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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

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