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They call for steps to ensure clean and safe drinking water to residents, highlight supply of discoloured water in some areas, and stress the need to check mosquito menace; TDP and YSRCP members spar over progress of works under Nadu-Nedu

Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier is recovering after a skate blade cut her face during the women’s 1500 meters quarterfinal at the Winter Olympics. She had surgery and suffered a minor fracture, according to BBC and Polsat Sports. Sellier shared a hospital photo and said she is “doing quite okay” as doctors continue testing her eye.

NASA's Artemis II mission faces potential delays after engineers detected a helium flow interruption in the Space Launch System rocket's propulsion stage. This issue may necessitate rolling the rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, impacting the early March launch window. The announcement follows a successful wet dress rehearsal and astronaut quarantine.

The Congress party faces criticism from several quarters of the political spectrum for backing the ‘shirtless’ stir by Youth Congress workers at the India AI Impact Summit venue

All leave, except under medical emergency, granted earlier to any judicial officer, stands cancelled till March 9, and those already on leave were directed to join their respective courts and offices by February 23

Mr. Saraswati accused of sexually abusing two children at his ashram under the guise of ‘guru seva’ during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj; despite written complaints to Police Commissioner, no FIR was filed

Why does the government insist that the project is of strategic importance? What will India achieve by establishing a major cargo transshipment hub? What will happen to the biodiversity of the Great Nicobar Island? What are the concerns? Can coral colonies be translocated?

The workshop, Basics of Birdwatching, is open to beginners and experienced birders

Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association has flayed the Union government decision in this regard

Dr. Patil said the animal husbandry sector forms the backbone of the rural economy, and farmers’ income can be enhanced by adopting scientific methods, modern technology and animal welfare practices.

This number is 3.21 lakh lower compared to the October 27, 2025, list which had 28,47,907 voters, but higher by 86,083 voters compared to the draft electoral roll published on December 23, 2025

Tamil Nadu CM disseminates Part I of a report by the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations, headed by Justice Kurian Joseph; says Centre must stay focused on national responsibilities, restore States’ autonomy

US President Trump escalated a global tariff from 10% to 15% in response to a Supreme Court ruling that deemed his previous tariff actions illegal. The court questioned his authority to impose such duties without congressional approval. Trump stated the increase was effective immediately, targeting countries he believes have exploited the US.

The release of the foundational document in regional languages coincided with International Mother Language Day marked every year on February 21

Thiruvananthapuram records steepest dip of 3.21 lakh voters and Malappuram shows highest increase with 2.02 lakh voters