India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Emmanuel Macron to India, expressing confidence that their talks in Mumbai and New Delhi will deepen the India-France strategic partnership. Macron’s three-day visit includes the AI Impact Summit and high-level bilateral discussions

The scrutiny of identity documents submitted during hearings on West Bengal’s draft voter list may extend beyond the February 21 deadline due to a flood of fake and unlisted papers uploaded into the system.

A 73-year-old woman from Buvapada, Ambernath, died after suffering severe burns when her saree caught fire from a lit oil lamp at a Lord Shiva temple in Maharashtra’s Thane district. She succumbed to injuries at Ulhasnagar Central Hospital; police registered accidental death

A 19-year-old Computer Science student from Telangana was found dead in his hostel room at NIT Kurukshetra. Police said no suicide note was recovered and investigations are underway pending the family’s statement

The high-profile AI Summit comes against the backdrop of India positioning itself as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence

India’s new labour codes promise simplification and economic growth, but gaps in implementation, diluted worker protections and increasing centralisation raise serious concerns

Amateur golfers from across the country to compete on a world-class 18-hole course at at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club

Krishna Nagar secured two bronze medals at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 in Bahrain. He won one medal in Men’s Singles SH6 and another in Mixed Doubles, once again proving his consistency at the highest level of para badminton

Forward Bloc has opposed any seat-sharing arrangement between the CPI(M)-led Left Front and AISF for the 2026 Bengal Assembly polls. The party wants the Left Front to contest independently, while AISF is demanding at least 40 seats

CBSE has clarified that class 10 students must appear in the first board exam. Those missing three or more subjects will be placed in the “Essential Repeat” category and can appear only next year, while passed students may improve scores in select subjects

Union Minister Jitin Prasada described the AI Impact Summit 2026 as a "Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence". He urged innovators to embrace AI for self-reliance, highlighting India’s role as a talent hub and stressing the need for sector-specific AI solutions

The Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 45 crore in Tripura and arrested a drug peddler. In a separate operation in Manipur, officials also recovered foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs 2.9 crore

Kerala’s NSS and SNDP Yogam reiterated opposition to women of menstruating age entering Sabarimala temple. Leaders G Sukumaran Nair and Vellappally Natesan urged the government to uphold traditions as the Supreme Court begins hearings on review petitions from April 7

Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev said the government will take an appropriate stand on the Sabarimala women entry issue after constitutional discussions. The Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions on April 7, with submissions due by March 14

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok said artificial intelligence is improving at an unprecedented pace and is set for massive growth over the next three years. Speaking in New Delhi, he said AI will reshape jobs, businesses and technology adoption

US-based AI company Anthropic has opened a new office in Bengaluru and announced plans to hire local talent and expand partnerships in education and other sectors. The firm said India is a key market for its AI assistant Claude

US-based AI firm Anthropic is facing uncertainty as the Pentagon considers ending its partnership over limits on military use of AI models. Reports say its Claude system was used in operations, while concerns over AI also affected global and Indian tech stocks

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine pleas challenging provisions of the 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection Act and related rules. It declined interim relief and issued notice to the Centre, saying the matter involves balancing privacy and the right to information

Delhi Police celebrated its 79th Raising Day in New Delhi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah praising the force’s dedication and achievements. He announced new infrastructure projects and highlighted improvements in internal security under the Modi government

The Election Commission has suspended seven electoral officials in West Bengal for alleged misconduct and dereliction of duty during the special intensive revision of voter lists. Disciplinary proceedings have been ordered against them under electoral laws

Ten months after her father was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, Asawari Jagdale says she is still waiting for the government job promised by Maharashtra authorities. She has appealed to leaders as her family faces financial hardship

Blue Machines AI COO Kshitij Jain says artificial intelligence will support human abilities and not replace jobs. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he highlighted the company’s voice AI technology and its growing acceptance in India and abroad

The Supreme Court advised unmarried couples to be cautious in pre-marital physical relationships while hearing a bail plea in a rape case linked to a false promise of marriage. The court observed that partners should not blindly trust each other before marriage