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PM Modi chairs high-level CCS meeting over Middle East conflict

An official statement stated that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the February 28 air strikes in Iran and the subsequent escalation, including retaliatory attacks across several Gulf nations

2 Mar 2026 10:40 am
Drone attack targeting US troops in Baghdad, claims Iraqi militia

The group, Saraya Awliya al-Dam, is one of a group of Shiite militias operating in Iraq following the 2003 US-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein

2 Mar 2026 10:14 am
Israel-Iran conflict: Govt in touch with embassies, says MoS Margherita

He claimed that the people of Assam have repeatedly rejected opposition unity in previous elections

2 Mar 2026 10:00 am
India assures visa relief to stranded foreigners

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions

2 Mar 2026 9:13 am
India issues security advisory for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey, Syria

The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the prevailing security situation.

2 Mar 2026 9:12 am
New skill predicts if youll fall for AI fakes

The stronger this ability, the more accurately a person can tell whether a face is real or artificial

2 Mar 2026 8:50 am
Oil prices rise after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Iran had temporarily shut down parts of the strait in mid-February for what it said was a military drill, which led oil prices to jump about 6 per cent higher in the days that followed.

2 Mar 2026 8:45 am
Sirens blare across Israel

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting a nationwide state of emergency

2 Mar 2026 8:42 am
Pak: Protesters try to storm US consulate in Karachi

The clashes broke out following the killing of Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday in a joint US-Israeli air strike

2 Mar 2026 8:39 am
Drone targets Bahrain airport

Additionally, four people were injured after an Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport

2 Mar 2026 8:36 am
Tiny fish stun scientists with mammal-like intelligence

When shown a mirror, these small reef fish did more than appear to recognize their reflections

2 Mar 2026 8:32 am
From Kashmir to Karnataka, Shia mourners take to streets

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

2 Mar 2026 8:29 am
Israel-US strike Iran: 88 Pune students on academic trip stuck in Dubai

Eighty-eight students and faculty from Indira University remain stuck in Bur Dubai after a sudden UAE airspace shutdown, with the institute arranging hotel stay, meals, and coordination while waiting for flights to resume

2 Mar 2026 8:29 am
Congress made Puducherry ATM for one family: Modi

During the earlier Congress regime in Puducherry, ration shops had no rice, salaries were delayed, goons and drug mafias ruled the streets, he alleged

2 Mar 2026 8:29 am
Traffic jams are not a problem

When it comes to infrastructure, why do we focus on the wrong issues instead of appreciating what we have?

2 Mar 2026 8:15 am
Including the differently-abled is mark of civilised society

The idea they claimed was not to stomp on livelihoods but to clear pedestrian space while ensuring that legit, licensed vendors have a space to sell their goods

2 Mar 2026 8:12 am
15 Indians among 20 crew evacuated after oil tanker attacked off Oman

Authorities said the vessel was struck around five nautical miles north of Khasab Port. A coordinated emergency response was immediately launched to ensure the safety of those on board. The maritime attack comes amid a sharp escalation in regional hostilities

1 Mar 2026 6:45 pm
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 Tehran`s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East

1 Mar 2026 5:28 pm
Iran names Ayatollah Arafi as interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei`s death

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a prominent Shia cleric and Islamic jurist born in 1959 in Meybod, central Iran, currently heads the country`s Centre for the Management of Islamic Seminaries and has been Director of the revered Qom Seminary since 2016

1 Mar 2026 5:22 pm
Emirates suspends all Dubai flights till Monday amid regional airspace closure

The airline issued a customer advisory on Sunday, urging affected passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport and to ensure their contact details are updated via Manage Your Booking for timely updates

1 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: One killed, several injured in UAE

The fatality reportedly occurred during an interception incident near Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, where debris from neutralised projectiles is believed to have caused the damage

1 Mar 2026 2:26 pm
Indian Army thwarts Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along LoC in Poonch

The Indian Army foiled multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Troops opened fire after spotting 23 quadcopters near forward posts. Surveillance has been intensified amid rising cross-border drone sightings

1 Mar 2026 2:13 pm
Middle East tensions disrupt aviation, 444 flights set to be cancelled

The disruption follows a major escalation in the region, which has led to restrictions on key international flight routes. A day earlier, on February 28, around 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled due to similar constraints

1 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
Violence breaks out near US consulate in Karachi amid Iran strike outrage

At least five people were injured after clashes erupted between police and protesters outside the US consulate in Karachi over the US-Israel strikes on Iran. Security has been tightened, traffic disrupted, and tensions remain high as Iran observes 40 days of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

1 Mar 2026 1:50 pm
Nagpur factory blast: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for victims

Calling the incident deeply distressing, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured

1 Mar 2026 1:49 pm
Iraq declares three days of mourning over Iran`s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iraq has announced a three-day mourning period following reports of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike. While Iranian state media confirmed the death, there is no independent international verification so far

1 Mar 2026 1:35 pm
IndiGo extends suspension of select international flights amid global tensions

IndiGo has extended the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through Middle Eastern airspace until March 2, 2026, citing escalating Iran-Israel tensions. The airline is offering full refunds or free rescheduling, with waiver benefits valid until March 7

1 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Iran announces 40-day mourning period after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

Irans Fars News Agency, citing sources, reported that four relatives of Khameneiincluding his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-lawwere also killed in the strikes

1 Mar 2026 12:24 pm
Donald Trump warns Iran of unprecedented US strike amid escalating conflict

US President Donald Trump warned Iran against intensifying attacks on Israel, saying America would respond with a force never seen before. The statement comes amid escalating missile and drone strikes, rising tensions in Tel Aviv, and repeated air-raid alerts across Israel

1 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
Reports claim Irans Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in strikes

The report, citing sources and carried by Fars News Agency, claimed that four of Khameneis relativesincluding his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-lawwere also killed in the strikes

1 Mar 2026 11:05 am
Well done, Jammu and Kashmir!

J&Ks maiden Ranji Trophy triumph after beating the countrys best known sides gives a newfound direction to youngsters in the region, creating newer role models in a state that has had troubled times

1 Mar 2026 9:59 am
UN chief condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, urges return to talks

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, insisted the US military action was lawful. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, he told the council.

1 Mar 2026 9:25 am
Iranian strikes hit UAE sites, drones and missiles intercepted overnight

The authorities also urged the public not to circulate video clips dating back to the Jebel Ali Port fire on July 7, 2021, and confirmed that more reliable information will be broadcast upon receipt

1 Mar 2026 9:23 am
Arvind Kejriwal to lead rally at Jantar Mantar after police clearance

While Delhi Police initially denied permission for the gathering on Saturday. Earlier, Kejriwal said on denying permission for the rally that holding a rally is a constitutional right, and this kind of authoritarianism is not right

1 Mar 2026 9:20 am
Heated UN Security Council meet sees US, Israel defend strikes, Iran hits back

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. The alternative, he warned, is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability

1 Mar 2026 9:18 am
Iranian media says Ali Khamenei`s daughter, son-in-law killed

Iranian activist and Journalist, Masih Alinejad posted another video with the message, A video of Iranian people celebrating inside Iran, Am I dreaming? Hello, new world.

1 Mar 2026 9:14 am
Congress calls PM Modis Israel visit shameful after Iran strikes

Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said that two days after Modi celebrated his visit to Israel, Israel and the US began their joint assault on Iran

1 Mar 2026 9:10 am
PETA asks Galgotias University to use robot dog in circuses

The robotic dog in question was recently displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university courted controversy after trying to pass off the Chinese robot as its own.

1 Mar 2026 9:07 am
21 dead, dozens injured in cracker blast in Andhra Pradesh

The Kakinada Government General Hospital superintendent said the hospital received seven patients with burns ranging from 90 to 100 per cent

1 Mar 2026 9:04 am
Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes escalate, Islamabad claims 331 Afghan forces killed

The group is separate but closely allied with Afghanistans ruling Taliban. Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sundays airstrike.

1 Mar 2026 9:00 am
US-Israel strikes rock Iran, civilian deaths reported, tensions soar

The death toll in an Israeli-US strike on a girls school in southern Iran rises to at least 51 people killed, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. At least 45 others had been wounded in the attack in Minab in Irans Hormozgan province

1 Mar 2026 8:49 am
UAE reports 1 death as Iran strikes trigger West Asia airspace shutdown

Syria also announced it had closed part of its airspace in the south along its border with Israel for 12 hours. In India, IndiGo and Air India temporarily suspended flights to and from West Asia in view of the evolving situation in Iran

1 Mar 2026 8:43 am
Clean kachchhe, cloudy coffee

Tara Woodcox shows a new laundry hack cleaning underwear in a hotel room coffee maker!

1 Mar 2026 8:37 am
Devendra Fadnavis admits delay in Pune Expressway response, SOP to be introduced

Issue was brought up at the state assembly sessions where CM, and Opposition gave suggestions and asked questions

1 Mar 2026 8:04 am
Mumbai Police admit mistake in Versova YouTuber row, deny breaking GoPro

But say they didnt break GoPro; point out that YouTubers didnt file complaint, but chose online retribution

1 Mar 2026 7:57 am
Over 1 lakh sign up for MSRTCs NCMC bus card in just one week

The MSRTC has also clarified that Until 80 per cent concession holder passengers are not registered under this scheme, the smart card will not be made mandatory

1 Mar 2026 7:45 am
Mumbai: Worker dies after 6 fall from construction site in Chembur

No FIR has been filed; police to probe if safety norms were flouted at Chembur site; the workers were constructing a parking loft wall on the sixth floor when six of them fell

1 Mar 2026 7:41 am
Walking in Mumbai? Another rod falls from Sewri-Worli bridge site, man injured

Yet another unsuspecting citizen walks past an infra project and nearly pays with his life as rod falls from Sewri-Worli bridge

1 Mar 2026 7:34 am
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 in Karnataka. But there are variations here.

1 Mar 2026 7:23 am
Lobo Lobo and Jai Ho Ho Ho Ho

Ujally wen I come to see you, in SoBo, I have to take one rickshaw, change tree trains, and take one bus Today morrning, I tought, why not avail of dis pride of your Sout Mumbai de Coastal Road

1 Mar 2026 7:20 am