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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR, India’s first national counterterrorism policy, outlining a zero-tolerance approach against terror. The strategy emphasises proactive prevention, proportionate response, intelligence integration, ecosystem targeting, and international cooperation to dismantle terror networks and sleeper cells

Delhi Police arrested a couple in Malviya Nagar for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh during a dispute. The FIR includes SC-ST Act charges. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the incident and assured strict action

The Kerala High Court will hear petitions challenging the certification of The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond, scheduled for release on February 27. Petitioners argue that the film’s teaser and trailer misrepresent Kerala’s communal harmony and could incite disharmony.

A bride was critically injured after her alleged former lover shot her during the jaimala ceremony at a wedding in Chausa, Buxar district. The accused fled the scene. Police have launched raids and are investigating the suspected love-affair angle behind the attack

In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony

In New Delhi, intelligence agencies suspect a proxy terror role in the killing of two Punjab Police personnel at a border outpost in Gurdaspur. A little-known group claimed responsibility, amid concerns of renewed attempts to destabilise Punjab through cross-border and Khalistan-linked operations

The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of a Class 8 National Council of Educational Research and Training textbook mentioning corruption in the judiciary, calling it a grave concern. The Chief Justice asserted the court would act against attempts to defame the institution

The Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip in Chennai on February 27. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft enhances coastal security with advanced sonar, torpedoes and high-speed water-jet propulsion systems

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has identified seven mine overburden dumps for rare earth element exploration. Scientific studies and tendering are underway, aiming to boost domestic critical mineral supply and reduce import dependence

Indian equity markets surged in early trade, led by IT stocks tracking Wall Street gains. Sensex jumped 559 points and Nifty rose 157 points. Broad-based buying supported indices, though geopolitical tensions, firm crude prices and AI-related concerns kept overall sentiment cautious

The rupee strengthened by 6 paise to 90.89 against the US dollar in early Mumbai trade, supported by a weaker dollar and strong domestic equities. However, rising global crude prices and continued FII outflows capped further gains, keeping the currency range-bound 

The Union Cabinet’s approval to rename Kerala as Keralam reflects the State’s linguistic and historical identity. Rooted in Dravidian tradition and ancient records, the move aligns the official name with local usage and long-standing constitutional demands

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Shreyanka Patil reveals her challenging 14-month injury phase, sharing how shin splints, wrist and thumb fractures tested her mentally and physically, and how support, conversations, and mindset helped her make a strong comeback to competitive cricket

Former Himachal Pradesh star and Puneri Paltan coach Ajay Thakur praised the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 as India’s top domestic stage, highlighting its role in national selection and opportunities for emerging talent alongside seasoned players

Tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final go on sale at 7 pm IST on February 24. Fans can buy tickets for matches on 4, 5, and 8 March, with floating venues for semi-final 1 and the final

The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is out. Twelve teams, including hosts England, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, will compete from 12 June to 5 July across England and Wales, featuring landmark match-ups in the group stages

The Union Cabinet has approved the Kerala government’s proposal to rename the State as Keralam. The decision, taken ahead of Assembly elections, will now move through constitutional procedures under Article 3 before the Bill is introduced in Parliament

Shubham Pundir scored an unbeaten 117 and Yawer Hassan added 88 as Jammu & Kashmir dominated the first day of the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka. J&K ended Day 1 at 284 for 2, setting a strong platform for a big total

While the security operations have been successful in breaking the back of the extremist movement, the government must now prioritise addressing tribal grievances through focused development and outreach

As we track who is next in the Epstein files, a wilful uncertainty marks our forced ignoring of the genocides, the wars, the shootings, the media

Six members of a cloth trader’s family, including four-month-old twin sisters and three children, died in a fire at their Meerut home. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical fault, left one woman injured. Authorities have ordered an inquiry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Israel to strengthen defence, trade and strategic ties. He will hold talks with Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, with focus on security cooperation and regional developments, including the situation in Gaza

The Tata Sons board has deferred a decision on reappointing N Chandrasekaran for a third term as Chairman. Sources said Noel Tata raised concerns over group losses and listing plans, while several directors backed Chandrasekaran’s leadership