, he proceeded to Sasan, the headquarters of Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in the Junagadh district, which houses the world's only Asiatic lions.

Delhi's crackdown: Here’s how AI cameras to spot overage vehicles as fuel ban kicks in from April

INDIA

Delhi's crackdown: Here’s how AI cameras to spot overage vehicles as fuel ban kicks in from April

Fuel pumps would be equipped with devices to identify overage vehicles and restrict fuel supply to them, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said

Fight against air pollution: No fuel for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 in Delhi

CITY

Fight against air pollution: No fuel for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 in Delhi

The meeting focused on key policy decisions, including restrictions on older vehicles, mandatory anti-smog measures, and the transition to electric public transport.

Startup Maha Rathi launches with ₹30 crore prize pool to fuel entrepreneurship

INDIA

Startup Maha Rathi launches with ₹30 crore prize pool to fuel entrepreneurship

Backed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), along with leading industry players like Avaana Capital, LetsVenture, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), IVCA, and HDFC, the initiative is designed to help promising entrepreneurs gain the resources and exposure they need to grow.

Delhi records its warmest February night in 74 years. Does it signal a long, scorching summer?

CITY

Delhi records its warmest February night in 74 years. Does it signal a long, scorching summer?

The IMD said that Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5°C on February 27, 2025, the highest minimum temperature ever recorded for February at Safdarjung between 1951 and 2025.

Pune GBS outbreak: Many patients still on ventilator support for weeks

INDIA

Pune GBS outbreak: Many patients still on ventilator support for weeks

Many of these people were admitted in the early days of the outbreak, with some requiring intensive care or ventilator support for weeks, said the doctors.

Who is Manav Sharma? What the TCS techie said about men's mental health before committing suicide

INDIA

Who is Manav Sharma? What the TCS techie said about men's mental health before committing suicide

Manav got married to his wife, Nikita Sharma, in 2024 in Agra, but along with his wife, returned to Mumbai in February 2025. He claimed that his marriage was a distressing experience and he had reasons to believe that Nikita was cheating on him.

From AI Summit in Paris to Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh: PM Modi's February in pictures

INDIA

From AI Summit in Paris to Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh: PM Modi's February in pictures

In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France and the US, meeting President Macron in Paris and President Donald Trump in Washington DC. Modi addressed the AI Action Summit in Paris.

21 Mohalla Clinics did not have toilet, 15 did not had power backup: CAG report on Delhi's healthcare model tabled

INDIA

21 Mohalla Clinics did not have toilet, 15 did not had power backup: CAG report on Delhi's healthcare model tabled

The CAG report highlights the difference there is between the claims made by the previous government and the ground reality.

Pune bus rape: How request for food and water led to arrest of Dattaray Gade

INDIA

Pune bus rape: How request for food and water led to arrest of Dattaray Gade

To nab the culprit, 13 police teams were sent to different parts of Maharashtra.

Ghaziabad woman dragged inside SUV, gangraped by husband's friends; FIR reveals horrific torture

INDIA

Ghaziabad woman dragged inside SUV, gangraped by husband's friends; FIR reveals horrific torture

The FIR reveals that they poured something on her that caused burns on her neck, chest, and wherever the chemical touched.

From millions to silence: Emptiness grips Prayagraj's Sangam as Maha Kumbh Mela buzz fades

INDIA

From millions to silence: Emptiness grips Prayagraj's Sangam as Maha Kumbh Mela buzz fades

Prayagraj is gradually returning to its everyday rhythm—leaving behind cherished memories of one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings.

US embassy grants visa to family of comatose Indian student Neelam Shinde

WORLD

US embassy grants visa to family of comatose Indian student Neelam Shinde

The father and brother of Neelam (35) have been granted the visa after both attended an interview at Mumbai's US Consulate Office. The father informed that they will be leaving for the US on Saturday.

Flights from Hindon to Kolkata, Goa and Bengaluru from March 1; check fares and other new destinations

INDIA

Flights from Hindon to Kolkata, Goa and Bengaluru from March 1; check fares and other new destinations

Each aircraft will be capable of accommodating over 180 passengers. Bookings are open for all destinations.

Delhi's Najafgarh, Mustafabad and Mohammadpur to get new names? Here's what BJP MLAs are demanding

INDIA

Delhi's Najafgarh, Mustafabad and Mohammadpur to get new names? Here's what BJP MLAs are demanding

BJP MLAs' renaming push: Najafgarh to Nahargarh, Mohammadpur to Madhavpuram, and Mustafabad to Shiv Vihar.

No more quota for Andhra Pradesh students in Telangana colleges: What the new rule says

INDIA

No more quota for Andhra Pradesh students in Telangana colleges: What the new rule says

This common admission process norm has been followed by Andhra Pradesh as well.

Pune MSRTC bus rape: How police drones and dog squad tracked down the accused

INDIA

Pune MSRTC bus rape: How police drones and dog squad tracked down the accused

Earlier, police detained his brother for questioning and interrogated his parents and a female acquaintance to determine his whereabouts.

Twice in 24 hours: Fire breaks out at Surat textile market, engulfs over 800 shops

INDIA

Twice in 24 hours: Fire breaks out at Surat textile market, engulfs over 800 shops

The fire engulfed over 800 shops, out of which nearly 450 were completely reduced to ashes.

CreditAccess Grameen, Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement were among top gainers and losers on Feb 27

MARKETS

CreditAccess Grameen, Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement were among top gainers and losers on Feb 27

Indian equity markets opened slightly higher on February 27 but quickly traded flat as investors prepared for volatility ahead of the monthly derivatives expiry. With the Nifty 50’s February contract expiring, traders either closed their positions or rolled them over to the March series, expecting choppy moves. Both benchmarks have declined nearly 14 percent from their record highs in September 2024. Here's a look at the key gainers and losers in trade today.

Tigress beaten to death by UP villagers after it attacks woman near Dudhwa Reserve

INDIA

Tigress beaten to death by UP villagers after it attacks woman near Dudhwa Reserve

Saureesh Sahai, Dudhwa Buffer Zone deputy director, said forest officials retrieved the carcass from the village in the Palia tehsil and sent it to the range headquarters, news agency PTI reported.

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