India

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks cautioning party leaders against allowing the “Hyderabadi pareshani” into Uttar Pradesh have sparked widespread speculation.

TVK chief Vijay said his power-sharing offer has unsettled political alliances and rattled Chief Minister M K Stalin at a Salem rally. He also criticised the DMK on governance, defended his party over rally deaths, and expressed confidence of winning the 2026 polls

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended his government’s decision to reveal alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddus, calling concealment sacrilege. He also highlighted development plans, investment targets, and welfare measures while criticising opposition leaders over the controversy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a special deposit of Rs 5,000 to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar scheme ahead of Assembly polls, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties, who termed it an election-driven move

Government data shows that pothole-related road accident deaths rose by 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the worst-affected state, accounting for more than half of the total fatalities

The first leg of Parliament’s Budget session concluded on Friday after repeated disruptions over trade issues and political protests. The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 following a three-week recess for committee reviews and budget scrutiny

A political controversy has erupted over the full singing of Vande Mataram, with BJP leaders defending the move and calling objections condemnable, while the Samajwadi Party said it respects the national song and has no opposition to it

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said 532 Naxalites have been killed and over 2,700 have surrendered since January 2024. He said strong security operations and rehabilitation measures are helping the state move towards ending the Maoist menace

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he continues to live with hope and confidence amid leadership speculation. He said time will provide answers and stressed patience, even as reports suggest talks on a possible power transition

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a status report on Manipur ethnic violence cases within two weeks. It also suggested that the Manipur and Gauhati High Courts may monitor trials and asked governments to implement rehabilitation measures

An interfaith marriage in Meerut was postponed after protests by Hindu organisations and security concerns. Police deployed additional forces and said the situation is under control. The woman denied allegations and said she was marrying of her own free will

A 37-year-old migrant worker died of a suspected heart attack during a TVK political event addressed by Vijay in Salem on Friday. The incident occurred amid a crowded gathering, even as the actor-politician marked his return to public meetings

A businessman was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Silver City Cinema in Dehradun, marking the city’s third murder in 11 days. Police suspect rivalry as the motive and are examining his criminal and business records

A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Prayagraj after he objected to wedding guests urinating near his house. Police have arrested six accused in the case and registered charges against 12 persons following a complaint by the victim’s family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shifted to the new Seva Teerth complex in New Delhi, marking a major administrative transition from South Block. He inaugurated the facility, approved key welfare schemes and outlined major initiatives for farmers, women and entrepreneurs

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that Aadhaar-based checks and cyber security measures helped deactivate 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs in 2025. Crores of bot requests were blocked to protect the e-ticketing system and ensure fair Tatkal bookings

Maharashtra NCP(SP) President Shashikant Shinde’s editorial revealed alleged merger plans between NCP factions and Ajit Pawar’s leadership role, calling it a tribute to the late leader. Ajit Pawar faction reacted skeptically, leaving the state party’s future uncertain under Sunetra Pawar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new PMO complex Seva Teerth in New Delhi, marking a shift from South Block. The modern facility will house key offices and ministries, aiming to improve governance, coordination and public service delivery

LoP Rahul Gandhi met farm union leaders at Parliament to plan a national movement against the India-US interim trade deal. Leaders argued the pact threatens corn, soy, and cotton farmers, while Gandhi accused the government of compromising food security

A leopard seriously injured caretaker Shantappa at Bannerghatta Biological Park on Friday morning. Despite being moved for enclosure cleaning, the big cat squeezed through a narrow gap and attacked his neck and chest. This follows two high-profile safari bus attacks in late 2025

Thieves stole two century-old elephant tusks, valued at ₹2 crore, from the high-security Pangode Military Camp in Thiruvananthapuram. The heritage artifacts, gifted by the state in 1929, vanished from the Officers' Club following a DJ party. Police have detained 17 suspects

AAP leader Sanjay Singh urged the government to issue joining letters to 1.3 lakh candidates who cleared armed forces recruitment tests between 2019 and 2022. He also criticised the Agnipath scheme and demanded an end to the "orderly system" involving soldiers serving officers

A 33-year-old Bengaluru techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, was referred to NIMHANS for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly stabbing his parents to death over a financial dispute. Police suspect the US-educated suspect suffers from schizophrenia following erratic behavior during interrogation

Kodungalloor police detained 48-year-old temple priest Shaji for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Thrissur. The abuse occurred last year under the guise of performing rituals. The incident surfaced recently, leading to a case under the POCSO Act