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Here is the top, trending news of Wednesday, February 25, 2026, including Indian politics, states' politics, geopolitics, federal issues, economics, development issues, sports, entertainment, and so on.
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- 25 Feb 2026 11:04 PM IST
T20 World Cup: New Zealand win; Sri Lanka knocked out
Rachin Ravindra claimed 4/27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their Group 2 Super Eights clash of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
With the win, New Zealand took a big step towards the semifinals. Sri Lanka were knocked out, though they still have one match to play. Chasing 169, Sri Lanka made a terrible start to crawl to 20 for two in the powerplay and failed to gain any momentum.
Ravindra then ran through the brittle Lankan middle order to help the Kiwis limit the co-hosts for a paltry 107/8. Earlier, skipper Mitchell Santner (47) and Cole McConchie (31 not out) led New Zealand's fightback after middle-order collapse as the Kiwis posted 168/7.
New Zealand suffered a batting collapse as they slipped from 75/2 to 84/6 during which they also lost three wickets without adding a run.
Brief Scores: New Zealand: 168 for 7 in 20 overs (Rachin Ravindra 32, Mitchell Santner 47, Cole McConchie 31 not out; Maheesh Theekshana 3/30).
Sri Lanka: 107 for 8 in 20 overs (Kamindu Mendis 31; Matt Henry 2/3, Rachin Ravindra 4/27).
- 25 Feb 2026 9:56 PM IST
Don't release the film now: HC asks 'Kerala Story' producers
The Kerala High Court has asked the makers of 'The Kerala Story 2' not to release the film until it rules on petitions challenging the movie's certification.
During the hearing, the bench said the petitioners' concerns appeared "probably genuine" and directed the producers to pause the scheduled rights release. "Do not release the rights for the movie tomorrow. Wait for the hearing to conclude and for the court to decide on the petitions," the bench said.
- 25 Feb 2026 9:33 PM IST
India stands firmly with Israel, says PM Modi
In a historic first address by an Indian Prime Minister to Israel's Knesset, PM Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's solidarity with Israel in its fight against terror.
Drawing a parallel between the Hamas attack and India's own 26/11 Mumbai attack, Modi said: "We feel your pain. We share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction — in this moment and beyond.''
- 25 Feb 2026 9:28 PM IST
PM quietly slipped off to Israel, says Rahul, taking a dig at Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (February 25) took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it has been more than 24 hours since he challenged the PM to scrap the India-US interim trade deal and once again, he (Modi) has "quietly slipped off to Israel".
Hitting back at Rahul, the BJP said that Prime Minister Modi "doesn’t go on secret vacations in Thailand and Colombia and project the country in poor light like you do".
In a post in Hindi on X, he said, "Narendra 'Surrender' Modi, it’s been more than 24 hours since I challenged you to cancel the US Trade Deal -- and once again, you’ve quietly slipped off to Israel." "At least once, you’ve already 'danced and sung' in Israel at Epstein’s behest - so this time, on whose orders will you strike a deal against the country’s interests and return?" the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said.
Speaking in Bhopal, Rahul had said the Indo-US interim trade deal was sealed under pressure and dared Prime Minister Modi to scrap the "anti-farmer" agreement, following the US Supreme Court ruling.
Addressing the ‘Kisan Mahachaupal’ rally, the former Congress chief had described the agreement as "an arrow in the heart of farmers".
- 25 Feb 2026 6:38 PM IST
Modi, Netanyahu hold private meeting
Following a welcome ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a private meeting before Modi’s address to the Knesset in Jerusalem. - 25 Feb 2026 5:45 PM IST
ED attaches Anil Ambani's Mumbai home 'Abode' worth Rs 3,716 crore
The Enforcement Directorate attached Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's Mumbai house, “Abode”, worth Rs 3,716 crore under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Wednesday (February 25).
The luxurious house, which is 66-metres high with 17 floors, is located in the Pali Hill area of Mumbai.
A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach the multi-storeyed house in the case linked to an alleged bank fraud by his group company Reliance Communications (RCOM), according to the sources.
They said the attached asset's value is Rs 3,716.83 crore.
Ambani, 66, is expected to appear before the federal probe agency in New Delhi for his second round of questioning. He first deposed before the ED in August 2025 and had his statement recorded under the PMLA.
With the latest order, the total value of the attachment in this case stands at about Rs 15,700 crore.
- 25 Feb 2026 5:43 PM IST
IndiGo flight from Chennai to Singapore delayed for hours, passengers protest
IndiGo passengers bound for Singapore from Chennai suffered an ordeal at the airport due to an unexplained delay on the departure of their flight, sources said.
Video on social media shows some of the agitated passengers arguing with the crew. The passengers who boarded the aircraft were seen asking the crew for the reason behind the delay in the take-off.
An IndiGo spokesperson said the flight which was supposed to depart from Chennai had returned to the bay due to a "minor technical snag".
"While necessary checks and maintenance were being carried out on the aircraft, the cockpit crew exceeded their flight duty time limitations, necessitating the change of crew and further delaying the flight," the spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.
According to sources, the flight left Chennai at around 1 PM. - 25 Feb 2026 4:59 PM IST
Modi arrives in Israel, receives red carpet welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday (February 25) to a red-carpet welcome with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara receiving the Indian leader at the Ben Gurion airport.
It is PM Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during his first visit to that country in July 2017.
Netanyahu greeted the Indian prime minister with a warm hug, following which Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport, located 20 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv.
Modi will address Israel's parliament later in the day and will have a tete-a-tete with Netanyahu. The two leaders will hold wide-ranging talks on Thursday (February 26). - 25 Feb 2026 4:05 PM IST
Kerala Health Minister hurt during protest by opposition student activists
Kerala Health Minister Veena George allegedly suffered injuries during a protest by activists of the opposition student outfits in Kannur. The incident occurred when the minister reached Kannur railway station to board a train.
State Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer, who was present at the railway station at the time of the incident, told reporters that the minister suffered injuries to her hand and neck.
Visuals aired by news channels showed the minister, accompanied by police personnel, trapped between protesters.
She has been shifted to the government hospital in Kannur.
- 25 Feb 2026 3:18 PM IST
Champai Soren's grandson, 19, dies in Manali under mysterious circumstances
Veer Soren, 19, grandson of former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, died under mysterious circumstances in Manali on Tuesday (February 24).
Veer arrived on February 22 with friends, staying at a homestay in Simsa. A day later, the group visited Solang Valley and Sethan village before returning in the evening. On February 24, Veer stayed behind while his friends went out. Upon their return, he complained of a severe headache and took medicine before falling asleep.
Around 2:30 pm, friends heard him fall from his bed and found him unconscious with foam around his mouth. He was rushed to a government hospital, where doctors administered CPR but could not save him. The cause of death will be determined by the postmortem report, said Manali DSP. However, according to a senior police officer, the cause of death could be altitude sickness, as per a Times of India report.
