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BJP state president Virendraa Sachdeva hinted at the possible rollout of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women in Delhi. Despite financial challenges left by the previous AAP government, BJP promises to fulfill its commitments. Final updates are expected on March 8.

The proposed line will strengthen India-Bhutan relations by enhancing trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two nations, says Northeast Frontier Railway

Tangedco CMD J. Radhakrishnan says the delay in operation was primarily because of lack of manpower in the technical unit of the site as about 50% of the workers left the job midway

Surveillance camera footage of the incident is making the rounds on social media platforms

Directs police to use technology effectively to curb cybercrimes at the at the passing out parade of 394 Sub-Inspectors of police, including 97 women from the Police Training College in Anantapur

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy and his delegation faced an abrupt dismissal from the White House after contentious talks with US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. The meeting turned into a public spectacle, with heated exchanges and a critical remark about Zelenskyy's attire, ultimately leading to the cancellation of scheduled discussions and lunch.

Shora’s tweets dated August 18, 2019 allegedly accused the Army of entering houses and “torturing” locals in Kashmir

The Union ministry of law clarified that the decision to use EVMs or ballot papers does not fall within its jurisdiction after some parliamentary members suggested reverting to ballot papers. The government and the Supreme Court have previously supported the use of EVMs over ballot papers.

On February 28, 2025, Musk's partner, Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, announced that they had welcomed their fourth child together, Seldon Lycurgus Musk. This marks Musk’s 14th known child, reinforcing his publicly stated belief in combating the "underpopulation crisis" by having as many children as possible.

One US official told Reuters that the face-off was the flexing of JD Vance. "Vance is different than Elon. For him to sit and take on Zelenskyy in front of Trump was a very big moment. He moved to support the president, and Trump loves it when people step out to do the confrontation that he usually does," the official said.

Union minister Chirag Paswan criticised Tejashwi Yadav for suggesting Nishant Kumar's entry into politics, noting the decision is personal for Nishant. Tejashwi expressed concerns about the BJP's influence on JD(U) and encouraged Nishant to join politics to preserve the party's future.

India's cricketers, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, practiced sweep and reverse-sweep shots ahead of their match against New Zealand. Striking in the middle overs has been challenging on Dubai's pitches, so rotating the strike and minimizing dot balls is crucial. India aims to balance quick powerplay runs and a strong middle-order strategy.

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev greeted India's Divya Deshmukh with a 'Namaste' before their match in Prague, showing respect and addressing past controversies. Yakubboev previously avoided a handshake with Indian GM R Vaishali for religious reasons, later apologizing. His gesture towards Deshmukh highlights efforts to bridge cultural differences, demonstrating mutual respect in the chess community.

India and New Zealand, both set for the semifinals, will face off in a high-stakes preparatory match. Former New Zealand cricketer David White anticipates an intense game given New Zealand's strong track record against India. White reflects on New Zealand's notable cricket achievements during his tenure. As India prepare to take on New Zealand, former New Zealand cricketer and ex-CEO of the country's cricket board David White believes it will be one of the tournament's most exciting contests.