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Odisha KIIT death: India assures safety of Nepali students after PM Oli seeks resolution

INDIA

Odisha KIIT death: India assures safety of Nepali students after PM Oli seeks resolution

India has assured students from Nepal of its efforts to ensure their well-being after KIIT reportedly asked the students from the neighbouring country to evacuate.

Watch: Passengers walking on ceiling in upside-down Delta jet in Canada

WORLD

Watch: Passengers walking on ceiling in upside-down Delta jet in Canada

The Endeavor Air flight 4819, which had flown from Minneapolis, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when it landed upside down in Canada’s largest city.

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra sees 2 new deaths, India toll hits 21

INDIA

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra sees 2 new deaths, India toll hits 21

Maharashtra remains the hardest-hit state, accounting for 17 of the deaths. In Pune, a 34-year-old man from Wagholi died at Sassoon General Hospital on Saturday, marking the ninth GBS-related death in the city since the outbreak began on January 5.

Watch: One auto, 19 passengers – Jhansi's traffic violation goes viral

INDIA

Watch: One auto, 19 passengers – Jhansi's traffic violation goes viral

A video has gone viral on social media, showing police officers ordering passengers to exit one by one. To everyone's shock, the total number of passengers inside the autorickshaw was counted at 19.

'If educated people don't ...': Civil services aspirant in Rajasthan wins praise for returning Rs 5 lakh dowry

INDIA

'If educated people don't ...': Civil services aspirant in Rajasthan wins praise for returning Rs 5 lakh dowry

"We accepted only a coconut and a one-rupee coin as part of the rituals. The dowry system must end," the groom's father said.

Violent clashes in Bihar's Jamui over religious procession; 3 injured, internet suspended

INDIA

Violent clashes in Bihar's Jamui over religious procession; 3 injured, internet suspended

Police conducted a flag march in Jhajha to ensure that the situation does not escalate further.

KCR’s Birthday: GHMC removes posters put up by BRS supporters in Hyderabad

INDIA

KCR’s Birthday: GHMC removes posters put up by BRS supporters in Hyderabad

The GHMC's actions were reportedly in line with special orders from the Congress government, leading to protests from BRS ranks, Telangana Today reported.

Businessman, wife, son, and mother found dead in Mysuru housing complex; police suspect financial crisis

INDIA

Businessman, wife, son, and mother found dead in Mysuru housing complex; police suspect financial crisis

The deceased have been identified as local businessman Chethan, his wife Rupali (43), their son Kushal (15), and Chethan's mother Priyamvada (65).

Madhya Pradesh bans liquor in religious cities from April 1, launches ‘low alcoholic beverage bars’

INDIA

Madhya Pradesh bans liquor in religious cities from April 1, launches ‘low alcoholic beverage bars’

The introduction of these new bars is expected to expand the state’s existing alcohol outlet infrastructure. Currently, 460 to 470 liquor-cum-beer bars exist across MP

‘They asked to remove all clothes, including turban…’: US deportee from Punjab recounts horror

INDIA

‘They asked to remove all clothes, including turban…’: US deportee from Punjab recounts horror

The latest batch of deportees consisted of 44 individuals from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, and 31 from Punjab, with the remaining 4 hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.

New Delhi station stampede: Railways halts platform ticket sales from 4 pm to 11 pm for a week

INDIA

New Delhi station stampede: Railways halts platform ticket sales from 4 pm to 11 pm for a week

The stampede occurred on Saturday night between 9 PM and 9:20 PM as a surge of passengers, including those waiting for the delayed Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani, led to chaos.

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station lasted 15 minutes; fire officials faced difficulty reaching site

INDIA

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station lasted 15 minutes; fire officials faced difficulty reaching site

Fire officials reported difficulties in reaching the site due to traffic congestion around Paharganj. They took a different route to reach the spot.

GBS outbreak: Second death reported in Andhra Pradesh

INDIA

GBS outbreak: Second death reported in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh GBS Death: Her passing follows the recent death of a 10-year-old boy from Srikakulam, who was declared brain-dead earlier this week after exhibiting similar symptoms.

Delhi Earthquake: Why a 4.0 magnitude felt so intense

INDIA

Delhi Earthquake: Why a 4.0 magnitude felt so intense

The main reason the tremors were so noticeable in Delhi-NCR was the earthquake's epicentre being located very close to the city. Seismic waves tend to be most powerful at the point of origin, and as they travel outward, their energy decreases, causing weaker shaking further away from the epicentre.

Haryana man struggled for 220 days, paid Rs 35 lakh, got deported 20 days after reaching US

INDIA

Haryana man struggled for 220 days, paid Rs 35 lakh, got deported 20 days after reaching US

Ravi's family said that after paying Rs 29 lakh, he was allegedly taken hostage and starved in Panama. They were forced to arrange an additional Rs 6 lakh—raising funds by selling farmland and taking a loan.

Missed date, blocked roads: Maharashtra student paraglides to exam centre

INDIA

Missed date, blocked roads: Maharashtra student paraglides to exam centre

Samarth Mahangade, a first-year BCom student, he received a frantic call from his friends informing him that the postponed first-semester exam had already begun.

PM Modi News Updates: Went to the airport to welcome my brother, tweets PM Modi after receiving Amir of Qatar at the airport

INDIA

PM Modi News Updates: Went to the airport to welcome my brother, tweets PM Modi after receiving Amir of Qatar at the airport

The Amir is on a State Visit to India from February 17-18

2 Ashoka University students found dead in separate incidents, probe underway

INDIA

2 Ashoka University students found dead in separate incidents, probe underway

Two Ashoka University students were found dead in separate incidents. Police are investigating, awaiting autopsy reports. A suicide note was recovered, but authorities are uncertain about the exact cause of death.

Right to choose or change name a fundamental right, rules Allahabad High Court

INDIA

Right to choose or change name a fundamental right, rules Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled on February 15, 2025, that changing one’s name is a fundamental right, protected under Articles 19(1)(a), 21, and 14 of the Indian Constitution.

Watch: Horrific videos capture New Delhi railway station stampede that killed 18

INDIA

Watch: Horrific videos capture New Delhi railway station stampede that killed 18

The Railways, on Sunday, announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for those seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for individuals with minor injuries.

Kerala nursing college ragging case: Principal, professor suspended amid probe

INDIA

Kerala nursing college ragging case: Principal, professor suspended amid probe

According to police, a junior student was subjected to extreme physical abuse by five third-year students inside the college hostel. The victim was allegedly stripped, tied to a cot, and attacked with a compass.

DDA identifies 811 water bodies in Delhi, 247 can't be restored

INDIA

DDA identifies 811 water bodies in Delhi, 247 can't be restored

The NGT has issued notices to the DDA and other departments, urging them to submit timelines for the restoration and rejuvenation of these water bodies across Delhi.

Tamil Nadu: Two men, accused of abetting to suicide of a girl, acquitted after 10 years

INDIA

Tamil Nadu: Two men, accused of abetting to suicide of a girl, acquitted after 10 years

M Anandhan and K Iyyaraja were accused of pressurizing E Sumithra over the phone before she took her own life in 2014.

Son conspires with family servant to kill 67-year-old father in Delhi over property dispute

INDIA

Son conspires with family servant to kill 67-year-old father in Delhi over property dispute

Police believe that Love, victim's son, was upset with his father over favouritism toward his daughters and pressure to transfer property.

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