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Contractors wife killed in fire mishap at home in Bengaluru

The contractor, his son, and his mother were rescued by fire and emergency personnel

Avoid Embassy until further notice: US Embassy in Saudi Arabia tells Americans

Dubai: The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia acknowledged coming under attack from Iranian drones Tuesday, March 3, urging Americans to avoid the diplom

Fire breaks out in flat in Jaipur, no casualties

Jaipur: A fire broke out in a flat on the sixth floor of a 10-storey apartment building in Jaipurs Shyam Nagar area on Tuesday, March 3, police s

Ukraine receives first tranche of $1.5 billion under IMF programme: PM Yulia Svyrydenko

The funds will be directed to finance priority expenditure and to support macro-financial stability, PM Yulia said

SOCIAL Grenade: A Fast, Playful Spin on Classic Cocktails

Shaped like a mini grenade can, the drink is designed to be as easy to grab as a beer but with SOCIALs signature cocktail twist

Prominent temples in UP closed during lunar eclipse

Lucknow: Prominent temples across Uttar Pradesh, including the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Shri Krishna Janmabhoo

Chennai | Revivos Obesity meet looks beyond Ozempic and the weighing scale

With GLP-1 weight-loss drugs gaining ground in India amid rising obesity rates, doctors, nutritionists and coaches join forces on one platform to

U.S. State Department orders evacuation of non-emergency personnel, family in Bahrain and Jordan

It has urged Americans across West Asia to leave over the ongoing war with Iran

Iran-Israel war hits T20 World Cup teams: West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to fly due to Middle-East conflict

The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has disrupted travel plans for the West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams. Both squads are stranded in India aft

U.S. and Israeli attacks in Iran, Delhi Excise Policy Case, and more: The week in 5 charts

With the Supreme Leader Khameini and several of Irans top leaders killed in Israeli strikes, a war has broken out in the region. AAPs national co

US Embassy in Pakistan Cancels Visa Appointments

The advisory also applies to the US Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi, as authorities continue to monitor the evolving situation in the co

Petrol pumps in Hyderabad witness heavy rush amid rumours

Hyderabad: Petrol pumps across Hyderabad witnessed an unusual surge in customers after rumours about a possible fuel shortage spread widely on so

Secunderabad Cantonment Board receives 14.54 crore from MoD to clear pending liabilities

Art, activism unite Keralas Malappuram against war in West Asia

I am back home: PV Sindhu lands in Bengaluru from Dubai after missing All England Championships

Badminton star P V Sindhu is back home in Bangalore. She was stranded in Dubai after airspace closures disrupted her travel plans. Sindhu had to

Ayatollah Khamenei's successor may soon take charge of Iran

Iran's Assembly of Experts anticipates a swift appointment of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his death in joint US-Israeli stri

It's Not a Marketing Gimmick: Vipul Shah on Making 'The Kerala Story 2'

The film depicts the stories of three Hindu women from different states who defy their families to marry Muslim men and are subsequently forced t

This Video Doesnt Show Iran Attacking Israeli Nuclear Reactor Power Plant

We found that the video dated back to March 2017 and showed visuals from Ukraine.

Kara, Dhanushs next with Por Thozhil director, gets a release date

The film is produced by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International

Apple TV cancels comedy show Palm Royale after one season

LOS ANGELES, Mar 3: OTT platform Apple TV has cancelled Kristen Wiig-led comedy drama Palm Royale after two seasons. Sources told Variety that th

Holi 2026: 11 ways to protect your car from Holi colors and prevent long-term damage

Holi celebrations bring vibrant colors but can harm your car. Synthetic dyes and chemical-infused water pose risks to paint, glass, and rubber. O

Shree TMT Joins Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), Reinforcing Its Commitment to Green Steel and Sustainable Construction

Top US Diplomat Reveals Exactly Why Iran Was Attacked. 'They Boasted...'

US-Israel attack on Iran was triggered by Tehran insisting on 'inalienable right to enrich nuclear fuel' and claiming it 'evaded oversight protoc

Tamil Nadu Transfers Up To Rs 8,000 To 40 Lakh Beneficiaries Ahead Of Polls

In a major pre-election welfare push, the Tamil Nadu government has transferred cash assistance ranging from Rs 3,200 to Rs 8,000 to nearly 40 la

Attukal Pongala: All About Kerala's Festival Celebrated By One Of The Largest Gatherings Of Women Globally

Attukal Pongala celebrations: The festival is being celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

From Rapper To Mayor, The Balen Shah Effect On Nepal Politics

Nepal General Election 2026: From being an underdog in the 2021 Kathmandu mayoral race to now a top leader, Balen Shah's rise in national politic

Kidney Stone To Fatty Liver, Study Says Boba Tea Raises All Sorts Of Health Risks

Bubble tea may look fun and harmless, but research shows frequent consumption carries risks.

Meeting with Telangana Collectors on Census-2027 begins

Opinion: Opinion | How The Crude Shocks May Be A Big Boon For US Oil

In 2008, the high oil prices had helped kickstart the shale oil industry in the US. Something similar may be happening now.

Hacked Traffic Cameras, Mobile Phone Networks: How Khamenei Was Tracked, Killed

Nearly all the traffic cameras in Tehran had been hacked for years. And when the senior Iranian officials came to work near Pasteur Street in Teh

Chinas economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

BEIJING, Mar 3: Chinas progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as

Telangana CS Holds Preparedness Meeting on Census 2027

The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of census, historical background, evolution and more so the care has to be taken while enumeration

Iran-Israel Conflict: CBSE Postpones Class 10, 12 Board Exams In Middle East Region

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in t

Elon Musk's X, xAI plan to repay $17.5 billion in debt in full: Report

X and artificial intelligence startup xAI plan to repay in full about $17.5 billion in debt tied to the companies, Bloomberg News reported

Former US President Clinton says Trump told him of some great times with Jeffrey Epstein

WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that President Donald Trump told him he had some great times with con

Kerala lottery results today live for Sthree-Sakthi SS-509 (March 3, 2026); 1 crore prize winner and complete list here

Kerala Lottery Result Today: The Kerala State Lotteries Department has conducted the high-stakes draw for the Sthree-Sakthi SS-509 weekly lottery

Iran Bombed Its Arab Neighbours After US Strikes. Will They Join The War?

As Iran targets US bases in the Gulf region in retaliation for the airstrikes carried out by the US and Israel, its Arab neighbours are in a spot

US-Israel-Iran War: CBSE Again Postpones Board Exams In Middle East Regions

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, has urged all affected students to stay in close contact with their schools f

Paintings of birds, animals, and insects come alive on the walls of Coimbatores Central Academy for State Forest Service

The Central Academy for State Forest Services compound walls bear true-to-life paintings of Indian flora and fauna, complete with botanical and T

6 killed as double-decker bus collides with van on Yamuna Expressway

Devastation struck on the Yamuna Expressway today as a tragic collision unfolded between a sleeper bus and a van. The unfortunate incident claime

Protests against Khamenei killing: J&K police files FIR against media outlets for circulating 'misleading' information

Srinagar police have filed a case against media outlets and individuals. They are accused of spreading false information to incite unrest. This a

Trump Tells Congress Iran Strikes Protect US and Allies

Trump added that no United States ground forces were used in these strikes, and the mission was planned and executed in a manner designed to mini

700 Tankers Jam Strait Of Hormuz: Will India Be Forced To Ration Fuel?

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran conflict could last weeks, not days, raising the prospect that India may soon have to balance fuel secu

Indian passengers stuck in Abu Dhabi heave sigh of relief on arrival at Bengaluru airport

Indian passengers returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in the UAE. Missile alerts and flight cancellations caused anxiety. Travellers expre

Middle East Crisis | SpiceJet To Operate Four Special Flights From UAEs Fujairah

New Delhi, Mar 3: SpiceJet on Tuesday said it will operate four special flights from Fujairah in the UAE to bring back stranded passengers. Fligh

UN Decries Repression As 40 Uyghurs Vanish After Forced Return To China

Disappearance of 40 Uyghurs reflects a broader pattern of transnational repression targeting ethnic and religious minorities, says UN.

Protests Against Khamenei Killing: J&K Police Files FIR Against Media Outlets For Circulating Misleading Information

SRINAGAR, Mar 3: A case was registered against some media outlets and individuals here on Tuesday for allegedly circulating fabricated and mislea

Iran-Israel war: Dubai safer than Europe even with missiles flying, says Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. World's richest man weighs in

Iran-Israel war: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has compared Europe's crime rate to Dubai, saying that the UAE hotspot is safer even with missiles flyi

Thai court issues arrest warrants for foreign businessman, his wife for money-laundering

Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau accused Ben Smith and his wife, Cattaliya Beevor, of cross-border investment fraud dating back to 2016

Two killed in Philippines helicopter crash

Two people a Malaysian national and a Filipino were killed after a helicopter carrying five crashed in a residential area in Pililla, Rizal pro

Prolonged, Excessive Exposure To Loud Music Can Lead To Early Hearing Loss: AIIMS Experts

New Delhi, Mar 2: Prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and sounds through loudspeakers, headphones and other personal audio devices can

Video: UAE President, Crown Prince Walk Into Dubai Mall Amid Iran Strikes

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Kerala Class 10 And 12 Exams Postponed In Middle East, Students Asked To Submit Applications

Kerala Exams Postponed 2026: Students who are unable to appear for the examinations due to flight disruptions, local restrictions arising from th

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh

The agency said the quake's epicentre was at a depth of 13 kilometres

Guntur Mirchi goes viral: Stunning drone footage captures 'Chilli capital of the world' covered in red blanket of farms

Chilli capital of the world: A high-definition drone video showcasing the sprawling chilli farms of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has become a digital

'Israel was determined to act with or without US': Mike Johnson on Operation Epic Fury

Water-logging near Attukal temple poses problems for devotees

As crowd of devotees swelled, many chose to set up their hearths on the few dry spots amid the water-logged areas near Attukal Bhagavathy temple

Oh Butterfly, a Tamil thriller about secrets and the Butterfly Effect, to release in theatres on March 6

Starring Nivedhithaa Sathish, Ciby, Nasser, and Attul among others, the film is set to release in theatres on March 6

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2026 (AP) The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and

NIOS 2026 exam date-sheet: Check the expected date, how to check and important guidelines for students

NIOS is set to release the April 2026 theory exam schedule for Class 10 and 12 soon. Practical exams are scheduled from March 17 to April 1, 2026

Video: Hillary Clinton Pounds Table, Bill Clinton Shakes During Epstein Deposition

Dramatic new footage of Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton's depositions on the Epstein files released by the House Oversight Committee shows the f

IIM Calcutta records 100% placements with highest domestic offer at 145 lakhs PA

How AI Overuse Creates Cognitive Debt Without Us Noticing

As artificial intelligence becomes a daily tool for writing, art, and problem-solving, researchers warn that excessive reliance may quietly weake

Yo Yo Honey Singh shares update: Safe in Dubai amid tensions

Mumbai: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has assured that he is safe in Dubai and continuing with his work commitm

5 People Named By Court Can Do Symbolic Prayers Atop The Hill :Tamil Deepam Row

Madras High court said the symbolic prayers (not lighting the lamp) could be allowed if the government wanted to show respect to the earlier orde

U.S. urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen West Asian countries

U.S. citizens should leave using available commercial transportation, due to safety risks, says the State Department's assistant secretary for co

West Indies, Zimbabwe Unable To Return From India Due To Middle East Airspace Closures

The ICC, headquartered in Dubai, earlier said that they had activated contingency plans for their personnel, who were scheduled to transit throug

Sonia Slams Govt's Silence on Khamenei Killing, Demands Parliament Debate

The former Congress president also demanded that when Parliament reconvenes for the second part of the Budget session, the government's disturbin

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit with Iranian drones as American and Israeli attacks on Iran escalate

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia faced an attack from Iranian drones. Americans are advised to stay away from the diplomatic mission. The Saudi Def

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

BATON ROUGE, La. March 3, 2026 (AP) As people awoke to headlines over the weekend about deadly U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and potential of wid

'Abdication, not neutrality': Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi's silence on Khamenei assassination

Sonia Gandhi criticized the Modi government's silence on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination, calling it an 'abdication' and 'taci

Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region

Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Sankalp and carrying out anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden

China's 15th five-year plan: Economic goals, tech innovation & consumption boost

As China gears up to unveil its five-year plan for 2026-2030, excitement brews over the anticipated policies designed to boost consumer spending

Can the US fight Mideast war 'forever'? Trump says yes, but admits 'not where we want to be' on weapon stockpiles

America's mid-tier weapons are at peak levels, Donald Trump says. He claims these supplies can sustain conflicts indefinitely. However, the forme

Rs 2,000 pension deposited for beneficiaries under Tamil Nadu's KMUT scheme ahead of polls

The Tamil Nadu government has credited Rs 2,000 and monthly pensions to women and vulnerable groups. This includes elderly, widows, transgender i

Iran bombing Israel, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuwait, Qatar...: How Iran is using a cheap weapon to create havoc in Middle-east

Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles into neighboring countries hosting U.S. bases, intensifying a conflict that has become a war of

Despite downward revision in nominal GDP, India's fiscal dynamics remain comfortable: UBI Report

India GDP revision: In absolute terms, India's fiscal deficit for April-January FY26 stood at Rs 9.81 lakh crore, or 63 per cent of the revised e

Indian Airlines Gear Up To Start Middle East Operations Amid Iran Crisis

Domestic airlines today said that they are planning to start to operate special relief flights from the Middle East to facilitate the return of s

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant to join politics, formal announcement soon: JD(U) leader

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to enter active politics. The JD(U) party will formally announce his entry soon.

Saudi Arabia Intercepts 8 Iranian Drones Near Cities Of Riyadh, Al-Kharj

Eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near the cities of Riyadh and Al-Kharj, said defence ministry spokesman.

U.S. says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's Guards

Meanwhile, Iranian state media said the Guards had targetted a United States air base in Bahrain

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Trump Appears With Red Rash On Neck, Officials Say Caused By Skin Cream

Some social media users posted photos of the US President from Board of Peace meeting on February 19 claiming that the redness was there on Trump

Iran attack could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi

Trump is set to arrive in Beijing at the end of March following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a risky Caracas raid i

UGC NET 2025: Delhi High Court Orders Exam Body To Review Final Answer Key

UGC NET December 2025 Result: The order comes amid an ongoing controversy over the History paper conducted between December 2025 and January 2026

From Nuke Talks To Air Force One Flight, What Led Up To Trump's Iran Order

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not pleased with the way that nuclear talks had been going with Iran.

Dubai-bound Emirates returns to Bengaluru, 42 flights cancelled on March 3

The flight was carrying 56 passengers comprising UAE nationals and resident permit holders

West Indies cricket team stranded in India due to international airspace restrictions

Cricket West Indies [CWI] wishes to advise that the departure of the West Indies Senior Men's Team from India, following their exit from the ICC

Ongoing West Asia conflict to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMI

Despite the favourable readings of policy uncertainty so far in 2026, BMI kept the FY2026/27 growth outlook unchanged, projecting a 7% GDP expans

NIA Seeks Chinas Assistance To Trace GoPro Camera Used In Pahalgam Terror Attack

New Delhi, Mar 3: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought Chinas judicial assistance to trace a GoPro Hero 12 Black camera linked to t