Uttar Pradesh: After Namo Bharat, CM Yogi-led govt plans to lauch bullet train, high-speed rail project to cover major12 cities, check details

The project is expected to be implemented quickly, with the NHSRCL team already visiting Uttar Pradesh to finalize the location for the project office.
Ranchi Air Ambulance crash: Deviation due to bad weather, mid-air contact lost, here’s what really happened

An air ambulance flying from Ranchi to New Delhi crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra on Monday killing 7. From deviation due to bad weather to contact lost, then crash; here’s what happened.
EPFO Refund: Govt simplifies withdrawal process for PF account holders; Who can benefit? Check details

According to official figures, more than seven lakh inoperative accounts fall under this category. Accounts that are already Aadhaar-linked will receive the money immediately, while transfers to the remaining eligible accounts will be processed in phases.
Tejas crash: HAL clarifies ‘minor technical issue on ground, no airborne accident’

The tragic crash involving the LCA Tejas aircraft was limited to a minor technical issue on the ground, and there was no airborne accident, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said in a filing to the stock exchange. The company also said that the issue is being analysed and HAL is working closely with the Indian Air Force(IAF) for speedy recovery.
Panipat refinery protest: Workers turned violent, throw stones at security, know what happened

Harayana witnessed a massive violence at Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex at Baholi, when the protesting workers started throwing stones at the security officers on Monday. The protest turned violent after a standoff with the security officials.
Indian Railways to scrap UTS, enable unreserved ticket bookings on single ‘RailOne’ app

The Indian Railways will now shut down its long time Unreserved Ticketing System mobile app from March 1, 2026, changing the digital process of railway ticket booking. The discontinuation of the app is part of a strategy to make the ticketing process smoother.
Bengaluru Horror: Teenage college girl accuses Instagram friends of gangrape, forced feeding of intoxicating substance

An FIR has been registered at Amruthahalli Police Station against two accused, identified as Dixon Sando and Nikhil, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to sexual assault and criminal intimidation. Further investigation is underway.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hails Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor, calls it ‘invaluable gift for Delhi’

The inaugurated stretches include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.
SIR in Tamil Nadu: EC publishes final electoral rolls ; 4.2 lakh names dropped; here’s how to check your name

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election, the District Election Officers on Monday (February 23, 2026) released the final electoral roll, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court. The state’s voter database, including large-scale deletions and corrections, has been officially published.
Who was Mukul Roy? Veteran politician known as ‘Chanakya of Bengal Politics’, close aide of CM Mamata Banerjee dies at 71; PM Modi condoles his demise

Former Union Minister Mukul Roy passes away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata, at 1.30 am on Monday, as confirmed by his son Subhranshu Roy. Who was Mukul Roy?