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Two Indian students died after a house fire in Croydon, South London, on February 23. Ganti Abhishek died at the scene, while Kamineni Sai Srikar later died in hospital after critical injuries. A third student survived but remains hospitalised.

A wedding in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, was cancelled after the bride walked out during rituals following an anonymous complaint letter about the groom. The bride alleged he hid key details, including police cases and other personal information.

A college student was allegedly assaulted in Chikkamagaluru after being seen sitting beside a Muslim classmate on a bus. The dispute began with an argument and later turned into an attack near AIT Circle, where his mobile phone was snatched.

Indian-Israeli restaurateur Reena Pushkarna gained attention after PM Netanyahu praised her during a joint statement with PM Modi. Born in Delhi, she built a global restaurant network from Tel Aviv and became a symbol of India-Israel cultural ties.

A differently-abled man was brutally assaulted in Kochi after being lured to a hotel by a woman who befriended him online. When he refused to have sex, he was attacked by a group. The victim, Amal Dev, suffered broken ribs and remains hospitalised.

A woman stopped during a routine drink-and-drive check near Shantinagar BMTC bus stand in Bengaluru argued with traffic police and demanded an apology from an officer. Police official apologised to calm the situation and allowed her to leave.

Commuters on Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple and Green lines are facing severe crowding, with many unable to board trains during peak hours. Titagarh Rail Systems has dispatched first of several new trains, expected to undergo testing before service.

A private bank manager in Karnataka's Hubballi has been accused of forcing employee Hasinabegam to drink poison, leading to her death after two days of treatment at KIMS Hospital. Her family alleges he sexually exploited and assaulted her.

The Education Department in Bengaluru is seeking approval for a free notebook scheme for Classes 1 to 10 in government and aided schools. The plan aims to help about 50 lakh students from the 2026-27 academic year.

CM Pinarayi Vijayan proposed renaming Kerala to “Keralam” to match the state's original Malayalam name and protect its linguistic and cultural identity. He said the English form “Kerala” does not fully represent the region’s history or language.