India

Five police personnel died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck on National Highway 49 in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Victims were returning from a wedding; investigations are underway

Dr. Seshagiri Rao Mallampati, the Telugu anesthesiologist who devised the globally recognised Mallampati Score, has died at the age of 85 in the United States.

A tigress, MT-7, was tranquilised, radio-collared, and shifted from a five-hectare to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to monitor her adaptability and hunting skills as part of a phased rewilding plan 

A gunfight erupted in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces, including the White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF, launched 'Operation Trashi-I' against hiding Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The area is cordoned, and the encounter is ongoing

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

Tippiri Tirupati, alias Devji, the general secretary of CPI (Maoist), has surrendered to Telangana police along with 16 others, including senior leaders. Devji, who carried a Rs 25 lakh reward, was elevated to the top post eight months ago.

During Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Kerala’s ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham as the state’s youngest organ donor. Her parents donated her organs, giving life to four children, and Kerala honored her with a state funeral

Gunshots were fired outside a hostel at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. No injuries occurred. Police registered an FIR against three suspects, recovered empty shell casings, and are actively searching for the assailants

Indian markets in Mumbai will track US tariff developments, GDP data and February F&O expiry for direction. After a rebound in BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, analysts expect volatility amid global trade and macroeconomic cues

Security agencies arrested eight suspects from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, uncovering an alleged ISI-backed terror plot linked to Bangladesh-based groups. Investigators suspect plans targeting Delhi and northern temples, with possible Lashkar-e-Taiba involvement. The accused will be questioned further

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP in Guwahati in the presence of state president Dilip Saikia. Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier announced his switch ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in Meerut, dedicating the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. Yogi Adityanath said projects worth Rs 12,930 crore will boost regional connectivity

Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from a student’s bag at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Powai, Mumbai, after a hostel dispute. Police registered an FIR and detained a suspect, probing a possible Bihar ammunition link

IDFC First Bank reported a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government-linked accounts. Four officials were suspended, police informed, and a forensic audit initiated. The bank said the issue is confined to specific accounts

A cat stranded atop a pillar near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station in Kochi was rescued after multiple attempts by Fire and Rescue Services and SPCA with support from Kochi Metro Rail Limited. The feline, nicknamed Subash, was shifted to rehabilitation

India will face South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eight opener in Ahmedabad. While India’s batting has shown inconsistencies, the team relies on Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy to deliver with the ball against a strong Proteas line-up

Smriti Mandhana’s 82 and Jemimah Rodrigues’ 59 powered India to a 17-run win in the third Women’s T20I against Australia, securing a historic 2-1 series victory and their first bilateral T20I series triumph in Australia since 2016

The Esports Federation of India has opened registrations for NESC 2026, the national qualifier for the 2026 Asian Games. India will compete in 10 esports titles, and athletes will earn a chance to represent the country across eight medal events

Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski won the doubles title at the 2026 Delhi Open, saving a match point in a thrilling final. Oliver Crawford and Stefanos Sakellaridis reached the singles final. The ATP Challenger 75 event ran from February 16-22

BCCI has announced a support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, providing international exposure, home series assistance, and access to venues. The initiative aims to strengthen opportunities, infrastructure, and professional standards for visually impaired cricketers

Microsoft has appointed Indian-origin executive Asha Sharma as Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming. She will succeed Phil Spencer and report to Satya Nadella. Sharma brings wide experience from Microsoft, Instacart, and Meta

GST notices generated by UPI data sparked protests across Karnataka, exposing how data-led enforcement —without context or support — can undermine trust in Digital India

BJP workers and leaders from several parties condemned a “shirtless” protest by Youth Congress activists at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The Congress faced criticism for allegedly tarnishing India’s image, while four protesters were sent to police custody

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Naxalism would be eliminated from India by March 31, 2026, while addressing the CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati. He praised the force for its role in restoring peace across conflict-hit regions