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A Mumbai mix of joy and regret

Mumbais cosmopolitan history aside, it was sad to see Rhythm House, where I heard so much of the 1960s music, shuttered up, and Thacker, a book s

Ads on train windows are a huge safety hazard

Reducing visibility further can become a security concern especially for women and senior citizens.

Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot

The United States military has killed an Iranian official linked to a plot against President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declare

Flights Cancelled today (March 5, 2026): IndiGo starts limited flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways remain suspended. Check full list

Flights cancelled today: Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war, air travel remains largely disrupted, even though IndiGo and Air India have begun oper

Repatriation flights rise as nations rush to evacuate citizens from Middle East

Dubai: Explosions in the sky woke Cory McKane on Saturday, turning a quick visit to Dubai before a friends wedding in India into a tense, multi-d

Repatriation Flights Surge as Countries Work to Bring Citizens Home

As the conflict escalated, McKane and others had few flight options, leading to a desperate trip to the Oman border, where high taxi fares unders

Anti-war activist, three police officers injured in scuffle at U.S. Capitol Hill

The protester, Brian C. McGinnis of North Carolina, was arrested and faces three counts of assaulting a police officer and three counts of resist

Nominations open today for 37 Rajya Sabha seats

New Delhi: The process for filing nominations for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, will begin on Thursday, with cand

Paramount-Warner deal promises to shake up streaming

Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery signals a potential shift in the streaming landscape. The planned merger

Trump rates Iran war as '15 out of 10'

President Donald Trump declared the US war effort against Iran is going exceptionally well. He stated Iranian leaders are being eliminated quickl

US Sinks Iranian Warship off Sri Lanka as War Spreads

Off Sri Lanka, an Iranian ship that had been on a friendly visit to India was suddenly sunk by a US submarine, the first such torpedoing since Wo

Established by man, made by women The story of Purani Dilli

Beginning with its foundation in the mid-17th Century by Shah Jahan, the city was intriguingly shaped more by his wives, daughters, and the women

Why do some people believe the whole universe is a simulation?

T20 World Cup: England Arent Perfect. Anything But. Yet, India Must Be Wary.

T20 World Cup 2026: England are team that keeps finding ways to win however inelegant. Hence, India must be wary.

Toronto Police chief to launch anti-corruption project after multiple officer arrests in organized crime probe; know all about the new initiative

Toronto's police chief is launching a two-year anti-corruption project following the February 2026 arrests of several officers in a major organiz

How U.S.-Israel attack on Iran could impact millions of Indian migrant workers

UAE, where Iranian missiles have landed targeting U.S. bases, is the second largest source of Indias inward remittances and also a large hub for

Thursday Motivation: 'The key to success is to develop a...' by Brian Tracy

Canadian-American motivational speaker Brian Tracy's philosophy emphasizes developing a 'winning edge' through discipline and consistent effort,

India taps space startups for launching Bodyguard satellites

India is accelerating efforts to protect its space assets. Security agencies are collaborating with private startups to develop bodyguard satelli

Rashmika Shines in a Mysore Silk Saree at Hyderabad Wedding Reception

The 'Pushpa' actor also shared images from their meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing gratitude on receiving a beautiful Ganesh

Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 on March 5 or 6? Check timings, shubh muhurat, tilak and Rahukaal timings, how to celebrate and more

Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 is being celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The tithi for Holi Bhai Dooj began at 4:48 PM on Wednesd

Polls open in Nepal's first election after last year's youth-led protests toppled the government

Nepal voted on Thursday in its first nationwide election since last years youth-led uprising forced the government from power. Nearly 19 million

Breaking News Live Updates: Voting begins in Nepal's 2026 general election in a first since Gen Z-led protests toppled last government

Doing very well: Trump Rates War Efforts Against Iran 15 Out of 10

The President asserted that Washington was in a very strong position and that US operations had significantly weakened Irans military capabilitie

Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president Rodriguez says, as US official hails potential

Venezuela is set to reform its mining law to attract significant U.S. investment. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Secretary of th

US trade court orders sweeping tariff refunds for companies in fresh blow to Trump

A federal judge in New York ruled that companies are entitled to refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court, potentially totaling $175

India face familiar foes England in another semifinal showdown

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match Starts: 7 pm Mumbai, March 4: Having not exactly sailed into the T20 World Cup semifinals, India must now negotiate

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Air strike hits Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold after Israel warning

Israel says it is working to intercept Iranian missiles; Iran postpones funeral for Khamenei, say reports

Nepal Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Nepal Votes Today In First Polls After Gen Z Protests

Nearly 19 million of Nepal's 30 million people are eligible to vote to pick a 275-member legislature.

Allens Blitzkrieg blows away Proteas, takes NZ into final

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, March 4: A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record 33-ball century from local lad Finn Allen to outclass South Afri

UK Maritime Agency Confirms Explosion, Oil Spill Incident Near Kuwait

The incident, occurring in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer area, is under investigation as officials evaluate the spill's impact on marine life.

Transport operators in Maharashtra set for Statewide strike from Thursday; demand rollback of e-challan system

At the heart of the agitation is a slew of grievances, with the administration of e-challans emerging as the primary flashpoint

Israel and US Trumpet their collaboration in war against Iran

Israel and the U.S. are engaged in an exceptionally close military collaboration against Iran, with both nations describing each other as equal p

Abhisheks form and confidence in focus

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 4: It all began with an upset tummy which derailed the juggernaut that Abhishek Sharma had been when this ed

White House Says Iran Absolutely Crushed Under Op Epic Fury

Leavitt praised Trumps leadership, saying he faced a choice between striking first or waiting for Iran to attack US personnel and assets in the r

Under the pump, Varun puts in the hard yards to regain rhythm

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 4: Indias frontline spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was one of the four squad members who chose to train on a sc

Stella McCartney Uses Horses to Make Statement at Paris Fashion Week

From faux fur coats to jewel-toned leggings, her work seamlessly blended personal history with contemporary fashion, all while prioritizing envir

Over 17,500 Americans Returned from Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions

US Department of State, Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson said that over 8,500 US citizens returned on Tuesday alone, marking one of the largest

Morning Digest: Torpedo attack by U.S. submarine sinks Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka; Nepal goes to polls amid domestic upheaval, and more

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Babar Azam dropped from Pak squad for Bdesh ODI series

Lahore, March 4: Pakistan have left out former captain Babar Azam from the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, begi

T20 WC 2026 crosses record 500 million viewers in India

New Delhi, March 4: The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 has created history, becoming the most-watched edition of the tournament in its storied histo

LIVE: US Senate Supports Trumps Iran Strikes

Senate Republicans closed ranks behind Trump, delivering him a key political victory by defeating the Democrat-led resolution

Switzerland Chooses New Banknote Designs for 2030s

The winning design firm, Emphase, expressed excitement over the opportunity, marking a significant achievement for their team.

Trump weighing U.S. role in Iran after conflict, White House says

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released earlier this week showed that only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran that have plunged the Wes

Trumps Iran war powers survive Senate challenge in 53-47 vote

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan resolution to curb President Trump's war powers against Iran, voting 53-47 against advancing the measure.

Morning Brief Podcast: What the Iran War Means for Indians Money, Jobs and Homes in the UAE

US-Israel Iran War Live: US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers

A hundred years ago | Frantic scenes in New York exchange

'Isn't $9B Minnesota Somali fraud not serious to you?': Crane hammers AG Ellison in fiery hearing

White House Says Trump Using Preventative Skin Treatment For Neck Rash

US President Donald Trump is using a preventative treatment for a red rash on his neck, according to his physician, but the White House declined

Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict

The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote for

Amazon Cuts More Jobs; This Time In Robotics Unit

Amazon on Tuesday confirmed it laid off staff across its robotics unit, with at least 100 white-collar jobs affected, two people familiar with th

Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.05 against dollar

Mumbai, March 4: The rupee slumped 56 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.05 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by spiking crud

Wall Street is mixed, oil prices stabilise

Asian shares swoon, Kospi sinks 12 pc, as war with Iran widens, oil surges higher Bangkok, March 4: Wall Street futures were mixed early Wednesda

US Senate Rejects Bid To Curb Trump's Iran War Powers

The US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to continue military strikes on Iran, in a n

A-I to operate more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris

Mumbai, March 4: Air India on Wednesday announced the deployment of additional flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to cat

Sensex slumps to 10-month low, Nifty slides over 6-month low

Mumbai, March 4: Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the

Agroecological homesteads boost womens incomes, nutrition in Central India: Report

New Delhi, March 4: An agroecological homestead model has transformed backyard plots in Madhya Pradeshs Mandla district, increasing production, n

Scindia unveils 10th edition of India Mobile Congress to be held from Oct 7-10

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has unveiled the 10th edition of telecom industry event India Mobile Congress to be

BJP always acknowledges dedicated workers, my candidature for RS polls proof of it: Rahul Sinha

KOLKATA, Mar 3: Senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha on Tuesday asserted that his candidature for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal wa

Sea is higher than we thought, millions more at risk: study

Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal wat

US Stocks Rebound After Strong Economic Updates And An Easing Of Oil Prices

The S&P 500 rose 1% and is on track to erase all of its loss since the war with Iran began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 319 points, o

Apples 'Big Week' Launches A Pair Of $599 Devices Aimed At Budget Buyers

The tech titan recently saw its quarterly earnings rise to a new record, thanks to strong sales of its iPhone 17 models, even though the company

ST certificate-ni bidingo jegalanina Achik dolrang aganchaka

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (CT) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna tik kagipani bidingo g

NGH-o FOCUS+ program-ni gnigipa bakko CM abachengata

PA Sangma-ni 10-gipa siani salko gisik rajola RESUBELPARA: FOCUS+ scheme-ni gnigipa bakko Budbar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Nor

Camera transported from China to J&K used for operational preparation of Pahalgam attack

Court issues Letter Rogatory to China on NIAs plea *Investigators unable to trace end-user records Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 3: A GoPro Hero 12 b

PA Sangma-ni 10-gipa siani salko gisik rae uni museum-ko kulia

TURA: Meghalaya adokni gitcham Chief Minister aro Lok Sabha-ni gitcham Speaker Purno A Sangma sagini chang 10-gipa siani salko Budbar salo gisik

CUJ celebrates World Wildlife Day

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 3: World Wildlife Day 2026 was today celebrated by the Central University of Jammu in collaboration with the

GHADC-ni dilgiparangko kamikkenatenga ine ASPF matnanga

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna tik kaangani

Shillong LS by-election-o NPP aro BJP-ba susagen

SHILLONG: Reanggipa February-ni 19 tariko, Shillong-ni Lok Sabha MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon-ni tanggitik saaniko mane siangani jaman dao ongatna n

Bridgerton Season 5 filming, release date, cast and plot update: Here's production timeline and future plans

Bridgerton Season 5 filming, release date, cast and plot update reveals scripts are ready and production may begin soon. Netflix has renewed the

Meghalayas Disdain for CAG Reports

The institution of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is not superfluous. It is meant to keep a strict eye on the use of public funds by state

When Facebook Scholars Rewrite Jaitia History

By Dr Omarlin Kyndiah What has prompted me to write this is the recent attempts by many so-called social media scholars to question Jaitia histor

Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple

A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmol

Outlander Season 8 release time, schedule and how to watch final season on Starz, Netflix, The Roku Channel and Sling TV: Episode 1 release date, global streaming timings worldwide, story, trailer

Outlander Season 8 release time, schedule and how to watch final season details are now confirmed. The final season premieres on March 6, 2026, o

T20 World Cup| Dropped catches a concern, saysMorkel

Bowling coach Morne Morkel conceded that the lapses in the field remain a concern as the tournament enters its decisive phase.

LIVE | US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues

Kuwait extends visit visas, absence permit amid regional travel disruptions

Kuwait City: Kuwaits Ministry of Interior has announced the automatic extension of visit visas for one month and an additional three-month absenc

Monitor Says Iran Without Internet Connectivity For About 4 Days

NetBlocks during the previous shutdown in Iran estimated that it cost the country over $37 million.

HC Quashes Cancellation Of Grandson's Gift Deed

The court noted that the gift deed, executed on April 6, 2018, did not contain any express stipulation requiring the grandson, C. Srinivas, to ma

Trump Says US In Very Strong Position Against Iran

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States and Israel were in a strong position in their war with Iran, vowing that they would conti

New Tech-Driven Spot Mosquito Eliminator On Trial

Municipal commissioner Dhyanachandra inspected the functioning of the equipment and reviewed its performance on Wednesday evening. He said the co

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 release time, schedule and how to watch: Release date, global streaming timings worldwide

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 release time, schedule and how to watch is now confirmed for HBO Max viewers in the US, Canada, India, Singapore, Aus

Saudia extends flight suspension to 8 destinations until March 6

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias national carrier Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, said it had extended the suspension of flights to severa

Sports Journalists Honours Board unveiled at Wankhede Stadium

TGRTC To Observe National Safety Week

TGSRTC vice-chairman and managing director Y. Nagi Reddy said at Bus Bhavan in Hyderabad that worker safety remained the organisations primary ob

Oxfords Ashmolean Museumreturns 16th centurybronze sculptureof Thirumangai Alvar

The Ashmolean acquired the statue in good faith in 1967. According to the Sothebys catalogue, the bronze was sold by the private collector, J.R.

Spain Denies US Military Cooperation On Iran, Contradicting White House

A diplomatic tussle between the US and Spain over the war in Iran intensified on Wednesday when the governments exchanged contradictory statement

Rubio Says Attacks on Turkey 'Unacceptable' After Iran Missile Launch

In a call with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Rubio said hat attacks on Turkey's sovereign territory were unacceptable and pledged full support f

BJP Names 4 Candidates For Maharashtra RS Polls; Balances Caste, Region

Among the BJP nominees, Union Minister of State and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale has been renominated. A prominent

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday March 5, 2025

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36 C and 21C respectively.