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On February 27, 2026, a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft carrying newly issued banknotes crashed onto a busy avenue in El Alto, near the capital La Paz, killing 15 people and injuring at least 30 others.

On February 24, the court allowed four days of custody to the police to question Mr. Chib over his role in the AI Summit protest held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

In the mens category, World Boxing Cup Final and Boxam Championship gold medallist Sachin (60kg) leads the contingent

Since 1986, India has been celebrating National Science Day on February 28 to honour C.V. Ramans discovery of the Raman Effect. His groundbreaking work, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics, changed how we understand and perceive light. As the nation celebrates the day with science exhibitions and fairs in schools and research institutions, lets trace the journey of the man who sparked our scientific curiosity.

The high court ruling last week marked a stunning rebuke of the President's signature economic policy, and opened the doors to what experts say will be a complicated, legally fraught refund process as importers sue for their money back

It invites volunteers to join in for the drive at an old age home inPerungudi on February 28 after 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, security forces, during an operation at Thinghijang village in Churachandpur district, seized an AK-47 rifle with a magazine, three single-barrel rifles, one bolt-action rifle and one bolt-action sniper rifle with a scope

Officials said Salahuddin is the chief of the so-called United Jihad Council (UJC) and the proscribed terrorist organization Hizbul Mujahideen

Kerala has historically served as a bridge between the east and the west. It is time we ceased being merely a bridge and started being the destination. A destination where the best of the world is adapted, improved, and offered back to humanity with a distinctly Malayali touch.

U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

The Kim family has ruled North Korea with an iron grip for decades, and a cult of personality surrounding their Paektu bloodline dominates daily life in the isolated country

The ban, in the form of a supply chain risk designation, came after the company objected to its artificial intelligence technology being used for domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons

The senior leaders of West Bengal BJP State president Samik Bhattacharya, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar were present when theme song and a booklet of Paribartan Yatra was released in the State.

He was speaking during a debate on the motion of thanks to the Governors address in the ongoing budget session of the State Assembly.

ShakthiSAT is a global space mission that aims to empower 12,000 girls through hands-on training in building real satellites and payloads, leading the worlds first female-driven lunar mission

The economic deal between India and EU opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order

Series of political leaders and other noted personalities are seen joining the ruling TMC party as the elections knock on the door

The TISS-Guwahati, in a statement, had said that the recent incident was a serious privacy violation, and is entirely unacceptable and condemnable

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The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ultimately prevails, said AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi.

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the weekend.

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and 16 crore respectively

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

The two-day conclave serves as an institutional platform for professional interaction between the present Army leadership and former Chiefs, fostering continuity and the sharing of collective wisdom across generations

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI calls for a protest today in solidarity with the students

Playing against Karnataka in the summit clash of the nations prestigious domestic cricket competition, J&K was in a commanding position on the penultimate day of the five-day contest, securing a 477-run lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be used to generate revenue to execute its projects

Student protesters on Thursday had attempted to march to the Ministry of Education but were halted at the main gate in JNU; their demands, among other things, were the resignation of the Vice Chancellor over casteist comments she made during a podcast interview earlier

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourth-year examinations unless the fee is paid

The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and ordered the immediate removal of encroachments identified on No Mans Land.

Flights by non-scheduled operators need better enforcement

For the Budget to be viable, the Corporation must collect property tax worth 78crorein a single month, which is an uphill task, saysLDF