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Farmers in Adilabad performed an 'Abhishekam' to a life-size poster of K Chandrashekhar Rao, praising his transformative agriculture schemes and demanding his return to power, citing delayed Rythu Bharosa payments, crop failures, and inadequate support from the current government.
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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
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The CBI will appeal the Rouse Avenue court’s discharge of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others in the 2022 Delhi excise policy case, citing ignored aspects of the investigation. The verdict triggered emotional reactions from Kejriwal and party supporters.
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PM Narendra Modi called on the private sector to drive India’s next growth phase, emphasising investment, innovation, and collaboration with government and knowledge partners.
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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
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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
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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
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A court in Mancherial rejected police custody of BRS leader Balka Suman in connection with the alleged attack on the convoy of Minister G Vivek and MP G Vamshikrishna, citing procedural concerns and prior judicial remand
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The acquittal of Arvind Kejriwal has boosted opposition morale, with Pinarayi Vijayan likely to meet him in Delhi, signalling renewed anti-Centre solidarity ahead of Kerala’s Assembly elections
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana, citing corruption, administrative failures, and policy shortcomings.
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Shares of Block, Inc. surged over 20% after CEO Jack Dorsey announced 4,000 layoffs, citing artificial intelligence-driven efficiency. Investors welcomed the restructuring as the fintech firm reported strong quarterly profit growth
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In Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, autorickshaw driver Sai Kumar (35) allegedly ended his life due to mounting debts and financial distress. Family and friends discovered him hanging from a tree after he shared his location.
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Hyderabad police organised a counselling and welfare programme for rowdy sheeters and their families in Kalapathar and Kamatipura. The initiative included ration kit distribution, guidance on lawful living, and support for children’s education.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein probe, denying knowledge of crimes. The House Oversight Committee will also question Bill Clinton amid bipartisan demands for transparency
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In Hyderabad, a young man was brutally assaulted by his wife’s brother and associates over a love marriage. The victim, Ajay, was attacked with knives after being targeted with chilli powder and is now undergoing critical treatment at Gandhi Hospital.
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared an “open war” with Afghanistan after cross-border strikes and retaliatory airstrikes on Kabul and other regions.
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After the Rouse Avenue Court discharged Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, his wife Sunita Kejriwal said truth prevails, as the court cited lack of evidence and dismissed charges against AAP leaders
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A newly married man was allegedly killed by his wife’s brothers in Dwarapudi village of Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district in a suspected honour killing. Police have registered a case under the BNS and launched a manhunt for the accused.
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AIMIM Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi’s remarks equating the BJP and Congress over alleged targeting of Muslims in demolition drives have sparked a political uproar in Telangana, with the BJP strongly condemning his comments as irresponsible.
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Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal turned emotional after discharge in the excise policy case by Rouse Avenue Court. Manish Sisodia consoled him as the court ruled insufficient evidence to frame charges against AAP leaders
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A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy corruption case, refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet. Kejriwal termed the case the “biggest political conspiracy” in Independent India.
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Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused Kerala’s Chief Minister’s Office of leaking personal details of over one crore people, including beneficiaries of the Stree Suraksha scheme, to a private agency for election-related purposes.
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Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose music for Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming multilingual film, produced by Kannan Ravi Group. The project is planned as a grand entertainer releasing in five languages across India
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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip in Chennai, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and coastal surveillance capabilities. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the vessel features indigenous sonar and torpedoes, strengthening maritime security in coastal and shallow waters