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Wanted Maoist Suresh Koda, carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh, surrendered before the Bihar STF with arms and ammunition. Police said sustained anti-Maoist operations forced the surrender and reflected a steady decline in extremist activities

Shivam Dube’s attacking half-century and Varun Chakravarthy’s incisive bowling helped India defeat the Netherlands by 17 runs in their final league match of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad, keeping them unbeaten ahead of the Super 8 stage

NCP working president Praful Patel defended the party’s demand for a CBI probe into Ajit Pawar’s death in a Baramati plane crash. He said doubts remain over the investigation and supported calls for an independent and thorough inquiry

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India underscores the deepening alignment between the two democracies in advancing a multipolar, rules-based global order

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the Karnataka government would clear contractors’ dues only as per budget provisions, responding to a strike threat over pending bills. He blamed the previous BJP government for financial mismanagement and assured payments based on available funds

The Delhi High Court ruling in the Unnao rape case exposes troubling legal gaps and raises questions about survivor justice

Three years after its launch, Project Cheetah has recorded 38 cheetahs across Madhya Pradesh, with successful breeding and second-generation cub survival at Kuno National Park marking a key consolidation phase in India’s ambitious wildlife reintroduction programme.

Indore police arrested MBA student Piyush Dhamnotiya for the brutal murder of his classmate. After allegedly strangling and stabbing her out of suspicion, the accused stayed with the body before fleeing to Mumbai. Evidence was recovered during a crime scene recreation

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales dismissed AI-driven platforms like ‘Grokepedia’ as unrealistic, emphasizing Wikipedia’s reliance on human collaboration, transparency, and attribution, while noting AI’s rise and India’s potential in the evolving technology landscape

A Noida-based university was removed from the AI Impact Summit after social media backlash over showcasing a Chinese robotic dog as its own. The government acted following national embarrassment, despite the university claiming it was for educational purposes

Tantri Kantarar Rajeevar was granted bail by the Kollam Vigilance Court in the Sabarimala gold theft case, with the court noting no prima facie evidence linking him to the theft, marking a setback for the SIT

India-Bangladesh relations are poised for a reset following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s victory. PM Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman, while India engages security, trade, and minority protection issues amid concerns over ISI-backed destabilisation efforts

Indian intelligence agencies report a surge in hoax threats targeting schools, airlines, and the judiciary, allegedly orchestrated by international syndicates and dark web groups, including Al-Qaeda and ISI-linked psy-ops, aiming to spread fear, economic loss, and disrupt judicial functioning

Four children were injured in South 24 Parganas when a drum containing chemicals exploded during road repair work in Canning. Three were hospitalized at MR Bangur Hospital, prompting a police investigation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu twice in March to boost NDA’s campaign ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Madurai and Vellore and alliances finalised with key regional parties.

Three cheetah cubs were born at Kuno National Park, raising India’s cheetah population to 38. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted this milestone in Project Cheetah’s conservation and revival efforts

The National Investigation Agency arrested Moitheenkutty, a Malappuram resident, at Nedumbassery airport for alleged arms training linked to the banned Popular Front of India, ending his four-year absconding and advancing the ongoing probe

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Rajya Sabha biennial elections to fill 37 seats from 10 states, with polling on March 16, nominations by March 5, and strict compliance with election guidelines

A Class 10 student from Kharjama village, was found dead near a railway track in Bihar after reportedly being denied entry to the exam for arriving late, sparking grief and investigation

Five HDFC Bank employees were arrested in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, over an alleged large-scale financial fraud after a complaint prompted the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch to conduct searches across Shopian and Budgam district, officials said

A Youth Congress leader, Suhail Ansari, was taken into custody in Pathanamthitta after a 35-year-old woman was found dead at her husband’s home in Kadambanad. Police cited a suicide note naming him; interrogation is underway

A POCSO convict escaped from the Fast Track Special Court complex in Karunagappally, Kollam, minutes before sentencing. Sirajul Haque, found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a minor, fled after conviction; the court issued a warrant following his 23-year sentence

Tension erupted in Baramati, Pune district, after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted in Bhigwan, Indapur Taluka. Assailants reportedly sprayed chilli powder at her family before fleeing. Protests, highway blockade, and market shutdown followed as police launched a search

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened lower in a volatile session, dragged by IT and services stocks. Despite gains in select counters, investor caution persisted amid sectoral uncertainty, while Asian markets were mixed and Brent crude edged higher