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Government is planning to extend 500 types of services through WhatsApp, CM says, emphasising the need for officials to focus on creating awareness on this among the public

New Zealand and India have secured semi-final spots in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from Group A, eliminating hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh. Rachin Ravindra's century helped New Zealand defeat Bangladesh, ensuring India's progression. Australia and South Africa will face off in a crucial Group B match for a place in the semi-finals, with emphasis on their respective strengths.

The quake occurred at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, an IMD official said in Kolkata

French President Emmanuel Macron firmly corrected US President Donald Trump’s claim regarding European financial aid to Ukraine, clarifying that the aid was in the form of grants, not loans. Macron stressed the importance of not compromising Ukrainian sovereignty in any peace deal, highlighting disagreements with Trump's approach.

Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his bid for Ohio governor, promising economic reforms, tax cuts, and deregulation. He faces criticism from both Republican rival Dave Yost and Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton. Ramaswamy counters by criticizing Acton's role in the Covid-19 pandemic management.

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Advanced equipment, including endoscopic and robotic cameras, has intensified the rescue efforts to assist in the ongoing efforts at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse site on Tuesday (February 25, 2025).

A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an emergency evacuation after a smoky haze filled the cabin shortly after takeoff, forcing the plane to return to Atlanta. This incident follows a similar one just two days earlier, raising concerns about the airline's safety record.

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended for three games without pay for interference on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen. The suspension results from a high hit delivered by Zegras after Rasmussen had already passed the puck, causing an injury to Rasmussen.

In a significant departure from its European allies, the US voted against a UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aligning with Moscow under President Trump. This move has strained US-European relations and raised concerns about the US's shifting stance on the conflict.

The President said peacekeeping missions with a higher percentage of women personnel had been more effective in reducing violence and achieving long-lasting peace agreements

Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava is performing strongly at the box office. Despite a drop on its second Monday, the film is approaching the Rs 400 crore mark. With an impressive cast and sustained popularity, Chhaava has become Kaushal’s highest-grossing film, surpassing Uri: The Surgical Strike. It aims to become 2025's first blockbuster.

The Congress is nothing but a "proprietorship firm" of the Gandhi family, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya also charged

G.V.G.Ashok Kumar, IGP, Eluru Range has been appointed as the head of the SIT, while Eluru SP K. Prathap Sivakishore and his East Godavari counterpart D. Narasimha Kishore are the members

The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's move to not release a convict after serving a 20-year jail term as per a court order, calling it potentially contemptuous. This came during a hearing for Sukhdev Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case. The court urged the government for a clear affidavit on their stance and highlighted the importance of adhering to the specified sentence.

The CAG reported that Delhi Transport Corporation's losses escalated from Rs 25,300 crore in 2015-16 to nearly Rs 60,750 crore by 2021-22 due to an aging fleet and inadequate bus services. Factors such as unchanged fares since 2009, free rides for women, and inefficient route planning contributed to the financial challenges.