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The Union Cabinet approved renaming the state of Kerala to “Keralam,” announced Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed the resolution in 2024, requesting the change. This decision comes ahead of the state Assembly elections, expected to take place in April-May 2026, signaling a significant political update.
Judicial work in West Bengal was disrupted as multiple courts, including Kolkata’s City Sessions, CJM (Bankshall), Asansol, and Durgapur, received bomb threats via email. Searches found no explosives. Authorities are probing the threats, exploring links to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while ensuring security for judicial officers.
Authorities have launched a detailed probe into the Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 crash in Jharkhand, which killed seven people. Investigators are examining multiple factors, including weather conditions at the time and technical aspects of the aircraft. Officials emphasized that no definitive cause has been determined yet, as the investigation is ongoing.
CCTV footage captured the moment Nitin was shot outside his Greater Noida home, showing three assailants approaching and firing at him. Police used the recordings to identify the main culprit, linked to a personal rivalry. Two suspects have been arrested, forensic teams are investigating, and raids continue to trace others involved in the murder.
Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar said all universities will be asked to introduce disaster management courses at the undergraduate level, following their inclusion in schools. Universities must get statutory committee and senate approval. CPI(M) MLA Ajay Kumar urged priority implementation, citing finalized model syllabi for certificate and diploma programs.
A sexual harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is now before the Allahabad High Court. He has asked for pre-arrest bail. Police registered an FIR under BNS and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after court orders. Meanwhile, a Shahjahanpur man claimed some people tried to pressure his family to make allegations.
The Supreme Court allowed the Calcutta High Court to deploy judges from Jharkhand and Odisha to assist West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision, citing 80 lakh pending claims. Invoking Article 142, the court directed swift action, with expenses borne by the Election Commission, and permitted publication of the final electoral roll on February 28.
Ranveer Singh has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed over his mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s Chamundi Devi from “Kantara 2” at IFFI. Alleging hurt religious sentiments, the complaint was registered under BNS. The court refused an urgent hearing, saying celebrity status merits no special treatment, and listing today, February 24.
Suzlon Energy has appointed Ajay Kapur as Group CEO from today, succeeding JP Chalasani, who joins the Group Executive Council. Reporting to Vinod Tanti, Kapur will steer diversification beyond wind into solar, BESS, and emerging technologies. The company also formed an Executive Management Council to drive strategic transformation and sustainable growth.
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping IEEPA tariffs, barring new import taxes under that law. However, trade uncertainty persists as Trump eyes alternatives like Sections 122 and 301. Questions remain over trade deals, potential litigation and $133 billion in refunds, leaving businesses facing continued policy chaos and economic unpredictability.
A Pawan Hans helicopter with 5 people onboard, including 2 crew members, made an emergency landing in the Indian Ocean off the Andaman coast today. The aircraft was flying from Port Blair to Mayabunder when it reportedly developed a technical snag, prompting the precautionary landing. All 5 occupants are reported to be safe, officials confirmed.
South Central Railway will launch its first Rail Parcel App in Hyderabad on February 25 as a pilot project. With this service, railway staff will collect parcels directly from homes and deliver them to destinations. Developed with support from IIM Bengaluru, the digital initiative aims to make parcel booking and delivery easier for customers.
At least one person lost their life after a fire broke out at a school in Delhi’s Ranhola area this morning. The fire department received an alert and immediately dispatched multiple tenders to douse the flames. The blaze erupted in one of the rooms of the building, where firefighters later recovered a charred body. The […]
The Election Commission of India is holding a National Round Table Conference in New Delhi, the first in 27 years. Chief EC Gyanesh Kumar is leading the meeting with state officials. Discussions focus on coordination, EVM security, electoral roll accuracy, technology sharing, and strengthening cooperation between national and state election bodies.
Delhi Police arrested Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib following a shirtless protest at the AI Summit in Bharat Mandapam. Police allege he played a key role in planning the demonstration. Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel condemned the arrest, calling it illegal, urging Chib’s release, and emphasizing that peaceful protests are a democratic right.