Ranveer Singh's 2026 action film *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, rated U/A 16+, faces scrutiny over production safety issues but is set for release on March 19.

Macron calls social media free speech claims "bullshit" and demands transparent, democratic oversight of digital platforms.

Novartis sells its India unit to a consortium for $159M, exiting the market after a strategic review.

India's Supreme Court to hear Meta and WhatsApp's appeal against a $26M penalty over 2021 privacy policy changes.

BJP MLA Chandru Lamani arrested Feb. 21, 2026, in sting operation accepting ₹5 lakh bribe for irrigation project.

Karnataka proposes banning phones and social media for students under 16 to protect mental health and academics.

Seven West Bengal election officers suspended for misconduct during voter list update.

India launches its first homegrown AI smart glasses, developed under its national AI strategy.

India set a Guinness record with 250,946 students pledging ethical AI use in 24 hours.

Three men sentenced to death in India for gang rape and murder of two tourists near Hampi in March 2025.