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
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
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.
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
Police seize 30 kg of ganja at Katpadi, Walajah; four arrested
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!
Honouring science, we present an inspiring conversation withSarbaniBasu, a pioneering solar physicist andhelioseismologistwhose work helped resolve the solar neutrino problem.
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
News from the world of Education: February 28, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
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
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
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
PMK leader Anbumani condemns sexual assault of child in Krishnagiri
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Hospital performs rare robotic surgery on eight-year-old boy in Vellore
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
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
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
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
Watch: Iran must say they will not develop a nuclear weapon: Donald Trump
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
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.
Muted opening for The Kerala Story 2 despite court clearance
Though a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court stayed a single judges order halting the release on February 27, the film could initially be screened only in a handful of theatres with limited evening shows
Four killed in road accident in Kozhikode
The head-on collision with a lorry took place around 3 a.m. on Saturday
Maharashtra to vaccinate 9.84 lakh girls aged 14 as part of nationwide HPV vaccination campaign
Registration of all beneficiaries for HPV vaccination and distribution of certificates will be done completely digitally through the Central Governments U-WIN portal
2.65 lakh per square yard bid received for plot in Kukatpally; 1,400 sft flat sold for 1.10 crore
Passengers protest at Bengaluru airport, as their flight failed to land in Nepal for second day
Protesters claimed they were confined inside the aircraft for more than 30 hours in total and accused the airline of poor coordination and communication
U.S. has got measure of 'self-declared Vishwaguru': Congress' dig at PM after Trump's Pak praise
President Trump's full-throated and categorical support for Pakistan in its war with Afghanistan is another setback for Indian 'huglomacy', says Jairam Ramesh
Watch: Bolivia launches investigation after Air Force plane C-130 crashes in El Alto
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.
AI Summit Protest: Delhi court grants bail to IYC president Chib
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
Shining a light on the life of C.V. Raman
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.
Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refunds battle
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
Thuvakkamto relaunch Clean Up After Dark today
It invites volunteers to join in for the drive at an old age home inPerungudi on February 28 after 6 p.m.
Four PREPAK (PRO) militants arrested in Manipur
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
J&K police secure non-bailable warrants against 4 Hizbul commanders, including chief Salahuddin
Officials said Salahuddin is the chief of the so-called United Jihad Council (UJC) and the proscribed terrorist organization Hizbul Mujahideen
Watch: Shashi Tharoor: What Kerala can learn from the rest of the world
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
Siliguri , 28 Feb : Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista on Friday visited the The post Justice for Sevoke Road Victim: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista Meets Grieving Family, Demands Strict Action appeared first on www.voiceofsikkim.com .
Anthropic vows lawsuit over Pentagon ban, slams intimidation
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
West Bengal BJP to begin Parviartan Yatra from February 28
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.
Congress chose appeasement over nation by truncating Vande Mataram, says Haryana CM Saini
He was speaking during a debate on the motion of thanks to the Governors address in the ongoing budget session of the State Assembly.
How an Indian start-up sparked a global girls space mission
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
India and EU to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, draft trade deal shows
The economic deal between India and EU opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order
International athlete from West Bengal Swapna Barman joinsTrinamoolahead of Assembly polls
Series of political leaders and other noted personalities are seen joining the ruling TMC party as the elections knock on the door
Hidden camera found in bathroom of TISS-Guwahati girls hostel, probe underway
The TISS-Guwahati, in a statement, had said that the recent incident was a serious privacy violation, and is entirely unacceptable and condemnable
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti
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.
IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31
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.
Aralam elephant attack: KPCC chief seeks aid for victims family
District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women
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
Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK
Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him
DMK holds seat sharing talks with CPI (M), CPI, KMDK
Freeze Mango symbol: S. Ramadoss to ECI
Stalin asserts Tamil Nadu versus Delhi rhetoric
14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail
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
Two arrested for murdering teenager, setting body ablaze
CM flags off double-decker tourist bus service for heritage tours
Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister
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
Court says CBIs case not able to withstand judicial scrutiny, stands discredited
In the end, the truth prevailed: AAP hails verdict
14 JNU students arrested over protest granted bail, JNUSU says bail conditions stringent
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
Keralas paradox can spark its global vision
The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future
International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient
Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants
Dedicated Metro Rail train transports lungs and heart
TANKER Foundation inaugurates dialysis units in Chennai
SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year
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
Six arrested for midnight rampage in Puzhal
Bad publicity: On AI Summit, Youth Congress protest, police action
The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed
Amit Shah concludes his three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal
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.
Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall
Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agreement with PSKY as of this morning, says Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros chief revenue and strategy officer
Police arrest absconding man accused of killing woman in city
Tamil Nadu launches its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills for stargazing
MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the country, great success, he says
Trump says hes not happy with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough, and as American forces gather in the region.
Jain archaeological traces in 37 districts of Tamil Nadu need protection
India to share info on cybercrime investigation, call centre scams with U.K.
India flags breach of security of Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in U.K
Fino Payments Bank MD, CEO arrested under GST Act
Investigation is relating to business partner(s) of the Bank and not relating to the GST compliance of the Bank, the bank said in a filing with stock exchanges.
AIDWA supports Anganwadi workers strike in Ongole
Food safety officials inspect milk supply chain in SPSR Nellore district
After the milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district, officials intensify quality checks at dairies across the district and send samples of milk products to labs for testing
O. Panneerselvam: A man undone by his own decisions
When he joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, Mr. Panneerselvam was accompanied by only one legislator, P. Ayyappan. After his expulsion from the AIADMK in July 2022, Mr Panneerselvam had the support of two prominent leaders - R. Vaithilingam and P.H. Manoj Pandian. They joined the DMK recently.
Formula Ones radical new era: leaner and cleaner, sure; but meaner?
Motor-racings most prestigious championship takes a brave step into the unknown in 2026. Sweeping changes to both the engine and chassis mean the cars will be unlike anything seen before. They will be smaller, nimbler and more eco-friendly than last year, but will they race better? Here is everything you need to know ahead of next weekends season opener
