Times of India

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy and his delegation faced an abrupt dismissal from the White House after contentious talks with US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. The meeting turned into a public spectacle, with heated exchanges and a critical remark about Zelenskyy's attire, ultimately leading to the cancellation of scheduled discussions and lunch.

The Union ministry of law clarified that the decision to use EVMs or ballot papers does not fall within its jurisdiction after some parliamentary members suggested reverting to ballot papers. The government and the Supreme Court have previously supported the use of EVMs over ballot papers.

On February 28, 2025, Musk's partner, Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, announced that they had welcomed their fourth child together, Seldon Lycurgus Musk. This marks Musk’s 14th known child, reinforcing his publicly stated belief in combating the "underpopulation crisis" by having as many children as possible.

One US official told Reuters that the face-off was the flexing of JD Vance. "Vance is different than Elon. For him to sit and take on Zelenskyy in front of Trump was a very big moment. He moved to support the president, and Trump loves it when people step out to do the confrontation that he usually does," the official said.

Union minister Chirag Paswan criticised Tejashwi Yadav for suggesting Nishant Kumar's entry into politics, noting the decision is personal for Nishant. Tejashwi expressed concerns about the BJP's influence on JD(U) and encouraged Nishant to join politics to preserve the party's future.

India's cricketers, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, practiced sweep and reverse-sweep shots ahead of their match against New Zealand. Striking in the middle overs has been challenging on Dubai's pitches, so rotating the strike and minimizing dot balls is crucial. India aims to balance quick powerplay runs and a strong middle-order strategy.

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev greeted India's Divya Deshmukh with a 'Namaste' before their match in Prague, showing respect and addressing past controversies. Yakubboev previously avoided a handshake with Indian GM R Vaishali for religious reasons, later apologizing. His gesture towards Deshmukh highlights efforts to bridge cultural differences, demonstrating mutual respect in the chess community.

India and New Zealand, both set for the semifinals, will face off in a high-stakes preparatory match. Former New Zealand cricketer David White anticipates an intense game given New Zealand's strong track record against India. White reflects on New Zealand's notable cricket achievements during his tenure. As India prepare to take on New Zealand, former New Zealand cricketer and ex-CEO of the country's cricket board David White believes it will be one of the tournament's most exciting contests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude towards US President Donald Trump and Americans for their support during the three years of full-scale invasion. This followed a tense meeting where Trump and VP Vance accused Zelenskyy of not being sufficiently thankful for the aid provided by the US.

The whereabouts of four trapped workers in the Telangana tunnel have been located as rescue operations entered the 8th day, state minister Krishna Rao stated. Over 500 rescuers and various teams are engaged in the effort to rescue eight individuals following a tunnel section collapse.

The Delhi government will not provide fuel to vehicles older than 15 years starting April 1, to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution. Measures include installing equipment at petrol stations to identify such vehicles, and transitioning 90% of public CNG buses to electric by December 2025.

BigBasket, backed by Tata, plans to go public within 12 to 24 months, targeting $3 billion in annual revenue and a positive Ebitda margin. The company is expanding its operations and improving its supply chain to boost profitability in preparation for the IPO.

The Supreme Court ruled that borrowers are not 'consumers' under the Consumer Protection Act if the loan is for profit-making purposes. This decision overturned an NCDRC order which had directed the Central Bank of India to compensate Ad Bureau Advertising Pvt Ltd for alleged incorrect reporting to CIBIL.

Home minister Amit Shah has directed authorities in Manipur to ensure free movement on all roads from March 8 and take strict action against road obstructions. He also ordered the fencing of key entry points along the Indo-Myanmar border and efforts to dismantle the state's drug trafficking network.

Shreya Goshal's Twitter account was hacked on February 13th, and her efforts to recover it have been unsuccessful. She has warned her fans against clicking any links from the hacked account. Additionally, Shreya is currently judging 'Indian Idol' and has spoken about being careful with her song choices.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has announced his party's plan to claim the leader of the opposition post in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, regardless of not meeting the 10% threshold. With a combined opposition strength of nearly 50 MLAs, Raut remains optimistic about the Speaker's approval.

India’s first clinics for the transgender community, aiding over 5,000 beneficiaries, closed due to the US stopping funding through USAID. The clinics in Hyderabad, Kalyan, and Pune provided hormone therapy, mental health services, and HIV support, and now seek alternate funding to continue essential services.

GM Gukesh Dommaraju has climbed to world number three in the latest FIDE rankings after an impressive performance at the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025. GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu reentered the top-10 by winning the Tata Steel title. GM Magnus Carlsen remains number-one, while GM Hikaru Nakamura is now second. Significant shifts occurred in the women's rankings as well.