Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district, where he offered prayers and performed a special puja. He then proceeded to Sasan Gir for a lion safari and to chair a National Board for Wildlife meeting, marking World Wildlife Day.
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A fashion show by Shivan & Narresh in Gulmarg during Ramzan has caused outrage in Jammu and Kashmir, with criticism over its timing and content. The designers apologized, acknowledging the hurt caused. Leaders like Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Omar Abdullah condemned the event, and an inquiry was ordered to investigate the incident further.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has received over $40,000 in donations for his legal defense. The fundraising page and merchandise sales reflect divided public opinion, with some viewing Mangione as a folk hero protesting the US healthcare system, while others condemn the act as a dangerous precedent.
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla apologizes for offensive comments about AAP MLA Rituraj Jha's surname, made during a news debate. His apology aims to ease tensions with Purvanchali communities in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, where AAP and BJP are the major contenders.
The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a divided national debate. Some view Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter, as a villain, while others hail him as a folk hero protesting corporate greed in the US healthcare system. Mangione's symbolic gestures, including inscribed bullet casings and a manifesto, amplified public frustration with rising healthcare costs and claim denials.
CM Mamata Banerjee announced pay hikes for junior and senior doctors at state-run hospitals and increased the private-practice distance cap. She urged doctors to ensure a minimum of eight working hours and senior doctors to not leave crucial tasks to juniors. The CM addressed these expectations during her first conclave with health professionals.
Yuzvendra Chahal, fresh from a match-winning 4/28 against KKR in IPL 2025, playfully teased teammate Nehal Wadhera, dubbing him a "mistri spinner" after a practice session. Chahal's performance equaled Sunil Narine’s record for most four-wicket hauls in IPL and helped PBKS defend a low total. He also surpassed Mohammad Nabi and Mohammad Amir to become India’s top T20 wicket-taker.
Cameron Norrie avoided disqualification after accidentally hitting a spectator with his racket during an ATP Tour tournament in Auckland. The uninjured woman laughed off the incident as Norrie apologised. The Briton, who was born in Auckland, went on to lose the match. As per rules, he could have been disqualified.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured pending projects would resume after the election-related delays. The budget session is scheduled for March 3. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde will hold key portfolios like home, urban development, and public works.
President Trump confirmed a staff error added The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg to a confidential Signal chat about a Yemen strike. Despite calls for resignations, Trump defended national security advisor Mike Waltz, asserting no significant information was compromised, and the Houthi targets were successfully struck.