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Russia, China Object To US UNSC Presidencys Programme Of Work Over Iran

United Nations, Mar 4: In a development highlighting polarisation in the UN Security Council, the monthly programme of work for the US Presidency

Canadas cyber agency warns Iranian reprisals very likely to attack critical infrastructure after Ottawa backs US-Israel campaign

Canada's top cyber agency warns of likely Iranian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including water and energy sectors. This is in respons

Claude AI helped bomb Iran. But how exactly?

The US military has employed Anthropic's Claude AI for critical functions like intelligence assessments and target identification during strikes

Russia, China object to U.S. UNSC Presidency's Programme of Work over Iran

In the wake of the failure of the adoption of its monthly Programme of Work, the U.S. released its Plan of Work outlining the Councils anticipate

Five from Bengaluru killed in a road accident in Chittoor

The car in which they were travelling rammed the rear of a stationary lorry on the highway. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in

ICC T20 World Cup: India, England collide in semi-finals in renewed rivalry

India meets England in a crucial T20 World Cup semi-final. Both teams seek a flawless game at Wankhede Stadium. India has shown flexibility, with

Trail of deadly blasts inMaharashtras Nagpur; former Home Minister demands safety audits

At least 10 factories in Nagpurs Bazargaon area including Solar Explosives Industries Ltd., Chamundi Explosives, and Asian Fire Works that are

Tanker makes rare transit through Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions, sources say

Breaking through tensions, an oil tanker has made its way through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is heading to the port of Jebel Dhan

Toxic postponed: Yash-starrer delayed due to Middle East tensions

Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, was scheduled to hit the screens on March 19, 2026. The film is jointly produced by KVN Prod

Takeaways from the first primaries of 2026 US midterm elections

WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) Americas 2026 midterm congressional elections kicked off on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the first Repu

'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust': Inside Masaan Holi at Manikarnika Ghat

Ex-Navy official arrested with 1.2 kg of ganja, cannabis plants in Kerala

The accused, identified as Binu V. William, was nabbed during a search conducted at his residence in Poomkavu based on a tip-off

How to remove Bhang hangover after Holi? Here are eight simple remedies to recover fast and detox your body quickly

How to cure bhang hangover: People often consume Bhang on Holi and struggle with trying to get rid of it. You can cure a Bhang hangover by eating

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for March 4, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes are time-se

As India orders more 6 ALH Mk-III helicopters, a look at major crashes that have plagued HALs Dhruv chopper

India has signed defence deals worth over Rs 5,000 crore. This includes a significant purchase of Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Coast

Goldman CEO says markets may take a couple of weeks to digest Iran war impact

SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on Wednesday that he was surprised at the benign reaction in financial markets ov

BJP, BJD-Congress Face Off in High-Stakes Odisha Rajya Sabha Battle

In the 147-member Odisha Assembly, the BJP currently commands the support of 82 MLAs, including three Independents, comfortably positioning it to

Sapthami Gowda Slams Deliberate Zoom-Ins of Female Artists; Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Support

Sapthami condemned the deliberate zoom-ins on the artists and added, We unequivocally condemn deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles.

Flight carrying 200 passengers returns from Jeddah, public recounts horror of Middle-East

Prague Chess Festival: Aravindh Chithambaram beats world champion Gukesh

The victory for Aravindh meant that Gukesh is now ranked number 20 on the live rating list that did not feature Viswanathan Anand due to his poss

Tamil Nadus saga of controversial Governors begins with Sri Prakasa of the 1950s

When the talk of C. Rajagopalachari becoming the CM again began doing rounds, his associate and prominent Tamil journalist-writer Kalki R.Krishna

Dennis Cometti dies at 76 after battling illness, ending a five-decade AFL commentary career

Legendary AFL commentator Dennis Cometti has died at the age of 76 after a battle with illness. His passing marks the end of a celebrated broadca

Brigade Group leases 1.56 lakh sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers

The Brigade group said the leasing reflects demand for office space along the Outer Ring Road corridor and the Brigade Twin Towers has positioned

Iran war disrupts global ocean freight and air cargo supply chains beyond oil

Iran war: Cargo ships are stuck in the Gulf or making a much longer detour around the southern tip of Africa. Planes carrying air cargo out of th

World Will Be Safe If Iran's Clerics No Longer Have Access To Weapons: Rubio

Rubio echoed US President Donald Trump, who described the Iranian regime as crazy people who would have used a nuclear weapon if they had access

Israeli airstrikes hit hotel, apartment: Lebanon

Israeli forces launched widespread strikes across Lebanon, hitting a hotel in Beirut and residential areas in Baalbek. These attacks followed mis

Meet these Chennai residents serving as spokespersons for sustainable energy

Even as Wels in Austria hosted World Sustainable Energy Days 2026 last week,The Hindu Downtownpicked the brains of quiet influencers in Chennai B

Gold shipments stranded in Dubai as Iran war grounds flights

An unprecedented wave of Iranian missile fire over the weekend led the country to partially close its airspace and suspend flights in Dubai, grou

6 US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2026 (AP) An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers on Sunday was located

AIIMS doctor swears by these 5 fibre-rich foods for better digestion and happier gut

Fibre-Rich Foods: Good gut health is vital for overall wellbeing. A gastroenterologist highlights that increasing daily fibre intake is a simple

Defence contractors, like Lockheed, seen removingAnthropic's AI after Trump ban

With huge government contracts at stake, defence contractors would be quick to comply with the Pentagons ban, lawyers said

US-made Kuwaiti jet mistakenly shot down three US F-15s, probe finds: WSJ

A Kuwaiti fighter jet mistakenly downed three American F-15E warplanes during joint operations against Iran. The incident occurred amid escalatin

Fact-Check: AI-Generated Image Viral as Khamenei's Remains Retrieved from Rubble

AI-detection tool Hive Moderation revealed that the image was created using AI.

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain for not allowing base to strike Iran

Donald Trump threatened to halt trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow US use of joint military bases for strikes on Iran. Prime Minister

Explosions Sound In The Iranian Capital As War With US And Israel Enters A Fifth Day

Dubai, Mar 4: Explosions sounded in Irans capital city Wednesday as its war with the US and Israel entered a fifth day following earlier strikes

Hyderabads Ramoji Film City to host Glow Run on March 14

Hyderabad: The Ramoji Film City here would host Glow Run, providing an opportunity to run through iconic film sets on March 14. The first-of-its-

Military ventures bring long-term decline: How Beijing views the Iran crisis

Wang Dong, professor at the School of International Studies at Peking University, shares a perspective on how the attack on Iran by the U.S. and

LIVE US-Israel attack Iran Day 5: US Consulate in Dubai struck by drone

The US Consulate in Dubai was reportedly struck by a drone on Tuesday, March 3, amid the US-Israel-Iran tensions. The fire was contained in a few

Mojtaba, Son Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Elected Irans New Supreme Leader: Report

Tehran, Mar 4: Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Khamenei, has been elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran, Israeli media reported.

Stalin pays tribute to Ayya Vaikundar on birth anniversary

Spiritual leader Ayya Vaikundars birth anniversary today

From Katrina Kaif to Varun Dhawan: B-Town Celebs Celebrate Holi 2026 With Loved Ones

Bollywood celebs flooded social media with pictures and heartfelt wishes, giving fans a peek into the festive fun with their loved ones.

Four booked under MCOCA for assaulting man, cop in Thane

Thane: Police in Maharashtras Thane have invoked anti-organised crime law MCOCA in a case against four persons who allegedly attacked a man and i

Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment

Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, the worlds busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of pass

Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens

Bangkok: Asian shares fell further on Wednesday, March 4, after the global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street, with South Koreas benchmark plung

Army Opens Fire At Suspected Terrorists At LoC In J&Ks Rajouri

Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 4: Indian Army opened fire at suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district early Tue

Minister tells officials to fill Hanchinal lake in Vijayapura with treated water

The Minister told officials to ensure that all feeding canals were cleared of encroachments to remove impediments to water flow to the lake

HC orders completion of Ibrahimpatnam Municipality Chairperson Election

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, March 3, heard the case related to the election process for the chairperson and vice-chairperson

Russia, China object to US UNSC Presidency's Programme of Work over Iran

The United States, a veto-wielding permanent member, assumed the Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of March. As is cu

Delhi Police on high alert for Holi; 134 intersections under strict watch

A senior police officer said teams have been deployed at 134 major intersections to nab drunken driving culprits. Serious violation will invite s

Iran war fallout: Trump threatens to end all trade after Spain refuses access to bases

U.S. President Donald Trump on March 3, 2026, said the United States would cut off all trade with Spain after the European country refused to let

American people dont want an endless war, saysSchumeron Iran war

Jewish billionaire Sir Michael Moritz applies for German citizenship over concerns in Britain

Billionaire Sir Michael Moritz is seeking German citizenship, citing unease about rising antisemitism in Britain. Born in Cardiff to parents who

Gukesh Slips To World No.20 After Defeat To Aravindh Chithambaram

There has been a clear struggle for Gukesh to maintain his status as the world champion since he won the title in December 2024

BRS Leader Balka Suman Released from Adilabad Jail in Vandalism Case

Former MLA was arrested for allegedly attacking minister Vivek Venkat Swamys convoy during Kyathanpalli municipal election tensions and was reman

Is the Moon shrinking? Scientists explore what would happen if Earths natural satellite disappeared

Moon shrinking: Earth's Moon is gradually shrinking as its interior cools, a process now believed to be occurring faster than previously thought.

Why do we celebrate National Safety Day? What is this year's theme, its history and significance?

National Safety Day 2026: India is observing National Safety Day 2026 on March 4, 2026. National Safety Day is observed to promote safety awarene

Breaking news live updates: Manish Sisodia celebrates first Holi after release in excise case

7 healthy tiffin ideas you can pack for work

Intel board chair Frank Yeary to depart after 17 years

Over the summer, Tan drew the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who called for his resignation over conflicts of interest

Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: The true measure of all our actions is how long the good in them lasts

Queen Elizabeth II believed true actions are measured by their lasting good. Her 2014 speech highlighted the D-Day landings' enduring peace. She

DMKtoholdseatsharingtalkswithKamalHaasans MNMon March 4

As theDMKhad previously alloted a Rajya SabhaseattoMrKamalHaasan, his party may be given a single Assemblyseat

US consulate in Dubai attacked, authorities put down limited fire, media office says

Jairam Ramesh flays BJP MPs' praise of Modi, compares Parliament to North Korea's Assembly

The Congress leader called it unfortunate that the Modi government is totally allied with Israel and afraid of Trump

Man who killed police officer with his service revolver executed in Florida

Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was condemned fo

Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher

South Koreas Kospi plunges 8%, trading suspended

UK's Ashmolean museum sends back sacred idol to Tamil Nadu temple

The Ashmolean Museum in London has returned a 16th century bronze idol to India. This sacred icon belongs to a temple in Tamil Nadu. The museum a

Silent surge in districts: Door-to-door screening reveals uneven burden of NCDs in Karnataka

A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach

Viraj Profiles Hosts Indradhanush of the Soul, Celebrating the International Appreciation of Indian Heritage

PlasmaLeap Raises A$30 Million to Accelerate Zero-Emissions Production of Fertilisers and Fuels

Strategic and institutional investors including Yara International back PlasmaLeap to develop Green Fertiliser Technology

H T Parekh Foundation hosts inaugural Harsha Parekh Librarian Awards to honour Indias librarians working with children

Huawei Collaborates with GCC to Launch the AIDC Ecosystem Co-construction Initiative

Huawei Launches New-Gen AI-Powered Green Site and GW-Level AIDC Solutions to Empower Operators

US open to deal with new govt in Iran, says White House

The door will be wide open if a new government comes in and says were ready to get along with everyone in the region and follow the simple criter

Huawei New-Gen OceanStor Dorado Converged All-Flash Storage Passes Enterprise Strategy Group Technical Validation

Huawei Launches the Xinghe Intelligent Traffic-Encryption Integration Solution to Build a Quantum-Secure Foundation for WANs

This World Hearing Day, Cochlear brings the worlds first and only smart hearing implant system to India

Worst case is replacing Iranian leaders with someone no better! - Trump

Huawei Li Peng: Accelerating Towards the Agentic Internet Era with 5G-A and AI

Octave Launches New Brand Built Around Unleashing Intelligence at Scale

The largest pharma show in Asia makes its return to Shanghai this June 2026

High tension wire falls on shops in Bachupally, 20 shops gutted

Hyderabad: Around 20 furniture shops were completely gutted after a high-tension power line fell on one of them near KGR convention hall at Bachu

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic's chatbot Claude, for the first time, outpaced rival ChatGPT in phone app downloads in the United States this week

Pentagon identifies four of first US soldiers killed in Iran war

WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) The U.S. military on Tuesday identified four of the first American soldiers killed in the war against Iran as the

U.S. says 2,000 targets hit as Iran retaliates across Gulf

With global energy prices on the rise, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormu

How regulatory gaps turn sanitation work deadly

Under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, a manual scavenger is defined as a person engaged in

IDF Strikes Hundreds of Targets in Iran, Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, Israel continued operations targeting Hezbollah-run sites

Booked for fake Iran protest posts

Srinagar police has taken serious cognisance of the deliberate circulation of false, fabricated and misleading information by certain news channe

Massive blaze guts 15 furniture sheds in Bachupally; no casualties reported

Telangana Fire Department personnel were engaged in firefighting operations at furniture sheds in Bachupally of Hyderabad to ensure embers do not

US authorises evacuation of non-emergency staff from Saudi Arabia, Oman over safety risks

America is asking its citizens to leave the Middle East. This comes as Iran launches attacks after US and Israeli strikes. The US embassy in Saud

Pakistan Army kills TTA commander near Torkham border

Peshawar: The Pakistan Army has killed the commander of the Afghan Taliban during an operation near Torkham border in northwest Pakistan, securit