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Bihar IG Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Guntur’s Central Crime Station for a second day of questioning in the alleged custodial torture case of former MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju. The probe follows Andhra Pradesh High Court directions amid Naik’s anticipatory bail plea
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The ICC announced eight nominees for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament ahead of the India–New Zealand final. India’s Sanju Samson features alongside Will Jacks, Sahibzada Farhan, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Rachin Ravindra, Shadley van Schalkwyk and Tim Seifert
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Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet on a training mission crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, about 60 km from Jorhat air base. Rescue teams located the aircraft debris early Friday
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad in a money laundering probe linked to Reliance Power and businessman Anil Ambani. Around 15 teams searched 10–12 premises connected to the company and its executives
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Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade Friday as Middle East tensions, weak US equities and continued foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment. ICICI Bank and L&T led losses, while IT stocks gained. FIIs remained sellers despite DII support
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KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government’s Musi Riverfront project in Hyderabad, claiming it risks displacing 1.5 lakh residents. He demanded cost transparency, protection of poor households, and offered BRS leadership to complete the project responsibly
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Indian intelligence agencies have issued high-alert warnings as the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict risks spilling into India. Terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Tayiba are preparing infiltration attempts, while security forces in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab remain vigilant to prevent attacks
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Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film 'Vrushakarma' teases audiences with a spine-chilling glimpse video, highlighting suspense and horror elements. The short teaser sets the tone for the movie, generating excitement among fans ahead of its release
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his shift to the Rajya Sabha, prompting Congress to call it a “leadership coup” orchestrated by ‘G2’. The political transition sparks debates on succession and the future of JD(U)–BJP governance in Bihar
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Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Alexander Stubb in New Delhi to strengthen India–Finland relations, discussing cooperation across sectors and global issues. The Finnish President is visiting India for the Raisina Dialogue and other diplomatic engagements
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Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a star-studded wedding reception in Hyderabad after their private Udaipur ceremony, attended by leading film personalities and political figures. The couple, who dated for seven years, celebrated with industry friends and family
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Senior US military leaders told lawmakers over 108,000 American soldiers are deployed across 160 countries, maintaining global operations while confronting conflicts in the Middle East and rising threats from China and Russia, despite ongoing readiness challenges such as ageing equipment and maintenance delays
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Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases as the Middle East war entered its sixth day. Israel struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing civilians and militants, while tensions spread regionally, rattling oil markets and prompting diplomatic clashes in Seoul
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena by a US submarine off Sri Lanka. He condemned the strike as an atrocity, warning America would regret the precedent of attacking Iranian forces far from its shores
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Bihar IPS officer M Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Andhra Pradesh Police in Guntur for questioning over alleged custodial torture of Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. Directed by High Court, Naik denied involvement, citing political motivation behind the case
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Security forces killed Maoist Rajesh Punem, a Bhairamgarh area committee member carrying a ₹5 lakh reward, during an encounter in forested terrain along the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. Arms, ammunition, and communication equipment were recovered; no security personnel were injured
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A 17-year-old boy, Sameer Gupta, was beaten to death by an angry mob in Malda, West Bengal, after he allegedly opened fire during a Holi-related clash between two groups, injuring four villagers including a child, triggering protests and vandalism
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Forest departments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will conduct a synchronised vulture census across the Nilgiri landscape on March 7–8 to assess endangered populations. Surveys across major reserves aim to monitor nests, track numbers and strengthen conservation in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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Morgan Stanley has reportedly laid off about 2,500 employees, nearly 3% of its global workforce, amid shifting business priorities and performance reviews. The cuts span multiple divisions despite record 2025 revenues, while other firms like Amazon and Oracle also trim jobs
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Patna, signalling a possible end to his long tenure as chief minister. BJP leader Nitin Nabin will also file papers as NDA eyes all five seats
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A temple festival elephant turned violent near Nooranad in Alappuzha, injuring its mahout and damaging several parked vehicles. Wildlife officials later tranquilised the animal and moved it away. The injured mahout is undergoing treatment at Kottayam Medical College, police said
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Mumbai ATS arrested 21-year-old engineering student Ayan Sheikh for alleged links with banned terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS. He is accused of sharing extremist propaganda, attempting online radicalisation and recruitment via Telegram, while investigators analyse seized digital evidence and possible funding links
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The US-Iran conflict, rooted in the 1980s hostage crisis and Iran-Iraq War, has evolved through naval, proxy, and air wars. Recent escalations, including US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, mark the latest phase of this long, undeclared military confrontation
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KT Rama Rao distributed financial aid cheques to 16 MBBS students in Hyderabad, supported by Bandari Lakshma Reddy and the BLR Charitable Trust, helping underprivileged students continue medical education