Meta executive warned Facebook Messenger encryption plan was 'so irresponsible', shows court filing
Safety executives specifically raised the specter of children being groomed on the companys semi-public social media platforms and then exploited on its private messaging services
'Essential for unifying society': Mohan Bhagwat bats for nationwide UCC
Asked about the UGC regulations aimed to curb caste-based discrimination at higher educational institutions, which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, Mr. Bhagwat refused to comment, saying the matter is currently before the top court
Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police arrests Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib
With this, the total number of arrests made in the case has risen to eight
Subedaar trailer: Army man Anil Kapoor turns vengeful in Suresh Trivenis actioner
Directed by Suresh Triveni, the actioner also stars Saurabh Shukla, Mona Singh, Aditya Rawal, Radhika Madan, Khushboo Sundar and Faisal Malik
5 kids among 6 killed as massive fire tears through Meerut house; short circuit suspected
Assembly polls: 50 companies of para military personnel to be inducted in Tamil Nadu on March 10
Rupee falls 7 paise to 90.96 against the U.S. dollar
A poor start to the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, but FII inflows provided support, preventing a sharp fall, forex traders said
Sikkim Homestay Directory: Opening a New Chapter in Community-Driven Tourism
Pakyong, 24 Feb : A landmark initiative set to transform the tourism landscape of Sikkim The post Sikkim Homestay Directory: Opening a New Chapter in Community-Driven Tourism appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Canadian officials to meet with OpenAI safety team after school shooting
The company said it contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after the shooting to provide information about Van Rootselaars use of ChatGPT
TMC calls for 'thorough, transparent' probe into Jharkhand air ambulance crash
We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to ascertain the precise cause of the crash, and to ensure that robust safeguards are put in place to prevent such tragedies in the future, TMC said
Taiwan seeks U.S. assurances tariff deal terms will not change
U.S. President Donald Trump on February 23, 2026 warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals with the U.S., saying that he would hit them with much higher duties under different trade laws
PM Modi pays tribute to charismatic leader Jayalalithaa on 78th birth anniversary
The Prime Minister also recalled what he said about Jayalalithaa in his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, on February 22, 2026
Anthropic at loggerheads with US military over AI use
A US official told AFP on Monday that Anthropic executives would meet with Pentagon officials on Tuesday to discuss the matter
Storm paralyses travel, forcing more than 8,000 U.S. flight disruptions
With cancellations frustrating travelers, U.S. carriers including United Airlines said they had early plans to ramp up operations on February 24, but cautioned that conditions remain challenging
Class 10 student murdered in Shivamogga, two minors taken into custody
The incident occurred when the boy was returning home after attending special classes
Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion
The grinding four-year war has devastated Ukraine, which even before the fighting was one of the poorest countries in Europe
Meta users survey found 19% of young teens on Instagram report seeing unwanted nude images
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations from global leaders that the companys products harm young users
Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree
We will never be silent about what we view as an excessive indictment by a special prosecutor, the contradictory judgment rendered by the lower court based on that premise, and its political circumstances, Mr. Yoons legal team said
AUS-W vs IND-W first ODI: India opts to bat against Australia
India had won the preceding T20 series 2-1
North Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress
Rally held to urge political parties to add Tamil language conservation in their election manifestos
Among the demands of the Collective was a push for mother tongue as the medium of instruction in schools across the country, temple rituals in Tamil Nadu to be conducted in Tamil, and Tamil to be included as a compulsory subject at all colleges
Meerut Namo Bharat train crosses 1 lakh riders on first full day after launch
This came a day after PM Modi formally inaugurated the complete 82-km Delhi-Meerut corridor and the new Meerut Metro link
FedEx sues U.S. Government for tariff refunds
The lawsuit appears to be the first from a major company since the Supreme Court ruling, which did not address how refunds would be handled
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord El Menchos death
His death triggered spasms of violence, with cartel members blocking roads in 20 States and torching vehicles and businesses.
Lucknow man shoots father in fit of rage; dismembers body
The accused admitted that a dispute arose between him and his father on February 20, and he shot him dead
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Democrats call for U.S. govt to refund billions in Trump tariff money after Supreme Court rebuke
Three Democrat Senators unveiled a bill that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds over the course of 180 days and pay interest on the refunded amount
Bihar to explore potential of cooperative farming, teams to visit Gujarat
Bihars cooperative department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), New Delhi for reviving two closed sugar mills in the State
Refusing to marry after physical relations due to kundali mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while refusing to grant bail to a man accused of establishing physical relations with a woman and later refusing to marry her on the ground that their birth-charts did not match
Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch in September
I already fought and beat Manny once, Mayweather said in a statement. This time will be the same result.
Six hospitalised after eating contaminated food in Indore's Bhagirathpura
Around 60 people had eaten food at a birthday party in Bhagirathpura late Saturday night. Following this, some people developed health problems on Sunday, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Hasani stated.
The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India
Families, schools and policymakers must prioritise youth mental wellbeing
Indias energy shift through the green ammonia route
The countrys green ammonia auction model has the potential to redefine global standards for clean energy adoption
AI for all: On the India AI Impact Summit 2026
The AI Impact Summit was a sign of things to come in India
Stick together: On India and Brazil and their ties
India and Brazil have realised the importance of their groupings
Rethinking tribal womens inheritance rights
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Hindu Succession Act does not apply to tribal communities, a separate law could be introduced to govern inheritance among indigenous populations
Kuno National Park to get 8 cheetahs from Botswana on Feb. 28
Botswana is the third African nation to send cheetahs to India as part of Project Cheetah. Two batches of cheetahs have arrived from Namibia and South Africa since the project was kickstarted in September, 2022
Odisha deported 73 Bangladeshi nationals since May 2025: CM
Documents of 2,261 persons suspected of their nationality were examined, Odisha CM informed State Assembly
Water tanker hits bike in Banjara Hills, home guard and woman killed
Herders fined 10lakhfor grazing sheep inKawalTiger Reserve
Govt. driving Mana OoruMana Badi contractors to distress: Harish Rao
He urges Govt. to release pending bills immediately to save small contractors
T.N. constitutes State-level Steering Committee to develop human resources for health strategy
U.K. police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
Son of DMK functionary held for mowing down assistant labour inspector with his SUV
IISc researchers find out how the brain suppresses itch during stress
Court denies transit remand for IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik
Court reportedly directs A.P. Police not to arrest the IPS officer for 30 days
Anti-Tank Rocket Recovered In Punjab, 2 Terror Accused Arrested
Two terrorists who were in touch with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were arrested in Punjab's Amritsar and a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was recovered from them, the police chief of the border state said today.
TheAxarconundrum to be or not to be
He is a no-fuss individual with a ready smile, willing and able to perform any task he is asked to undertake; expectations were that he would take his appointed place for the Super Eight fixture against South Africa but the jinx of the vice-captaincy seemed to take him down as well
Joint inspection held for proposed elevated rotary flyover at IOC junction
Bindra's tenure as IOC athletes commission vice chair ends
Every conversation, every decision, every moment at the table was guided by one simple belief that athletes must always remain at the centre of the Olympic Movement, says Abhinav Bindra
Cabinet gives its nod for completing takeover of metro rail phase one before March 31
Cabinet approves comprehensive health coverage for employees and setting up directorate of secondary health
VSP staff donates platelets for child with cancer
KVLN Reddy has donated blood for the 63rd time
NICE to open 1.5-km link road near Deepanjali Nagar soon
Interfaith marriages not prohibited under new U.P. conversion law: HC
Allahabad HC orders police protection for 12 interfaith live-in couples, asks respondents to refrain from interfering with their privacy; State had argued the relationships were unlawful
Three-member gang held for smuggling ganja in Ranipet
T20 World Cup: Hetmyer, Powell lead Caribbean carnival at the Wankhede
Powered by a 122-run partnership off just 52 balls between Hetmyer (85, 34b, 7x4, 7x6) and Powell (59, 35b, 4x4, 4x6), West Indies racked up a gargantuan 254 for six the second-highest total in Mens T20 World Cup history.
156 MLAs and MLCs to take part in A.P. Legislature Sports
Air ambulance with seven onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra
An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, says Airport Director Kumar
Woman, granddaughter murdered near Pollachi
India has handled the U.S. relatively better than most countries: Venkatesh Varma
Bharat Taxi will guarantee minimum base rate per kilometre for all drivers: Amit Shah
The cooperative ride-hailing platform would return 80% of profits to drivers based on kilometres driven, with the remaining 20% is retained as cooperative capital, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says
CPI leader Nallakannus health deteriorates, CM visits hospital
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh leader Pawan Kumar says the protest is against the neglect of workers issues by the government
Kuno National Park to receive eight cheetahs from Botswana on February 28
Botswana is the third African nation to send cheetahs to India as part of Project Cheetah. Two batches of cheetahs have arrived from Namibia and South Africa since the project was kickstarted in September, 2022
Navy to commission Anjadip warship in Chennai on February 27
According to Defence Ministry, the vessel is engineered to act as a'Dolphin Hunter', focused on detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas
Pray for peace to return in Manipur: Boong director after BAFTA win
The walk up till here felt like the last few steps to reach the summit of a mountain we never knew we were climbing in the first place. I just want to use this opportunity to say that we pray for peace to return in Manipur, Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi said in her acceptance speech
There is pressure from parents to ban mobiles: DKS
U.N. chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'
Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world, the rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force, Antonio Guterres told the opening of the U.N. Human Rights Council's annual session in Geneva
Can a ban solve Karnatakas under-16 phone problem?
Experts and parentsremaindivided on whether prohibition, regulation or guided usage would be the more practical path forward
The Congress condemns the arrest of Youth Congress leaders, alleges that family members of Youth Congress workers are harassed. PM Modi had called Youth Congress leaders shirtless protest at the Delhi AI summit naked politics and said that it was shameful.
SBI new branch opened in Nimmada
Labour Ministry changes norms for scholarship to children of unorganised workers
In another reform measure, the Ministry decided to settle 7.11 lakh inoperative accounts of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
IDFC First Bank fraud case flagged in Haryana Assembly
The alertness of State government departments had shed light on the issue, following which the government had immediately de-empanelled IDFC First Bank, Chief Minister says
ISL | Mohun Bagan eases past Chennaiyin
Watch: Arunachal UPSC aspirant alleges racial abuse in South Delhi
Delhi Police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The accused have not yet been arrested and are reportedly absconding
Telangana Housing Boards plot in Gachibowli attracts 1.76 lakh per square yard
UNICEF experts stress rights-based approach to tackling non-communicable diseases among children
NCDs are not often talked about in context of children and young population, says Raoul Bermejo, health specialist and lead on non-communicable diseases, UNICEF headquarters, New York
As lakhs of voters wait for clearance, the February 28 schedule of final voter list publicationremainsuncertain
Costs to be imposed if replies not filed: HC
Indian telecom firm Bharti Airtel to invest $2.2 billion to expand digital lending
The move strengthens Airtels financial services business as it diversifies beyond telecom into areas such as data centres, cloud and enterprise services
It is not open to this Court to evolve a method for evaluating answer scripts and to supplant the method provided under the ordinance, it said
Final electoral roll released in Vellore, nearby districts
K. Ramakrishnaiah appointed V-C of Dr. Gangubai Hangal music university
BC organisations seek action in infants death in Nagarkurnool
Parliamentary panel questions timing of PM Modis Israel visit amid regional tensions
Foreign Secretary says security considerations guide all highlevel travel; MPs flag cuts in MEA budget and Chabahar allocation
Pinarayi inaugurates new multi-storied building of RCC
Document writer hacked to death
Teacher couple killed in a road accident near Vandavasi
Budget session of legislature to start from March 16
Budget to be presented on March 20, State Cabinet finalises dates for Budget session after marathon discussion
