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Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Israel, welcomed by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic ties, defence, innovation, AI, and addressing the Knesset, reinforcing India-Israel partnership and cooperation
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The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The resolution was supported by 107 countries, opposed by 12, and saw 51 abstentions, including India and the US.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured MoUs worth Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese firms during his Japan visit. Agreements across manufacturing, automotive electronics, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate aim to boost industrial capacity and strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR, India’s first national counterterrorism policy, outlining a zero-tolerance approach against terror. The strategy emphasises proactive prevention, proportionate response, intelligence integration, ecosystem targeting, and international cooperation to dismantle terror networks and sleeper cells
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The Kerala High Court will hear petitions challenging the certification of The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond, scheduled for release on February 27. Petitioners argue that the film’s teaser and trailer misrepresent Kerala’s communal harmony and could incite disharmony.
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An 18-year-old first-year engineering student at RGUKT Basar allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday. The cause remains unknown.
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A US military transport plane hit a concrete barrier while taking off from a road during contingency training in Laoac, Pangasinan, injuring five American personnel. The exercise was coordinated with Philippine authorities. Officials said the cause remains under investigation
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A bride was critically injured after her alleged former lover shot her during the jaimala ceremony at a wedding in Chausa, Buxar district. The accused fled the scene. Police have launched raids and are investigating the suspected love-affair angle behind the attack
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A 22-year-old YouTuber and BSc student died by suicide at her uncle’s residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad. Police reports suggest she had been emotionally distressed following a breakup with her boyfriend, also a YouTuber, about a year ago.
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In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony
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The makers of The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, have released the film’s first single Aaya Sher on the actor’s birthday. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics by Kasarla Shyam and vocals by Telangana folk singers, the track blends tribal percussion with electronic grit.
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In New Delhi, intelligence agencies suspect a proxy terror role in the killing of two Punjab Police personnel at a border outpost in Gurdaspur. A little-known group claimed responsibility, amid concerns of renewed attempts to destabilise Punjab through cross-border and Khalistan-linked operations
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China restricted exports to 40 Japanese companies, citing Japan’s “remilitarisation” after PM Sanae Takaichi hinted at intervention over Taiwan. Measures include dual-use export bans and watchlists, prompting strong protests from Tokyo amid rising Sino-Japanese tensions
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In Jagtial district, a four-wheeler autorickshaw carrying 15 students from Walgonda villages to a private school overturned near Mallapur mandal after the driver lost control. Several children were injured and shifted to Mallapur Government Hospital for treatment
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Madhuri Dixit and husband Shriram Nene shared joyful moments from their Japan trip, visiting Shibuya Crossing, Omotesando and Ginza. The couple also enjoyed a sunset at Tokyo Skytree and scenic views in Fuji, delighting fans with vibrant travel snapshots
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of permitting large-scale destruction of greenery, citing the felling of 200 trees in a Palle Prakruthi Vanam at Jinugurala, Mahabubnagar.
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The Hyderabad She Teams, as part of heightened women’s safety measures during the 85th Nampally Exhibition, apprehended 264 individuals for harassment and misconduct. Continuous surveillance and decoy operations were conducted from January 1 to February 15.
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The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of a Class 8 National Council of Educational Research and Training textbook mentioning corruption in the judiciary, calling it a grave concern. The Chief Justice asserted the court would act against attempts to defame the institution
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The Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip in Chennai on February 27. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft enhances coastal security with advanced sonar, torpedoes and high-speed water-jet propulsion systems
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A 48-year-old man was found murdered with multiple stab wounds near Bharatnagar flyover in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar. Police suspect an extramarital relationship as a possible motive but are investigating all angles.
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US President Donald Trump used his marathon State of the Union address to tout economic gains, defend tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, attack Democrats, and warn Iran, while previewing midterm themes focused on immigration, trade and national security
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The TGSRTC has introduced digital bus ticketing through the MeTicket Mobile feature on the MeeSeva app. Launched by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the initiative allows passengers to book tickets, passes, and T-24 tickets across multiple bus categories.
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South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has identified seven mine overburden dumps for rare earth element exploration. Scientific studies and tendering are underway, aiming to boost domestic critical mineral supply and reduce import dependence
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The makers of Bhogi, directed by Sampath Nandi and starring Sharwanand, unveiled the actor’s intense first look and announced an August 28, 2026 release. Set in the 1960s border region, the action drama promises violence, emotion and large-scale action
