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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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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.

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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!

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:56 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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:48 pm

News from the world of Education: February 28, 2026

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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:05 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.

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:41 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:20 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:19 am

Palayam Imams call to open mosques, homes to Pongala devotees goes viral

The Imam urged people of Muslim faith to become exemplary hosts to women and children reaching the State capital for the renowned Attukal Pongala festival in a few days from now

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:14 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:04 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 10:49 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 10:47 am

Justice Unplugged 2026 LIVE: Judges, advocates and experts to discuss legal education, technology and access

Dialogues feature Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and more

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 10:46 am

DMK, Congress Seat-Sharing Talks To Begin Today Amid Alliance Speculation

Ending days of speculation over the future of their alliance, the DMK and the Congress will formally begin seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming AprilMay Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

NDTV 28 Feb 2026 10:37 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 10:26 am

Lovlina, Nikhat to lead 20-member Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 10:23 am

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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 10:16 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:54 am

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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:53 am

Tamil Nadu polls: Alliance talks with DMK soon, says Congress state chief

Congress is in talks with DMK regarding seat sharing for upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Chief Minister MK Stalin declared DMK will not yield to the BJP. He criticized the BJP and AIADMK. Stalin urged party workers to aim for a significant victory, targeting 200 seats. DMK has appointed seven lakh booth agents across the state.

The Economic Times 28 Feb 2026 9:52 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:43 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:40 am

Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war' LIVE: Air strikes hit 22 Afghan military targets, kill 274 Taliban officials

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 8:54 am

North Korea unveils image of Kim Jong Uns daughter Kim Ju Ae firing rifle

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 Hindu 28 Feb 2026 8:52 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 8:23 am

AIADMK leaders flay OPS for joining DMK

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 8:14 am

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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 8:04 am

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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 7:51 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 7:38 am

17 drownings: Tambaram cops intensify beach patrols

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 7:34 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 7:32 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 7:29 am

22-year-old man held with 485g of opium

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 7:25 am

Chennai Corporation to roll out smart parking in 20 areas

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 7:14 am

No power cuts in Tamil Nadu till board exams are over

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 7:14 am

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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 4:32 am

Congress to hold talks with DMK today, says Chodankar

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 3:54 am

Dharmadhikari is new Madras high court Chief Justice

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 3:37 am

City court summons DMK ex-minister Ponmudi

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 3:35 am

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The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 2:58 am

Maruti commissions 7 automated driving test tracks in TN

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 2:57 am

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.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:55 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:32 am

Man held for misbehaving with student aboard bus

The Times of India 28 Feb 2026 2:22 am

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

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:15 am

Freeze Mango symbol: S. Ramadoss to ECI

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:14 am

Anbumani lauds makers of Marathi film Asha

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:13 am