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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.

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav releases gharials, turtles at Kuno National Park

Nine cheetahs airlifted from Botswana were released into the national park on Saturday, taking their number to 48

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

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

Israel-Iran War: Serious travel disruptions warning for Australians stranded abroad as several flights grounded amid unrest in Middle East

Australians overseas are facing significant travel disruptions following US-Israel strikes in Iran, leading to widespread flight cancellations an

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

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

Holi: What the Fire Was Really Meant to Burn- Acharya Prashant

Hiranyakashipu performed intense tapasya and went to Brahma for boons.

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

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

Israel launches barrage of strikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut after Hezbollah's offensive

Israel and the U.S. launched extensive strikes across Iran, targeting ballistic missile sites and warships following the killing of Supreme Leade

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

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

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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

ODI between Pak Shaheens, Eng Lions called off in Abu Dhabi

Karachi, March 1: The second one day match of the ongoing series between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions was called off in Abu Dhabi on Satur

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

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

T20 World Cup: Must Give Sanju Samson Credit for the Way He Batted Shai Hope

T20 World Cup 2026: Had it not been for Sanju Samson, West Indies could have been in the semi-finals.

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

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

Afghan capital Kabul hit by Pak airstrikes

KABUL, March 1: Kabul was targeted by a Pakistani airstrike early Sunday at around 5:40 a.m., causing multiple explosions and prompting a respons

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

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

Trump says there will likely be more U.S. service members killed in Israel-Iran conflict before it ends

Speaking in a video message, Donald Trump said the U.S. would avenge the deaths of the service members and that there will likely be more killed

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

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

After Saifullahs elimination, cops close to smashing major OGW network in Kishtwar

Half-a-dozen people including Govt employees identified *Forensic examination awaited; UAPA, PSA to be slapped Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 1: Follo

Jammu touches new heights of progress under Modi Govt: Jugal Kishore

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 1: MP Jammu- Reasi Parliamentary constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma today said that remarkable development is

Capex Budget for tourism sector remains under-utilized despite infrastructure needs

Not a single TDA fully utilized available funds in last 2 yrs *Time to shift focus from allocation to utilization Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 1: De

10 killed as protests at US missions rock various Pak cities

KARACHI, Mar 1 : At least 10 people were killed on Sunday after violent clashes and arson took place in different cities of Pakistan during prote

Iran war: Air travel crippled as almost 2,000 flights cancelled

UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes

The Authority will continue to monitor developments in the region and assess the situation on an ongoing basis, taking any further measures as ne

Hyatt to foray into Sikkim with 150-room hotel, CM lays foundation stone

GANGTOK, Mar 1 : Hyatt Hotels Corporation will foray into Sikkim with a new 150-room property in Gangtok, officials said. Chief Minister Prem Sin

Eight Indians, including three from Kerala, stranded at Karachi airport after flight diversion

KOCHI, Mar 1 : Eight Indians, including three from Kerala, are stranded at Karachi airport in Pakistan following a flight diversion due to the on

Indian-origin elderly couple cautions others after fake plane tickets con in UK

LONDON, Mar 1 : An elderly Indian-origin couple from Leicester, who were conned out of a large chunk of their savings when they booked a flight t

Vaishnaw reviews progress of ambitious Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Rail Connectivity Project

AHMEDABAD, Mar 1: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday reviewed the progress of Western Railways Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Rail Co

Indian among 58 injured as 3 dead in UAE in Iranian strikes

DUBAI, Mar 1 : Iranian strikes across the UAE in the past two days have resulted in three fatalities and 58 injured, including an Indian national

PM Modi reviews West Asia situation, evacuation after attacks subside

Iran Israel war live latest updates: Iranian rockets hit Jerusalem, IRGC HQ destroyed, US strikes 1,000 Iranian targets, UAE closes Iran embassy and Etihad extends suspension of flights

Iran Israel war live latest updates report rocket fire on Jerusalem, strikes in Tehran, IRGC headquarters destruction claims, oil tankers hit in

France, Germany, U.K. ready to take defensive action against Iran

We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defens

6 Injured In Jerusalem After Iran Missile Barrage: Report

Israel's Magen David Adom emergency services said they were treating six people with injuries in the Jerusalem area on Sunday after the latest sa

DMKs offer of 25 seats not acceptable, says Congress leader

Amazon AWS UAE data center reports fire after 'objects hit', power connection stopped as Dubai, Abu Dhabi pounded by Iran strikes

Iran has hit the UAE and several of its neighbours as it strikes back from the major attack by US and Israeli forces, causing fear and chaos.

US-Iran war could last four weeks, says Donald Trump, as per reports

US-Iran War: Oman has been acting as a mediator in nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

After Flipkart, Amazon India expands zero referral fees as market leans toward zero-commission models

Amazon India expands its zero referral fee programme to cover 12.5 crore products under Rs 1,000, amid similar commission waivers by Flipkart as

Drunk Driver Drags Cop On Bonnet

An alert was sounded for the runaway car

Students decry curbs on dissent on college campuses amid probes, rustications and FIRs