India

Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu passed away at the age of 101 in Chennai after prolonged treatment. A lifelong activist, he fought for farmers, workers and social justice for over eight decades. Leaders across parties paid rich tributes

Haryana’s Vigilance Bureau arrested four people, including former bank officials, in the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case linked to government accounts. Nearly Rs 556 crore has been recovered so far, while investigations continue into fund diversion

Delhi Police arrested a married couple for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar. The SC-ST Act was invoked in the case. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the incident and assured strict action

A minor Class 10 student delivered a baby in the washroom of an examination centre in Pithampur while appearing for her board exam. Both mother and child are stable. Police have registered a Zero FIR and started an investigation

Nearly 300 first-year MBA students at IIM Nagpur boycotted their mid-term examination to protest the debarment of 40 classmates for violating hostel rules. The institute has resolved the issue and announced that the exam will be held later

The Odisha Vigilance Department has seized over Rs 4.27 crore in cash from the Bhubaneswar flat of Mines Department officer Debabrata Mohanty, arrested in a corruption case. Officials said it is the highest-ever cash recovery in the state

One person has died and more than 70 people have been hospitalised in Srikakulam after allegedly consuming contaminated water. Authorities have launched investigations, shut down pipelines and supplied tanker water, while senior leaders reviewed the situation and assured action

Andhra Pradesh has attracted over Rs 20,000 crore in tourism investments in the past 18 months, with more than 7,000 hotel rooms under development, the Legislative Council was informed. The projects are expected to generate employment for nearly 40,000 people

Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has told the Kerala High Court that pleas against The Kerala Story 2 are premature and not maintainable. He said the CBFC is the expert authority and warned that restraining the film would cause serious economic harm

A bride was shot in the stomach by her alleged lover during her wedding ceremony in Bihar’s Buxar district. The injured woman has been referred to Varanasi for treatment, while police have launched a manhunt to arrest the accused

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has accused the Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA of trying to shield the operator of the aircraft involved in Ajit Pawar’s fatal crash. He has sought intervention and announced legal action against the regulator

More than 10,293 people in Meghalaya are receiving ART as of January 2026, the Assembly was informed. Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said HIV-related deaths over the past decade stood at 749, while the government is strengthening awareness and treatment programmes

The Indian government has directed oil companies to sell petrol blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum RON of 95 from April 1, 2026. This move aims to reduce oil imports, cut emissions, and boost demand for crops like sugarcane and maize.

Ahead of Kerala Assembly polls, the CPI(M) is intensifying cultural outreach to secure a third term for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. By engaging film icons like Mohanlal and other artists, the party aims to strengthen its public image 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Israel, welcomed by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic ties, defence, innovation, AI, and addressing the Knesset, reinforcing India-Israel partnership and cooperation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured MoUs worth Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese firms during his Japan visit. Agreements across manufacturing, automotive electronics, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate aim to boost industrial capacity and strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation

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