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India surged past the 50-medal mark at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship as Olympians Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta won gold in the 10m Air Rifle mixed team event, extending the hosts’ dominance at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

On its Foundation Day, INCOIS will launch three new ocean information services, including a jellyfish tracking portal, an upgraded Samudra 2.0 app and a coastal flood warning system, alongside signing key collaboration agreements.

India concluded a dominant BOXAM Elite International 2026 campaign with nine gold medals, as Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Arundhati Choudhary led a clean sweep of seven women’s finals in La Nucia, Spain.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will make a state visit to the UK on March 18 and 19. It will be the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in nearly 40 years.

Former French culture minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of the Arab World Institute after alleged financial links to Jeffrey Epstein triggered a tax investigation. Prosecutors are also examining the role of Lang’s daughter.

A retired government employee in Karimnagar displayed a banner outside his house denying entry to Congress leaders over pending retirement benefits. He protested the delay of 23 months in clearing dues, highlighting the hardship faced by thousands of retired employees

Pakistan has delayed granting Starlink a licence due to data security concerns, geopolitical sensitivities and competition from Chinese firms. Officials fear satellite internet services could bypass monitoring systems, prompting caution despite growing interest in expanding connectivity.

Extension of free exit option for PG Medical Degree/Diploma for management quota and non-service candidates in convenor quota

The Prohibition and Excise Department STF team seized 5.24 kilograms of ganja during a raid at Jummerat Bazaar in Hyderabad under Operation Dhoolpet. Four persons were arrested, while four others are absconding. Vehicles and mobile phones were also seized

Palestinians gathered at the Rafah crossing hoping to travel after its limited reopening under a ceasefire. Despite high medical demand, only a small number have crossed, with many reporting delays and mistreatment.

The makers of Mrithunjay have unveiled Reba John’s character look, revealing she plays Sita Parasuram. Starring Sree Vishnu, the crime thriller is set for a worldwide release on February 27.

Security forces in Manipur arrested five militants linked to insurgent groups and recovered mortars and IEDs near the India-Myanmar border. Authorities also destroyed illegal poppy farms and tightened security to curb insurgency and smuggling activities

Shahalibanda police have booked rowdy sheeter Ayub Khan for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 4.70 lakh by promising business investment returns and later threatening him for more money. An investigation is underway.

Iran’s Foreign Minister said the country’s strength comes from resisting global powers, even as talks with the US continue. While Iran insists it will enrich uranium, Washington has increased military pressure in the region.

The first tranche of the India–US trade deal is expected to lower import duties on advanced AI hardware, reduce GPU infrastructure costs and attract large-scale data centre investments, potentially positioning India as a key global hub for AI compute services.

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a glimpse of carrying Hyderabad’s iconic bun maska as she left the city after completing a schedule of Varanasi. She will return after promoting her Hollywood action film The Bluff, releasing on February 25.

The Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory clarified that material objects linked to high-profile cases, including the Note for Vote and phone tapping cases, are safe and accounted for, even as investigations continue into a recent fire incident at the FSL premises.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying farmers and youth by failing to fulfil its election promises while campaigning in Tandur. He urged voters to back BRS candidates in the municipal elections to ensure accountability.

Former minister T. Harish Rao criticised Congress leader T. Jagga Reddy for being inaccessible to the public during a municipal poll meeting in Sadasivapet. He urged voters to back BRS candidates, citing development works undertaken during the BRS regime.

Gulbadin Naib’s commanding 63 guided Afghanistan to 182 for 6 against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Recovering from early wickets, Afghanistan maintained a strong run rate through the middle overs to post a competitive total.v

Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk to organisational performance for India Inc, followed by changing customer expectations and geopolitical events, according to a FICCI–EY survey that highlights growing concerns over technology, AI governance and operational resilience.

FC Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 to move four points clear atop La Liga. The club also confirmed its withdrawal from the European Super League, marking a major setback for the controversial breakaway project involving Europe’s top football clubs.

At least two persons were killed and several others injured in multiple road accidents across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. A car crash in Srikakulam and an RTC bus–truck collision in Sri Sathya Sai district left several passengers hospitalised.

Mohammed Siraj revealed how a late-night message from Suryakumar Yadav led to a surprise World Cup call-up and a match-winning spell against the USA. Drafted in hours before the game, the pacer delivered under pressure.