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PV Sindhu Stranded in Dubai Amid Escalating Iran Conflict, Says She Is Safe

PV Sindhu says she is safe but stranded in Dubai, describes chaos at the airport and calls the escalating Iran conflict terrifying.

15 killed in blast at explosives factory in Maharashtras Nagpur

Tragedy struck Nagpur on Sunday morning. An explosion ripped through the SBL Energy Limited factory in Raulgaon. At least 15 people lost their li

Pak Drone Enters Indian Side Along LoC In J&Ks Poonch, Army Opens Fire

Jammu, Mar 1: Army troops opened fire to bring down a Pakistani drone after it entered into the Indian side from across the Line of Control (LoC)

Pak drone enters Indian side along LoC in J-Ks Poonch, Army opens fire

Jammu: Army troops opened fire to bring down a Pakistani drone after it entered the Indian side from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch d

At least 15 dead in Nagpur explosives plant blast

A devastating blast ripped through an explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur district on Sunday morning. At least 15 people lost their lives

Gulf Flights Cancelled at Four Kerala Airports Amid West Asia Conflict

Though authorities had issued an advisory asking passengers to check flight status before arriving at the airport, several travellers waited at a

Srinagar Shia Muslims protest killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Hundreds of Shia Muslims in Srinagar protested Sunday after Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel strikes, carrying

15 killed in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran at emergency Security Council meeting

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions, Indian Embassy steps in

India's badminton star PV Sindhu is stuck in Dubai after airlines cancelled all flights due to escalating military tensions in the Gulf. Sindhu's

BLO ends life in Uttar Pradesh after leave denied for daughter's wedding

Police said a note left behind by the deceased, recovered from the spot, indicated that he was under severe stress due to ongoing BLO duties link

Canada PM Carney, Tata Group Chairman Chandrasekaran discuss potential partnership

Over the next 2 days, he participated in separate business engagements, interacted with Indian and Canadian CEOs, industry and financial experts,

Who Will Be Iran's Next Leader? A Look At Khamenei's Possible Successors

Iran stares at an uncertain future after Tehran confirmed the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel joint strike

ICAI CA January Final Result 2026 Live: Check Download Link, Merit List Release Timings

ICAI CA Jan Final Result 2026: Candidates can expect the scorecards and merit list to be released at around 2 pm, considering the past session tr

Hyderabad police hold midnight mobilisation drill at Secretariat

Hyderabad: A special midnight police mobilisation drill was conducted near the Telangana Secretariat to strengthen emergency preparedness and rap

Protests in Kashmir against killing of Irans Ayatollah Khamenei

Srinagar: Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday, March 1, against the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US

Pak PM Sharif talks to leaders of Qatar, UAE amid regional tension

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, February 28, talked to the leaders of Qatar and the UAE and discussed the latest r

Explosions, smoke near Iraq airport hosting US-led troops

Missiles and explosive drones targeted the area near Erbil airport, which hosts US-led coalition troops, with loud blasts and thick smoke reporte

Fire at hotel in Mumbai; no casualties

Mumbai: A major fire broke out at a hotel in south Mumbai shortly after midnight on Sunday, March 1, officials said. No injuries were reported in

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reports

DMK finalises seat-sharing pact with two parties

The DMK has finalized seat-sharing agreements with the IUML and MMK, granting each party two constituencies. Negotiations are ongoing with the Co

World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Irans Ali Khamenei

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Mr. Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the j

Iran Announces 40 Days of Public Mourning on Khamenei's Death

The Supreme Leaders office has announced a period of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and public gatherings planned across the c

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghanistan, Pakistani forces

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the cap

Hyderabad Cricket Association to hold secretary elections on March 12

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Associations (HCA) will hold elections for the post of secretary and treasurer on March 12. A notification regar

Iran strikes disrupt thousands of flights; Dubai Airport damaged

Tens of thousands have been stranded as the region functions as a global superconnector, linking any two points on the planet with one single sto

'Khamenei's passing will not be mourned': Albaneses strong statement amid US-Israel strikes on Iran

Sri Lanka grants free 7-day visa extension to stranded foreign nationals following Middle East bound flight cancellations

Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration and Emigration has granted a free seven-day visa extension to foreign nationals stranded due to Middle East

Indian Embassy taking care of her in Dubai: PV Sindhu's father amid Israel-Iran tensions

Sindhu thanks those who checked in on her and assured them that she is currently safe but stranded in Dubai

Post-SIR rolls redraw WB's poll map; border belts, Matua axis and minority districts see sharp churn

West Bengal's electoral rolls have seen a significant pruning of 63.66 lakh names, impacting voter profiles across districts ahead of the 2026 as

Sri Lankas Sanath Jayasuriya to step down; Pakistans Mohammad Agha uncertain

Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya will resign as head coach following the team's T20 World Cup performance. Pakistan captain Salman Agha is contempla

BJP MP Baluni plays Holi in 'ghost village', seek return of ex-residents

Netflix lost Warner. Maybe that's a good thing

Netflix's stock surged after abandoning its $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid, pocketing a $2.8 billion breakup fee. While losing a coveted

No clear way to return: Actor Sonal Chauhan stranded in Dubai, seeks help from PM Modi

Actress Sonal Chauhan is stranded in Dubai. Flights have been cancelled due to rising tensions in the Middle East. She has requested Prime Minist

T20 World Cup: Close games help in terms of team morale, says Prince

South Africa, of course, has been hitting the high notes ever since the T20 World Cup began on February 7

Protests in Kashmir against killing of Iranian leader Khamenei

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei was killed in an attack by Israel and the United States

London fire: Grieving Nizamabad parents donate sons organs

Hyderabad: The organs of a 26-year-old student from Nizamabad, who was declared brain dead after sustaining severe injuries in a fire accident in

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The cleric who reshaped Islamic Iran

Khamenei, one of the most consequential figures in Iran over the past half a century, built a theocratic system that stayed loyal to him

Khameneis final X post surfaces hours after Trump announces killing: What it means

Hours after President Trump announced the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israel strike, a cryptic messag

Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war | Explained

In addition to saving lives and property, missile defence can discourage enemies from starting conflicts that could require missiles and give lea

How succession works in Iran and who will be the countrys next supreme leader?

An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened

Rs 10 L worth substandard ginger-garlic paste seized in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Commissioners Task Force, Shamshabad Zone, along with Pahadishareef police, busted an illegal food manufacturing unit in Jalpally

More Than Cricket: J&Ks Ranji Title and the Dreams It Validated

Not just another breakthrough. This Ranji title feels shared, collective and personal across J&K.

Khameneis passing will not be mourned - Australian PM

UP: BLO ends life in school after leave denied for daughters wedding

Kanpur: Apparently upset over being denied leave for daughters wedding, a 50-year-old Booth Level Officer (BLO) on Special Intensive Revision dut

Iran Vows Most Ferocious Op Against US, Israel After Khamenei's Death

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to punish the murderers of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by st

Diplomacy shifts to war: How Trumps team decided to attack Iran

President Donald Trump ended weeks of negotiations with Iran and launched a major military campaign after talks failed to secure limits on Tehran

In Frames | Sungudi shimmer

Sungudi sari, a signature styling perfected by Saurashtrians who migrated to Madurai, weaves time and tale into every delicate thread

Delhi HC to hear CBI plea against Kejriwal, Sisodia discharge on March 9

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is slated to hear next week a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court o

In Map, Iran's Strikes On 5 Key Sites In Dubai

Smoke and panic spread inside the Dubai international airport, while a fire was reported at the key Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates' c

Trumps ambitions for Iran are now clear: He wants everything

Operation Epic Fury, launched by President Trump, aims for regime change in Iran with ambitious goals including eliminating its nuclear program a

For 61 lakh 'doubtful' voters, it's a race against time to get on electoral roll

Around 60 lakh electors in West Bengal have been classified as 'doubtful' and await adjudication by judicial officers, following a Supreme Court

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens 'most-intense offensive operation' ever against US bases

Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Sunday threatened to launch what it called its most-intense offensive operation after the killing of Su

SC: Make prisons reformative, give women right to open jails

'Inmates Must Have Access To Family'

India reliable: PM woos global investors at chip plant launch

Middle East Airspace Curbs: Airlines to Cancel 444 Flights

Aviation regulator DGCA is closely coordinating with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations

Congress tried to create drama, defame the country at AI summit, says PM Modi

'INC Has Become Muslim League Maoist Congress'

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

The death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered questions about who will lead the country next and how the transition will

Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport

Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first s

UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran at Security Council

United Nations: The United Nations chief condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, February 28, and called for an immediate return

Jammu and Kashmir wins its maiden Ranji Trophy, CM gifts Rs 2 crore, promises govt jobs

Jammu and Kashmir won their first Ranji Trophy title on Saturday after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw, with J&K taking the trophy

'Threat to intl peace': Guterres urges return to negotiations following US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Expressing concern, India seeks respect for sovereignty & territorial integrity

Pro-Iran protests in Kashmir, Mirwaiz, Mehbooba Mufti condemn Israeli aggression

Protests against Israel and US actions targeting Iran swept through Shia-dominated areas of Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing solidarity wit

Earthquake strikes Jammu Kashmirs Doda

Jammu: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday, March ,1 officials said

Earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir's Doda

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday morning. The tremor, felt at 01:25 am, had its

Explosion, Gunfire as Afghan Forces Shoot at Aircraft Over Kabul

Months of cross-border clashes have flared since Thursday when Afghanistan launched an offensive along the frontier, with Pakistani forces hittin

Morning Digest: Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead; Flights to remain out of West Asia airspace, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Urban naxals in Telangana education commission: Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday, February 28, alleged that individuals with urban Naxal ideolo

China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran

China's foreign ministry has voiced concern over recent US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran. Beijing is urging an immediate ceasefire and a return

Opposition raises SIR concerns in Gujarat Assembly debate; Speaker allows limited discussion on exercise

While Speaker Shankar Chaudhary had already allowed two Congress MLAs and one AAP legislator to speak on the Bill, Gujarat Forest and Environment

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spirals

As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles an

Bengal SIR: Maximum under adjudication cases in Bangladesh-bordering districts

Kolkata: As the final voters list in West Bengal, prepared under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, was published on Saturday

T20 World Cup 2026: Inside the Renaissance of the West Indies Cricket Team

T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies have rebuilt themselves around something that predates tactics belief.

Why US-Israel strikes eliminated Khamenei and what Washington aims to achieve in Iran

The United States and Israel launched significant attacks on Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Tru

Explosion, Gunfire In Kabul As Afghan Forces Shoot At Pakistani Aircraft

Fighting between Pakistani and Afghani forces entered its fourth day on Sunday.

Zimbabwe look to end campaign on high against South Africa

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 3 pm IST New Delhi, Feb 28: Zimbabwe will look to plug their bowling leaks and bow out with pride when they f

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghan, Pakistani forces

Explosions and gunfire rocked Kabul on Sunday. This marks the fourth day of fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Taliban officials stated A

ICC activates plans for teams safe return amid Middle East tensions

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Dubai, Feb 28: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and

USIsrael strikes on Iran a grave escalation: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind chief

Hyderabad: The President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Syed Sadatullah Husaini, has strongly condemned the reported joint military attack by the

Doeschate hints at new role for Varun at Eden

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 28: With a semifinal berth on the line at Eden Gardens, Indias think tank is recalibrating its approach to my

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Seven Senior Iranian Defence Officials

Iran has not yet confirmed the deaths

Safety alarm for women; Homemakers arent idle

BoomBird emits a 130-decibel siren, loud enough to disorient an attacker, create panic, and buy a woman the critical seconds a woman in distress

Perfection overrated, says Will Jacks

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Colombo, Feb 28: All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesnt need a perfect game to lift the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cu

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran's Ali Khamenei

World leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, following reports of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. While some

The hook-swinging rituals of India

This is seen in Bengal, it is seen in Maharashtra, it is seen in Karnataka. It is known as Charak Puja in Bengal, Bagad in Maharashtra and Siddhi

US deploys suicide drones and Tomahawk missiles in Iran strikes

The U.S. military deployed a range of advanced weaponry, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and F-35 stealth fighters, in strikes against Iranian

US-Israel vs Iran war: US & Israel defend strikes, Iran calls attacks 'crime against humanity' at UN

Telangana HC dismisses second plea to quash criminal case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has made it clear that relief in a criminal case cannot be sought in a piecemeal manner based on grounds that

Lobo Lobo and Jai Ho Ho Ho Ho

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