Delhi witnesses hottest February day in 3 yrs as mercury shoots to 32.5°C; AQI slips to ‘poor’ category

Weather updates 2026: National capital Delhi ended February 2026 on a scorching note, as February 28 was recorded as the hottest day of the month in three years. The mercury shot to 32.5°C on Saturday, and the steep spike in temperature was accompanied by a decline in the Air Quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital slipped to the ‘poor’ category. IMD’s data sheds light…

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Pak batter Farhan surpasses Kohli for most runs in a single T20 World Cup campaign, scripts history

T20 World Cup news: Pakistan batter and opener Sahibzada Farhan on Saturday made a dashing entry into the history books, as he shattered Indian batter Virat Kohli’s record by securing the most runs in a single T20 World Cup tournament. The feat fell into Farhan’s kitty during Pakistan’s Super-8 faceoff against Sri Lanka, being played in Kandy. Notably, Kohli’s record stood unbroken since 2014, and Farhan re-wrote it…

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Woman delivers baby girl at hospital gate in MP’s Raisen after ambulance driver leaves her unattended; incident sparks outrage

MP health services: Madhya Pradesh’s much-touted healthcare system was exposed again on Saturday, as a woman reeling with labour pain had to deliver a baby girl at the main entrance of the Raisen district hospital, after the ambulance driver dropped her there, without ensuring her admission to the hospital. A video of the woman delivering the infant is making rounds on social media, and has sparked outrage locally.…

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“Jo jiska mann hai wo bole”: Sumit Gahlawat on people calling ‘The Kerala Story 2’ a propaganda film

The Kerala Story 2: Actor Sumit Gahlawat, a day after the release of his film, ‘The Kerala Story 2,’ has responded to critics, who are calling the movie a ‘propaganda film.’ In an interview with the Free Press Journal, he said, “Sabko haq hai bolne ka individually. Main bhi kayi chize bolta hu, woh shayadse kisi aur ko pasand naa aaye. As an actor, woh thoda bura lagta…

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‘She watches me strictly’: Actor-politician Vijay’s old remark on wife Sangeetha goes viral amid divorce proceedings

Vijay divorce news: Hours after the news of Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s wife heading for a divorce broke the internet, a past remark made by Kollywood’s ‘Thalapathy’ on his wife during an interview has gone viral. Notably, Sangeetha Sornalingam, the actor-cum-politican’s wife, had filed a divorce petition in December 2025, but it came to public light on February 27, 2026. Sangeetha has accused Vijay of cruelty, and of maintaining…

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MP Govt sets HPV vaccination drive in motion for 8L girls; CM Dr Yadav expresses gratitude to PM Modi

MP medical updates: The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday launched a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to shield the girls of the state from cervical cancer. Post-launch, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi for initiating the drive from the Ajmer town of Rajasthan. CM Dr Yadav attends launch event virtually CM Dr Yadav was in virtual attendance at…

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US, Israel jointly launch attack on Iran; Prez Trump says ‘Major Combat Ops’ underway, Iran retaliates

Israel-Iran war 2026: The United States of America (USA) and Israel jointly launched an attack on Iran, rocking the Middle East on Saturday. The attacks have escalated the tensions in an already volatile region. US President Donald Trump said that ‘Major Combat Operations’ are underway, and signalled a military shift in the long-running confrontation over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel terms the strike as pre-emptive Israel said that the…

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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father passes away after prolonged illness; tributes pour in from fellow teammates

Rinku Singh father death: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh passed away on Friday following an advanced-stage liver cancer. The tragedy befell after India pulverized Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture to stay in the semifinals race. Notably, Rinku opted out of the match and flew home to take care of his ailing father. Khanchand was undergoing treatment in Greater Noida Khanchand was admitted…

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SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM

SIM Binding rule 2026: The Central government has confirmed that the ‘SIM Binding’ rule will come into effect across the nation from March 1, 2026, onwards. The move, as per officials, is aimed at curtailing surging cases of cyber fraud, and the rule mandates the functioning of WhatsApp, as well as Telegram, only when the registered SIM card is physically present in the phone. SIM Binding rule explained…

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Tamil actor-cum-politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce, accuses him of infidelity

Vijay divorce news: A startling news has sent shockwaves across Kollywood (Tamil Film Industry) and the political fraternity, as Tamil actor-turned-politican Vijay’s wife has filed for divorce on Friday, as per reports. Vijay’s wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has taken the step after more than 25 years of marriage, accusing him of infidelity. It is noteworthy that Vijay carries the screen name ‘Thalapathy’ (Commander) in Kollywood, and boasts of a…

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