India

A 45-year-old man, Rambali Rajwar, died at Ranchi’s Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences after being brutally beaten by residents of Piparwar, Chatra, on suspicion of child-lifting. Police have launched a probe into the mob lynching incident

In Manipur’s Ukhrul district, police evacuated 51 Kuki students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Ramva following clashes with the Tangkhul Naga community that damaged 30 houses. Authorities transferred students to Kangpokpi and urged communities to maintain restraint amid rising ethnic tensions

The Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Indian National Congress after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar made controversial remarks against party colleagues, triggering political reactions and allegations of internal turmoil within Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive AI. The event at Bharat Mandapam features 600 startups, 13 country pavilions and global technology collaborations

A 40-year-old woman labourer was injured after an unidentified motorcyclist allegedly threw acid on her in Dugri Colony, Ludhiana. The attacker fled the scene. Police are analysing CCTV footage and have launched a search to apprehend the accused

The Women’s Selection Committee has included Pratika Rawal in India’s squad for the ODI series against Australia after she recovered from an ankle injury. Rawal completed rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of the ongoing multi-format tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Emmanuel Macron to India, expressing confidence that their talks in Mumbai and New Delhi will deepen the India-France strategic partnership. Macron’s three-day visit includes the AI Impact Summit and high-level bilateral discussions

The scrutiny of identity documents submitted during hearings on West Bengal’s draft voter list may extend beyond the February 21 deadline due to a flood of fake and unlisted papers uploaded into the system.

A 73-year-old woman from Buvapada, Ambernath, died after suffering severe burns when her saree caught fire from a lit oil lamp at a Lord Shiva temple in Maharashtra’s Thane district. She succumbed to injuries at Ulhasnagar Central Hospital; police registered accidental death

A 19-year-old Computer Science student from Telangana was found dead in his hostel room at NIT Kurukshetra. Police said no suicide note was recovered and investigations are underway pending the family’s statement

The high-profile AI Summit comes against the backdrop of India positioning itself as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence

India’s new labour codes promise simplification and economic growth, but gaps in implementation, diluted worker protections and increasing centralisation raise serious concerns

Amateur golfers from across the country to compete on a world-class 18-hole course at at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club

Krishna Nagar secured two bronze medals at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 in Bahrain. He won one medal in Men’s Singles SH6 and another in Mixed Doubles, once again proving his consistency at the highest level of para badminton

Forward Bloc has opposed any seat-sharing arrangement between the CPI(M)-led Left Front and AISF for the 2026 Bengal Assembly polls. The party wants the Left Front to contest independently, while AISF is demanding at least 40 seats

CBSE has clarified that class 10 students must appear in the first board exam. Those missing three or more subjects will be placed in the “Essential Repeat” category and can appear only next year, while passed students may improve scores in select subjects

Union Minister Jitin Prasada described the AI Impact Summit 2026 as a "Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence". He urged innovators to embrace AI for self-reliance, highlighting India’s role as a talent hub and stressing the need for sector-specific AI solutions

The Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 45 crore in Tripura and arrested a drug peddler. In a separate operation in Manipur, officials also recovered foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs 2.9 crore

Kerala’s NSS and SNDP Yogam reiterated opposition to women of menstruating age entering Sabarimala temple. Leaders G Sukumaran Nair and Vellappally Natesan urged the government to uphold traditions as the Supreme Court begins hearings on review petitions from April 7

Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev said the government will take an appropriate stand on the Sabarimala women entry issue after constitutional discussions. The Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions on April 7, with submissions due by March 14

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok said artificial intelligence is improving at an unprecedented pace and is set for massive growth over the next three years. Speaking in New Delhi, he said AI will reshape jobs, businesses and technology adoption

US-based AI company Anthropic has opened a new office in Bengaluru and announced plans to hire local talent and expand partnerships in education and other sectors. The firm said India is a key market for its AI assistant Claude

US-based AI firm Anthropic is facing uncertainty as the Pentagon considers ending its partnership over limits on military use of AI models. Reports say its Claude system was used in operations, while concerns over AI also affected global and Indian tech stocks