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Devotees Rush for Early Darshan at Temples Ahead of Lunar Eclipse Closure

The visibility of the eclipse will vary by region in India. Most places in the country will observe the ending phase of the lunar eclipse at the

Harish Rao alleges illegal quarrying by ministers firm in Rajendranagar

Hyderabad: Former minister and BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao on Monday, March 2, accused the Congress government in Telangana of turning a

Israel Used Hacked Tehran Cameras to Track Khamenei Before Strike: Report

Israel spent years hacking Tehrans traffic camera systems and gaining access to mobile phone networks to monitor the movements of Khamenei and hi

Regimes come and go. Chinas interests in Iran will endure

Iran war: For China, the US's interventions in Iran serve as an important strategic insight. Beijing plans to adapt to any shifts in Tehrans poli

Blasts in Kabul amid Afghan border battles with Pakistan

Heavy fighting continues between Afghan and Pakistani forces along their shared border. Explosions and gunfire have been reported in Kabul and ot

US-Israel attack on Iran Day 4 updates: West Asia war widens as Gulf strikes intensify, US embassies hit, Strait of Hormuz shuts down

US-Israel Attack Iran News Day 4: The Iran-Israel war escalates across the Gulf, prompting the US to urge Americans to leave the Middle East due

CENTCOM confirms US B-1 bombers struck deep inside Iran, attacked Natanz nuclear site

Happy Holi 2026: 100+ wishes, quotes, messages wishes and images to share with your loved ones

Happy Holi Wishes 2026: Holi, the festival of colours, happiness, and togetherness, is celebrated across India and by Indian communities worldwid

Israel says its attack on Iran was quick and decisive; Netanyahu thinks it wont be an endless war

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran is nearing completion of new underground nuclear sites. These facilities would make its nuclear and missile progra

Nijjar Case: Sensitive Matters Best Allowed To Proceed Through Legal Processes: MEA

While the visit of Prime Minister Mark Carney has been defined by economic anchors like uranium and $107 billion in investments, the resolution o

MHA seeks vigil on pro-Iran radical preachers; Owaisi hits out

The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories asking them to keep a close watch on pro-Iran radical pr

Justin Bieber's Mom Pens an Adorable Message as the Singer Turns 32

Justin was born in 1994 to Pattie Mallette and Jeremy Bieber

Throat slit, woman killed in Telanganas Vikarabad district

Hyderabad: Unknown persons slit the throat of a woman and killed her in Nawabpet mandal of Vikarabad district on Monday, March 2. The body of the

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from West Asia

Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf states started on February 28, commercial flights have been hal

Why Is Market Closed Today? Will It Open Tomorrow On Holi? Answered

Both the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange have declared a full trading holiday on Tuesday.

Stray dogs mutilate body at Jadcherla govt hospital, kin allege gross negligence

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, stray dogs allegedly nibbled at a body kept in the postmortem room of the Government

Why Strait Of Hormuz, A Key Passageway For Global Energy Supply Matters

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes.

If Anyone Tries To Pass...: Iran Vows Attack After Closing Strait Of Hormuz

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass,

US Marines fired on Pakistani protesters storming Karachi consulate? Major escalation feared after explosive revelation

Pakistan protest deaths: Ten people were killed on Sunday when protesters breached the compound's outer wall after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatoll

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely

US and Israeli forces launched strikes in Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated this is not an endless conflict. More American casualties a

Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a `limite

The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage f

US Israel attack on Iran: Ballistic missile exchanges widen Middle East conflict

Trump warned that an Iran equipped with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would endanger not only the Middle East but also the American hom

Flight Cancellation today: IndiGo starts Jeddah Flights as Air India extends suspension; Emirates, Etihad issue travel advisory. Check full list for March 3

Flights cancelled today: In view of the ongoing US-Israel and Iran war, IndiGo and Emirates said they will start a limited number of operations.

No CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams Today, March 3 Papers Rescheduled To These Dates

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 examinations will end on April 10. This year, students are

After thaw, bonhomie: Carney, Modi sign $2.6bn uranium deal

Won't Sit And Absorb Blow: Marco Rubio On What Triggered US Attack On Iran

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Se

Modi govt's silence on Khamenei assassination not neutral but abdication: Sonia

When the targeted killing of a foreign leader draws no clear defence of sovereignty or international law from our country and impartiality is aba

Israel launches new waves of strikes on Iran after warning residents to evacuate

Global tensions intensified after Israel carried out strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory actions across parts of the Gulf region. Governments

Vemulawada dargah relocation: Telangana HC issues notices to govt

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has issued notices to the state government seeking an explanation over the proposed relocation of a dargah in

PM condemns Gulf strikes, says working to protect Indians

Prime Minister Modi condemned military strikes on UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, signaling disapproval of Iran's actions without naming the coun

Netanyahu: Tehran Targets Civilians, We Strike to Protect Ours

Israeli Air Force (IAF) said it completed three waves of strikes over western Iran, targeting missile launchers, defence systems and other milita

Hoppers Review: Jon Hamm, Piper Curda, and Pixar

Sometimes its more overt, like Kathy Najimys flustered scientist shouting, This is nothing like Avatar!

Eliminating Iran's ballistic missiles could be difficult

U.S. and Israeli forces are targeting Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, a challenging objective given the weapons' underground production si

Student of Indian descent killed in US shooting considered reaction to Iran war

New York: The fallout from the distant Iran war has claimed the life of a student of Indian descent in Texas, who was killed along with another s

Inside Indias largest motion capture studio in Hyderabad

We go behind the scenes at A&M MoCap Lab, positioned as the countrys most advanced motion capture facility, where SS Rajamouli shot key sequences

Kummera Jatara infant death: Collector submits report to BC commission

Hyderabad: Nagarkurnool district collector B Santosh has submitted a comprehensive report to the Telangana Commission for Backwards Classes (BC)

Australia launches $61.2 billion high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle, poised to become the most expensive infrastructure project in federal history

Australia is embarking on a massive high-speed rail project. The first phase of the Sydney to Newcastle line is underway. This ambitious plan aim

First Indian casualty in West Asia conflict: Mariner on board oil tanker killed in projectile attack

The cost of womens unpaid labour; Amazons fee reductions for merchants

Womens time is important in a nations development story, and we must start valuing and investing in it. Amazon India has announced a series of fe

Trump's U-Turn On Boots On Ground After US Embassy In Riyadh Attacked

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said oots on the ground may not be necessary, with tensions escalating in the Middle East as Washington tra

While Defending Israel, We Are Protecting World: Netanyahu on Iran Threat

Netanyahu said Iran's threats extended beyond Israel and the US to Europe and other regions.

Chandra Grahan 2026 today: Check Lunar Eclipse start and end time, city-wise timings, best tips to watch Blood Moon safely and more

Chandra Grahan 2026: Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse is going to occur today and it is the first rare celestial event of this year. Only the fina

Building globally-relevant IP from India

India ranks sixth in global IP filings, with over 55% from residents. But filing is only the start. As global capital demands enforceable, portab

MP: Two sanitation workers die cleaning sewer in Indore

Indore: Two sanitation workers died of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sewer here on Monday, with an eyewitness alleging t

How Trump decided to go to war

Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the Oval Office on February 11th solidified President Trump's path to war with Iran. Despite ongoing diplomat

US Asks Americans to Leave Over 12 Middle East Countries Amid Iran War

Sharing a video message on X, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged American citizens to immediately leave several Middle Eastern countries, ci

Irans WC participation in doubt

Tehran, March 2: The president of Irans soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United Sta

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israeli strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut; U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia attacked by two drones, and more

U.S. Intelligence warns that Iran and its proxies could target the U.S. with retaliatory attacks

Iran vs US-Israel war: The legality, or illegality, of killing a foreign leader, explained

America and Israel have initiated a war against Iran. A surprise strike eliminated Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This action rai

EKH dominate at maiden state Thang-Ta championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 2: East Khasi Hills clinched top honours at the 1st Meghalaya Thang-Ta State Level Championship 2026, emerging ov

Seng Samla, Cricket Lovers bag big wins

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 2: Seng Samla Mawlong Mawriang and Cricket Lovers registered emphatic victories on Day 9 of the 5th District Leag

Gunners pass another test to stay five points clear on points table

London, March 2: William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored from corner kicks as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium to retain it

2 Drones Attack US Embassy In Riyadh, Flames Seen Rising

A loud blast was heard and thick, black smoke was seen rising above the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, the latest of Washington's consulate

AIFF floats long-term commercial rights for ISL

New Delhi, March 2: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday invited bids for the commercial rights of both mens and womens club compet

Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi to India Resume

The mood at the airports was one of relief and joy as passengers boarded the first flights home

From music to microbes: How Kerala-based Kumbayah Kombucha is brewing real kombucha for India

Founded by Arvind Mohan and Ashvini Birghoffer, Kerala-based Kumbayah Kombucha's drink is available all over Kerala , Madurai, Coimbatore, Chenna

Rubio warns Iran that the hardest hits are yet to come from US military as conflict escalates

Israel and the U.S. are engaged in an escalating campaign against Iran, with President Trump anticipating a conflict lasting several weeks. Tehra

LIVE: Trump Pledges to Crush Irans Nuclear, Missile Programmes

Iran has said it has not enriched uranium since June, though it has maintained its right to do so while saying its nuclear program is entirely pe

A man holds an Iranian flag as he looks at the damaged buildinge of Gandhi Hospital

A man holds an Iranian flag as he looks at the damaged buildinge of Gandhi Hospital, which was hit Sunday when a strike also struck a state TV co

Gulf hub closures deepen global flight chaos after Middle East strikes

LONDON, March 2: Global air travel faced severe disruption on Monday as US and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliation across th

China denies missile sale to Iran

BEIJING, March 2: China has denied reports that it finalised a deal with Iran to supply CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles prior to the recent

Israel, US will ensure Iran does not have nuclear capabilities, Israeli U.N. envoy says

Israel and the U.S. are committed to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, with Ambassador Danny Danon stating operations will con

Morning Brief Podcast: USIsrael vs Iran: The War That Could Ignite the Middle East

Morning Digest: Marco Rubio says Israels strike plan triggered U.S. attack on Iran; IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights to Jeddah, Air India Express restarts Oman services, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

US embassy in Kuwait was struck by drones, diplomats tell media

Iran war: As an AFP correspondent saw smoke rising from the diplomatic mission on Iran's third day of retaliatory Gulf attacks, the US embassy sa

Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say

A loud blast and flames were observed at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday morning. Black smoke rose over the Diplomatic Quarter. The fire

Four teams in contention to reach finals of 72 The League

Nuh (Haryana), March 2: Four teams remained in contention to reach the finals of DP World PGTIs 72 The League after the fourth round at the Class

Tennis stars in Dubai among athletes facing travel issues

Middle East Crisis London, March 2: Former US Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated hes one of what the ATP Tour calls a small numbe

Union min announces athletics events in 250 districts to mark IWD

New Delhi, March 2: Over two lakh girls across 250 districts nationwide will compete in ASMITA athletics events on March 8 and 9 to mark the Inte

FIA to focus on safety, wellbeing in decisions on F1 races in Middle East

PARIS, March 2: The president of Formula 1s governing body, the FIA, says it will prioritize safety and wellbeing as it decides what to do about

MP Khatana flags governance gaps at Rajouri Janta Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 2: Rajya Sabha MP Gulam Ali Khatana today criticized the administration over what he termed poor delivery of

Arvind launches Harley-Davidson X440 T at Hero Premia Showroom

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: The new Harley-Davidson X440 T has been officially launched in Jammu at the Hero Premia showroom, located o

JTA demands verification of unregistered street vendors

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: The Janipur Traders Association (JTA) today demands a thorough verification and registration drive for unre

Rupee crashes 41p to settle at 91.49 against USD

Mumbai, March 2: The rupee saw a steep loss of 41 paise to settle at 91.49 against the US dollar on Monday after US and Israeli attacks on Iran i

But, Babbar Shers are caged, chained

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Loath to admit having landed the party and its image into great trouble by being widely believed that the

Creating awareness on Wildlife

Rakesh Kumar Sharma World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March across the world to create awareness among people and to highlight t

2 more panels for Bengal to fast-track CAA applications

The Home Ministry has established two new empowered committees in West Bengal to expedite citizenship applications under the CAA, bringing the to

World Wildlife Day: Cliches Abound?

Col Satish Singh Lalotra The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will. Theodore Rosevelt. What an excellent quote from the l

Punjab deserves good governance to harness Agri, water resources; check drugs menace: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent 03CHANDIGARH, Mar 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Pers

India condemns attacks on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia; Modi calls for swift restoration of peace in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, expressing solidarit

Indian envoy Rawat unveils Gandhi statue at India Club in Hong Kong

BEIJING, Mar 2: Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat on Monday unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the India Club in Hong Kong. Indi

India, Canada seal USD 2.6 bn uranium deal; resolve to conclude mega trade pact this year

NEW DELHI, Mar 2: India and Canada on Monday inked landmark pacts on supplies of Uranium and critical minerals and vowed to seal a comprehensive

Yonex-Sunrise J&K UT Masters Badminton Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: The Yonex-Sunrise J&K UT Masters (Veteran) Badminton Championship 2025 organized by Badminton Associ

Middle East turmoil: Indian airlines cancel 357 intl flights on Mon

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 : Indian airlines cancelled 357 international flights on Monday as the operational disruptions caused by the Middle East conflic

LG visits family of SSF personnel Sunny Salgotra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha visited the family of Special

Silver hits Rs 3 lakh/kg, gold nears Rs 1.73 lakh/10g amid rising Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI, Mar 2: Precious metal prices skyrocketed up to 12 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver surging to Rs 3 lakh per kil

Chardi Kala, Hari Singh Nalwa XI win league matches

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: Chardi Kala Strikers and Hari Singh Nalwa XI made it one-sided contests in the league round of the o

Joint Holi-Purim celebrations in Israel cancelled amid rising tensions

JERUSALEM, Mar 2: A planned joint Holi-Purim celebration at the Jaffa Port in Israel has been cancelled due to escalating tensions in the region.

CS inaugurates SKUAST-J Industry-Startup Outreach prog under JKCIP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu today organized a landmark Indus

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attacks Mamata govt over law and order, infiltration in Bengal

KOLKATA (WB), Mar 2 : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in We