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In Devanahalli, Karnataka, a residential school owner Dhananjay and his wife Shailaja were booked under the POCSO Act for repeated sexual harassment of minors, illegal confinement, and cover-up. Victims contacted parents, prompting police action and ongoing legal proceedings

Israel launched “preventive” strikes on Tehran, including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, under Operation Shield of Judah. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as U.S.-backed attacks escalate tensions amid fears of Iranian retaliation

In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding

Mythri Movie Makers released a glimpse of the wedding song "Endhayya Saami" from director Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, ahead of its grand pan-India release on September 11

In Amaravati, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to develop rare earth and titanium-based minerals from its beach sand reserves, aiming to reduce dependence on China, build a coastal value-addition corridor, and boost domestic manufacturing for clean energy and defense

Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, targeting areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, with the United States involved. Iran closed its airspace amid rising regional tensions and potential retaliation

In Prague, Grand Master Jorden van Foreest defeated World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in round three of the 2026 Prague Chess Festival Masters, moving into a tie for first while Gukesh fell into a tie for last

DMK and Congress began formal seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress seeking more than 25 seats, a Rajya Sabha berth, and a share in power

Palayam Imam VP Suhaib Maulavi urged Muslims to open mosques and homes for Hindu devotees during the Attukal Pongala festival, promoting interfaith harmony and fraternity amid ongoing debates over the “Kerala Story 2” movie

In Madurai, elaborate security measures have been deployed at Tirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit, coinciding with foundation stones and inaugurations of projects worth over ₹7,100 crore across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

In Sheopur, nine cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno National Park under Project Cheetah, raising India’s tally to 48 and boosting efforts to restore the species decades after its extinction.

Cuba’s Interior Ministry said troops killed four armed suspects after a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Authorities seized weapons and ammunition, alleging a US-linked terrorist plot, while Washington denied involvement and said it was reviewing information

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced replacing the GHMC Act with a Core Urban Act for new corporations, prioritising sanitation, road maintenance, food safety surveillance, fire preparedness, and infrastructure development under a unified municipal framework

The United States Department of Defense will deploy OpenAI models on classified networks, CEO Sam Altman said, stressing safeguards on surveillance and autonomous weapons amid reported differences with Anthropic

Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut shared elegant photos in a traditional Patola saree from the Rising Bharat Summit 2026, alongside motivational advice on social media about ambition, self-worth, and staying away from negativity

The Election Commission of India will publish West Bengal’s final voters’ list, categorising names as “approved”, “under adjudication”, or “deleted”, with lakhs under judicial scrutiny and multiple online and offline verification options available to electors

Pakistani authorities said nearly 300 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq after cross-border attacks. Officials urged Kabul to curb militant groups, as regional powers including Iran pushed for dialogue and de-escalation

In Washington, former President Bill Clinton told Congress he “did nothing wrong” regarding Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers questioned him about past ties, accountability, and potential precedent for probing other powerful figures

Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination drive, distribute appointment letters to 21,863 youths, and unveil development projects worth ₹16,686 crore, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, and employment generation

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how everyday speech borrows from cars and cricket, citing phrases like “speed breaker,” “green light,” “bouncer,” and “sixer” to highlight language’s evolving, playful connection with sport and road metaphors

The India-Nepal border at Rupaidiha in Bahraich will remain closed from March 2 to 5 for Nepal’s general elections. Authorities will suspend trade movement, while allowing essential goods and verified emergency travel under strict security checks

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar hailed Tamil Nadu’s electoral roll revision as a national model and said the state’s upcoming Assembly polls could surpass Bihar in efficiency, with a decision on single-phase voting pending

A study by Hyderabad’s Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, published in Scientific Reports, finds Indians under 50 can counter obesity-linked genes through healthy lifestyles, with early dietary changes and exercise significantly reducing long-term metabolic disease risk

A re-postmortem of Karla Rajesh, who died under suspicious circumstances in Huzurnagar sub jail, is underway in Kodad following SC/ST Commission orders. Dalit groups allege custodial torture, while BRS leaders demand a judicial or CBI probe