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The US and Iran may hold a second round of nuclear talks amid tensions after Israels 12-day war on Iran and Tehrans crackdown on protests. Trump has increased military pressure while pushing diplomacy, but disagreements over uranium enrichment and Irans nuclear program persist, raising global security concerns

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing pleas, including one filed by the father of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the Pilot-in-Command of Air India flight AI-171 that crashed June on 12, 2025, seeking an independent, court-monitored investigation into the tragedy

Ratnagiri emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 35.4 degrees Celsius with 50 per cent humidity. Solapur followed at 34.4 degrees Celsius, while the Thane Belapur Industrial Area recorded 34.0 degrees Celsius

The incident occurred on Tuesday during the English examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Ambad tehsil

The quake, measuring 3.0 on the Richter Scale, was felt at around 3:25 pm in parts of Mukhed tehsil, including Hibbett, Kolgaon, Dhamangaon, Motarga, Dhanaj and Jamkhed, officials said

The Thane Industrial Court directed TMTU to continue the services of 30 contract workers, ruling that terminating them during a pending dispute amounts to unfair labour practice

The oppositions notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was found to contain errors and was resubmitted after corrections. The motion is likely to be taken up when the House resumes on March 9

Indias medical devices industry is set to grow from USD 15.2 billion in 2025 to USD 50.1 billion by 2030, driven by government initiatives, rising healthcare demand, and investment. Exports reached USD 4.1 billion in FY25, while imports of advanced devices remain high. The sector includes around 800 manufacturers

A Russian drone strike in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, killed a father and his three children and critically injured their pregnant mother. The house was destroyed, and Ukraine reported 129 drones launched overnight. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling for stronger pressure on Russia

The incidents occurred during the morning session across several divisions, according to the State Education Board. Amravati recorded the highest number, 22, followed by Pune, 10. Nashik reported four cases, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar three, Latur two, and Nagpur one

Air Canada has suspended flight services to Cuba due to an aviation fuel shortage, but will operate empty flights to bring back around 3,000 stranded passengers. Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3000 passengers

A 16-year-old student was shot inside Thomas S Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The injured teen is hospitalised in stable condition, while another student has been taken into custody. Police said there is no ongoing threat

Indian Railways advises commuters to switch to the newly launched RailOne platform as the UTS on Mobile (UTS) app will be phased out from March 1. Passengers can log in using their existing IRCTC or UTS credentials and book reserved, unreserved, and platform tickets with multiple payment options

Kiren Rijiju accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies in his Lok Sabha speech on the Union Budget and said the ruling alliance will seek to expunge his statements. He criticized Gandhi for making unnotified allegations, leaving the House immediately, and failing to contribute substantively

Uttar Pradesh will present its biggest-ever budget today for 2026-27, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said. The budget aims to improve living standards for women, youth, farmers and the poor while strengthening infrastructure, health, education and basic services

Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Anil Ambanis name appears in Epstein-related files and questioned government inaction, while the MEA dismissed earlier claims linking Prime Minister Modi to Epstein emails as baseless

While speaking at a press conference, he questioned the role of the aviation company. Citing statements from Manoj Pawar, the handler of the Arrow company, the NCP (SP) leader indicated that poor visibility in Baramati may not have caused the crash

The case was registered on Tuesday following a complaint that the officer, posted at the CR Park police station, had demanded Rs 25 lakh to ensure no legal action would be taken against the complainant in connection with the property dispute

The court also imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on each convict under section 21 (c) of the NDPS Act. They were additionally sentenced to 10 years` imprisonment and a fine of Rs.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Indias greatest assets are its 1.4 billion people and their data, asserting that the Union Budget fails to adequately protect them. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Budget debate, he highlighted AI, food and energy as key pillars of national strength and accused the government of compromising

The Lok Sabha reconvened on Wednesday and began Question Hour amid continued Opposition sloganeering. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted allocations of Rs 22,000 crore for Green Energy Corridor projects, while discussion on the Union Budget is set to continue later in the day

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said an INDIA bloc government would have negotiated with the US on equal terms and not allowed India to be equated with Pakistan. Speaking during the Union Budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, he emphasised protecting Indias data, energy security and farmers

Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a self-styled baba in connection with the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a locked car near the Peeragarhi flyover. The accused, identified as Kamaruddin, was reportedly in contact with the victims for a year and is being questioned to determine the motive and sequence of events

The BJP on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the nation over former Army chief Gen M.M. Naravanes unpublished memoir, asserting that the book has not been released. While the ruling party demanded an apology, Opposition leaders questioned the governments response, keeping the controversy alive in Parliament

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune due to throat issues, coughing and chest congestion, is stable and steadily improving. Doctors said his vital parameters are normal and discharge is likely in two days

Nearly 20 residents were trapped after a gallery collapsed in the Sant Vinobabhave Nagar slum in Ahmedabads Amraiwadi area on Wednesday. Eight to ten people have been rescued so far, seven of whom sustained minor to moderate injuries. No deaths have been reported, and rescue operations are ongoing

Polling began at 7 a.m. for municipal elections in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana, with over 52 lakh voters eligible to cast their votes. A total of 12,944 candidates are contesting across 2,981 wards amid tight security arrangements. Counting will take place after repolling, if required

The meeting was aimed to assess and strengthen the overall security framework for ensuring safety of the tourists, they said. Officers from the district police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) held detailed discussions on the effective implementation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs)

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which would connect Ontario and Michigan and would be a vital economic artery between the two countries, is scheduled to open this year. But Trump has now threatened to block the bridge from being opened

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie departed for home after concluding a successful visit in India. During his visit, he was seen off at the airport by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare

A 30-foot-high condom billboard with the message Just Use It has been installed in Aizawl to raise HIV awareness ahead of International Condom Day on Feb 13, marking a first-of-its-kind prevention campaign in the city. The blink-a-100-times-but-you-cannot-miss-it message is the initiative of Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)-India Cares

Nine people were killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with seven victims found inside a local high school and two at a nearby home. The suspected shooter was found dead at the school in an apparent suicide. Several others were injured as police continue to investigate the motive

Irans armed forces warned adversaries of a stronger and wider response to any threats, amid rising tensions due to increased US military presence in the region. In a statement issued on Tuesday, on the eve of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolutions victory, the General Staff praised the Iranian nations endurance and pledged firm defence

Pakistans Supreme Court allowed a PTI lawyer to meet jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and submit a report on his living conditions at Adiala Jail. Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 5, 2023, after his conviction in a corruption case.

The lawyer of tobacco baron KK Mishras son Shivam Mishra claimed that Shivam was not driving the luxury sports car that rammed into pedestrians, despite police saying CCTV footage and eyewitnesses place him behind the wheel. His father, KK Mishra, also made similar claims. My son was not driving the car. He was asleep

Fresh violence broke out in Manipurs Ukhrul district after an alleged assault on a Tangkhul Naga man, with abandoned houses set ablaze and shots fired, prompting authorities to suspend internet services for five days. The state government has suspended internet services in the district for five days, police said

A 30-year-old Malvani resident was allegedly stabbed, dismembered and dumped in a nullah by his wifes lover. The body parts washed ashore at Juhu beach, leading to the arrest of the accused. Police said the victim had confronted the accused over an affair weeks before the murder

The Bombay High Court has cleared the redevelopment of an 80-year-old building in Matunga East, dismissing a petition by minority tenants challenging MHADAs eviction notice. The court ruled that individual objections cannot override majority consent in lawful redevelopment projects

An 18-year-old HSC student from Dombivli died after falling from a local train between Mumbra and Kalwa while travelling to his English board exam. The tragedy has reignited concerns over overcrowding in Mumbais suburban rail network

Passengers travelling to Navi Mumbai International Airport are facing steep and unpredictable surge pricing by Uber and Ola, with fares for 16-18 km rides reaching Rs 800

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The DGCA stated that, in the wake of the VT-SSK crash, the audit will be conducted in phases, starting with larger operators. The special safety review, which began on February 4, 2026, also includes VSR Ventures

Another BJP corporator, Deepaksingh Rawat, was chosen as Deputy Mayor of the Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation (NWMC), where elections were conducted last month alongside 28 other civic bodies across the state

The Supreme Court has asked 17 states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, to set up special NIA courts for pending anti-terror cases, with the Centre providing Rs 1 crore for each court. Delhi leads with 59 cases, and 16 courts at Rouse Avenue in Delhi will be ready by April 2026

Opposition MLCs, mainly from the RJD, were evicted and suspended for the day from the Bihar Legislative Council after disrupting proceedings and demanding Chief Minister Nitish Kumars resignation over crimes against women

BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya raised Kolkata Port land encroachment in the Rajya Sabha, citing the mayors remark calling the area mini Pakistan. Minister Shantanu Thakur confirmed encroachment and ongoing court cases, while TMC and opposition MPs protested the comment

The backing of the Shiv Sena (UBT) group proved decisive for BJP in a House with finely balanced numbers. The mayoral poll saw hectic political negotiations and last-minute realignments, with every single vote proving critical

Shiv Sena MP Milind Murli Deora defended Indias economy, citing growth, digital payments, trade deals, and job creation, while the opposition criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 and the India-US trade deal