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Following BJP’s Rajya Sabha nomination of Nitish Kumar, Bihar leader Pappu Yadav stated Nitish remains the top choice for Chief Minister in the NDA alliance. If Nitish is unavailable, he suggested Nishant as an alternative, describing him as the most decent, civilized, and well-mannered leader capable of shaping Bihar’s future positively.
From quiet riverside study by the Ganga to the eye of a national storm, 73-year-old Sushila Karki rose from former chief justice to Nepal’s first female prime minister. After Generation Z’s Instagram-fueled revolt left parliament and the prime minister’s residence in flames, Karki now steers the nation toward elections and a fragile political calm.
Polling in Nepal has officially begun and will continue until 5 PM today. Citizens across the country are heading to polling stations to cast their votes in the national elections. Authorities have ensured security and smooth arrangements, urging voters to participate actively. The process is expected to conclude by the evening as scheduled.
Nepal holds general elections today to choose a 275-member legislature, with nearly 19 million voters casting ballots. The vote follows deadly youth-led protests demanding jobs and cleaner politics that brought down the government. Years of instability and economic strain have pushed millions abroad, while young voters seek major political reforms.
Petrol pumps in Hyderabad saw long queues after rumours of a fuel shortage spread on social media. People rushed to fill their vehicles and some even collected petrol in bottles, though there was no official fuel supply problem. The panic followed claims linking Middle East tensions to local petrol availability, but prices and supplies remain […]
Sri Lanka rescued 32 crew members from the sinking Iranian ship “Iris Dena” off its southern coast, and all were admitted to a hospital. The ship had 180 people on board. Dr. Anil Jasinghe said 1 is in critical condition, 7 receive emergency care, and others have minor injuries. There were no immediate details on […]
The Karnataka BJP accused the Congress government of diverting nearly ₹39,000 crore from SCSP and TSP funds to finance guarantee schemes, calling it a “year-on-year loot.” R. Ashoka urged Rahul Gandhi to speak up, criticized the misuse of SC/ST welfare funds, and warned of protests, demanding CM Siddaramaiah ensure proper allocations in the budget.
Senior journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee HK Dua passed away in New Delhi at 88. Former Editor-in-Chief of “The Tribune,” he also served as media adviser to PMs Vajpayee and Deve Gowda, represented India as Ambassador to Denmark, and was a Rajya Sabha member. Dua was widely respected for his integrity, editorial independence, and warmth.
Actor Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha, filed for divorce in late February, citing his alleged extramarital affair. Rumours suggest a ₹250 crore settlement for Sangeetha and their children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha, though distribution details remain undisclosed. Discussions are reportedly discreet, and Vijay has made no public comments as the legal process unfolds.
Malayalam actress Swaswika, stranded in Abu Dhabi for three days amid US-Iran tensions, safely returned to Kochi on Wednesday. She told media the situation there was calm, praising the Indian govt’s support. Her husband welcomed her, noting everything was under control. Swaswika shared her return on Instagram, saying, “Kochi, I’m coming back finally.”
NCP MLA Rohit Pawar accused the AAIB and DGCA of covering up Ajit Pawar’s January 28 plane crash. Highlighting errors in fuel levels, flight hours, crash direction, and missing Black Box photos, he alleged a possible conspiracy. Pawar demanded a CBI/CID probe, FIR against Aero officials, and questioned report credibility and VIP flight safety violations.
A review of Telangana govt departments revealed shocking findings: 25,000 bogus outsourced and contract employees were identified. The CM expressed strong anger and directed strict action against those responsible. This corruption, draining the state treasury, has sparked widespread discussions across Telangana about accountability and reforms in govt staffing.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti called the cases against MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu “egregiously unwarranted” and urged their immediate withdrawal. The J&K Police had filed the cases yesterday, alleging that Mehdi and Mattu circulated “false, fabricated, and misleading content” on digital platforms.
The Andhra Pradesh government announced good news for women. On March 8, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will launch two new schemes—NTR Kalyana Lakshmi and NTR Vidya Lakshmi—aimed at providing financial support, especially to women from DWCRA families, empowering them and their households economically.
Actor Rajpal Yadav has refuted reports that he cried before a judge or claimed financial hardship, terming them completely fabricated. He said social media misrepresented facts without knowing the case details. Urging people not to believe imaginary stories, Rajpal Yadav added that his face should reflect only laughter and nothing else whatsoever.