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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

Days after Prince Andrew was taken into custody over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested and later released on bail in a related misconduct investigation

Professor Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley has developed a device that can extract up to 1,000 litres of clean water daily from thin air. Built by his company Atoco, the machine works even in regions with less than 20 per cent humidity, offering hope for water-scarce areas

A shooting incident in Calgary has drawn attention after alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility through a social media post. Security agencies are verifying the authenticity of the claims and examining a viral video linked to the incident

Imran Khan was moved from jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for further treatment related to right central retinal vein occlusion. After being assessed by a board of specialist doctors, he underwent the procedure and was later returned to custody

France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after comments by the Trump administration sparked objections in Paris. Officials confirmed that failure to comply with the summons could limit diplomatic engagement at the highest levels

Fearlessness needs spine. Without it, it becomes chaos. Except for Bumrah, the rest of the Indians couldnt scare the South African opposition in Abad

Did a Saturday walk-through Indias iconic Prasad Labs in Chennai; and no, seriously, what did I see?

The BMCs role is to provide land, water, and electricity, and 24 pits have been constructed

According to the regulator, a multi-disciplinary audit team found several non-compliances in areas including airworthiness, air safety and flight operations. The DGCA said there were serious gaps in maintenance procedures

Maharashtra Police have formed a six-member SIT to investigate the suspected leak of HSC class 12 chemistry and physics papers. The leak surfaced in Nagpur, with four arrested so far. Authorities are probing WhatsApp circulation and verifying if the viral paper matches the original exam

The first round of India-Israel FTA negotiations has begun in New Delhi and will run till February 26, coinciding with PM Narendra Modis visit to Israel. The proposed pact aims to boost bilateral trade, strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities across key sectors

PM Modi will begin a two-day Israel visit to strengthen defence, trade, and strategic ties. He will meet PM Netanyahu and President Herzog, and discuss regional and security issues

The municipality of Juiz de Fora recorded 16 deaths, while four people died in the city of Uba, about a two-hour drive away. The tragedy included a river overflowing its banks, landslides and buildings collapsing. Juiz de Fora`s mayor, Margarida Salomao, declared a state of emergency

Chib was produced before the Patiala House Court after his arrest by the Delhi Police earlier in the day. The investigating agency sought seven days of custodial interrogation, submitting that Chib was the main conspirator and mastermind behind the incident

The Bombay High Court has ruled that mere presence at a flag-hoisting ceremony does not amount to dishonour and quashed the case against the octogenarian

The Central Railway RPF, in coordination with GRP, busted a gang of thieves in the Igatpuri-Kasara ghat section and cracked another theft case in the Solapur division. Stolen gold jewellery, mobile phones, including an iPhone, and cash worth over Rs 1.5 lakh were recovered

Many are enrolled in medical programmes at universities across Iran. Their institutions have not announced any postponement of exams despite the current uncertainty. This has placed students in a difficult position: either stay back to complete exams or return to India and risk losing a year

The Union Cabinet approved Keralas proposal to change its name to Keralam. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will now go to the state assembly and then Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution

He said the war had resulted in 15,000 Ukrainian civilians killed and condemned what he described as violence, rape, torture, war crimes, and terror, as well as the deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children

An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a market in Dorcheh, Isfahan, killing at least four, including the pilot and co-pilot. This follows a recent fighter jet crash, highlighting risks from Irans aging, sanctions-affected aircraft fleet

The works will cover eight districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Officials said the improved rail network will enhance connectivity for nearly 5,407 villages with a combined population of around 98 lakh people

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the Indo-US trade deal, calling it anti-farmer and done under pressure. Addressing a Kisan Mahachaupal in Bhopal, he also cited former Army chief MM Naravanes memoir in Parliament and engaged in a verbal spat with Union Minister Ravneet Bittu

According to an official from Paithan Police Station, the car was travelling from Koradgaon in Ahilyanagar district towards Paithan when the driver reportedly took a wrong route

A supplementary demand is an additional budgetary grant requested by the government from the legislature during the financial year. This demand is over and above the authorised annual budget, to cover unforeseen, additional, or new expenditure arising within the financial year

Initial inquiry revealed that he had been suffering from depression for many years and was undergoing treatment at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi. He had visited the hospital on Monday, the DCP said

The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs that were imposed under IEEPA, effectively nullifying all country-wise reciprocal tariffs as well as fentanyl-related tariffs that were implemented in 2025. This development removes certain trade barriers that had affected multiple countries, reshaping the global trade landscape.

In its latest advisory, the Embassy of India asked its citizens to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights. The advisory comes in the wake of recent protests in Iran following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies

A Leh-bound SpiceJet flight SG-121 returned to Delhi after a mid-air engine failure, carrying around 150 passengers. Citizens urge the DGCA to investigate amid rising aviation safety concerns

The short clip, which circulated rapidly online, appeared to show framed images of the two revered historical figures placed on restroom doors designated for men and women

The helicopter took off from Sri Vijaya Puram around 8.45 am, and it crashed into the sea around 9.30 am. A preliminary inquiry revealed that there was some technical snag, and the pilot made a crash-landing on the sea, a senior civil aviation official said

The Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site, are situated some 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador. They are famous for their unique flora and fauna and are where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution

Following Chibs arrest, security has been intensified across key locations in New Delhi, taking the total number of people detained in the case to eight

The Beechcraft C90 air ambulance, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when it went down on Monday evening in the Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria, deep inside a forest

In a press statement, the President of the Council of Indian Aviation, Dr Nitin Jadhav, on Monday, said, The Council of Indian Aviation expresses its deepest concern and heartfelt condolences following the tragic crash of a Redbird Airways air ambulance aircraft near Simaria, in the state of, on 23 February 2026

Christopher Yeaw, assistant secretary of state for the bureau of arms control and nonproliferation, spoke to a UN-backed body after the last nuclear arms pact between the United States and Russia expired this month

According to police, the accused in his FIR dated 21 February claimed that the survivor, along with a person who introduced himself as Imran from a regional news channel, demanded money and threatened to air defamatory content if the payment was not made

Garcia Harfuch said that 30 suspected criminals were also killed in Jalisco during the clashes, while four others died in neighbouring Michoacan

Meanwhile, the United States continues to strengthen its military presence in the region, sparking concerns about a potential broader conflict with Iran

The attack happened minutes after midnight near the Savyolovsky Train Station in the Russian capital`s downtown, according to Moscow`s branch of the Interior Ministry

According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), most monitoring stations across Delhi-NCR continue to report AQI levels significantly above permissible limits, indicating that pollution remains a persistent challenge