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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.
A man from Shahjahanpur said he was pressured to file a complaint against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, but he refused. The Swami denied all allegations, calling them false and aimed at harming Sanatan Dharma. A Prayagraj court has ordered police to investigate child sexual abuse claims at a Varanasi ashram.
Former AP Chief Minister and MLA YS Jagan will begin a two-day tour in Pulivendula. Today at 4 pm, he will hold a public interaction at the camp office. Tomorrow, he will attend the Nandishwaralayam statue installation ceremony in Nandipalli and also meet local leaders to discuss community and development matters during the visit.
A Ranchi–Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday night, killing all seven people onboard. The Beechcraft C90, operated by Redbird Airways, was carrying a burn patient, two pilots, a doctor, a paramedic and attendants. The plane lost radar contact after requesting a weather change. DGCA is investigating the cause.
Telangana Cabinet approved key decisions for the upcoming assembly sessions. The legislature will meet from March 16 to 30. On March 16, the Governor will deliver the speech to both houses. The Cabinet approved presenting the Telangana state budget on March 20, marking the start of financial planning for the year.
NCP leader Amol Mitkari stirred controversy by questioning whether the pilot in Ajit Pawar’s fatal plane crash was a “suicide bomber.” He demanded a thorough investigation and urged leaders to seek answers from Narendra Modi. Pawar died in a crash near Baramati on January 28, raising ongoing questions.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi, during his Singapore visit, praised India’s global rise, the BrahMos missile, and UP’s law and order. He highlighted New India’s economic growth, Digital India’s success, and the state’s transformation from past chaos to development. He urged overseas Indians to feel proud and contribute to India’s progress.
Andhra Pradesh plans a law to restrict school students from using social media. A Cabinet sub-committee is studying measures from other states and age-appropriate access rules. So far, 1,384 cases of hateful content led to 1,067 arrests. The government aims to make social media safer for children and women and curb false propaganda.