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Well done, Jammu and Kashmir!

J&Ks maiden Ranji Trophy triumph after beating the countrys best known sides gives a newfound direction to youngsters in the region, creating newer role models in a state that has had troubled times

1 Mar 2026 9:59 am
UN chief condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, urges return to talks

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, insisted the US military action was lawful. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, he told the council.

1 Mar 2026 9:25 am
Iranian strikes hit UAE sites, drones and missiles intercepted overnight

The authorities also urged the public not to circulate video clips dating back to the Jebel Ali Port fire on July 7, 2021, and confirmed that more reliable information will be broadcast upon receipt

1 Mar 2026 9:23 am
Arvind Kejriwal to lead rally at Jantar Mantar after police clearance

While Delhi Police initially denied permission for the gathering on Saturday. Earlier, Kejriwal said on denying permission for the rally that holding a rally is a constitutional right, and this kind of authoritarianism is not right

1 Mar 2026 9:20 am
Heated UN Security Council meet sees US, Israel defend strikes, Iran hits back

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. The alternative, he warned, is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability

1 Mar 2026 9:18 am
Iranian media says Ali Khamenei`s daughter, son-in-law killed

Iranian activist and Journalist, Masih Alinejad posted another video with the message, A video of Iranian people celebrating inside Iran, Am I dreaming? Hello, new world.

1 Mar 2026 9:14 am
Congress calls PM Modis Israel visit shameful after Iran strikes

Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said that two days after Modi celebrated his visit to Israel, Israel and the US began their joint assault on Iran

1 Mar 2026 9:10 am
PETA asks Galgotias University to use robot dog in circuses

The robotic dog in question was recently displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university courted controversy after trying to pass off the Chinese robot as its own.

1 Mar 2026 9:07 am
21 dead, dozens injured in cracker blast in Andhra Pradesh

The Kakinada Government General Hospital superintendent said the hospital received seven patients with burns ranging from 90 to 100 per cent

1 Mar 2026 9:04 am
Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes escalate, Islamabad claims 331 Afghan forces killed

The group is separate but closely allied with Afghanistans ruling Taliban. Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sundays airstrike.

1 Mar 2026 9:00 am
US-Israel strikes rock Iran, civilian deaths reported, tensions soar

The death toll in an Israeli-US strike on a girls school in southern Iran rises to at least 51 people killed, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. At least 45 others had been wounded in the attack in Minab in Irans Hormozgan province

1 Mar 2026 8:49 am
UAE reports 1 death as Iran strikes trigger West Asia airspace shutdown

Syria also announced it had closed part of its airspace in the south along its border with Israel for 12 hours. In India, IndiGo and Air India temporarily suspended flights to and from West Asia in view of the evolving situation in Iran

1 Mar 2026 8:43 am
Clean kachchhe, cloudy coffee

Tara Woodcox shows a new laundry hack cleaning underwear in a hotel room coffee maker!

1 Mar 2026 8:37 am
The hook-swinging rituals of India

This is seen in Bengal, it is seen in Maharashtra, it is seen in Karnataka. It is known as Charak Puja in Bengal, Bagad in Maharashtra and Siddhi in Karnataka. But there are variations here.

1 Mar 2026 7:23 am
Lobo Lobo and Jai Ho Ho Ho Ho

Ujally wen I come to see you, in SoBo, I have to take one rickshaw, change tree trains, and take one bus Today morrning, I tought, why not avail of dis pride of your Sout Mumbai de Coastal Road

1 Mar 2026 7:20 am
AAIB submits interim probe report month after Ajit Pawar death, check details

In its 22-page preliminary report, the AAIB stated that all aspects of the crash would be investigated to determine the facts, root causes, and contributory factors

28 Feb 2026 9:36 pm
Indian left parties condemn US-Israel strikes on Iran

Indian Left parties condemned the US-Israel strikes on Iran as violations of international law and urged the Indian government to call for an immediate ceasefire, warning of wider global escalation

28 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
World leaders fear broader escalation after major US, Israeli attack on Iran

World leaders expressed alarm over the risk of a broader conflict after the United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran. European governments held emergency meetings, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling for a UN Security Council session and urging restraint

28 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: Indian embassies in Middle East issue safety advisories

The Embassy of India in Tehran on Saturday advised Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise utmost caution following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel

28 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
Gadchiroli Police in demolishes 44 Maoist memorials in special operation

The operation was conducted jointly by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Around 800 personnel from 18 teams, including C-60 commandos, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) and special operations units, took part in the drive, an official statement said

28 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to ensure safety of Indians

The Congress leader said the situation in the Middle East was deeply worrying and stressed that the safety of Indian citizens in the region must remain the governments highest priority

28 Feb 2026 6:10 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: Unprovoked act of armed aggression, says Russia

In a statement posted to Telegram, the ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of hiding behind concerns about Iran`s nuclear programme while pursuing regime change

28 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: Air India suspends Middle East flights

In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said the decision was taken in view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East. The announcement followed reports that the United States and Israel had begun major combat operations in Iran

28 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Delhi International Airport issues passenger advisory amid Middle East tensions

Passengers are strongly advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates before travelling to the airport. Flight information is also available on the official IGI Airport website

28 Feb 2026 4:57 pm
IndiGo advises passengers to track flight details amid strikes in Middle East

Passengers have been advised to check their flight status prior to departure. In case of any disruptions, updates will be communicated promptly through registered contact details

28 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
AISPLB condemns attack on Iran, warns of regional unrest

In a statement, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas said that the sacred month of Ramadan was ongoing and people in Iran observe fasting. The attack during the holy month should have been avoided

28 Feb 2026 4:13 pm
Indian Embassy in Israel issues travel advisory amid growing tensions

The advisory urges all Indian citizens in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times. Indian nationals are advised to strictly follow safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command

28 Feb 2026 2:11 pm
US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran with tensions high over nuclear talks

The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, with explosions reported near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneis office in Tehran. President Trump announced the start of major combat operations, targeting Iranian military and intelligence sites amid escalating nuclear tensions

28 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
Central Railway inducts advanced 8-wheeler tower wagon for electrification

Designed for improved stability, safety, and efficiency, the tower wagon will support maintenance teams in carrying out Overhead Equipment (OHE) works more effectively

28 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
Worlds largest coral colony found in Australia by citizen scientists

A mother-daughter team of citizen scientists, Jan Pope and Sophie Kalkowski-Pope of Citizens of the Reef, have identified what researchers believe is the world`s largest documented coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Queensland. The massive single colony of Pavona clavus, commonly known as elephant skin coral, stretches about 364

28 Feb 2026 11:28 am
Three arrested in cyber fraud cases totaling over Rs 82 crore across India: cops

Karnataka Police have arrested three persons Jagadish C, Arshad, and Ananth T in connection with cyber fraud cases totalling Rs 82 crore and linked to 352 complaints registered nationwide

28 Feb 2026 11:27 am
`We have a big decision to make`: Trump on nuclear talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump described Iran as very difficult and very dangerous while addressing a gathering in Texas, saying the US faces a major decision on nuclear negotiations with Tehran. Speaking after the third round of talks in Geneva, Trump said any deal must be meaningful and that he is not exactly happy

28 Feb 2026 11:25 am
Researchers have deleoped microrobot swarms use whirlpools to lift objects

Researchers have developed swarms of 300-micrometer magnetic microrobots capable of manipulating, rotating, and assembling objects without making physical contact, instead using fluidic torque to create controlled whirlpools in surrounding liquid that exert force on larger objects

28 Feb 2026 11:24 am
Truck in US patches 146 potholes per day using Durapatcher technology

Several US cities have deployed the Cimline P5, a one-person pothole-filling truck using DuraPatcher technology, which can patch a pothole in just two minutes using heated asphalt emulsion spray

28 Feb 2026 11:24 am
Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia`s capital, killing at least 15

A Bolivian Air Force Hercules cargo plane transporting new banknotes from the Central Bank crashed near La Paz, killing at least 15 people and damaging around a dozen vehicles on a highway in the city of El Alto. Bills scattered across the crash site drew crowds attempting to collect the money while police in riot gear tried to disperse them

28 Feb 2026 11:23 am
Swami Avimukteshwaranand offers to undergo narco analysis in POCSO case

If the truth can be ascertained through a narco test, it should certainly be done. Whatever methods are available to uncover the truth should be adopted, he told reporters here.

28 Feb 2026 10:07 am
US offers USD 10 million for info on Mexico cartel heads

The reward offer came the same day that authorities announced a new indictment against Rene, initially charged with drug crimes in San Diego.

28 Feb 2026 10:04 am
Brazilian researchers create honey-cocoa blend using stingless bee honey

The mix can be eaten on its own or incorporated into foods and cosmetic formulations.

28 Feb 2026 10:01 am
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj offices to play Vande Mataram and national anthem daily

If foreign-made items are found in use, the cost would be recovered from the official with exemption granted only in case of circumstances being unavoidable

28 Feb 2026 9:59 am
Five hospitalised after gas leak from cylinder at Indore scrap yard

The leak occurred when the dealer attempted to cut the cylinder in late on Thursday night, after which people in the vicinity began complaining of breathing problems

28 Feb 2026 9:57 am
Rare stellar metamorphosis spotted, may precede powerful supernova explosion

Discovered in the 1970s, WOH G64 has always appeared to be a red supergiant star surrounded by a ring, or torus, of dense dust.

28 Feb 2026 9:54 am
European Union orders anti-fraud probe into Peter Mandelson over Epstein links

The European Commission has also asked the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) to look into the matter.

28 Feb 2026 9:52 am
Madhya Pradesh: 17-year-old gives birth in school washroom during Std X exam

The incident occurred on Tuesday at a private school in Pithampur during a Mathematics paper. It has since triggered a police investigation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

28 Feb 2026 9:46 am
Have a safe Holi and ensure everyone else does, too

Even colour thrown at unprepared or unsuspecting people can result in accidents and is very dangerous.

28 Feb 2026 8:10 am
Big economy, small comfort

Amid talk of transforming Maharashtra into a trillion-dollar economy, policymakers must realise that global cities are admired not just for being wealthy, but because they are liveable

28 Feb 2026 8:06 am
CBI moves HC after Delhi court discharges Kejriwal in excise policy case

The central agency has filed a criminal revision petition assailing the trial courts detailed order, which declined to frame charges in the corruption matter and held that the prosecution had failed to make out even a prima facie case for trial

27 Feb 2026 6:44 pm
Anil Ambani skips ED summon in money laundering case

Anil Ambani had earlier appeared at the agencys headquarters in Delhi on Thursday and recorded his statement before investigators in connection with the ongoing probe

27 Feb 2026 6:02 pm
Tremors from Bangladesh quake rattle Kolkata, people rush out of buildings

Panic gripped government employees working at the state secretariat, Nabanna, the assembly house, and at the office of the chief electoral officer, who continued to remain on the streets in apprehension of aftershocks

27 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
PM Modi urges India Inc to invest, leverage Budget push for growth

Addressing the first post-Budget webinar on Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat, PM Modi said the private sector must now take the lead in driving Indias next phase of globally competitive growth

27 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam joins DMK

In a dramatic political move ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam formally joined the DMK in Chennai in the presence of MK Stalin, marking a significant realignment in the states political landscape

27 Feb 2026 2:27 pm