India News Today LIVE Updates, Feb 26: Maha Kumbh concludes on Maha Shivratri, Yogi hails

The Group B match between England and Afghanistan was crucial for both teams in order to stay alive in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Trent Alexander-Arnold struggled against Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku and was dribbled past 11 times in the Premier League match.

The last time Joe Root scored an ODI century was in 2019 against West Indies, scoring unbeaten match-winning 100 to help England chase down 213-run target 

Shruti Haasan’s Hollywood debut The Eye premieres at Wench Film Festival. A psychological thriller exploring grief and the supernatural, the film was shot in Greece and features an all-women-led production team.

The MCD suspended a teacher and principal after a class 1 student was slapped at a Shahdara school. Delhi Police registered a case as medical reports confirmed internal ear bleeding.

Maha Kumbh concluded in Prayagraj on Maha Shivratri with the final holy dip. CM Yogi Adityanath praised the event, confirming over 66 crore devotees participated since January 13.
 

Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy detailed a structured rescue plan for the SLBC tunnel collapse, ensuring rescuer safety and accelerated operations. Expert miners from Uttarkashi's tunnel rescue team have been deployed to save trapped workers amid challenging conditions.
 

Just a few days after Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the tournament, there were several reports of Pakistan batter set to announce his shock retirement from ODI cricket. 

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed controversy over his podcast remarks, stating it was a discussion on life, not politics. His recent statements on Kerala Congress and a selfie with Piyush Goyal fueled speculation about internal party tensions.
 

DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested the indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from a Sea King helicopter. The missile demonstrated precision strike, advanced targeting, and in-flight retargeting capabilities, marking a milestone in India's naval defense technology.
 

Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement to resolve the delayed release of 620 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange, overseen by Egypt, aligns with the first phase of the ceasefire, while negotiations for the next phase continue.
 

Rohit Sharma was spotted strolling on the streets of Dubai with India fielding coach T Dilip and the fans went frenzy after spotting the Indian captain.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused Congress leader Sam Pitroda of 'anti-India activities' over pro-China remarks and alleged illegal land occupation. Congress had distanced itself from Pitroda’s China statement amid BJP criticism.
 

Actor-director Randeep Hooda remembered freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary.

A viral video from the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025 shows attendees clashing over food, sparking social media mockery and raising questions about event management despite massive investment commitments.
 

In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old makeup artist strangled her boyfriend to death in Indore and confessed her crime directly at the police station after the incident.

Ibrahim Zadran’s brutal hitting was on display as he took on the England bowling attack in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Lahore.

Here is the list of the dramas that you can enjoy your weekend binge with, from The Potato Lab to History of Scruffiness, that can take you with the characters on screen.

The Pune Police have launched a manhunt for a man accused of raping a 26-year-old woman near a parked bus in Swargate.

A software developer working at one of the prestigious FAANG companies has opened up about his workplace struggles, sparking a conversation on burnout and work-life balance in India’s tech industry.