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Nagpur factory blast: Bodies of 12 of 19 workers killed handed over to families

Nagpur: Bodies of 12 of the 19 workers killed in a powerful blast at a detonator making unit in Nagpur district, were handed over to their famili

Madras High Court sets aside order to extend Thalikku Thangam scheme to those who earn up to 12,000 a month

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the single judge ought not to have expanded the scope of a writ petition

Rahul Gandhi as Indias PM a necessity now: Telangana CM

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has called upon the party leaders to work hard to make Congress leader and Leader of Oppositi

Bank retirees stage dharna in Vijayawada over failure to update pensions

Naidu directs safe return of Telugu people stranded in Gulf

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to ensure the safe return of Telugu people stranded in

IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights from Jeddah on March 3

New Delhi: IndiGo plans to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to various Indian cities on March 3 to bring back passengers stranded du

Middle East tensions: Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain and Jordan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent atta

Final Push In Bastar: Forces Close In On Last 36 Maoists

Intelligence sources said that barely three dozen hardcore Maoists have remained active particularly in south Bastar and holed them in their hide

SCR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains for Rayanapadu Yard Works

Several superfast services affected; passengers advised to check revised schedules

Two Held with 41 Lakh Ganja in Hyderabad

164.86 kg ganja seized in Abdullapurmet; car blaze on Bairamalguda flyover injures driver, lorry overturns, traffic disrupted.

Gas leak in Maharashtra: Over 2,000 locals in Palghar district evacuated; probe under way

Watch: Spain refuses U.S. use of bases for Iran strikes

Congress seeks power only with public consent, not by spreading hate: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha addresses valedictory session of District Congress Committee presidents training camp in Vikarabad; says Congre

Supreme Court to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion

Petitioner-NGO says right to safe blood transfusion is a fundamental part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution; it says NAT

Astroguide for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Star: Makha till 7.32 am

Buddhavanam will be developed as global centre for peace and spiritual tourism, says Jupally Krishna Rao

The head falls, the body fights on: How Iran's war machine works

Iran faces unprecedented military pressure. Its survival hinges on Decentralized Mosaic Defense. This strategy distributes command across regiona

'Too risky' for Iran to hit Turkey over US assets, analysts say

Under relentless Israeli-US attack, Iran has bombarded US assets in the Gulf, but so far has not touched Turkey which would be a high-cost strate

Ondas stock jumps nearly 18% after $10 million investment and new defense tech partnership

Ondas stock price jumped after the company announced a big $10 million investment and a new partnership deal. The companies plan to work together

Air India Express to resume Muscat flights from March 3; Gulf routes remain suspended amid Middle East tensions

Air India Express will resume flights to and from Muscat on Tuesday, March 3, after a temporary halt due to the Middle East conflict. Services to

Top US General: Will Take Time To Achieve Objectives in Iran

Gen Dan Caine warns of prolonged fight as US-Israel strikes enter third day

Holi 2026 Delhi Metro Timings: Check metro start, end, and frequency on the festival day

Delhi Metro Timings: Delhi Metro services will commence later on Holi this year. Train operations across all lines will begin at 2:30 pm on Wedne

Additional stops for Antyodaya and Amrit Bharat Express trains

Post-SIR, Centre forms two more panels to fast-track CAA applications in West Bengal

Thousands of people belonging to the Matua community have applied or are being encouraged by the BJP to apply for citizenship under CAA

Quote of the day by Jon Bon Jovi: Map out your futurebut do it in pencil.

Jon Bon Jovis quote, Map out your futurebut do it in pencil, emphasizes the balance between planning and flexibility. The rock legend, widely rec

Class XII public examination begins in districts

Conference on government litigation resolves to improve pleadings in courts, settle depts' divergent views

Government officials met to tackle the vast number of cases involving the central government. Key issues like inconsistent legal interpretations

Groups warn against alleged attempt to disrupt EC decision on ST certificate

Tura, Mar 2: Combined groups from Garo Hills on Monday warned that any attempt to jeopardize the decision taken by the Executive Committee of the

BJP Launches Fast Over Teachers' Arrear Pensions

N. Ramchander Rao slams A. Revanth Reddy government over pending dues, alleges financial mismanagement and broken poll promises.

US factory activity eases slightly in February: Survey

US manufacturing activity expanded at a slower rate in February, survey data showed Monday, as growth in new orders and production cooled over th

Odisha BJPs 16 Nomination Sets Trigger Buzz Ahead Of Rajya Sabha Polls

Chief Whip of the ruling party Saroj Pradhan, accompanied by Ashrit Pattnaik, Dushmanta Swain, Raghunath Jagadala and Pratap Nayak, procured the

How the next major breakthrough in cancer could come from India

Indias genetically diverse population, vast cancer registries, cost-effective genetic sampling and the extensive experience amongst its cancer ce

France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations

France: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France would allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allie

Three injured as car crashes on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore

A Look At Some Of The Contenders To Be Iran's Supreme Leader After The Killing Of Khamenei

Hassan Khomeini Khomeini is the most prominent grandson of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. He is also seen as a

Tea exports hit on West Asia situation

Thoothukudi Collector flags off mobile farmers market vehicles under CSR initiative

Family appeals for govt. help to repatriate fathers remains from Dubai

KTR Says Forest Land Included in Mining Blocks, Seeks Cancellation of Suryapet E-Auction Tenders

Rama Rao also alleged that Deccan Cements Limited, declared as the preferred bidder for the Saidulnama block, and NCL Industries Limited, declare

Why is silver price crashing 7% today while gold price surges $100 how the USIran war and Middle East tensions are influencing gold price and silver price differently?

Silver price crashing 7% today shocked markets. At the same time, gold price surged nearly $100 in hours. This sharp divergence is happening amid

This is not Iraq: US Defence Secy insists Iran conflict not endless

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracte

On the draw March 2, 2026

Middle East on edge: PM Modi speaks to Saudi, Bahrain leaders; thank them for safeguarding Indian community

No ship movement in Strait of Hormuz skyrockets oil prices

Frankfurt: Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, March 2, as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertaint

Watch: Beirut rocked by explosions as Israel targets Hezbollah

UP Cong Flays Centre's 'Silence' On Khamenei's 'Martyrdom', Expresses Solidarity With Iran

The Congress leader also criticised the Narendra Modi government over what he described as its silence on the issue, terming it deeply shameful:

HYSEA to host annual summit on March 5

2.5-km Runway Plan for Warangal Airport Draws Flak

Bleak prospects for international flights landing

Amit Shah promises Seventh Pay Commission to West Bengal government employees

Union Home Minister says Mamata Banerjees nephew Abhishek will rule the State if Trinamool Congress is voted to power again

Chandra Grahan 2026 Sutak Kaal: Dos and donts for pregnant women during the lunar eclipse

Chandra Grahan 2026 Sutak Kaal: The first Lunar Eclipse of 2026 arrives on March 3rd, aligning with the Holi festival. Hindu traditions offer spe

The 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come: Trump

We havent even started hitting them hard, the big wave hasnt even happened; The big one is coming soon, Trump said

Reshme Krishi Mela to be held in Mysuru on March 3

Docs, health staff threaten strike from March 16; OPD services to be hit

Japan, South Korea raise concerns about Indias steel import restrictions

Japan and South Korea have voiced concerns over delayed Indian import clearances, citing regulatory issues like quality control orders and safegu

Begin road works at the earliest in the city, Minister Mahadevappa instructs officials

Odisha Targets 3.36 Lakh Adolescent Girls Under Statewide Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive

The three-month drive targets girls in the 1415 age group, who will receive a single dose of the cervical cancer vaccine.

Trump says big wave of US Military action against Iran yet to come

US President Donald Trump stated the American military is performing strongly against Iran. He indicated current operations are powerful but a la

Fund to promote women, youth-led rural enterprises launched, entries invited

14 Injured As J&K Protests Khameneis Killing; Several Curbs Imposed To Maintain Order

Srinagar, Mar 2: At least 14 people, including six security personnel, were injured on the second day of protests that erupted in Jammu and Kashm

Devotees take holy dip in Mahamaham tank at Kumbakonam

Pak Stock Market Registers Largest-Ever Single-Day Fall, Crashes By 16,089.17 Points

Financial analyst Kaukab Farshori, with Capital Investments, said the crash occurred because of the uncertain geopolitical situation in the regio

KLIS Probe: Fact-Finding Commissions Are Not Punitive, Singhvi Argues Against BRS Leaders' Petitions

Abhishek Manu Singhvi defends Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission proceedings; says challenge to Kaleshwaram report is an afterthought.

Supreme Court warns AI-generated judgments will amount to misconduct

The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning, declaring that judicial orders based on AI-generated, non-existent judgments will be treated as mis

Limited Flights To Begin From Dubai, Abu Dhabi Today Amid Gulf Tensions

Air travel across the United Arab Emirates is beginning a cautious return to normal after days of disruption triggered by escalating tensions bet

Stomach Cancer Symptoms: 7 Signs Of The Deadly Condition You Should Know

Stomach cancer usually starts slowly and it is easy to miss since the early signs are similar to regular digestion problems such as acidity, indi

Telangana HC Declines Interim Order on Vemulawada Dargah Relocation Amid Temple Renovation

Advocate-General says shift was part of 76-crore renovation of Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple; court declines interim relief in writ plea.

AWS down and when will it be back up? AWS outage, affected regions, services, error messages, recovery efforts, desktop and mobile users issues explained

AWS down and when will it be back up? Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage in its UAE region after unidentified objects hit a data cent

Shailendra Kumar Appointed Government Nominee Director On J&K Bank Board

JAMMU, Mar 2: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited has appointed Shailendra Kumar, IAS, as Government Nominee Director on its Board of Directors with e

Left parties stage protest, condemn U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

Gangrape accused had allegedly organised multiple parties earlier too

Police are now collecting details of the previous events and verifying how many such gatherings were organised

New Registrar in-charge for MKU

In First Agriculture Cabinet Meeting, Mohan Govt Showers Sops On Farmers

The cabinet has approved the Madhya Pradesh Integrated Fisheries Policy- 2026: Reports

Passport office in Kochi receives hoax bomb threat

The Ernakulam Town South Police, along with the bomb squad, conducted a detailed inspection of the premises after being alerted

Apple Unveils iPhone 17e, M4-Powered iPad Air

With pre-orders starting March 4, the iPhone 17e offers expanded storage options, ensuring users can store high-resolution photos and 4K videos w

India trashes allegations of links to transnational violence in Canada

India has firmly rejected Canadian media reports alleging its involvement in transnational violence. New Delhi stated these claims are baseless a

Explosion threat on social media; case booked in Ullal

Vedanta declared preferred bidder for Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha

The block is at the G2 level of exploration and spans 532.747 hectares

We wont negotiate with US anymore: Iran rejects Trump talks, blasts his delusional fantasies

Steps taken to ensure peaceful Holi in Belagavi district

Police officers hold meetings in various villages with leaders from Hindu and Muslim organisations

K. Vijayanand takes charge as Ex-Officio Special CS to CM

Srikalahasteeswara Temple Defies Eclipse Closure Norm; Grahana Kalabhishekam to Be Performed

Ancient Shaivite shrine keeps sanctum open during lunar eclipse, marking the celestial event with special RahuKetu rituals instead of closure.

Word of the day: Bespoke

Bespoke meaning: Bespoke, originating from the verb 'bespeak' meaning 'to speak for,' now signifies custom-made items tailored to individual spec

Chandra Grahan 2026 eating time: When to eat and cook before and after Sutak Kaal

Chandra Grahan 2026 eating time: The first Lunar Eclipse of 2026 occurs on March 3rd, coinciding with Holi. This total lunar eclipse, visible in

Zilla Parishad rushes to secure 488.61 acres school lands

Zilla Parishad has 488.61 acres across 233 ZP high schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts

Assess environmental compensation from those responsible for pollution of Kadambrayar: NGT tells PCB

The environmental compensation will be fixed based on the polluter pays principle. The PCB has to work out the amount based on the waste generate

Andhra Pradesh govt. forms SPV for mega shipbuilding hub at Dugarajapatnam

Centre Reviews Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict, Assures Trade Support

Inter-ministerial meet assesses logistics impact, vows continuity of Exim flows

39.55 Lakh AP People Live as Migrants Away From Their Home

NTR District tops in migration: A district-wise analysis shows that NTR district is having the highest number of migrants at 3,06,975, followed b

12 crore non-plan grant for SSUS

The assistance has been earmarked for the payment of pension, commutation, death-cum-retirement gratuity, and terminal surrender benefits for ret

Kishore Ramnani, Infosys large global deal maker quits