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India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, securing USD 200 billion in AI investment commitments. The summit focused on human-centric AI, ethical frameworks like the New Delhi Declaration, and strengthening Indias role in global AI innovation

Addressing a press conference, Sunil Ramanand, Additional Director General (CID), said the investigation is being carried out in a thorough and professional manner

The DGCA said that airlines must not levy additional charges for correcting the name of the same passenger if the mistake is reported within 24 hours of booking, provided the ticket was booked directly through the airlines website

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued a notice to the state government after the minor`s father challenged an earlier order of the Bombay High Court denying him bail. The matter is scheduled to be heard on March 10

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 7.17 crore in Goa in a money laundering case linked to narcotics trafficking under the NDPS Act. The action follows an NCB complaint and alleges that drug proceeds were routed through multiple bank accounts

The incident took place during a protest by residents over alleged unresolved electricity supply issues in one of Malegaons wards. The demonstration was led by Lukman Kamal, president of the Malegaon Lok Sangharsh Samiti

Rahul Gandhi condemned police action against Youth Congress activists in the shirtless protest, calling it anti-democratic and likening it to North Korea. Eleven activists, including Uday Bhanu Chib, were arrested

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a `Badlav Rally` in Punjab`s Moga on March 14, marking the BJP`s formal launch of its election campaign ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. State BJP working President Ashwani Sharma slammed the AAP government led by CM Bhagwant Mann for failing on law and order, unfulfilled promises, corruption

The bench issued show cause notices to the NCERT Director and the secretary of the department of school education and asked them to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against those responsible

Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi in connection with a money laundering probe linked to Reliance Communications alleged bank fraud case. The ED has attached properties worth over Rs 15,700 crore as part of the investigation

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Rajasthan from February 27 for two days, attending the Indian Air Force`s largest military exercise, Vayu Shakti-2026, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer. She will co-pilot a Light Combat Helicopter Prachand in a first-of-its-kind aerial survey of the exercise area near the Pakistan border

Goa authorities deported six Bangladeshi nationals found living without valid documents, in a coordinated operation by FRRO Goa and the BSF. Since 2025, Goa Police have facilitated the deportation of 35 illegal Bangladeshi nationals. Similar crackdowns are underway across India, with major operations reported in Bengaluru and Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying his life and contributions would inspire every generation toward national service. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister J.P. Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also remembered the revolutionary leader for his sacrifices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised PM Narendra Modi by wearing a traditional Indian Nehru jacket at a dinner engagement during Modi`s two-day state visit to Israel. The gesture set a warm tone ahead of key bilateral talks focused on defence, trade, and technology, including discussions on Israel`s Iron Dome and Iron Beam systems

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar told IANS that PM Narendra Modi`s historic address at the Knesset left members and the audience deeply moved, with widespread enthusiasm across Israel. Azar highlighted Modi`s heartfelt remarks on counter-terrorism, shared heritage, and the future of India-Israel ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on February 28 and March 1, with a packed itinerary including the inauguration of AIIMS Madurai, launch of multiple railway projects under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, new train service flagoffs, a government function in Puducherry, temple darshan at Tirupparankundram

A former US Air Force officer, Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., has been arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorisation, in violation of the Arms Export Control Act. The US Justice Department said Brown, a former F-35 instructor, conspired to provide defence services to Chinas air force without the required State license

At a major party congress, Kim Jong Un ruled out engagement with South Korea but said dialogue with the United States remains possible if Washington drops what he calls hostile policies

The Justice Department is assessing claims that certain FBI interview summaries tied to the Epstein investigation were not included in the recent public release of millions of record

A major fire erupted in the busy main market area of Bandipora on Thursday, triggering panic among shopkeepers and residents. Fire and emergency services rushed to the scene and launched operations to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby structures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first global political leader to achieve the milestone. Since joining in 2014, his account has emerged as one of the most influential digital platforms among world leaders

Bhagatram Sharma, 65, suffered serious injuries when a Mahindra Thar driven by Shaurya Goyal, hit one side of the hatchback carrying him and his family, police said

istrict courts in West Bengals Asansol and Suri and the Dhanbad civil court in Jharkhand received bomb threats over email, the officials said

While the new system will still involve a physical visit to the application centre for biometric registration, it will do away with the need to leave behind the passport during the processing period

Coleman, accompanied by her father, was seated in the gallery of the House chamber along with other special guests

Ruby Jain and her husband, Harsh Priya Singh, were taken into custody following an investigation in the FIR registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station

Talking to reporters, Chausa additional station house officer Chandan Kumar said, The incident prima facie appears to be linked to a love affair. Aarti was shot in the stomach

The cash was seized from the Bhubaneswar flat of Deputy Director of Mines Debabrata Mohanty, arrested by the state Vigilance Department on Tuesday night

According to police, in his complaint, Vijay Kumar said that on February 19, he took his six-month-old child to a private hospital for treatment

Polly Umrigars March 28 birth centenary needs to be celebrated by the bodies he served in more than just a few capacities

Signage at taxi stands stating that violators will be penalised will help to some degree

During his historic address at the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, Prime Minister Modi said that in the last few years, India has concluded a number of important trade agreements with other nations

In the 59-member body, Shiv Sena won 21 seats, nine short of a majority, while the NCP secured 16 seats and the BJP bagged 15, paving the way for a BJP-NCP coalition to take control

The multinational naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, brought together ships, submarines and aircraft from across the world, marking one of the largest editions of the exercise to date

The trio, Saurabh, Siddharth and Arbaz, were picked up by the Special Cell of Delhi Police from a hotel in the Rohru subdivision of Himachal Pradeshs Shimla district. A local court granted transit remand, allowing the police to bring them to Delhi for further interrogation

Addressing the Knesset, Israels Parliament, PM Modi said India supports peace and stability in West Asia and reiterated that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances

A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 4,000 by a Latur special court for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The case was registered under POCSO and the IPC in 2022

According to Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, of the 41 tiger deaths 28 were due to natural causes,8 were accidental deaths,4 were caused by electrocution,1 resulted from poaching

Congress` media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said India`s foreign policy regarding Israel and Palestine has always been based on the `two-nation` theory but an America-Israel lobby changed the state and direction of the decades-old foreign policy

The Supreme Court sought details on the cost and availability of mandatory NAT testing in government hospitals while hearing a PIL by Sarvesham Mangalam Foundation seeking recognition of the Right to Safe Blood and safer transfusions for Thalassemia patients

As PM Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the people of Israel look forward to welcoming him. PM Modi is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Knesset, and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries

Gangster Naveen Boxer allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack through a social media post purported to be from him. The case has been registered at Kashmere Gate Police Station under sections 109(1) (attempt to murder) and 3(5) (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS and the Arms Act

A video showing Malegaon Municipal Corporation employees offering namaz inside the office has sparked controversy. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has called for strict action and written to CM Devendra Fadnavis

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that his administration played a decisive role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict

Holi 2026 will be celebrated between March 2 and March 4 across different states due to a Total Lunar Eclipse coinciding with Phalguna Purnima. The Grahan and Sutak period impact Holika Dahan muhurat, leading to regional date variations in Maharashtra, Gujarat, North India and other parts of the country, as per DrikPanchang calculations

According to DrikPanchang, Holi in 2026 will be observed over two days Holika Dahan on March 2 and Rangwali Holi on March 3. The festival marks the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, celebrated with bonfires, colours, sweets and community gatherings across India

A tense situation unfolded in Shivarampalli after alleged Gow Rakshak members stopped a truck transporting cows. Attapur Police intervened, shifted the animals and seized the vehicle. An investigation is currently underway

UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening investment ties and promoting industrial growth in Uttar Pradesh. The visit follows major investment commitments secured in Singapore

The Union government will soon introduce a countrywide HPV immunisation programme for girls aged 14. Health officials say early vaccination offers maximum protection against cervical cancer and other HPV-linked diseases

Researchers in Belgium have developed a solar-powered technique that converts plastic waste into acetic acid, the primary component of vinegar. The process relies on a specially engineered catalyst that breaks down plastics at the molecular level using sunlight