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BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of demolishing houses to monetise urban land and alleged delays in completing the Warangal super speciality hospital, triggering a fresh political confrontation in Telangana.

A 44-year-old man from Aralam Farm in Kannur district was killed in a wild elephant attack early Friday morning. Police registered a case of unnatural death and said human-wildlife conflict remains a serious concern in the area.

The US Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the Optional Practical Training programme for F-1 visa holders, signalling possible regulatory changes. The move could significantly impact foreign graduates, including over 300,000 Indian students studying in the United States.

A Telugu couple from Rajahmundry was allegedly killed by their teenage son in Riyadh on Thursday. The Class 12 student later died by suicide. The family had been living in Saudi Arabia for several years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader with 100 million Instagram followers, surpassing other global leaders and Indian politicians. His unmatched digital outreach highlights his popularity, especially among youth, and reinforces his global social media influence

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed anguish over NCERT including a chapter on judicial corruption in Class 8 textbooks. He promised accountability, action against those involved, and assured full compliance with Supreme Court directives after the book was pulled from circulation

PM Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen India-Israel strategic ties in defence, trade, technology, and agriculture. Both sides also discussed IMEC, I2U2 cooperation, and boosting people-to-people links, including Indian workers in Israel

Aqib Nabi starred with the ball as Jammu and Kashmir gained the upper hand against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final. Despite Mayank Agarwal’s century, J&K lead by 364 runs on the third day, keeping victory within reach

Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya starred as India posted 256 for four to defeat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a must-win Super Eight T20 World Cup match at Chennai, keeping India in contention for the semifinals

Doordarshan has been named the official broadcast partner for the Indian Football League 2025-26 season starting February 27. Matches will air on DD Sports and stream on Waves App, with the opening fixtures scheduled in Ludhiana and Aizawl

Uttar Pradesh defeated defending champions Services in a high-scoring quarter-final at the Senior National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Bihar and Indian Railways also progressed after dominant and closely contested matches

Dev Ruparelia defeated Pranit Somani in straight games to enter the Round of 32 at the Abu Dhabi Junior International badminton championship. Samuel Tamang and Durga Esha Kandrapu also progressed, while other Indian players are set to compete later

Syed Muddasir Hussain and Syeda Fahmeena Nazneen won gold medals in the 10 m open sight category at the Chief Minister’s Cup shooting championship in Hyderabad. The two shooters are trained by Syed Abrar Hussain at Madina High School range

The Enforcement Directorate has submitted prosecution sanction against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis and INX Media money laundering cases and urged the special PMLA court in Delhi to expedite the long-pending trial following a recent Supreme Court ruling

India’s proposed nationwide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 15 is significant, as its success could dramatically accelerate cervical cancer elimination targets globally

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Jerusalem sends a clear message: India seeks partnership, not alignment; cooperation, not confrontation; and stability, not sides

DGCA has introduced a 48-hour free cancellation and amendment window for air tickets, barred extra charges for name corrections within 24 hours, and tightened refund timelines amid rising passenger complaints over delayed reimbursements

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna married in a private ceremony in Udaipur attended by close family and friends. The couple shared heartfelt messages and wedding photos on social media, marking the end of their three-day pre-wedding celebrations

Western Command chief Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar has said the Indian Army is fully prepared for future conflicts and will not be deterred by nuclear threats. He stressed decisive ground action and continued preparedness against any provocation

The Central Bureau of Investigation has secured the extradition of wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the United Arab Emirates through INTERPOL channels. He faces multiple charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust in Andhra Pradesh

With the Naxalite movement nearing its end, the Ministry of Home Affairs has prepared a roadmap to prevent its revival. The Centre plans continued security, development, and monitoring in former affected districts to ensure long-term peace and stability

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran said the party expects to win 20 to 30 Assembly seats and that some MLAs may become ministers if the NDA forms the government. He also dismissed concerns over Sasikala’s new party

Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital population count, using the Census Management and Monitoring System. The new platform will enable real-time data collection, geo-tagging, and faster processing, replacing paper-based methods used in previous exercises