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Preparations are underway for the 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. The event, led by Sadhguru and attended by dignitaries, will feature spiritual rituals, music and meditation

The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to strengthen venture capital and support innovation. The fund will focus on deep tech, early-stage founders and regional growth across India

A 36-year-old man in North 24 Parganas was allegedly murdered and dismembered after being called for SIR-related document verification. Police arrested a Booth Level Officer and another accused. Parts of the body were recovered, while the motive remains unknown

Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar said the SIT probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case is in its final stage under High Court supervision. The investigation relates to alleged misappropriation from temple idols and door frames

On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, families of CRPF martyrs gathered to remember their loved ones. While paying tribute, some expressed disappointment over unfulfilled promises of memorials and honours, saying their loss remains deeply painful

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on its seventh anniversary. Leaders remembered the sacrifice of 40 CRPF personnel and reaffirmed India’s resolve against terrorism

A 32-year-old man allegedly shot his girlfriend and then himself inside a parked car in Noida’s Sector 107. Police found the bodies with gunshot wounds and a pistol at the scene and suspect it to be a suicide case

Tensions have surfaced within the DMK–Congress alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioning seat sharing and power sharing after remarks by DMK leaders and Chief Minister MK Stalin

Pothole-related road deaths rose 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for over half the fatalities, the Centre informed Parliament.

Singer Babul Supriyo said evolving playback trends have led male singers to perform in higher octaves, affecting female vocal range. He also expressed confidence in Arijit Singh’s reported decision to step away from playback singing

Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to murder-for-hire and money-laundering conspiracy charges linked to a plot targeting a US-based Sikh separatist leader. The case now proceeds to sentencing.

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and money laundering in connection with a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

India opener Abhishek Sharma, recovering from a stomach infection, returned to training ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy said Abhishek looks set to play after missing the Namibia game due to hospitalisation

India outplayed Luxembourg 15-5 in the International Arena Polo Championship at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. Captain Yusuf Azmi scored six goals, with Kunwar Vishal Singh, Mohammad Nayeemuddin and Chaitania Kumar also contributing to India’s dominant victory

The meltdown was due to worries of AI tools replacing many traditional software and IT outsourcing services

India finished on top at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in Delhi with 94 medals, including 51 gold. Amanpreet, Suraj, Sift and Dhavalika Devi starred as Indian shooters swept podiums and dominated team events across categories

Budget 2026 strengthens India’s clean energy ambitions, but its weak emphasis on climate accountability raises concerns

Hyderabad’s Snehit Suravajjula saved six match points to upset Japan’s Mizuki Oikawa and enter the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender Chennai. Sathiyan-Harmeet and Payas-Syndrela also registered impressive wins in doubles events

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