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PM Modi visited Puducherry on Sunday to launch development projects worth ₹2,700 crore. He inaugurated e-buses, an integrated command center, water supply, and sewerage projects. He also laid the foundation for 41 rural roads. Officials said these initiatives will soon provide modern facilities and improved infrastructure for Puducherry residents.
Muslim organisations in Lucknow strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel. Shia groups announced three days of mourning with prayers and protests. Effigies of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu will be burnt, and Sunni mosques will hold special prayers.
BRS working president K T Rama Rao led a 2-km Musi Dandi March in Hyderabad, supporting residents affected by the Gandhi Sarovar project. He assured backing for displaced property owners, promising to raise the issue in the Assembly. Residents urged protection of their homes, many built with loans and long-term EMIs.
A massive explosion at SBL Company in Nagpur on Sunday morning killed 15 people and injured several others. The blast struck the detonator packing section. Injured workers were rushed to hospitals, while rescue teams and the NDRF continue operations. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir this morning. Strong tremors were felt across the area, but no injuries or property damage were reported. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of five kilometers. Authorities advised residents to remain alert for possible aftershocks and avoid steep slopes.
Iran has vowed strong punishment against Israel and US after it confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. The strikes also killed his daughter and grandchild, triggering national mourning and threats of retaliation. Trump had earlier claimed Khamenei’s death and hailed it as justice before Tehran’s reply.
As war escalate after joint Israel-US strikes on Iran, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned whether PM Modi knew in advance about the attack. He accusing the central govt of undermining India’s long‑standing neutral stance. He raised concerns about the safety of 10 million Indians in the Gulf, pressing the govt to clarify how they’re being protected.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is facing personal loss after reports said his daughter and grandchild were died during joint airstrikes by Israel and the United States. The operations struck strategic military sites across Tehran. Officials describe the mission as infrastructure-focused, while Khamenei’s condition remains unconfirmed.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy directed departments to propose Budget 2026 funds for permanent offices, ending rented spaces. Officials must implement digital welfare schemes, revamp services online, focus on Future City, Musi River rejuvenation, 100 public schools, and better healthcare. All offices to be clean by Telangana Formation Day.
The Election Commission released West Bengal’s final voter list after Special Intensive Revision. Out of 7.04 crore voters, 5.46 lakh were deleted and 1.82 lakh added. Over 58 lakh forms were missing, and 60 lakh voters remain under adjudication. In Bhabanipur, 47,094 names were removed and 14,154 are under verification ahead of 2026 elections.
The probe into former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death revealed low visibility and safety gaps at Baramati Airport. On January 28, the Learjet 45 crashed while landing, killing all five onboard. The airstrip lacked full air traffic control, and visibility was below required limits. His wife Sunetra Pawar became Deputy CM.
Foreign tourist arrivals to India fell 9.4% in 2025 to 90.2 lakh, mainly due to a 73% drop in visitors from Bangladesh after visa restrictions amid tensions. Excluding Bangladesh, arrivals grew 4.25%. The US, UK, Australia, and Canada were top sources. Outbound Indian tourists grew 5.9%, mostly visiting the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
The Burj Khalifa was evacuated today as Iran fired ballistic missiles at the UAE, targeting Al-Dhafra Air Base and US installations across the region. Several missiles were intercepted, but debris killed one person in Abu Dhabi. The UAE closed its airspace, cancelled flights, and called the strikes a “dangerous escalation,” raising fears of broader conflict.
Residents of colonies affected by the Gandhi Sarovar Project will hold the ‘Musi Dandi March’ on March 1 at Hydershakote, joined by BRS working president KT Rama Rao. Organizers said it will be a peaceful protest for justice, transparency, and lawful development. Residents along the Musi River are urged to unite and participate respectfully.
A massive cracker unit blast in Vetlakpalem village, Kakinada district, AP, killed 18 and critically injured six today. Bodies were flung into nearby paddy fields. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to aid victims, while police deployed drones to recover remains. Fire and smoke engulfed the site, and the injured were rushed to […]