Telugu actor Allu Arjun won Best Actor at the 2026 Filmfare Awards South for his role in "Pushpa 2: The Rule."

Actress Bhagyashree returns to film in *Raja Shivaji* (2026), playing Jija Bai, as she advocates for dignity and artistic integrity in Indian cinema.

NPP MLA Mehtab Sangma questioned CM Conrad Sangma on delays in 2022-approved livestock education projects, prompting a pledge to accelerate the veterinary college's construction.

Karnataka launches state-wide crackdown on undocumented migrants, focusing on visa violators from Bangladesh and Nigeria, with over 2,000 checked in Bengaluru and 196 deported.

India launches new border security projects and a campaign against infiltration in Bihar's Seemanchal region.

Karnataka to build AI data centres, including a 500 MW hub, to boost electronics and attract $3 billion in investment.

Tamil film *Anbe Diana*, starring Pari Elavazhagan and Ramya Ranganathan, unveils its title and first look, marking Roja’s return to Tamil cinema.

On Feb. 26, 2026, India's Madras High Court upheld life sentences for 26 people in the 2018 Kachanatham caste killings of three Dalit men.

Delhi High Court bans AI deepfakes of Swami Ramdev, citing rights violations and public harm.

Haryana, UP, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu won decisively in the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship, boosting their knockout chances.