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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 defensive action to destroy Iran's capability to fire missiles and drones at their source, said the statement

2 Mar 2026 2:56 am
PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; West Asia situation, stranded Indians discussed

It is believed that the meeting discussed the safety of Indian nationals living in West Asia, and also those who are stranded, and how to deal with the situation if it deteriorates, the sources said

2 Mar 2026 2:29 am
Iran media outlets report Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Iranian media reported that a police station in a city on the outskirts of Tehran was also hit by strikes on March 1, killing an unspecified number of people, with others said to be trapped under debris

2 Mar 2026 1:49 am
Work with courage, take risks, face probe agencies: Sisodia rallies AAP cadre

Give blood, sweat to remove Modi, instal Kejriwal as PM, says party leader; AAP rule delivered no development: BJP; both parties complicit, says Cong. after being denied permission to stage stir

2 Mar 2026 1:41 am
Iran suggests it's open to U.S. talks, White House official says, Trump is eventually willing

The White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations, said President Donald Trump says he is eventually willing to talk, but for now the military operation continues unabated.

2 Mar 2026 1:31 am
Killing of Khamenei and attack on Iran signal the revival of regime-change doctrine and coercive unilateralism: Kharge

The Congress president stresses targeted killing of a sitting head of state strikes at the heart of international rules; sovereignty is not conditional, and political legitimacy cannot be manufactured through force, he asserts.

2 Mar 2026 1:13 am
From the valley to the pinnacle of domestic cricket the J & K story

Jammu & Kashmirs stellar run is a tale of grit, determination and meticulous preparation; it had all bases covered and every member of the squad put his hand up when it mattered most; the next challenge for Dogras men will be to sustain the momentum and stay at the summit

2 Mar 2026 12:56 am
Imperial war: on the war against Iran

American and Israeli thuggery has no place in the international system

2 Mar 2026 12:42 am
Samson is a world-class player and he paced his innings well: Gambhir

The coach was quick to stress that the victory against the West Indies in a vital ICC T20 World Cup game here at the Eden Gardens, had the hallmark of teamwork

2 Mar 2026 12:42 am
Selective outrage: on Supreme Court and NCERT textbook

The judiciary seems quick to take offence only when it sees itself under attack

2 Mar 2026 12:38 am
How one seat will test the MVAs unity

MVAs fragile alliance lies in the balance in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections

2 Mar 2026 12:32 am
How UGC rules prioritise quick justice

Opposition to the regulationstems from the apprehension thatmarginalised sections, taking advantage of the vagueness in the new rules,might misuse the regulation to victimise upper castes

2 Mar 2026 12:22 am
Government conspiring to destroy education system in Telangana: Praveen Kumar

The BRS leader and ex-head of residential schools society flays suggestion to scrap EAPCET

2 Mar 2026 12:21 am
India stands in solidarity: PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation

PM Modi also thanked the UAE President for taking care of the Indian community living in the Gulf nation, and said New Delhi supports de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability

2 Mar 2026 12:17 am
A map to guide you through Bengalurus pink Tabebuia bloom

The bloom-tracking system works through a community-driven model supported by two data sources: GBAs census data and user contributions

1 Mar 2026 11:52 pm
T20 World Cup: Samson delivers at the crunch as India storms into semis

The openers unbeaten 50-ball 97 guides the Men in Blue past Windies in a final-over finish; Holders all-round effort not enough for the Caribbean side; the host sets up a last-four clash with England

1 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
Ranji Trophy: A case of so near and yet so far for a star-studded Karnataka team

The final laid bare two of the southern heavyweights biggest lacunae lack of bite when lead spinner Shreyas has an off-day and the pace bowlers propensity to not be persistent; the unvarnished truth is that there are no easy teams in the premier domestic competition anymore

1 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Fire breaks out at Nellore GGH, no casualties reported

Short-circuit in maternity ward triggers blaze; patients shifted to other blocks and private hospital as Collector and SP oversee relief measures

1 Mar 2026 11:33 pm
Indians among those injured in Iranian strikes, says UAE

Ongoing conflict between U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran send waves across West Asia; oil tanker with Indians among crew hit off Oman, passengers stranded as flight disruptions; 8 Indians stuck in Karachi airport after aircraft diversion over the conflict

1 Mar 2026 11:32 pm
India had opportunities to reform federal structures during long stints of coalition governments

Speakers at SRMIST-The Hinduwebinarcall forneed to preserve Constitutions basic essence, reforming Governors role, and safeguarding free speech

1 Mar 2026 11:12 pm
463 trees of 34 species: Cost of Orange Line Metro realignment in Nagarabhavi

According to the original plan, the initial alignment passed along the Outer Ring Road, from Dwaraka Nagar station to Chowdeshwari Nagar station, which residents claimed will have resulted in at least 90% less environmental destruction

1 Mar 2026 11:06 pm
BJP begins campaign for Bengal Assembly elections with Parivartan Yatras

Senior party leaders flag off four Parivartan Yatras in four different corners of the State. On March 2, five more will be flagged off in the State. All nine yatras will conclude with a public rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds

1 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
Hezbollah supporters mourn Khamenei in Lebanon mass rally

Iran-backed Hezbollahs chief, Naim Qassem, said the assassination of Khamenei and other Iranian officials was the height of crime

1 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Opposition parties condemn killing of Iran's leader Khamenei as immoral, unlawful

In Jammu and Kashmir, various parties, including the ruling National Conference, also deplored the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran

1 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
Watch: Iranian missile attack on Beit Shemesh kills nine in deadliest strike inside Israel since war began

At least nine people were killed after an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Israels Beit Shemesh, marking the deadliest attack inside Israel since the war began.

1 Mar 2026 10:29 pm