Morning Digest: Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners; Over 1.4 crore people take holy dip on Sivaratri as Maha Kumbh draws to a close, and more
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Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, the last such exchange agreed as part of a fragile truce in Gaza.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday (February 26, 2025) that the European Union was born to “*** (expletive meaning cheat)“ the United States, laying bare his hostility to the longtime US partner as he detailed new tariffs.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday (February 26, 2025) that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday (February 28, 2025) to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come.
Lakhs and lakhs of devotees streamed towards the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, on Wednesday for the final snan (bath) of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj on the occasion of the Maha Sivaratri festival.
Joe Root smashed a fine century under difficult circumstances but could not stop England’s elimination from the Champions Trophy following a shock eight-run loss to Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday (February 26, 2025).
The European Union has acknowledged India’s “specific concerns” about implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — the bloc’s tool to levy taxes on imports of certain carbon-intensive goods from early next year — and is ready to address them.
Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday (February 26, 2025) his prognosis is still guarded.
An open house on March 21, 22 and 23 that is being organised as part of an initiative titled The Pelathope Urban Living Lab will explore the questions of social cohesion and meaningful development in neighbourhoodss
ASHAs in Kerala intensify agitation at government Secretariat, demanding basic rights and fair wages, drawing national attention.
Dive into the intriguing world of actor Gulshan Devaiah, where talent meets versatility
Kerala High Court rules in favor of Kerala Waqf Land Samrakshana Vedi, State government likely to challenge decision.
PM Modi podcast: ‘Multilateralism needs reforms but does not deserve wholesale condemnation of the type President Trump and Prime Minister Modi are indulging in,’ the Congress leader said
Kerala Police investigates ₹281.43 crore fake CSR funds scam promising discounted scooters, laptops; 665 cases with Crime Branch.
BJP appoints 70 district presidents in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on caste balance for 2027 assembly polls.
As the mercury is going up day by day, rural areas in the district may face drinking water problems in the next three months.
Kerala High Court quashes State government's appointment of inquiry commission, citing lack of consideration and legal restrictions.
He recalled that K.H. Patil was the chairperson of the committee that officially declared the State as ‘Karnataka’.
Tamil Nadu BJP leaders arrested by Chennai police ahead of TASMAC protest over financial irregularities.
Mumbai Customs seizes 10 kg gold worth ₹8.47 crore at airport, arrests five including private staff for smuggling.
Delhi's weather: 16.8°C min temp, 32°C max temp, 74% humidity; AQI 99 'satisfactory'; CAQM lifts GRAP restrictions.