INDIA
After Lord Shiva moves court, HC orders opening of Chandigarh temple gates for Maha Shivratri
Court orders temporary unsealing of the main gates of the temple to accommodate devotees during Maha Shivratri celebrations on February 26 and a ‘Langar Sewa’ on March 2.
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh: Elephant attack in Seshachalam Forest claims lives of devotees
A herd of elephants attacked devotees in Seshachalam forest, Andhra Pradesh, killing at least three and injuring several during Mahashivratri celebrations.
INDIA
Bareilly: Wedding called off after drunk groom garlands bride’s best friend
A wedding in Bareilly was called off after the groom, drunk, mistakenly garlanded the bride’s best friend and others, leading to his arrest.
INDIA
UP mass wedding fraud: Father of three marries another woman to claim govt benefits, booked
The fraud came to the fore after authorities received a tip-off following the ceremony, held in Gajraula under the Chief Minister’s mass wedding scheme on Sunday.
INDIA
Telangana tunnel collapse: Distraught families of trapped workers anxiously await positive news
Rescue efforts at the collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana face challenges, leaving families of 8 trapped workers anxious.
INDIA
'Akhilesh had no time for Kumbh, made a non-Sanatani in-charge': Yogi Adityanath slams Akhilesh Yadav over Maha Kumbh remarks
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath slammed Akhilesh Yadav over Maha Kumbh, accusing SP of mismanaging the 2013 event. He highlighted global participation in the 2025 Kumbh, contrasting it with past corruption and neglect.
INDIA
Punjab’s AAP government at risk? Congress’s Bajwa claims ‘more than 32’ AAP MLAs in touch, hints at BJP role
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has claimed that over 32 AAP MLAs are in touch with him, hinting at instability in Punjab’s government. He alleged financial irregularities, while AAP dismissed his claims.
INDIA
Maharashtra-Karnataka bus services remain suspended for second day; thousands of commuters impacted
According to reports, the conductor was assaulted after he asked a couple of passengers to speak in Kannada to buy tickets. The conductor is facing a case under the POCSO act as the ticket tiff involved a minor girl.
INDIA
'No one is imposing Hindi': Annamalai hits out at DMK, launches BJP’s NEP campaign in Tamil Nadu
Criticizing the MK Stalin-led government, Annamalai accused the DMK of creating "two classes of students" by opposing NEP 2020, which mandates a three-language formula, including English, Hindi, and the regional language.
INDIA
Telangana tunnel rescue: Team from Silkyara joins, ‘Chances of survival not good’, says Minister Krishna Rao
A team of rat-hole miners, who had rescued the construction workers trapped in the Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand in 2023, has joined the rescue teams to extricate the men.
INDIA
PM Modi in Bihar: Releases 19th PM-Kisan installment, transfers Rs 22,000 crore to farmers
Highlighting the nation’s growth, he said, “This is the land of ‘Viksit Bharat’.” The event saw participation from several chief ministers, ministers, and farmers across the country.
INDIA
Rajasthan: 5-year-old boy found dead in borewell after 16-hour rescue operation in Jhalawar
The child, son of Kalulal Bagariya, accidentally slipped into the 12-inch-wide borewell around 1.15 pm on Sunday while his parents were working in the field
WEATHER
IMD issues yellow alert for Hyderabad as temp soars across Telangana; check forecasts for Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai
According to the department, the highest temperatures in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem, Nirmal, and Mancherial would be between 36 and 40 degrees Celsius
INDIA
Uttarakhand's 'single-student' schools: How teachers and villagers are keeping education alive
For families in these villages, the decision to stay or migrate is difficult.
INDIA
Meghalaya MDC Election Result 2025: VPP unseats ruling NPP from power in Khasi tribal council, bags second position in JHADC
The two ADCs have a total of 13 lakh voters, of which 85.58 percent cast their vote in JHADC and 76.77 percent in KHADC during the elections held on February 21.
INDIA
Class 8 student in Hyderabad jumps from school building after being ‘slapped’ by teacher, dies
A handwritten note, purportedly written by the student, was found in his book, in which he apologised to his mother for taking his life, according to reports.
INDIA
Women power takeover: PM Modi to hand over social media accounts to achievers on Women’s Day
Speaking in his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, Modi encouraged people to honor and respect the resilience of women, noting their increasing participation across sectors. He said these women will share their journeys and experiences through his social media platforms, which have millions of followers across X, YouTube, and Instagram.
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor hints at ‘options’ if Congress sidelines him
Shashi Tharoor, on Varthamanam, stressed his electoral success as proof of public backing for his independent views, warning Congress to expand its appeal or face a third consecutive opposition term in Kerala.
INDIA
Breaking News Live: American Airlines flight AA292 from New York to Delhi reportedly diverted to Rome
PM Modi will inaugurate the Global Investors Summit, tomorrow.
INDIA
'Nationalists respect each other': Jaishankar on Modi-Trump chemistry
Jaishankar noted that Modi was among the earliest world leaders invited by Trump during his second term, emphasizing that both leaders share a nationalist outlook, which fosters mutual respect.
WORLD
Watch: Freed Israeli hostage kisses forehead of two Hamas members on stage
During the ceremony, Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov was seen kissing the foreheads of two Hamas members while waving. A Red Cross convoy later transported the hostages following the event.
INDIA
Army to upgrade air defence with new guns, radars, and missile systems
The army plans to replace two aging gun platforms—L70 and Zu-23mm—with advanced indigenous systems. Trials for the new L70 successor are expected in July, with a request for proposal (RFP) already issued for 220 guns. The L70, originally manufactured by Sweden’s Bofors AB in the 1950s, has been in service in India since the 1960s.
INDIA
PM to visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Assam from 23rd to 25th February
PM Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam from Feb 23-25 to launch healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure projects, attend investment summits, and release PM-KISAN funds for farmers.
INDIA
Kolkata business family and the mystery of poisoning, ‘suicide pact’, high-speed car crash
The accident on EM Bypass has now turned into a complex case of financial distress, a possible suicide pact, and potential foul play.
