-
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva
-
Netflix declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for a higher offer from Paramount Global backed by Skydance, potentially reshaping Hollywood amid regulatory and antitrust scrutiny
-
In Hyderabad, director Anil Ravipudi announced a Sankranthi release starring Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The festive entertainer marks Ravipudi’s fifth collaboration with Venkatesh and follows his recent blockbuster success
-
In Mumbai, comedian Bharti Singh shared a vlog glimpse of newborn son Kaju, revealing only his lips and noting resemblance to elder brother Gola. She also spoke about motherhood guilt and praised husband Harssh Limbaachiya for support
-
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau recorded statements of actors Mohanlal and Dileep in a probe into alleged gold and fund misappropriation for the 2017 Sabarimala temple flag mast installation, as directed by the Kerala High Court
-
A wild elephant strayed into Ranchi’s Hawai Nagar area on Friday morning, causing panic among residents. Forest officials deployed a team to drive it back safely. Authorities heightened safety measures amid rising concerns over man-elephant conflict fatalities in Jharkhand
-
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged social media platforms to fairly share revenue with content creators, including journalists, influencers, and researchers. Proposed IT rules also mandate labeling AI-generated content, strengthening transparency, accountability, and fairness in India’s digital content ecosystem
-
Tamil director Venkat Prabhu humorously acknowledged a clock goof in his 2008 hit *Saroja* on X. The playful exchange with a fan, featuring Senthil and Goundamani gifs, delighted netizens, highlighting the film’s lasting popularity and comedic charm
-
'Bhooth Bangla' reunites Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after 14 years. The film’s first song, ‘Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge’, showcases a fun-filled ghostly universe. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, it releases on 10th April 2026 with a star-studded cast
-
The Election Commission of India estimates 2,500 CAPF companies may be needed for a single-phase West Bengal Assembly poll. Final decision on phases depends on feasibility, balancing security deployment with preventing voter intimidation and reducing multi-phase election complexity
-
HBO has renewed *Industry* for a fifth and final season. The financial drama, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, follows ambitious London bankers. Season four features high-stakes fintech rivalries, while the series concludes on the creators’ planned high note
-
Sovereign green bonds continue to anchor India’s modest sustainable bond market, dominating 62–94% of issuance. Social bonds remain niche. Despite $180 billion Asia-Pacific maturities in 2026, India’s green bonds gain investor demand, supporting climate finance goals amid economic and regulatory challenges
-
The Supreme Court banned a class 8 NCERT book chapter on judicial corruption, ordering seizure of physical and digital copies. CJI Surya Kant cited contempt, warning of strict action, and issued show-cause notices to NCERT and education officials
-
The US Justice Department is reviewing whether it improperly withheld FBI interview records in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including uncorroborated allegations against Donald Trump. Missing files were flagged by journalists and Democrats, prompting scrutiny over transparency and redaction practices
-
The CBI secured the extradition of Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the UAE to India in a cheating and criminal intimidation case. The operation involved INTERPOL coordination, Dubai Police, and Andhra Pradesh Police, continuing India’s efforts to repatriate wanted fugitives
-
A self-proclaimed "godman" in Yadgir, Mallikarjun Mutya, is absconding after a viral video showing him misbehaving with a minor sparked outrage. The KSCPCR registered a suo motu case, and police filed an FIR under the POCSO Act to initiate a manhunt
-
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to surpass 100 million Instagram followers, leading global politicians on the platform. He is ahead of Donald Trump and other leaders, highlighting his expansive digital outreach and popularity in India and worldwide
-
Cuba said soldiers killed four armed US-based Cubans after their Florida-registered boat allegedly opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Washington, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is independently investigating the incident, which risks escalating tensions between the US and Cuba
-
A public spat erupted between TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Electoral Roll Observer CS Murugan over alleged WhatsApp directions to micro-observers during voter roll revisions. Abhishek Banerjee accused officials of bypassing Supreme Court norms, while Murugan denied issuing improper directives
-
The Indian Air Force will hold its largest exercise, Vayu Shakti-2026, at Pokhran near the Pakistan border, with President Droupadi Murmu co-piloting LCH Prachand. Rafale, Sukhoi-30 MKI and Apache helicopters will showcase combat capabilities amid heightened security
-
A US appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to fast-track third-country deportations, upholding a lower court injunction. The judges cited failure to meet legal standards and warned of irreparable harm from wrongful removals pending further judicial review
-
Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for February 26, 2026. May the day bring you happiness
-
Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for fresh questioning in a Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud-linked money laundering case involving Reliance Communications. The ED recently attached his Mumbai residence and formed an SIT
-
Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Indravati river area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with arms and explosives recovered. Separately, a Dantewada court sentenced two Maoists to five years’ imprisonment under the Explosive Substances Act
