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Who are Ayatollah Alireza Arafi and Ahmad Vahidi? New leadership takes charge in Iran

Who are Ayatollah Alireza Arafi and Ahmad Vahidi? This explainer covers Iran Israel War Live Updates, the reported appointment of Ahmad Vahidi as

Iran crisis: No immediate oil disruption for India; price volatility, macro impact seen

Indian refiners currently hold sufficient crude inventories to meet at least 10 days of requirements, with fuel stocks covering another 5-7 days,

LGs Secretariat Constitutes Search Committee For VC Appointment At IUST

JAMMU, Feb 28: The Lieutenant Governors Secretariat has constituted a four-member committee for selection of the Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic U

US, Israel bomb Tehran | Flag lowered at Iran Embassy in Delhi as flight cancellations affect Indian Airports

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi is new Supreme Leader of Iran: Rare facts, key details about interim successor to Ali Khamenei

Iran Supreme Leader: Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been chosen as interim successor to deceased Ali Khamenei.

ICC Plans To Support Stakeholder Safety Amid Tensions In The Middle East

ICC activates contingency plans to safeguard the travel

Who is Alireza Arafi? Irans new interim Ayatollah

A day after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran, on Sunday, March 1, announced Alireza Arafi as the interim Ayatolla

Khamenei killing a cynical violation of human morality, says Putin

In a message to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, Vladimir Putin says the assassination of Khamenei and his family members was committed in cynic

Iran-Israel conflict: CBSE postpones class 10, 12 board exams in West Asia region

The new dates will be announced later, the CBSE Examination Controller said

Protests in Several Parts of India Over Killing of Khamenei

Kashmir - which has about 15 lakh Shias - witnessed major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama, an officia

Oman Port And Tanker Hit As Iran Strikes The Gulf

First strikes on the sultanate which mediated US-Iran talks since Tehran launched a retaliation campaign.

Iran welcomes Indonesias offer to mediate with US, signals openness to diplomacy

Iran's embassy in Jakarta has welcomed Indonesia's offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran. This comes after recent US and Israeli strikes

New Explosions In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama As Iran Retaliates

Residents have reported hearing fresh explosions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama today, as Iran continues to fire missiles at countries in

Security tightened at US, Israel diplomatic offices in Hyderabad amid protest fears

Hyderabad: The central intelligence agencies on Sunday, March 1, sounded an alert and asked the states and Union Territories to scale up security

New explosions heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama

Fresh explosions rocked Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama on Sunday. Iran's retaliatory campaign entered its second day. Residents and journalis

OTT releases this week (March 1-7): Subedaar, Young Sherlock, Gandhi Talks & more on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video & ZEE5

Latest OTT releases this week (March 1-7) are headlined by Anil Kapoors action-drama Subedaar on Prime Video and Guy Ritchies Young Sherlock. Fro

How To Improve Non-REM Sleep: Expert Shares 3 Simple Ways To Improve Deep Sleep

Nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee shares three simple ways to improve non-REM sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

'AI is a big topic...': How Indian-origin elderly couple lost 2,500 in UK flight ticket scam; learned truth only at Heathrow check-in desk

Flight ticket scam: An elderly Indian-origin couple lost over 2,500 to an online flight booking scam after being tricked via WhatsApp. They were

IND vs WI Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Can Indias batting firepower book a semifinal berth? All eyes on Suryakumar Yadav & Co

Most Delhi pensioners live in Najafgarh, government data shows

Delhi's government pensions are concentrated in outer and densely populated areas. Najafgarh leads with the most beneficiaries. The government is

NDTV Explainer: How Is A Supreme Leader Chosen, Who Will Succeed Khamenei

Iran has appointed senior cleric Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of a temporary Leadership Council following the reported death of its Supreme

Austin shooting: Three killed, many critical in 'officer involved' horrific incident in Buford bar

Austin shooting today: A gunman was killed at a bar as mass shooting left three people dead and many critical.

Telangana Edu Panel Moots Teacher Training Overhaul

The commission recommended ending automatic promotions for teachers and introducing in-service education for continuous professional learning.

J&K Educational Institutions To Remain Shut Amid Heightened Tensions

Several universities and colleges across the Kashmir Valley have postponed examinations that were scheduled over the next three to four days, cit

Iran Israel war live updates: Gulf to get embroiled in long running full scale war? Iran, Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar hit by missiles

Iran Israel war live updates report missile attacks across Iran, Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Iran launched fresh strikes as President Isaa

CIA intel guided strikes that killed Irans supreme leader Khamenei: report

Senior Iranian national security officials were in one building at the compound, and Khamenei was in a nearby building

More Than 700 Travellers From MP Stranded in UAE

Indore MP Shankar Lalwani said several people from the city were stuck in the UAE, and the Ministry of External Affairs has been informed about t

BJP chief claims 'over 50 lakh infiltrators' removed from Bengal electoral rolls

Nitin Nabin alleged that those removed from the electoral rolls were infiltrators, who had been availing government jobs and benefits of welfare

Israeli military reveals how Irans Ayatollah Khamenei was killed

Khamenei was killed in an epochal attack by the United States (US) and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as

Cheers, music, anger: World reacts as Iran's Khamenei is killed

Cheers in Tehran. - Music in Tehran - Iranians took to the streets cheering with joy, setting off fireworks and playing celebratory music after r

PM Worships At Tirupparankundram Temple

Modi's visit to the shrine follows a controversy last year over lighting of lamp on the deepathoon (pillar) on the hilltop with the matter reachi

Bahrain's 5-Star Hotel Complex Shrouded In Smoke Amid Iran's Retaliation

Several videos have surfaced on social media showing clouds of smoke rising from the Crowne Plaza Manama, a five-star hotel complex in Bahrain, a

There is now an open path to a different Iran, EU's Kallas says

What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape, Kallas sa

Power Consumption Grows Marginally By 1.86 Pc To 132.99 Billion Units In Feb

New Delhi, Mar 1: Power consumption in the country grew marginally by 1.86 per cent to 132.99 billion units in February from 130.56 BU a year ago

BJP chief claims over 50 lakh infiltrators removed from Bengal electoral rolls

Cooch Behar, Mar 1: A day after the publication of West Bengals post-SIR electoral rolls that saw 63.66 lakh names deleted, BJP national presiden

India women suffer series whitewash after 185-run defeat against Australia in 3rd ODI

India faced a significant 185-run loss to Australia in Hobart. Australian captain Alyssa Healy marked her farewell ODI with a century. Australia

Protests Erupt in Hyderabad's Old City Over Killing of Iran's Ali Khamenei

Police are monitoring the situation and no untoward incidents have been reported so far.

Vijay and Rashmika visit TTD temple, distribute sweets, video goes Viral

Hyderabad: After tying the knot on February 26, 2026, in Udaipur, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna began their married life on a spiritual

UP: Fear grips families as contact with kin in Iran snaps after attacks by US, Israel

Families in Barabanki face distress over communication with their relatives in Qom, Iran. Students and scholars are reportedly in the city which

Storm Majesty and Fourth Wing catch the eye

How succession works in Iran and who could be the country's next supreme leader

Kanshi Ram emerges as rallying point of Dalit mobilisation in U.P.

With Assembly poll approaching, major political parties in Uttar Pradesh intensify outreach to Scheduled Castes around the BSP foundersbirth anni

T20 World Cup Live: Ignored Pak Star To 'Quit' If India Lose To West Indies. Here's Why

India vs West Indies LIVE Score Updates: India must beat the West Indies in their Super 8 clash in Kolkata to qualify for the semi-finals of the

Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalaya To Start Nursery, Class 1 Admissions For 2026-27 On March 2

Admission for nursery, KG, and first grade at Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalayas opens March 2 for Delhi residents with seat priority to children living

Oman: Palau-Flagged Oil Tanker Targeted Off Musandam Amid Raging Regional Hostilities; 20 Crew Evacuated

Muscat [Oman], Mar 1: A Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was targeted in waters off Musandam Governorate, Gulf News reported, citing an official

Fact-Check: Does This Video Show Recent Iran Strikes on Dubai? No!

The video has been on the internet since October 2024 and does not show Iran striking Dubai in 2026.

Consumers owe Kerala Water Authority 812 crore in water charge arrears

Domestic consumers top the arrear list with 334.69 crore

Oil tanker under United States sanctions hit near Oman

An oil tanker flying the Palau flag faced an attack near Oman's Musandam peninsula. Four crew members sustained injuries. This incident follows e

Centre To Organise Good Governance Conference In Jammu On Tuesday

New Delhi, Mar 1: The Centres Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir gov

Several Industrialists, tourists stranded in Dubai amid Middle East conflict

We're in constant communication with his father. Until yesterday, he was staying at the Palm Zumeria, but when the attacks began there, he change

Middle East airspace LIVE | Airspace closed, flights cancelled as US-Iran conflict flare

Gujiya recipe for Holi 2026: Step-by-step guide to give your traditional sweet a modern makeover

Holi is approaching and households are preparing traditional gujiya. Chef Ranveer Brar offers a festive twist with his colourful pink rose gujiya

There is now an open path to a different Iran, EU's Kaja Kallas says

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a defining moment. She belie

SITAM College signs Mou with GouraGo Games and Technologies to ensure jobs for students in gaming industry

The gaming industry is providing a lot of opportunities for budding engineers who have technical and creative skills. The company will conduct tr

Senior leader Vikas and 14 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

According to police, the surrendered cadres, including nine women, belonged to the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division of Maoists and were activ

Special drive launched for property tax collection in Vizianagaram

The civic body, which collected 40 crore, is keen to achieve the target of 55 crore this year

Why politicians in Bihar are not saying cheers to prohibition

Ten years after Nitish Kumar banned liquor in Bihar, parties across political lines in the State are demanding a review of the States prohibition

CJI Lays Foundation For Judicial Academy Near Amaravati

CJI Justice Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Judicial Academy at Pichukalapalem near Amaravati, said an official

Karnataka: Newly-wed couple dead in Haveri accident

The couples car hit a stationary car on the National Highway 48

Rain To Play Big Role In T20 World Cup Semis Race? All Scenarios Explained

India look to book their spot in the T20 World Cup semifinals as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side take on West Indies in a crucial Super 8 match in

Salman Agha's Massive Admission After Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 Exit

Pakistan won the game against Sri Lanka by 5 runs and finished tied with New Zealand on three points, but a better Net Run Rate saw the Kiwis adv

Kerala University plans expansion of interdisciplinary PG courses; AI-driven cancer and cardiac research get funding boost in Budget

Budget proposes to establish a Centre for Rare Earths and Advanced Materials on Karyavattom campus. Priority for infrastructure development on Ka

281 arrested over the weekend for drunk driving in Cyberabad

Hyderabad: As many as 281 offenders were arrested for drunk driving in the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate during a special drive over the weeke

Government upgrades 5,000 mini anganwadi centres to full-fledged facilities

The government is also transforming anganwadi centres into pre-primary schools while simultaneously improving infrastructure and service delivery

Optometric Association organises walkathon

The walkathon highlighted the need to expand accessible and preventive eye care services

Who is Ayatollah Alireza Arafi? 'Revolutionary' Shiite appointed as Iran's Interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei's death

Iran's next leader appointed: Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint USIsraeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, Iran has appointe

US-Iran conflict: Massive explosion hits Tehran as Israel says it is targeting 'heart' of city

A powerful explosion rocked Iran's capital, Tehran, on Sunday. The Israeli military announced it was striking targets in the city's heart. The bl

UP village mourns Khameneis death, recalls link to his mentor Ayatollah Khomenei

Barabanki: A doleful shadow hung over the Kintur village of Barabanki district on Sunday after the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh

Good turnout for Run organized by police in Mysuru

The Run titled Our Police, Our Pride in Mysuru was part of similar events organized across the State

Senior leader Vikas, 14 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

Fifteen Naxalites surrendered in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. The group included nine women and a Special Zonal Committee-level member name

Iran Names Alireza Arafi To Leadership Council After Khamenei Killing

Tehran, Mar 1: Iran has selected a 66-year-old cleric to join the three-member leadership council that will govern the country until a new suprem

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan calls U.S. and Israel rogue nations, condemns Khameneis killing

Kerala Chief Minister says he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking for immediate intervention to address the concerns of lakhs of p

Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to confront aggression by US, Israel

Lebanese group Hezbollah has pledged to confront the United States and Israel. This comes after joint strikes on Iran and the death of its suprem

Pak cancels nearly 184 international flights to Middle East after Iran attack

KARACHI, Mar 1: At least 184 international flights of different airlines from Pakistan to the Middle East have been cancelled since Saturday owin

Owaisi Condemns US, Israel Attacks On Iran, Says Khamenei's Assassination Immoral, Unlawful Act

The AIMIM chief further said Israel's attack on Iran and Pakistan's on Afghanistan shows that Israel and Pakistan are forces of aggression and mi

I am shattered: Woman mourns daughters death in Nagpur factory blast

Nagpur: For Kanta Chachane, Sunday began like any other workday at an explosives factory in Nagpur, but within hours, her world collapsed when a

Maha Holi Makes Its Grand Hyderabad Debut with a Massive Celebration

Hyderabad is set to witness spectacular Holi at Mindspace

6 killed as police, protesters clash near US consulate in Pakistan

KARACHI, Mar 1: At least six persons were killed and several injured on Sunday after clashes broke out between police and protesters outside the

Retired motor vehicle inspector booked for issuing over 10,000 fitness certificates without inspection in Bengaluru

The complaint alleges that by issuing fitness certificates without physical verification and in alleged collusion with vehicle owners, the retire

LIVE: Shia Muslims protest at Jantar Mantar after the killing of Khamenei in US- Israel strikes in Iran

Royal Enfield sales up 11 pc at 1,00,905 units in Feb

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Sunday reported an 11 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 1,00,905 units in Febr

In polarised Iran, Khamenei's death triggers celebrations and grief

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for 36 years, has died. His death, attributed to a U.S.-Israeli attack, has divided the nation. Whi

Kapde nahi hai to kya hua, vardi to hai na: Trainee constables in MP issued notices for viral reel in police uniform

Six trainee constables in Rewa face disciplinary action after a viral social media reel, featuring them in uniform, joked about the perks of gove

You fail again: Pakistans cricket fraternity unhappy with T20 World Cup exit

Karachi: Pakistan may have ended their T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note, but the teams overall performance in the mega event has cast a g

Govt to take consensual view before implementing new fuel emission norms for automakers

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: The government will take a consensual view before implementing the CAFE-III rules, which seek to limit average fuel consumption

Iran crisis: Rice exporters stare at shipment disruptions, payment delays

CHANDIGARH, Mar 1: Rice exporters in Haryana are staring at payment delays and disruptions to shipments headed to Iran and Afghanistan following

Giriraj Singh alleges Mamata Banerjee govt gave IDs to infiltrators, seeks reverification in West Bengal

Union minister Giriraj Singh alleged the West Bengal government issued identification documents to infiltrators. He urged the Election Commission

Universities, Colleges, Schools Closed For Two Days In Kashmir: Sakina Itoo

Srinagar, Mar 1: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday announced a two-day closure of all schools, colleges and universities across the Kash

ICC T20 World Cup | Zimbabwe wins toss, opts to bat against South Africa

For Zimbabwe, pacer Richard Ngarava will miss out with a lower back injury

Maj Gen Ajai Singh Dabas Takes Over As GOC Of Delta Force In J&K

Jammu, Mar 1: Major General Ajai Singh Dabas has assumed command of Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) in Jammu and Kashmir, replacing Maj Gen A P