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United States and Israel on Saturday launched coordinated strikes on Iran. Explosions were reported across the country. Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel. US military bases and facilities in the region were also attacked. Airspace across parts of the region has been shut. This marks a serious escalation in Middle East tensions.

Though a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court stayed a single judge’s order halting the release on February 27, the film could initially be screened only in a handful of theatres with limited evening shows

The Sree Poobanam Kuzhi Temple at Panayal near Bekal organised the gathering, which was attended by around 200 people

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss launched a scathing attack against the ruling DMK, criticising the latter for rising crime and lawlessness

In a statement, the party expressed shock and anguish over the incident and alleged that the accused had been serving as a union-level organiser in the youth wing of the ruling DMK

Figures from Bankura district in West Bengal show that about 1.18 lakh names have been removed since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process started in the state

Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title after drawing the final against Karnataka but securing a huge 291-run first-innings lead. They scored 584 in the first innings and extended their overall lead to 633 runs, with centuries from Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra. As champions, J&K will receive Rs 5 crore in prize money.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes Pakistan will not reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. He stated their qualification scenario is too difficult. Sehwag expressed doubt about Pakistan's ability to achieve the required large margins of victory. He suggested their batting lineup is not suited for such demanding chase targets.

Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha is set to be removed following the World Cup, irrespective of the team's performance. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly unhappy with the campaign's trajectory. Senior players, including Babar Azam, may also see their T20 international careers conclude after the tournament.

A traveler accustomed to the lush, cloud-kissed hills of Northeast India found a surprising new perspective in Rajasthan's Aravalli range. The ancient, dry, and rolling landscape of the Aravallis, viewed from the Pushkar ropeway, offered a different kind of beauty, highlighting India's vast geographical diversity.

The campaign against cervical cancer was formally inaugurated at a programme held in Kayad, Ajmer, where several girls were administered the vaccine

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy triumph, their first ever, after a draw against Karnataka in the final. Dominating the match, J&K secured the title on first-innings lead, thanks to stellar performances from Shubham Pundir and Auqib Nabi. Centuries from Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra sealed their maiden championship.

The court ordered the release of Muzaffar Farooq Mir, 36, a resident of Shahzadpora Dangerpora, B.K Pora, Budgam

Roshni Khalkho defeated her nearest Congress-backed rival, Rama Khalkho, by 14,363 votes. She secured 1,57,669 votes against Rama’s 1,43,306 in the contest, says an official

They are admitted to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, says the official

"Gig and platform workers never had the status of workers and were considered business partners with delivery-based payments. For the first time, the social security code, which has been effective since November 2025, has defined the status of gig and platform workers," says Maharashtra Labour Minister

India faces West Indies in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens. A win secures a semifinal spot against England, while a loss ends India's campaign. With a concerning net run rate, India must win, as a washout would see them eliminated due to West Indies' superior NRR.