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We will request the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court to set up a fast-track court/ exclusive court for the day-to-day trial. We will send the cabinet decision to the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, the Chief Minister said.

Oren Marmorstein praised Narendra Modis address at the Knesset, calling his Israel visit historic. He said ties have entered a special strategic partnership with 16 agreements signed across AI, defence and innovation

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching major housing projects and raising concerns about the ICE detention of Columbia University student Elaina Aghayeva, who was subsequently released

On his three-day Bihar visit, Amit Shah is set to chair a crucial meeting in Purnea on India-Nepal border concerns. He has stressed removing encroachments and tackling infiltration in border districts

Cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated sharply on Friday as Islamabad carried out airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, with Pakistan`s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declaring open war against the Taliban-led administration. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as cowardly and claimed 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed

Jimmy Lais 2022 fraud conviction over rented office space has been overturned by a Hong Kong court. The veteran media entrepreneur, however, continues to serve a 20-year sentence handed down in another case

Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles, including 11 ballistic missiles, at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The strikes hit critical infrastructure and homes across eight regions as US-led peace talks with Kyiv and Moscow continue in Geneva

Kolkata Metro has deployed a 4 MW/6.4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System to enhance operational resilience. The system ensures stranded trains can reach the next station at speeds of up to 55 kmph during power disruptions

A Dhaka court has directed authorities to approach Interpol for a red notice against British MP Tulip Siddiq in connection with alleged corruption in a private real estate project. Siddiq has already been sentenced to six years in Bangladesh in related cases

Japan-based researchers have showcased Buddharoid, a humanoid robot trained on Buddhist texts. Built on Unitrees G1 and integrated with an AI chatbot, it can speak, gesture and respond like a spiritual priest at temple events

A near-complete Alnashetri cerropoliciensis skeleton has emerged from Patagonias red sandstones. The under-1 kg dinosaur, part of the alvarezsaur group, was long considered elusive in the fossil record

US President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Irans nuclear programme, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwide protests last month.

The models never chose surrender or accommodation, made unintended escalations in 86 per cent of conflicts, and produced 780,000 words explaining their strategic reasoning across 329 turns

The arrest of three Indian Youth Congress members by Delhi Police in Rohru, Shimla, triggered a tense standoff with Himachal Pradesh Police, who alleged procedural violations and registered a kidnapping case

SC observed that there appeared to be a deep-rooted conspiracy and calculated move to undermine the institution. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed anguish over NCERT and promised to fix accountability and take action.

Telanganas monthly salary and pension bill has surged four-fold in a decade to around Rs 6000 crore and according to state chief secretary K Ramakrishna Rao

Spain-based V2 Group and Italys Caracol AM have introduced a 6-metre-long monolithic catamaran built using robotic large-format 3D printing. Designed for open waters, the vessel focuses on faster production, reduced material waste and compliance with nautical regulations

Social media has a way of making you feel you can be anyone, and do anything without putting in the work. Are we setting, and following, unrealistic expectations thanks to our curated feeds?

This is a reminder that in digital-centric times, when one is constantly cautioned against rising cybercrime, fraud happens on the ground, too.

The UP CM stated that investment proposals worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore were received in Japan and Yamanashi, while proposals amounting to nearly Rs 1 lakh crore were secured in Singapore for projects in Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi said India and Israel will soon finalise a FTA and launch a Critical and Emerging Technology Partnership during his visit with Benjamin Netanyahu. The two countries also plan to deepen cooperation in defence, digital payments (UPI), space, and nuclear energy

Congress criticised PM Modis Knesset address during his Israel visit, saying it diminished Indias moral standing. The party invoked Nehrus 1947 letter to Einstein and cited Israeli activist Eitay Macks critique of the speech

The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to create a time-bound plan to fill vacancies in Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) and expand open prison infrastructure. The court emphasised that prisons must focus on reform, dignity, and rehabilitation rather than functioning as labour camps

The RPI (A) chief also criticised the delay in action against VSR Ventures, which operated the ill-fated Learjet-45 plane that crashed at Baramati in Pune district on January 28 with Pawar and four others on board

The prosecution sanction order, which was obtained on February 10, 2026, has been placed before the Special Rouse Avenue Court to expedite the trial in the case, the ED statement said

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