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The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has strongly criticised the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) for organising a beef festival in protest against the upcoming film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. IUML leader P M A Salam termed the event a "cheap political gimmick" aimed at misleading Muslim voters.

Actress Khushi Kapoor shared a fun and glamorous glimpse of her February on social media, featuring sarees, casual selfies, cupcakes, photoshoots, and playful moments with friends, reflecting a mix of indulgence, style, and personal moments amidst her Bollywood journey.

India’s top-10 companies saw mixed market performance last week, with Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India leading gains of Rs 28,523 crore and Rs 16,015 crore, while Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank faced major valuation declines

Five police personnel died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck on National Highway 49 in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Victims were returning from a wedding; investigations are underway

Russia launched missiles and drone strikes on Kyiv and Odesa regions, killing one person and rescuing eight others, including a child. Attacks damaged buildings, caused fires, and targeted energy infrastructure, worsening civilian hardship amid winter in Ukraine

The Andhra Pradesh men's kabaddi team, led by captain P. Durga Rao, will compete in the 72nd Senior National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara from February 24 to 27.

Dr. Seshagiri Rao Mallampati, the Telugu anesthesiologist who devised the globally recognised Mallampati Score, has died at the age of 85 in the United States.

Following Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary elections, the Tarique Rahman-led BNP formed a cabinet where 70% of ministers are businesspersons. Transparency International Bangladesh warned of potential conflicts of interest, noting that most MPs, especially from BNP, are also millionaires

A tigress, MT-7, was tranquilised, radio-collared, and shifted from a five-hectare to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to monitor her adaptability and hunting skills as part of a phased rewilding plan 

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of pushing a real estate-driven agenda under the Musi Riverfront project. He criticised eviction notices served to residents of Madhu Park Ridge apartments, alleging the project was designed to benefit corporate interests rather than beautify the river.

The Cybercrime Police in Malkajgiri solved four cybercrime cases last week, arresting seven individuals in a nationwide operation. In one case, fraudsters duped a man of Rs 32.36 lakh by posing as women on Facebook and fabricating stories of illness and marriage.

A gunfight erupted in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces, including the White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF, launched 'Operation Trashi-I' against hiding Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The area is cordoned, and the encounter is ongoing

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was taken into police custody in Hyderabad while attempting to visit Banswada, Kamareddy, after communal clashes. Police arrested protesters, deployed additional forces, and registered cases to prevent further violence

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested over alleged misconduct while UK trade envoy, overshadowing King Charles III’s reign. Andrew has been stripped of titles; historical royal crises and family tensions highlight the monarchy’s vulnerability to public scrutiny

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused the Congress government in Telangana of deceptive budgeting that has pushed the state into a debt trap. Citing the latest CAG report, he demanded a White Paper in the Assembly to explain inflated revenue targets, breaches of borrowing limits, and off-budget liabilities.

Tippiri Tirupati, alias Devji, the general secretary of CPI (Maoist), has surrendered to Telangana police along with 16 others, including senior leaders. Devji, who carried a Rs 25 lakh reward, was elevated to the top post eight months ago.

During Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Kerala’s ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham as the state’s youngest organ donor. Her parents donated her organs, giving life to four children, and Kerala honored her with a state funeral

The Cyberabad traffic police’s weekend drink-and-drive campaign resulted in nine convictions with jail terms, 230 fines, and nine offenders ordered to perform social service. All offenders will face legal proceedings in court.

Gunshots were fired outside a hostel at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. No injuries occurred. Police registered an FIR against three suspects, recovered empty shell casings, and are actively searching for the assailants

A 24-year-old government job aspirant from Chennur, Mancherial district, died by suicide after failing to secure employment despite years of preparation. The young man consumed pesticide on February 19 and succumbed while undergoing treatment on Saturday.

Indian markets in Mumbai will track US tariff developments, GDP data and February F&O expiry for direction. After a rebound in BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, analysts expect volatility amid global trade and macroeconomic cues

Pakistan and 13 other nations condemned remarks by Mike Huckabee supporting biblical claims over Arab lands. The joint statement rejected Israeli sovereignty over occupied territories, reaffirming support for a Palestinian state and regional stability

Security agencies arrested eight suspects from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, uncovering an alleged ISI-backed terror plot linked to Bangladesh-based groups. Investigators suspect plans targeting Delhi and northern temples, with possible Lashkar-e-Taiba involvement. The accused will be questioned further