West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged voters to support her leadership across all 294 constituencies, positioning herself as the face of the Trinamool Congress. She also alleged that the BJP is attempting to manipulate voter rolls by including individuals from other states and targeting deletions, accusing the party of acting in concert with the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar. He also launched a Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology in Ahmedabad. This marks a significant step in India’s semiconductor sector. The facility is the second such plant in the country. It supports the government’s mission to build domestic chip manufacturing capacity
Palmer Luckey, Oculus VR’s founder, was acquired by Meta for $2 billion at age 21. He later left Meta amid controversy over political donations. Luckey then founded Anduril Industries, a defense-tech startup, and recently commented on Meta’s VR layoffs, deeming them beneficial for the industry’s long-term health.
A BJP corporator, Kallu Kushwaha, was shot dead in broad daylight in Datia, sparking panic and raising law and order concerns. The victim, who had a criminal past and recently served a life sentence, was attacked by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating personal enmity and have rounded up suspects, examining CCTV footage.
A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer, Jan William Langford, working for the IPL 2026 in Mumbai, was found dead in his hotel room. Hotel staff discovered him unconscious and he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Police have registered a case of accidental death after a postmortem revealed no suspicious findings.
Escalating Middle East tensions and a potential near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz could drive crude oil prices to $150-$200 a barrel. Millions of barrels of daily supply are already cut, with energy experts warning of astronomical losses and market choke if disruptions persist. Physical supply realities, not political statements, will dictate the surge.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL heroics have sparked calls for his fast-tracking into India’s T20 squad, with former cricketers like Mohammad Kaif and Piyush Chawla backing his readiness. However, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin urges caution, emphasising the need to manage expectations for the 15-year-old prodigy, despite acknowledging his immense talent.
Operation Epic Fury, a US-led campaign against Iran, commenced with missile strikes on February 28. A new weapon, the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), was reportedly used in Lamerd, hitting a sports hall and school, causing significant casualties. The missile’s novel design and targeting capabilities raise questions about the Lamerd incident’s intent and accuracy.
A techie couple from Telangana died tragically within minutes of each other in Bengaluru’s Kothanur area. The husband was found hanging in a locked room, and his wife subsequently jumped from the 17th floor of their apartment building. Police are investigating multiple angles, including health, relationship issues, and emotional distress.
