TMC announces candidates for Rajya Sabha polls; Babul Supriyo, ex-Bengal DGP among four nominees
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday announced the names of four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The names include minister Babul Supriyo, former Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar, advocate Menaka Guruswamy and actor Koel Mallick. The Election Commission has announced that polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across multiple states, including West Bengal, will be held on March 16.
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Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 is a huge disservice to Kanthony fandom; why it should not be tolerated
Ever since Season 2 made Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton one of the show’s most compelling couples, their love story has continued to command fierce loyalty. The slow burn, the tension, the emotional payoff and the layered performances turned ‘Kanthony’ into more than just a ship name. It was a cultural moment. So, when Season 4 treats these characters to minor appearances and lackluster emotional growth, fans feel the absence of these characters.
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NCERT issues advisory, asks all to return banned textbook, delete online posts on controversial chapter
Amid controversy, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Friday issued an advisory asking anyone with copies of the banned class 8 textbook that had a chapter on “judicial corruption” be returned to the council headquarters.
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What do Pakistan need to do to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts? Check scenarios
Game 49 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 saw England take on New Zealand. The two sides locked horns at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and England managed to register a four-wicket win against the Black Caps. The win proved to be beneficial for Pakistan, and it kept them in the race for the knockouts of the tournament.
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Fact Check: No holiday in Uttar Pradesh on February 28 as fake government order goes viral
A copy of a supposed government order has been circulating widely on social media, claiming that all institutions across Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on Saturday (February 280. The viral claim suggests that the state government has announced a holiday on Saturday. However, the reality is completely different. The Yogi Adityanath-led state government has declared February 28 as a working day and has instead announced a holiday on March 3. This arrangement will give government employees a continuous three-day break and their salaries will be deposited before the festival so that they can celebrate Holi without inconvenience.
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India’s economy grows by 7.8 per cent in Q3 of FY26 under new GDP series
India’s economy continued to display solid momentum in the October to December quarter of 2025, with fresh official data pointing to robust expansion under the revised methodology for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the latest release, India’s GDP growth rate stood at 7.8 per cent during the third quarter of the financial year 2025-2026, as per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It grew up from 7.4 per cent a year ago, according to the new series of national accounts with 2022-23 as the base year.
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TVK chief Thalapathy Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Sornalingam files for divorce, moves Chengalpattu district court
Thalapathy Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has filed for divorce on February 27, 2026 at Chengalpattu Family Court. The petition marks the first formal legal step in the couple’s separation. Vijay, who is not only a leading Tamil actor but also the founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the matter. Further proceedings in the case are awaited as the court takes up the petition for hearing.
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Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand gets interim relief as Allahabad High Court stays arrest
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court on Friday granted major relief to Swami Avimukteshwaranand by staying his arrest. The court order provides interim protection from coercive action until further hearing in the matter. The plea seeking relief was filed amid ongoing legal proceedings, and the bench directed the authorities not to take any immediate action against the Shankaracharya.
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Colombo weather report: Will rain spoil ENG vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?
The stage is set for the 49th game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. England locks horns with New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 27. It is worth noting that England has already qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament, and New Zealand is yet to make it.
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CBI moves Delhi High Court to overturn Arvind Kejriwal acquittal in excise policy case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an urgent appeal in the Delhi High Court challenging a lower court’s Friday order discharging former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the high-stakes Delhi Excise Policy scam case, signaling that the legal battle is far from over despite AAP’s triumphant celebrations.
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