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The deceased is identified as Amir, a resident of Tolichowki, with police teams shifting the body for postmortem examination and launching an investigation into the incident

Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said that funds had been allocated for road repair works in Kozhikode North, Beypore, Elathur and Kuttiadi Assembly constituencies

Mr. Adityanath said the Prime Minister's regular review of infrastructure projects has helped fast-track projects worth ₹85 lakh crore that had remained pending for decades

Babar Azam has struggled in the T20 World Cup, scoring 66 runs in four matches and being moved to the middle order. Faf du Plessis supported coach Mike Hesson’s decision, saying modern T20 cricket demands much higher strike rates in the powerplay. He added Babar still has value on slower pitches in the middle overs. Pakistan next face England in a crucial Super 8 match.

The Archives at NCBS is a public centre for the history of science in contemporary India and the event will be held at the Dasheri auditorium in the NCBS campus.

MT-7 tiger was tranquilised, radio-collared and shifted to a larger 21-hectare enclosure for further monitoring and adaptation, with her movements being closely monitored

Allocations prioritise comprehensive development initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, enhancing the research ecosystem, and accelerating digital transformation across the university

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office (CMO) had scapegoated the Tantri to insulate former and present Devaswom Ministers, as well as the former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president, P S Prasanth, from prosecution

Russia unleashed a massive overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, claiming one life in the Kyiv region and damaging southern energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces reported intercepting a significant portion of the incoming projectiles. Meanwhile, a separate explosion in Lviv resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, with authorities stating it was unrelated to the Russian attacks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth around ₹12,930 crore in Meerut

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended AI's energy use by comparing it to human development, but Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu disagreed, advocating for technology to recede into the background. Vembu also likened large tech companies to the East India Company due to their immense financial power and operational scale.

On February 22, the DMK’s seat-sharing committee began talks with leaders of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) at ‘Anna Arivalayam’. The IUML, which was allotted three seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, has now requested five seats.

“War-like stores, including two AK-47 rifles, have also been recovered,” said the Army

The exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem report is completed, says the Police

Kshatriya Karni Sena chief Raj Shekhawat issued a stern warning to filmmakers, threatening to confront them at their homes in Mumbai over movies allegedly targeting "Sanatan Dharma" and hurting religious sentiments. The group specifically objected to "Yadav Ji Ki Love Story" and "Ghooskhor Pandat," accusing filmmakers of disrespecting faith and social groups.

Following his release from Tihar Jail on interim bail, veteran actor Rajpal Yadav has broken his silence regarding his ongoing legal battle. The comedian, who secured temporary relief in a cheque bounce case after depositing Rs 1.5 crore, expressed profound gratitude to the film fraternity and fans for their support during this challenging period. Ahead of his next court hearing on March 18, 2026, Yadav specifically highlighted the vital role of his wife, Radha, in anchoring their family. While adhering to court conditions, including the surrender of his passport, the actor has promised a comprehensive press conference to provide legal context and finally present "his side of the story" to the public.

Following the incident, students recovered empty shell casings from the spot and handed them over to the police; police said that they have registered a case against three individuals allegedly involved in the incident

Prime Minister said “At AI Impact Summit, world leaders were impressed by AI breakthroughs in treatment of animals and 24x7 help to farmers”

The Indian Coast Guard has intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, around 115 nautical miles west of Dwarka. The boat, identified as Al Mukhtar, had four Iranian crew members and was found carrying 200 cartons of smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes. The vessel has been taken into custody.

The Indian Air Force will conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 on February 27, 2026, at Pokhran to showcase its operational capabilities, including long-range precision strikes and multi-domain operations. The exercise will highlight indigenous platforms and the IAF's role as a first responder, demonstrating its ability to win future conflicts and reinforce national security.