India

Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination drive, distribute appointment letters to 21,863 youths, and unveil development projects worth ₹16,686 crore, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, and employment generation

Hasini Yadav beats Sanjana 5-7, 5-7 in the singles final—both are from Telangana

Sreenidi Deccan FC will open their Indian Football League 2025-26 season against Diamond Harbour FC at Kalyani Stadium, Kolkata. Portuguese coach Carlos Vaz Pinto returns to lead the Deccan Warriors, backed by key new signings in a strong squad for the campaign.

Hockey India has appointed Adoptrees as the Sustainability Partner for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad. The initiative will plant trees for every goal and penalty corner, promoting sustainability and creating a lasting environmental legacy across India

Five players from Telangana have been selected for the Indian ball badminton team for the Indo-Malaysia international series in Malaysia from February 28 to March 4. The team trained under TBBA supervision and received a send-off on Friday

Indian Railways won the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship by defeating Maharashtra 49-31 in the final at Vadodara. Led by Sunil Kumar, Railways dominated the tournament, overcoming 29 teams to lift the prestigious trophy.

Jammu and Kashmir moved closer to their maiden Ranji Trophy title after dominating Karnataka on the penultimate day in Hubballi. Auqib Nabi’s five-wicket haul and Qamran Iqbal’s unbeaten 94 gave J&K a massive overall lead

England defeated New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Colombo. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed led the comeback after early setbacks, keeping Pakistan’s semifinal hopes alive and helping England top Group 2.

Ongoing military conflict with Afghanistan has its roots in Islamabad’s duplicitous policy on terrorism: nurturing ‘good terrorists’ to target India while fighting ‘bad terrorists’ who, it alleges, are trained in Afghanistan

Despite bans in nearly 70 countries, the toxic weedkiller remains legal in India, raising alarm over poisoning deaths and the risk of Parkinson’s

The J&K Students Association has sought Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s intervention over alleged harassment of Kashmiri students at a Kurnool nursing college, citing denial of Ramzan facilities, discrimination, and violation of fundamental rights

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip in Chennai to strengthen its anti-submarine and coastal defence capabilities. Equipped with advanced indigenous systems, the vessel enhances under-sea warfare readiness and reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defence production

While discharging Arvind Kejriwal and others in the excise case, a Delhi court warned that prolonged detention under PMLA can turn punitive. It stressed that arrest and incarceration must remain exceptions and that personal liberty is a constitutional right

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said a decision on holding single-phase Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu will be taken after reviewing all factors. He praised the Special Intensive Revision and assured better facilities, transparency and youth participation in the forthcoming elections

Arvind Kejriwal broke down after a Delhi court discharged him and Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case. Calling it a political conspiracy, he accused the Centre of targeting AAP leaders, while the court found flaws in the CBI chargesheet

Navi Mumbai police have arrested a 34-year-old man for posing as an ISRO scientist and cheating several women through matrimonial sites. He allegedly promised marriage, took loans in their names, exploited them, and used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle

A Delhi court, while discharging Arvind Kejriwal and others in the liquor policy case, criticised the CBI for using the term ‘South Group’. It said regional labelling was inappropriate and could prejudice proceedings, and asked the agency to exercise restraint

A newly married man was allegedly killed by his wife’s brothers in Dwarapudi village of East Godavari district in a suspected honour killing. Police said the accused attacked him with stones and are currently absconding. An investigation is underway

A foreign woman has alleged molestation in Mumbai and shared her experience through a social media video. Mumbai Police have registered a case against unidentified persons and launched an investigation, while similar past incidents involving foreign tourists have also been highlighted

The J&K Students Association has sought Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s intervention after Kashmiri students alleged harassment, hijab restrictions, and denial of Ramzan arrangements at Kurnool nursing college, citing emotional distress and violation of their fundamental rights.

A drone was observed along the LoC in Poonch, prompting security forces to open fire. Drones are used by terror outfits to transport arms, cash, and drugs, and the army and BSF have deployed anti-drone measures to prevent cross-border smuggling.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the CBI court verdict in the Delhi excise case, criticising Congress and BJP for politically motivated allegations amplified through media trials, and expressed confidence that all cases against BRS leaders will eventually be exposed as false.

The India-Nepal border at Rupaidiha in Bahraich will remain closed from March 2 to 5 for Nepal’s general elections. Authorities will suspend trade movement, while allowing essential goods and verified emergency travel under strict security checks

The CBI will appeal the Rouse Avenue court’s discharge of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others in the 2022 Delhi excise policy case, citing ignored aspects of the investigation. The verdict triggered emotional reactions from Kejriwal and party supporters.