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SEBI presses banks, other regulators for stricter insider trading enforcement, says chief

SEBI has reduced the documentation needed for entry of foreign investors and hopes to bring down the time taken to five days eventually, SEBI Cha

Delhi boosts security following protests over Khameneis assassination

New Delhi: Security was heightened across several parts of the national capital following protests and gatherings held to mourn the death of Iran

How do astronauts return from space and survive re-entry? | Explained

A launch vehicles ascent battles gravity to gain orbital velocity, while re-entry is a controlled struggle against the atmosphere to systematical

Rupee to fall past 91 as Iran war puts oil on the boil, saps risk appetite

MUMBAI, Mar 2 (Reuters) The Indian rupee is expected to fall past the 91 per dollar mark on Monday after the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran over th

US, Arab nations slam Tehran's drone, missiles strikes in West Asia after US-Israel joint military action on Iran

The United States and six Arab nations have strongly condemned Iran's recent missile and drone attacks. They called these actions indiscriminate

'Beginning of very end of the regime': Exiled crown prince Pahlavi on US-Israel strikes on Iran

The US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran that led to the death of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mark he begin

Rashmika-Vijay, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish's Pre-Wedding Festivities

The ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of the immediate Allu family, including renowned producer Allu Aravind and superstar Allu Arjun, who

'UK planes are in the sky': Starmer announces defensive ops, allows US use of UK military bases

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Attacks throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, have restri

British air base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike, Sky News reports

A suspected drone strike hit Britains Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus, Sky News reported on Monday, citing the UK Ministry of Defence.

Masi Magam 2026 on March 2 or 3? Check date, time, significance, rituals, wishes and messages to share with friends and family

Masi Magam 2026: Masi Magam is being observed on March 2, 2026. Masi Magam is observed when the Magam star aligns with the Tamil month of Masi. T

J-K MP criticises Omar Abdullah for not condemning Khameneis assassination

Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday, March 2, criticised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to

What water turning to vapour and the way AI learns have in common

Theres good reason to believe what AI models like ChatGPT are doing when they say theyre thinking is actually dealing with a physical phenomenon

US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attack, AP sources say

U.S. intelligence did not indicate an imminent threat from Iran, contradicting President Trump's claims of preemptive strikes. Officials acknowle

CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months ahead of attacks that began with 3 strikes in 60 seconds

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2026 (AP) Israeli and American authorities spent weeks tracking the movements of senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme

US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership after Khamenei's death

The United States and Israel carried out extensive strikes across Iran on Sunday, targeting ballistic missile sites, warships and key military fa

Israel Strikes Lebanon Capital Beirut After Hezbollah Fires Rockets, Drones

Israeli strikes were launched at Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, as Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drone

UP: People protest against Ayatollah Khameneis assassination

Lucknow: Large-scale protests led by Shia Muslims broke out in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, including the state capital Lucknow, on Sunday

Trump says war could last weeks and offers contradictory visions of new regime

President Trump indicated a potential four to five-week military assault on Iran. He presented varied scenarios for a new government, including a

Holika Dahan 2026 on March 2 or 3? Check exact date, shubh muhurat, significance, greetings and messages you can share with your loved ones

Holika Dahan 2026 Date and Time: Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, 2026 and the muhurat is from 06:22 PM to 08:50 PM. The festival of Hol

China seen among losers as economists gauge hit from Mideast war

Escalating Middle East conflict triggers market jitters, with investors flocking to safe havens like the dollar and gold, while stocks tumble. Oi

India Issues Advisory for Its Nationals in Qatar, Turkey, Syria After Iran Strikes

The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services will remain suspended on March 2 due to the prevailing security situation.

Oil Prices Rise By 8% Amid Middle East Conflict

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. mil

Big change seems certain in Iran. What kind is the question

The death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has plunged the Islamic Republic into deep uncertainty. Protests and celebrations hig

US-Israel vs Iran war: Iranian missile slams into Jerusalem highway; many injured in fiery IRGC attack

Premier League: Arsenal claim nervy win over Chelsea, Man United go third

Arsenal restores five-point lead over Manchester City as Timber heads winner against Chelsea

Blasts in Kabul as Afghan Taliban govt says responding to Pakistan attacks

Explosions rocked Kabul as the Taliban government reported responding to Pakistani aerial attacks, escalating cross-border clashes. The renewed v

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East

New York: Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and

Oil Surges After Middle East Attacks Disrupt Supply

Higher global energy prices could lead to consumers paying more for gasoline at the pump and shelling out more for groceries and other goods

Trump, in video message, says 'there will likely be more' US service members killed in Iran conflict before it ends

The US and Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran's ballistic missile sites and warships following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah A

Rise of the digital worker; Women creating employment

Perplexitys differentiator is its horizontal orchestration strategy. While competitors tend to be brand-loyal and vertically integrated into thei

FBI Probes Texas Bar Shooting as Possible Terror Attack

Police in Austin shot and killed the gunman, who used both a pistol and a rifle to carry out the attack, police said

Yesterday India vs West Indies match result: Sanju Samsons unbeaten 97 powers India into T20 World Cup semi-final, England clash confirmed at Wankhede

Yesterday match result: India defeated West Indies and secured a position in the T20 World Cup semi-final due to Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 runs.

Maruti Suzuki Expands Its Road Safety Efforts

Additionally, the Company implements Integrated Traffic Safety Management System (ITMS) projects with real-time monitoring and surveillance in se

KISNA Hosts Mega CSR Drive Across South India

The initiative comprised Blood Donation Camps, Tree Plantation Drives and Food Distribution activities, held between 11 AM and 5 PM,

Bored of peace? Trump keeps choosing war

President Trump, once a vocal critic of foreign wars and a self-proclaimed President of Peace, has escalated military actions against Iran and Ve

IAF starts process to acquire 4-6 long-range biz jets for military leadership, ministers

Iran suggests it's open to talks and Trump says he's 'eventually' willing: White House official

Iran's new leadership signals willingness for talks with the United States. This comes after a significant joint US-Israeli military operation ta

Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanese capital after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border

The UAE is closing its embassy in Tehran and recalling the Emirati ambassador after Iran's retaliatory missile and drone campaign in the Gulf

Iran switches to survival mode after killing of Khamenei

A live television slip two weeks ago when an Iranian reporter mistakenly said death to Khamenei instead of death to America highlighted growing

Trump and Netanyahu are doing the free world a favor

President Trump's decision to join Israel in toppling Iran's regime, resulting in Khamenei's death, faces criticism but garners support within Ir

Israeli military says projectiles were fired from Lebanon

There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah on the reported launch from Lebanon

Trump Speaks With Israel, Bahrain, UAE Leaders: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump held conversations with the leaders of Israel, Bahrain and the UAE

Israel suffers worst casualty toll as Iranian missile strike kills 9 in Beit Shemesh

An Iranian missile strike has killed at least nine people in Beit Shemesh, Israel. This marks the worst casualty toll in two days of conflict. Do

US lawmakers see no Trump plan for Iran following strikes

U.S. lawmakers from both parties expressed uncertainty about a post-strike strategy for Iran following the death of its Supreme Leader. Republica

'Lay down your arms or face certain death': Trump sends stark message to Irans Revolutionary Guard

Safety Of Civilians Utmost Priority: PM Modi Tells Netanyahu

In a post on X, PM Modi reiterated the need for an early cessation of hostilities, stressing that protecting citizens is of utmost importance

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE, speaks to President Sheikh Mohamed

Expressing solidarity, Modi conveyed condolences for the loss of lives and reiterated Indias support for de-escalation, regional peace and stabil

India women suffer 185-run loss against Australia; lose ODIs 0-3

Australian skipper Healy quits ODI cricket on a high with rampaging 158 in 3rd ODI Hobart, March 1: Captain Alyssa Healy bid adieu to ODI cricket

Four arrested after bike taxi passenger killed in 'racing' crash in Dehradun

Police have arrested four men in connection with a fatal crash on Rajpur Road. The incident occurred Friday night during alleged high-speed racin

What future for Iranian leadership after Khamenei's death?

Following the killing of Iran's supreme leader and a US-Israeli bombing campaign, the country faces leadership uncertainty. Authorities have tigh

Explosion near Dubai airport leaves Sindhu, coach shaken

New Delhi, March 1: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Sunday described a tense and scary ordeal at the Dubai International Airport, where s

Morning Digest: France, Germany, U.K. ready to take defensive action against Iran; India storms into T20 WC semis riding on Samsons 97, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Gukesh held by Navara in Prague Chess Festival

Prague (Czech Republic), March 1: World champion D Gukeshs hunt for his first victory continued as he was held to a draw by David Navara of Czech

PM Modi calls Israels Netanyahu, urges early cessation of hostilities amid widening Israel-US conflict with Iran

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged an early cessation of hostilities and emphasized civilian safety in a call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

LIVE: US, Israel Pound Iran; Trump Open to Talks with New Leaders

Blasts rattled windows across the country and sent plumes of smoke high into the sky above Tehran

Italys Flavio Cobolli celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match

Italys Flavio Cobolli celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match against Frances Tiafoe of the US, at Mexican Open, in Acapulco, on

Savita opts out as India name 20-member squad for womens hockey WC qualifier

Hyderabad, March 1: Veteran goalkeeper and former skipper Savita Punia has opted out of Women World Cup Qualifiers due to personal reasons as Hoc

Crash That Killed Ajit Pawar Was One Of Many: NDTV Checks 10-Year Data

In 2016, an air ambulance operating from Patna to Delhi went down in Najafgarh. Unlike the Red Airways crash that killed all seven on board, ever

Rumble In The Strait Of Hormuz To Jolt Markets Today? See Details

The US and Israel's joint strikes on Iran and the response by the Islamic nation, whose supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed, have trigge

PM Modi chairs CCS meet to review West Asia crisis after Khamenei killing

The high-level meeting, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, reviewed

PM Modi speaks with Netanyahu to discuss current regional situation in West Asia

PM Modi reiterated the need for an end of hostilities in West Asia following the U.S.-Israeli joint attack on Iran

Combat Ops To Continue Until All Objectives Achieved: Trump On Iran

US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington's objectives

War of the world: India keeping tabs on West Asia conflict

India is closely monitoring escalating West Asian tensions, with the Prime Minister's Office and key ministries reviewing the situation. Concerns

No change in Tata Trustees support for N Chandrasekaran

Tata trustees have confirmed their unanimous approval for N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman. This decision remains valid des

Israel-Iran-US war: UAE turns on crisis-control mode, eye on food security

The UAE is in crisis mode after Iranian attacks. Food security is a top concern due to disrupted supply chains. Hotels are instructed not to over

Safety Of Civilians Utmost Priority: PM Modi Tells Israeli PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation and emphasised t

T20 World Cup 2026: Eden Gardens Does Not Let Down Gautam Gambhir, Again

T20 World Cup: Eden Gardens almost always delivers for Gautam Gambhir, as it did yesterday when India beat WI.

Death toll rises to 148 in US, Israel attack on Iranian school

TEHRAN, March 1: A joint US-Israeli strike on a girls elementary school in Irans Hormozgan province killed 148 people and wounded 95, mostly stud

Unacceptable VIP Culture

The show-cause notice issued to Vivek Banzal, Director of BSNL, over the now-cancelled Prayagraj visit is more than a routine administrative repr

10 dead in protests at US Consulates across Pakistan

Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore, March 1: At least 10 people were killed on Sunday during violent protests across Pakistan after Irans Supreme Leader Ay

Forensic Boost For J&K

The decision by the National Forensic Science University to provide 23 state-of-the-art mobile forensic vans to the Union Territory of Jammu and

Man United rally past Palace as Spurs slide deeper into trouble

Manchester, March 1: Manchester United overturned an early setback and a wave of controversy to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, climbi

Veteran UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee to head Vienna-based think tank

BEIJING, Mar 1 : Veteran UN diplomat of Indian origin Siddharth Chatterjee has been appointed as CEO of Global Neighbours, a Vienna-based think t

T20 World Cup: India beat WI by 5 wickets to seal semifinal spot

KOLKATA, Mar 1: Perpetually under scrutiny, Sanju Samson rose above the noise to produce a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated West Indies

A prelude to the destruction of the Middle East

Israeli-American attack on Iran Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com The latest attacks by Iran and Israel on each other heralds a horrific and dec

RBIs New Proposed Framework for Fair Lending Practices

Restoring Dignity in Debt Recovery Maj (Retd) Ashok K Razdan The Government of the day has been emphasising the importance of starting own ventur

Railways in Kashmir: Development, But at what cost and priority?

Asrar Khan The Governments proposal to extend railway lines deeper into the Kashmir Valley has sparked debate across the region. Surveys are repo

Sign of deeper problems with Woolworths AI agent

Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they chatted with Woolworths artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Oliv

Researchers identify special gland behind nose & upper part of throat

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, on Friday, achieved another significant milestone in the field of medical research as

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson, and the Art of Being Selfless

T20 World Cup 2026: Even when he was not playing, Sanju Samson used to bat for hours. Now we know why.

Counting pills, fearing blasts: Indians stranded in West Asia

Thousands of Indians are stranded across West Asia as US-Israel strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory actions, leading to widespread airspace clo

Ahmad Vahidi appointed Commander of Irans IRGC Reports

TEHRAN, Mar 1 : The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has appointed Ahmad Vahidi, who previously served as an advisor, to the posi

Priyanka Gandhi: Iran leader's killing 'despicable'

Oil tanker carrying 15 Indian nationals, 5 Iranians attacked near Oman coast, 4 crew injured

DC Ramban reviews NH-44 four-laning works

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 1: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted a detailed inspection of the ongoing

Irans supreme leader Khamenei killed in major attack by US, Israel

IRG head, top security adviser too dead *3 dead in UAE in Iranian strikes, Indian among 58 injured DUBAI, Mar 1: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, international law: Putin

MOSCOW, Mar 1 : The killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a cynical violation of all norms of human morality and internation

LG calls for collective action to make J&K terror-free

Urges vigilance against attempts to radicalise youth *Industrial growth, MSMEs reshaped post 370 abrogation Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 1:

LG security situation across UT of J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha held a review meeting in Jammu today on the security situation across the