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 vacation in the scenic hills of Shimla took a tragic turn when an 86-year-old British tourist was found dead in his hotel room in the Lower Kaithu area. Police have initiated an inquest and informed the UK Embassy, while initial reports suggest no foul play.
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The UPSC has officially opened the application window for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination 2026. With 349 vacancies announced across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB, eligible candidates can apply online until March 12, 2026.
A massive LPG cylinder explosion during a rescue operation in Northwest Delhi left at least 13 people severely injured on Sunday morning. The casualties include three police officers and three firefighters who were actively trying to douse a house fire and evacuate residents.
In a massive political shift just weeks before the Assam assembly elections, former state Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah has decided to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the high-profile switch, dealing a severe blow to the opposition’s campaign strategy.
A vacation in the scenic hills of Shimla took a tragic turn when an 86-year-old British tourist was found dead in his hotel room in the Lower Kaithu area. Police have initiated an inquest and informed the UK Embassy, while initial reports suggest no foul play.
World
Authorities in Libya and Greece have recovered the bodies of eight migrants following two separate maritime tragedies over the weekend. The discoveries highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean, where thousands continue to risk their lives on dangerously overcrowded boats.
A day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping global tariffs, an infuriated President Donald Trump announced he is raising the newly imposed baseline tariff on all imports from 10 percent to the maximum legally allowed 15 percent.
French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a strong appeal for calm ahead of nationwide rallies planned for Saturday in memory of a young far-right activist who was beaten to death in Lyon. With fears of further violent clashes between rival political extremists, the government is on high alert.
European markets breathed a collective sigh of relief after the US Supreme Court overturned the sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. However, the celebration may be short-lived. Analysts warn that the resulting drop in the value of the US dollar could severely dent the competitiveness of European exports across the Atlantic.
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.
