Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’ in Iran

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:43 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States had initiated “major combat operations in Iran” a short while ago, confirming a dramatic escalation in hostilities that has brought war to Iran for the second time in eight months and heightened fears of a broader regional conflict in a strategically and economically sensitive part of the world.

Big cats taken to Kuno in helicopters after 8 cheetahs from Botswana arrive at Gwalior

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:03 PM

Gwalior, Feb 28 (IANS) A special Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying eight cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Gwalior airport on Saturday morning. After a formal inspection of the cheetahs which had travelled for over 10 hours, the officials concerned moved the cages carrying the cheetahs into two helicopters. From Gwalior’s airport, these cheetahs were flown to Kuno National Park, located in Sheopur district of the Gwalior-Chambal region in Madhya Pradesh.

With sports in her blood, Jyoti Singh, daughter of an international athlete, aims to forge a legacy of her own

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:46 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Born in Jhansi, 21-year-old Jyoti Singh is already making waves in Indian hockey. The youngster has already shown her credentials in her brief career so far, captaining India at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025. She also made her senior debut last year, featuring in four matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women), including a remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands, a performance that highlighted her readiness for the biggest stage.

AI will reshape jobs, not destroy them: Morgan Stanley

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Fears that artificial intelligence will wipe out millions of jobs have unsettled workers and investors alike, but a new research note from Morgan Stanley suggests the long-term impact may be less severe than many expect.