CV Ananda Bose steps down as Governor of Bengal; CM Mamata reacts, slams Centre

Indian politics: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, CV Ananda Bose tendered his resignation as the Governor of the state on Thursday evening, after a tenure of nearly three-and-a-half years. According to the Lok Bhawan officials, Bose stepped down while he was in state capital Kolkata. In a conversation with news agency PTI, Bose confirmed his move, stating that he had spent enough time at the Governor’s office,…

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Diu native among 3 Indians killed in Iran-led vessel attacks near Oman

US-Iran war: A 25-year-old man, a native of Diu, who had currently been residing in Mumbai, was among the three Indian nationals killed in the Iranian attacks on two merchant vessels in waters off the Oman coast earlier this week. The incident marks a grave escalation in regional hostilities. The man who met the ill-fate has been identified as Dixit Solanki (25). He was aboard the MKD Vyom…

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Man dupes actor Varsha Usgaonkar, 4 others of Rs 47L; booked

India crime: Mumbai’s Shivaji Park Police on Thursday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a man for allegedly duping actor Varsha Usgaonkar and four others of Rs 47 lakh collectively on the pretext of providing handsome returns on an investment scheme, they said. After one of the complainants approached the police, they carried out a probe and registered the FIR.  Accused introduced himself as film producer-cum-builder The…

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UPSC CSE 2025 result expected to be released soon; merit list likely this week

Education news: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to announce the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 in the upcoming days. According to officials, the merit list is likely to be released in the first or second week of March 2026, following the completion of personality tests in the final week of February 2026. Notably, the Commission takes a while to compile and verify…

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“Time to rest…”: PV Sindhu lands in India safely after being stranded in Dubai amid growing conflict in gulf

Sports news: India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu returned to India safely on Tuesday after being stranded in Dubai for days, owing to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The two-time Olympic medallist made the confirmation via her official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle, terming the past few days as ‘intense’ and ‘uncertain.’ Notably, Sindhu and her team had been stuck in Dubai after airspaces faced closures. According to…

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Relief kicks in for stranded Indian passengers as IndiGo announces 10 special flights from Jeddah

US-Iran conflict: Relieving news emerged for thousands of Indian nationals on Tuesday, who have been stranded across Gulf Nations amid tensions intensifying in the Middle East, following joint action on Iran by Israel and the United States. As the strikes prompted temporary closure of airspaces and flight suspensions, IndiGo has announced that it will operate 10 special flights from Jeddah to various Indian cities on March 3, 2026. …

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iPhone 17e with A19 chip, 48 MP camera launched in India, global markets; Check price, key details

Tech news 2026: Tech giant Apple, in a move to shake up the premium mid-range smartphone segment, unveiled its highly pocket-friendly handset in the iPhone 17 series, the ‘iPhone 17e.’ The handset was launched in India and other global markets on Monday evening, and is the successor to last year’s iPhone 16e.  The new model boasts a faster processor, upgraded modem and a refined camera, hinting towards a…

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‘The Kerala Story 2’ mints Rs 11.2 cr in India since its release, suffers slowdown on Monday

The Kerala Story 2: Kamakhya Narayan Singh directorial, ‘The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond’ has raked in Rs 11.2 crore in India since its theatrical release on February 27, 2026. According to live estimates from Sacnilk, the film had minted Rs 10.15 crore over its opening weekend, and added Rs 1.05 crore to its kitty on its first Monday. Notably, the film battled numerous legal hurdles before hitting the…

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91% Indian doctors unwilling to let children pursue a career in medicine: Survey

Medical news 2026: A nationwide survey conducted recently has revealed that close to 91% of the Indian doctors are not willing to make their children pursue a career in medicine. The findings of the survey have raised concerns about the future of the healthcare system in the coming times. The study spanning six months was carried out by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation. It conducted the survey on…

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Indian Motorcycle storms into 125th year of its operations; launches limited editions

Automobile news 2026: The Indian Motorcycle company has marked its 125th anniversary recently, and has launched special limited-edition variants of three of its most sought-after models. The collection blends heritage-inspired styling with engineering of its existing fleet, positioning the bikes as collector-focused tributes. Limited-edition of these bikes launched The anniversary range rolled out by the company includes limited editions of the Chief Vintage 125th, Scout Bobber 125th, and…

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