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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INDIA
Navi Mumbai airport inauguration likely in April, to begin operations from May
The development comes after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) carried out an inspection on Tuesday, February 25.
INDIA
'Islamic Caliphate of West Bengal': BJP slams Mamata govt for scrapping Vishwakarma Puja holiday
KMC issued a memorandum revising the holiday list for its Hindi-medium schools, scrapping the holiday for Vishwakarma Puja and extending the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday from one day to two.
INDIA
Rs 75 lakh debt: Kerala man confesses to killing 4 family members, girlfriend
His mother, the only survivor, is in stable condition, and her statement will be crucial in the ongoing investigation.
INDIA
Infant brutally branded 65 times with hot sickle to cure laboured breathing in Amravati
According to the medical experts, the 22-day-old baby may have a congenital heart disease, which could account for the breathing problems.
INDIA
Non-veg served at SAU mess in Delhi on Mahashivratri leads to ruckus
The members of the ABVP contended that this action was an attempt to disturb religious harmony and a violation of religious freedom.
WORLD
Prayers Held for Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital Amid Health Battle | N18G
Cardinal Baldassare Reina led prayers for Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. The mass, held at the St. John Paul II Chapel, was attended by faithful and health workers. The Vatican reports that Francis is resting well, receiving treatment, and able to eat and move about his hospital room.
INDIA
Karnataka cop who worked 16-hour shifts for 60 days gets High Court relief
Karnataka High Court Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled in favour of Chandrashekar, a constable with the state-run Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation
INDIA
Delhi's IGI airport set for major upgrades: Terminal expansions, runway upgrade and T2 repairs
From terminal upgrades to critical runway enhancement, these developments aim to boost capacity and improve efficiency.
INDIA
Punjabi now compulsory in all Punjab schools amid CBSE draft norms row
CBSE issued a clarification that it skipped writing Punjabi in the languages group while forming its draft scheme for two examinations in Class X for the 2025-26 academic year issued on Tuesday.
INDIA
'In last 4 months ...': Manipur Police shares data showing spike in crime cases
Manipur has been suffering from violence since May 2023, due to the continuous clashes between the Meitei community and various Kuki tribes.
SPORTS
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Afghanistan VS England Match Highlights | Cricket
Afghanistan have knocked England out of the Champions Trophy 2025 with a 8-run win at the Gaddifi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday (February 26). Azmatullah Omarzai was key for Afghanistan as he took five wickets after contributing with the bat as well in the first innings. Earlier, Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran slammed 177 runs, his highest one-day total, and shared a 103-run partnership with skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi. The duo helped their side post a massive 325 for 7 against a listless England in their Champions Trophy match on Wednesday. Zadran notched up his total off 146 deliveries, while Shahidi struck 40 off 67 balls after Afghanistan were left struggling at 37 for 3 in the ninth over. Zadran also shared a 72-run stand for the fifth wicket with Azmatullah Omarzai (41 off 31 balls) and a 111-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Mohammad Nabi (40 off 24 balls) while building the strong total. Coming to England's bowling, pacer Jofra Archer accounted for the top-order, returning figures of 3/64 in his 10 overs. England made just one change, bringing Jamie Overton in place of injured Brydon Carse, while Afghanistan remained unchanged. Root and Duckett kept England in the hunt with a steady partnership, but Duckett’s dismissal shifted momentum. Brook and Buttler got promising starts but couldn’t convert, allowing Afghanistan to claw their way back. When Root eventually fell, Archer provided a late spark with some boundaries, briefly tilting the game in England’s favor. However, Overton’s rash shot to long-on proved costly. In the end, Farooqi and Azmatullah held their nerve to seal a thrilling win for Afghanistan.
WORLD
Putin Hosts Guinea-Bissau’s President Amid Russia-Africa Push | N18G
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo to the Kremlin for key economic and security talks. Russian metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska was present, amid reports that Rusal is eyeing major infrastructure and bauxite projects in the West African nation. Meanwhile, political tensions rise in Guinea-Bissau as Embalo faces opposition disputes and coup attempts.
INDIA
Delhi: Fire breaks out in cinema hall at Select Citywalk Mall, no injuries
The blaze was minor and fully contained by 5:55 pm, with no reported injuries, according to a Delhi Fire Services officer
INDIA
Mumbai faces rare February heatwave; IMD explains reasons, issues advisory
The IMD has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane, and other neighbouring districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region till Wednesday.
INDIA
6.82 lakh Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs in Odisha: A historic mass nesting event
The divisional forest officer (DFO) of Berhampur, stated that as of February 23, 6,82,000 Olive Ridley turtles had laid eggs on the seashore, breaking the previous record.
INDIA
Prayagraj serves over 64 crore Maha Kumbh devotees with unwavering spirit
For over 45 days, Prayagraj ensured the smooth functioning of the Mela, offering food and shelter to the devotees.
INDIA
Class 10 student gives birth in hostel of state-run school in Odisha; Probe ordered
Following an inquiry, the district administration suspended the headmaster of the institute and the hostel matron with immediate effect
INDIA
18 boys gang-rape 3 girls returning from wedding in Jharkhand's Khunti
Khunti SP Aman Kumar said that all of the boys involved in the crime have been taken into custody.
