In a major healthcare milestone for Himachal Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) Shimla is set to commence robotic surgeries by March 2026. A state-of-the-art robot worth ₹28 crore has been installed, and specialized training for surgeons is currently underway to ensure world-class treatment for patients.
The Supreme Court has once again urged the Central Government to reconsider the nearly five-month-long detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, citing serious health concerns and his age.
A massive tragedy has struck Maharashtra politics. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash near Baramati. The aircraft, carrying five people, burst into flames after a failed emergency landing.
A tense confrontation between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police in Shimla over the arrest and transit of three Youth Congress workers ended early Thursday as the Delhi team left Shimla with the accused following a court’s transit remand order.
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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry exam was largely based on NCERT syllabus but required in-depth conceptual understanding, educators said. Students described the paper as moderate, with application-based questions testing clarity and preparation.
In a massive political and legal relief for the Aam Aadmi Party, a Delhi court has discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the CBI’s Delhi excise policy case, calling the agency’s conspiracy theory baseless.
Himachal Pradesh opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur accused Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu of indulging in a “politics of anarchy” to appease national Congress leadership, igniting fresh controversy in the wake of a tense police standoff in Shimla.
A tense confrontation between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police in Shimla over the arrest and transit of three Youth Congress workers ended early Thursday as the Delhi team left Shimla with the accused following a court’s transit remand order.
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At least eight people were killed during a protest near the US consulate in Karachi, with hospital officials reporting most victims had bullet wounds. Authorities have launched an investigation as tensions linked to regional developments intensify.
Explosions were reported in Dubai, Doha and Manama after Iran said it targeted US-linked assets in the Gulf. Authorities tightened security as regional tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated.
US President Donald Trump secured backing from senior Republican leaders for recent strikes targeting Iran, despite concerns from the party’s anti-war wing. Lawmakers are seeking briefings as regional tensions remain high.
Iran has begun a 40-day national mourning period following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a reported strike. Authorities pledged continuity in governance as regional tensions intensified.
Sports
India is set to face South Africa in their first Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad. The team management is expected to make one major change to the playing XI, bringing back a key match-winner to strengthen the spin department.
Day 13 at Milano-Cortina 2026 delivered calm precision and high-flying anticipation. The Swiss women’s curling team has officially punched their ticket to the semi-finals, joining Sweden as the early qualifiers. Meanwhile, the slopes of Livigno are buzzing as “The Snow Princess” Eileen Gu prepares to drop into the halfpipe.
The aftermath of the defeat against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 has turned ugly for Pakistan cricket. Sources reveal that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to take strict action against senior players, including Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, citing internal discord and poor performance.
In a high-octane clash that defied the rain gods, India maintained their dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan with a clinical 61-run victory in Colombo. The Men in Blue remain unbeaten in the T20 World Cup 2026, securing a top spot in Group A.
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Gear up for a spine-chilling investigative drama as ZEE5 prepares to drop its new Tamil original series, ‘Thadayam’. Starring Samuthirakani and Sshivada, the show plunges into a haunting string of real-life midnight murders from 1999, arriving on your screens this February 27.
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Gear up for a spine-chilling investigative drama as ZEE5 prepares to drop its new Tamil original series, ‘Thadayam’. Starring Samuthirakani and Sshivada, the show plunges into a haunting string of real-life midnight murders from 1999, arriving on your screens this February 27.
