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The AIFF has invited bids for commercial rights of men’s and women’s club competitions, including the Indian Super League, for a minimum of 15 years starting in 2026-27. The move aims to bring long-term stability to Indian football

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering financial penalties on players after their early exit from the T20 World Cup. Officials said reports of salary cuts were incorrect, but disciplinary action is under review following losses in the Super Eight stage

Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s visit to New Delhi underscored a strong commitment by two of the largest democracies in the Global South to strengthen bilateral trade, critical minerals cooperation, and long-term strategic ties beyond symbolic diplomacy

D Gukesh suffered another setback at the Prague International Chess Festival after a late blunder handed Nodirbek Abdusattorov victory. Despite dominating much of the game, the Indian faltered in time trouble, slipping further down the standings

Kishor’s failure shows the limits of treating elections as a technical task rather than a political practice

Iran’s leaders are preparing to choose a new supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A provisional council is guiding the country, while several clerics and political figures have emerged as top contenders for the powerful post

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation of Telugus stranded in Gulf countries due to the Middle East conflict and directed officials to coordinate with the Centre and embassies. A 24/7 helpline has been set up for assistance

Flight suspensions across Gulf countries entered a third day after US and Israeli strikes on Iran led to airspace closures. Major airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Air India and IndiGo cancelled services, leaving thousands of passengers, including Indian pilgrims, stranded

The Delhi High Court stayed a sessions court order that halted the bail of Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib in the AI summit protest case. The court said the order lacked proper reasoning and showed no application of mind

BJP president Nitin Nabin said his party will follow Assam’s detect, delete and deport model to tackle alleged infiltrators in Bengal if voted to power. He also promised to rename Islampur and accused the TMC of appeasement

Indian companies are closely watching the Middle East conflict, fearing higher costs for packaging and freight. Parle Products expects pressure on prices, while auto and FMCG firms are monitoring exports and market exposure amid regional instability

A hazardous oleum gas leak at a chemical unit in Palghar district led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including school students. Emergency teams rushed to the site, while three persons reported minor eye irritation

The Centre has said it is prepared to evacuate Indians stranded in the Gulf amid rising tensions in West Asia. Several states have set up helplines and control rooms, while ministers assured families that efforts are underway to ensure safe return

The Travancore Devaswom Board will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court to protect traditional practices at Sabarimala regarding women’s entry. It also announced administrative and financial reforms to improve facilities, sanitation and transparency at the hill shrine

The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of a trial court relying on AI-generated fake verdicts and said such decisions amount to misconduct. It has issued notices to top law officers and will examine accountability in the matter

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP would remove infiltrators from West Bengal after coming to power and claimed voter roll deletions had made Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nervous. He also attacked the TMC over corruption and security issues

Members of the Muslim community in Vijayawada held a candlelight march to protest the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel strike. Speakers condemned civilian deaths and called for peace

A Booth Level Officer and assistant teacher, missing for five days in Kaushambi, was found dead in the Yamuna river. Police said the body has been sent for post-mortem and further investigation is underway

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission and the BJP of working together to delete genuine voters from post-SIR rolls. She alleged the move was aimed at influencing the upcoming Assembly elections

The Election Commission of India is likely to visit West Bengal on March 9 to review election preparedness. The panel will assess security arrangements, voter roll issues and coordination with central agencies ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

After government ratification, the 2025–26 interest rate will be credited to the accounts of over seven crore subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation 

The state-run Oman News Agency identified the vessel as MKD VYOM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolition drive in Telangana's Khammam district, calling it bulldozer raj. He alleged that hundreds of Bhoodan houses were razed without notice and accused the Congress of adopting displacement policies similar to BJP-ruled states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance trade to $50 billion by 2030 and fast-track the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, while expanding collaboration in renewable energy, civil nuclear energy and education.