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Krishnagiri child sexual assault and murder: TVK demands fast-track trial

In a statement, the party expressed shock and anguish over the incident and alleged that the accused had been serving as a union-level organiser in the youth wing of the ruling DMK

28 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels to resume attacks on shipping in Red Sea corridor: Officials

One of the officials said the rebels' first attack could come as soon as tonight

28 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
West Bengal SIR 2026: How to check your name in final voter list

Figures from Bankura district in West Bengal show that about 1.18 lakh names have been removed since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process started in the state

28 Feb 2026 3:21 pm
India-U.S. trade deal will destroy Indian farmers: Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi gave a guarantee to U.S. President Donald Trump that every year India will buy U.S. products worth 9 lakh crore, says Rahul Gandhi

28 Feb 2026 3:11 pm
Watch: Iran attacked: Israel launches pre-emptive strike, U.S. begins major combat operations

Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on February 28, 2026, pushing West Asia into renewed military confrontation. Explosions were reported in Tehran. The apparent attack took place near offices linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

28 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
Blue Jet Healthcare Unit: A Landmark in North Andhras Industrial Growth, says Nara Lokesh

The Minister for Education and IT emphasised that the government prioritises the actual grounding of industries rather than just making announcements

28 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
YouTuber slashed several times in his office in U.P.'s Loni; seven booked

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for for strict action in the matter

28 Feb 2026 2:43 pm
Jammu and Kashmir wins maiden Ranji Trophy against Karnataka

J&K had reached the quarterfinals thrice before in 2013-14, 2019-20 and 2024-25

28 Feb 2026 2:29 pm
Demand to rename Andhra Pradesh as Telugu Naadu resurfaces at thirdWorld Telugu Conference

Telugu language scholar Garikapati Narasimha Rao states that NTR fought to rename Andhra Pradesh as Telugu Nadu

28 Feb 2026 2:28 pm
J&K HC raps Srinagar District Magistrate, says accuseds detentionunder PSA fundamentally flawed

The court ordered the release of Muzaffar Farooq Mir, 36, a resident of Shahzadpora Dangerpora,B.K Pora, Budgam

28 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
Labourer killed, five hurt after they fall from under-construction building in Mumbai

They are admitted to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, says the official

28 Feb 2026 2:17 pm
Delhi-Tel Aviv flight returns following Israel airspace closure: Air India

Another Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was also observed taking a wider detour to avoid the region

28 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
Indian team for Asian Boxing named, CWG, Asiad spots at stake

20-member squad was finalised after a month-long evaluation process that included performance at the National Championships in January and the ongoing national camp in Patiala under newly-appointed womens chief coach Santiago Nieva and veteran mens coach CA Kuttappa

28 Feb 2026 2:07 pm
Malayali rapper ThirumaLi on Nonsense, his new music video against substance abuse

ThirumaLi talks about his new music video that holds a message against drug abuse and other forms of addiction. He also shares his thoughts about the present and future of rap in Kerala

28 Feb 2026 2:03 pm
Trump says U.S. carrying out major combat operations in Iran

Trump went on to appeal to the Iranian people to take over your government it will be yours to take

28 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
What exams do not test what students carry forward

With exam season upon us, an educator reflects on what students actually learn and carry forward from this period of stress

28 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Jharkhand civic polls: BJP-backed nominees win in Ranchi, Medininagar; JMM wins Giridih, Deoghar

Roshni Khalkho defeated her nearest Congress-backed rival, Rama Khalkho, by 14,363 votes. She secured 1,57,669 votes against Ramas 1,43,306 in the contest, says an official

28 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
Vijay Sethupathys Muthu Alias Kaattaan gets release date; teaser unveiled

The series is created by M. Manikandan, who has directed it with B.Ajith Kumar, and also stars Milind Soman, Sudev Nair, Vadivel Murugan, Risha Jacobs, VJ Paaru, Kalaivani Bhaskar, and Muthukumar in pivotal roles

28 Feb 2026 1:13 pm
African honour for Shivamogga scientist for his role in saving maize crop from viral disease

Suresh L.M., who is an alumnus of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, was honoured recently in Nairobi for playing a key role in fighting the viral Maize Lethal Necrosis disease to save Africas maize crop through his decade-long work.

28 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
The challenge of newborn lungs in India and where simulation can step in

For many doctors and nurses, their first neonatal respiratory emergency is not in training, but in the delivery room. Hospitals and medical colleges are looking to simulation training as a means of filling this gap. Simulation enables healthcare teams to practice difficult but essential neonatal events over and over again in a safe environment

28 Feb 2026 1:04 pm
National Science Day | The A to Z Science Quiz!

Are you a science enthusiast and a quizzer at the same time? This quiz, with answers in alphabetical order*, dives into nooks and corners of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and even mathematics. What are you waiting for? Warm up your brain and get ready to be challenged!

28 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
ECI begins phased publication of post-SIR rolls in West Bengal; 1.18 lakh names deleted in Bankura

Hard copies of the updated rolls were put up in districts including Bankura and Cooch Behar, even as the lists were yet to be made available online on the designated EC portals and mobile application

28 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
National Science Day | An astrophysicists journey from starlight to solving the solar neutrino puzzle

Honouring science, we present an inspiring conversation withSarbaniBasu, a pioneering solar physicist andhelioseismologistwhose work helped resolve the solar neutrino problem.

28 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Void created by Ajit Pawar's tragic death can never be filled: Supriya Sule

It is still difficult to digest that our Ajitdada is no longer with us. The void created by his departure will never be filled, says Supriya Sule

28 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
News from the world of Education: February 28, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

28 Feb 2026 12:44 pm
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to introduce Tamil as medium of instruction in select schools

KVS Regional Director says, a decision on implementing regional languages as medium of instruction in other KVs would be taken on the basis of the evaluation of the pilot project

28 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Israel launches 'pre-emptive attack' on Iran

Israel's Defence Minister Katz declares an immediate state of emergency throughout the country

28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Pakistani fighter jet crashes in Jalalabad, pilot captured, say Afghanistan military, police

Wahidullah Mohammadi, spokesman for the military in eastern Afghanistan, confirmed the Pakistani jet was downed by Afghan forces and the pilot was captured alive

28 Feb 2026 12:20 pm
Spirit: Vivek Oberois first look from the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film unveiled

Headlined by Prabhas, the film also stars Triptii Dimri and Kanchana in pivotal roles

28 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Watch: Singer Kalyani Nair on building an ensemble

In this episode of Notes & Chords, we step into the world of choral music with Kalyani Nair acclaimed playback and stage singer, composer, and arranger. As co-founder, choir director, and conductor of the Indian Choral Ensemble, which she leads with Karthik Manickavasakam, she brings together a 40-member collective of vocalists and instrumentalists. The ensemble is carving a niche in Indias soundscape, blending rich melody with layered harmony, spanning different genres.

28 Feb 2026 12:05 pm
Self-reliance key to Indias maritime superpower ambition, says Sarbananda Sonowal

India has to create a maritime ecosystem to take leadership in the sector, says Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways

28 Feb 2026 12:02 pm
Watch: Bill Clinton says he knew nothing of Jeffrey Epsteins crimes, would have turned him in himself

Bill Clinton said he had no knowledge of the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein, adding that he would have turned him in himself if he had known, distancing himself from allegations surrounding their past association.

28 Feb 2026 12:01 pm
Mexico President Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit to assess World Cup security and mobility

The country's ability to co-host the World Cup has been under scrutiny this week following the violence that erupted this week

28 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Israel Army strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire in November 2024 after a year of war, but Israel has continued regular strikes, saying it is enforcing ceasefire provisions against the group rearming

28 Feb 2026 11:54 am
Kerala company rolls out banana stem juice along with other banana-based value-added products

Banaza Enterprises in Malappuram manufactures value-added products from banana, the highlight being banana stem juice, thus ensuring extra income for the farmers

28 Feb 2026 11:51 am
AUS-W vs IND-W third ODI: India seeks redemption against dominant Australia

World champions India have failed to post competitive totals in both matches, allowing Australia to cruise to victory with little resistance

28 Feb 2026 11:50 am
Hamnet movie review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in a towering song of sorrow

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal fill the story behind one of the greatest English plays with tenderness and tragedy

28 Feb 2026 11:44 am
Assam CM, Japan Foreign Affairs Minister discuss issues of mutual interest

I am deeply grateful to H.E. Iwao Horii, Honble State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, for his visit to Assam, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

28 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Andhra Pradesh gives strategic push to tapping potential of rare earths and beach sand minerals

Andhras move comes against Chinese domination over more than half of global titanium mineral production and controls over 90% of rare earth processing capacity

28 Feb 2026 11:36 am
II PUC annual exam-1 begins in 1,217 examination centres across Karnataka

All examination centres were crowded, with parents dropping their children and students busy with last-minute preparations

28 Feb 2026 11:29 am
Nine cheetahs from Botswana arrive at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park

The third batch of cheetahs from Africa arrived on IAF aircraft as part of a four-year population revival plan, the official said

28 Feb 2026 11:28 am
Man damages Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyans convoy cars in Mangalagiri, taken into custody

The accused, identified as Narada Neeladri (35) from Kaviti mandal in Srikakulam district, had earlier worked in Chennai and had recently shifted to Vijayawada

28 Feb 2026 11:22 am
Menaka Guruswamy, TMCs pick for Rajya Sabha, could become Indias first LGBTQ+ parliamentarian

Menaka Guruswamy, if elected, would become the countrys first openly queer Member of Parliament.

28 Feb 2026 11:20 am