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Bihar govt. to review anti-conversion laws of other States, implement its own if needed: Speaker

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:56
BJP legislator tells House that some States have laws with provisions for stricter punishment if a person’s life and wealth are put under threat for religious conversion
Categories: National News

INS Anjadip: The story behind the Navy’s latest warship name

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:50
INS Anjadip, nicknamed Dolphin Hunter, is named after the island off the coast of Karwar in north Karnataka, aiming to boost India’s warfare capabilites
Categories: National News

Irregularities occurred in implementing employment guarantee scheme in Vizianagaram

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:46
The inquiry found misappropriation of ₹41.71 lakh from the total works worth ₹9.54 crore verified during the audit period, the Deputy Chief Minister told the Legislative Council
Categories: National News

Canada PM Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on four-day India visit

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:45
The Canadian leader will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2; he will address the India-Canada CEO Forum before returning to Canada
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Excise case: CBI moves Delhi HC to challenge lower court order discharging Kejriwal

Times of India - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:43
The case originated from allegations surrounding the now-withdrawn Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party government. The CBI had alleged that the policy framework was tailored to benefit certain private players through reduced licence fees and predetermined profit margins, resulting in kickbacks and financial losses to the Delhi government.
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Supreme Court quashes FIR against former regional head of Zee Rajasthan in extortion case

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:37
Mr. Dave had moved the apex court against a Rajasthan High Court order that had refused to quash the FIR against him, saying, “Media professionals are expected to avoid causing undue harm to anyone by way of threat or extortion.”
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Over six lakh Maharashtra farmers yet to get 2017 loan waiver scheme benefit: Minister in Assembly

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:36
Under the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana, 44.04 lakh farmers, out of the total 50.60 lakh eligible ones, have so far received benefits of the loan waiver scheme, while the process for the remaining 6.56 lakh farmers is underway
Categories: National News

‘The Kerala Story 2’: HC stays single judge order halting film release

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:31
High Court permitts the screening if CBFC issues a certificate stating that the alleged controversial portions in the film’s teaser and trailer do not find mention in the film
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Tourists get wifi in Yana, Sahasralinga and other remote areas in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:30
GNA in collaboration with BSNL and Acer India, has introduced WiFi connectivity in 10 more remote areas, Sathodi Falls and Magod waterfalls in UK district
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Economy grew by 7.8% in third quarter as per new GDP series: Govt. data

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:29
The growth rate for the July-September period of 2025-26 revised upwards to 8.4% from 8.2%
Categories: National News

Maharashtra government derecognises 107 board exam centres over malpractice

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:29
“Recognition for 31 and 76 exam centres for Class 10 and 12 board exams, respectively, was cancelled after instances of malpractice were reported around January 13,” says Minister
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Watch: Can India compete with China in rare earths? | Data Point

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:28
India has stepped up its exploration of rare-earth minerals. The government has announced rare-earth corridors, cleared a ₹73-billion plan to build a domestic rare-earth magnet ecosystem, and expanded surveys across coastal sands and hard-rock regions. On paper, India seems ready. But having rare earths in the ground is not the same as having them in your supply chain
Categories: National News

ED attaches ₹90 crore assets linked to ‘strongman’ involved in coercive settlements of high-value loans

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:26
Wanted by three enforcement agencies, the accused is currently residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); the attached properties comprise various plots and land parcels, residential and commercial properties owned by Mr. Yadav and his wife Reena Kumari
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Dropped catches hurt India as Aus win 2nd ODI, take 6-4 lead in all-format series

Times of India - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:19
Australia Women secured a commanding five-wicket victory over India Women, clinching the ODI series 2-0. Georgia Voll's century and Phoebe Litchfield's brisk 80 laid the foundation for the successful chase after India posted 251/9. This win extends Australia's all-format series lead, leaving India with much to ponder.
Categories: National News

Zomato founder’s new startup Temple is hiring engineers, and they have three months to…

Times of India - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:19
Deepinder Goyal, Zomato founder, is hiring engineers and scientists for his health-tech startup Temple, but with an unusual condition—applicants must have body fat under 16% (men) or 26% (women). Those who don't meet the threshold can apply on a three-month probation. The post went viral, with social media split between admiration and amusement over the fitness-first hiring criteria.
Categories: National News

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates CBG plant at Brahmapuram

Hindu - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:16
Agreements have been signed with BPCL to set up compressed biogas - based waste treatment plants in Kozhikode and Kollam, while projects are being developed under Public-Private Partnership model in Palakkad and Thrissur, and another under the Kerala Solid Waste Management Project in Changanassery
Categories: National News

India’s GDP grows at 7.8% in Q3 FY2025-26: Top highlights from first data under new series

Times of India - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:13
India’s economy grew at 7.8% in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, compared with 7.4% in the corresponding period a year earlier, according to the revised national accounts series.
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