Op Lion's Roar launched to remove 'existential threat' posed by 'terror regime' in Iran, says Netanyahu

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:26 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 28 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday confirmed that Israel and the United States had carried out a joint military operation, dubbed 'Operation Lion's Roar', against Iran, describing the action as necessary to remove what he termed an “existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime.

Gujarat expands subsidised farm power connections, 4,555 added in Bhavnagar district in two years

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:22 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) The Gujarat government has provided 4,555 new agricultural power connections in Bhavnagar district over the past two years, with expenditure of Rs 66.85 crore (Rs 6,685 lakh), the Assembly was informed on Saturday.

India vs West Indies head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:18 PM

Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) India face a must-win Super Eights clash against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance.

Saumya Tandon: Your body is the best investment in the world

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Saumya Tandon believes fitness is a lifelong commitment and not something to be paused. She asserted to never stop, even with a knee injury, pregnancy, or sciatica.

Pakistan faces deepening youth crisis as drug abuse, suicides surge

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:10 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Pakistan is grappling with a worsening crisis of youth drug abuse and rising suicide rates, according to local media reports citing a 2025 systematic review of rehabilitation cases.

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel, IDF asks citizens to move to safe homes

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:06 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 28 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said it had detected the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory and urged citizens to immediately move into safe rooms and other protected areas.

Dhanush: Meditation, manifestation will help you reach your goals

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:57 PM

Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) One of India's finest actors, Dhanush, has now shared his wisdom with youngsters, saying meditation and manifestation would help them achieve their goals.

KIWG 2026: Country’s new generation of winter sports athletes rises in Gulmarg

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:56 PM

Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 28 (IANS) From February 23 to 26, the meadow-turned-arena in Gulmarg hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, and while the usual heavyweights carved their familiar arcs across the slopes, something else, something quieter but far more electric, was unfolding. A new generation was arriving.

'When we are finished, take over your govt', Trump tells Iranians

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:55 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signalled that the objective of the ongoing American strikes in Iran is to bring down the ruling regime, calling on the Iranian people to seize what he described as a historic opportunity to take control of their government.

INC has now become 'Muslim League-Maoist Congress', says PM Modi

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:53 PM

Jaipur, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Saturday, saying that the Indian National Congress has now become 'Muslim League-Maoist Congress' (MMC).