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February saw India's warmest temperatures since 1901, and March-May is predicted to be warmer than usual with increased heatwave days, particularly affecting winter crops like wheat and rapeseed. Key regions include Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana. Vulnerable populations face significant health risks due to heatwaves. Central and South India recorded notably high temperatures.

The UGC informed the Supreme Court that no suicides were reported from central, state, private, or deemed universities and colleges. However, petitioners, whose children died by suicide, claim that IITs, IIMs, and national law universities did not provide data. An expert committee has submitted draft regulations to promote equity in higher educational institutions.

South Central Railway runs 150-odd trains towards Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh from stations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; pilgrims headed for Ganga and surrounding areas likely to continue well into the first week of March

New laws brought in by Centre have amalgamated most provisions in Maharashtra’s Shakti Bill, says CM; Bill has been pending for Presidential assent since 2021

The meeting was part of the high-level two-day visit of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is accompanied by the College of Commissioners, comprising 26 Ministers

CAG report shows shortages in staff, hospital beds, medicines, equipment at Delhi government hospitals; only three new hospitals completed by AAP government; 15 unused plots meant for hospitals

In a heated Oval Office confrontation, US President Trump and Vice President Vance accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of ingratitude for US support against Russia. The meeting unraveled as Zelenskyy discussed Putin's stance publicly, leading to intense criticism from Trump and Vance. Zelenskyy defended his gratitude, but the minerals deal remained unsigned, and a joint press conference was canceled.

India's GNSS-based tolling system on national highways will be delayed until the country has a fully functional satellite navigation system with complete coverage. The decision aims to protect citizen privacy and ensure data security, avoiding reliance on foreign navigational systems. Ongoing trials with alternative methods, like multi-lane free flow mechanism, will continue in the meantime.

At a function marking National Science Day, Jitendra Singh says future projections show that the country will overtake the U.S. in the next four years

The Delhi Parents’ Association has said that a long gap between two examinations would extend the academic year and put more stress on students

Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai district collector faced backlash for suggesting that a three-year-old assault survivor might have provoked the attack. Collector A P Mahabharathi's remarks led to his transfer. He claimed his comment about considering "both sides" was misunderstood. The 16-year-old accused was arrested and charged under the Pocso Act, with the survivor injured while trying to escape.