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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was taken to a private hospital in Pune after complaining of cough and breathing difficulty. Doctors found a chest infection and are monitoring his condition. He was accompanied by his daughter Supriya Sule

The Supreme Court has termed digital fraud involving over Rs 54,000 crore as robbery and directed the Centre to frame a standard procedure with stakeholders. It also sought steps for compensation and better investigation of digital arrest cases

The Opposition has decided to move a resolution in the Lok Sabha to remove Speaker Om Birla for disallowing Rahul Gandhi from speaking. The move follows allegations of bias and objections raised by women Congress MPs over his remarks

EPFO is set to launch a new mobile application in April to allow members to withdraw their provident fund directly through UPI. The move aims to simplify withdrawals, reduce paperwork, and improve service delivery for over eight crore subscribers

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said Rapid Response Teams have been deployed to contain avian influenza cases in Annamayya district. Following confirmation, bird movement was restricted and culling operations were carried out. The minister assured that properly cooked poultry products are safe

The Supreme Court has deferred to February 23 the hearing of appeals by Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp against a CCI order imposing a Rs 213.14 crore penalty over their privacy policy. The adjournment was granted as senior advocate Kapil Sibal was unwell

ISRO has identified a landing site in the Moon’s south polar region for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, targeted for 2028. The site at Mons Mouton was selected after detailed terrain analysis for India’s lunar sample-return mission

Protests erupted in Varanasi’s Dal Mandi area during a demolition drive for a road widening project after a shopkeeper allegedly set his shop on fire. Police and fire teams controlled the blaze, while several people were detained for creating unrest

A community awareness event in New Jersey marked the launch of ‘Help Before Scam’, an initiative aimed at combating fraud targeting Indian Americans, as experts warned seniors and students about impersonation scams, legal risks and the need for early reporting.

The fading threat of a US strike on Iran signals a fragmented, deterrence-driven regional order where crises simmer rather than explode

Stability in benchmark lending rates, combined with a supply-side push in the recent Union Budget, is expected to complement demand traction across sectors

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat reiterated the demand for Bharat Ratna to be conferred on Veer Savarkar, calling it an “honour for the award itself”.

India won both men’s and women’s titles at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh, defeating Iraq and Pakistan respectively. Led by T Anudeep Reddy and Sunita Meena, the teams showcased dominance as India’s community in Saudi Arabia celebrated the double triumph

Tejaswin Shankar won gold in men’s heptathlon at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin, setting a new national indoor record with 5993 points. India finished sixth overall with five medals, including silvers for Pooja and Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Yuki Bhambri and Dhakshineswar Suresh won a thrilling doubles rubber against David Pel and Sander Arends to give India a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup Qualifiers tie against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, setting up crucial reverse singles matches

Devika Sihag won her second consecutive international title by defeating compatriot Navya Kanderi in the Azerbaijan International women’s singles final. Sathwik Reddy K and Radhika Sharma also triumphed, clinching the mixed doubles crown with a hard-fought win over Mihajlo Tomic and Andjela Vitman

Services defeated Kerala 1-0 in the Santosh Trophy 2025-26 final at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam. Abhishek Pawar scored in the 109th minute to secure Services’ eighth title, repeating their 2012-13 final win over Kerala

Hyderabad defeated Assam by eight wickets in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy under-23 cricket at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Goa beat Hyderabad in the BCCI women’s one-day event, while Chandigarh and OMC also recorded wins in their matches

The Kuki-Zo Council has advised community members working in government and private sectors to avoid travel and postings in Meitei-dominated areas, citing ongoing tensions and lack of a political settlement. Protests have continued in several hill districts since the new government took office

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, his wife and a Pakistani national had deeper links and violated FCRA norms. Gogoi dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated

India is likely to gradually reduce crude oil imports from Russia following an understanding with the United States for lower trade tariffs. While most refiners will cut new purchases, Nayara Energy may continue buying due to limited alternatives

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said security operations, infrastructure development and disruption of Maoist finances have weakened Left-Wing Extremism. After a review meeting in Raipur, he asserted that Naxalism would be completely eradicated before March 31

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed counter-terrorism operations and security arrangements during his visit to forward areas in Jammu. He assessed preparedness in Poonch and Rajouri and stressed the need for advanced technologies and inter-agency coordination

Four Indian medical students injured in a stabbing attack at a Russian university in Ufa are stable and recovering well, the Indian mission said. Consular officials visited them as authorities launched an inquiry and tightened security at educational institutions