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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said an agreement is about give and take but India had only given under the interim trade pact

Experienced-level IT roles are on offer from 100 + companies across Udupi-Mangaluru region and the SBP has already facilitated 16 successful senior hires, says Rohith Bhat, convener, SBP

Brothers Morne and Albie Morkel will face off as rival coaches in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa. Morne coaches India's bowling attack, while Albie serves as a consultant for South Africa, both aiming for victory despite their family ties. Their childhood backyard rivalries are now amplified on the international stage.

The Prime Minister will dedicate the entire 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, which is designed to provide high-speed, high-frequency connectivity between Delhi and Meerut

Sohail Khan visited father Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital amid his minor brain haemorrhage and ventilator support since Feb 17. Paparazzi caught him leaving with security. Family upset over media leaks; celebs like Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan visited.

IDFC First Bank reported a Rs 590 crore discrepancy in Haryana government deposits at its Chandigarh branch, suspending four employees. The bank has initiated a forensic audit and is working with other banks to recover funds. This disclosure follows Haryana's directive for departments to close accounts with specific private lenders due to suspected financial irregularities.

The bank said it received a request from a particular Department of Haryana Government for closure of its account and transfer of funds to another bank

The family alleged that the doctor failed to communicated the possibility of complications and claimed that prolonging the labour and failing to conduct the C-section in a timely manner had led to the death

He adds that the party would continue to contest elections independently

Even as the locals staged a protest, the Forest Department staff sedated a tusker said to be responsible for the two deaths, near Beranagodu in Chikkamagaluru taluk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Uttar Pradesh, dedicating development works worth Rs 12,930 crore. The 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, enhances regional connectivity. The Meerut Metro, operating on the same infrastructure, is set to become India's fastest metro network.

A 19-year-old student from Tripura was allegedly confined, assaulted, and raped by her live-in partner in Gurugram. Her mother and lawyer claim she endured prolonged torture, including being burned and cut, with attempts on her life. Police are investigating the serious allegations.

Devji is believed to have taken over as the Maoist general secretary after the encounter of Nambala Keshava Rao

The BJP leader was kept under house arrest to foil his attempts to go to Kamareddy and later Banswara

Prime Minister Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted AI's role in animal healthcare and agriculture, showcasing innovations at the AI Impact Summit. He also remembered Jayalalithaa, urged embracing Indian culture over foreign influences, and cautioned against digital fraud, emphasizing the importance of local products and organ donation.

Cricket star Shikhar Dhawan, after retiring from international play, married his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21, 2026, in an intimate Delhi-NCR ceremony. The couple, who met in Dubai and made their relationship Instagram official in May 2025, celebrated their union with friends and family. This marks a new, happier chapter for Dhawan following his divorce.

Eight individuals with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist groups were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Intelligence reports indicated a potential terror plot targeting Delhi's Red Fort and prominent temples. The arrests followed specific inputs about a module planning subversive activities, with digital materials being analyzed to uncover a wider network.

The FIR, registered based on the victim’s statement, states that Shivam was having a physical relationship with her under the pretext of marriage, thrashing her and subjecting her to violence