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The Leh Apex Body has announced that it will resume its agitation with protest demonstrations across Leh on March 12 to press for key demands, including statehood, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil.

Alert Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, killing one suspected terrorist while launching a search operation to track another who reportedly escaped into nearby forests.

Pieter Elbers has resigned as CEO of IndiGo, months after the airline faced its worst-ever operational crisis in December 2025. The airline's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, announced that Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will take over the airline's management on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed.

Shivkumar said NDIA Bloc MPs have already raised the matter and staged protests, questioning why the Centre is avoiding debate. Shivakumar also criticised the recent LPG price hike and said the fuel situation is impacting businesses and families, including Indians working in the Middle East.

The Nifty closed 0.97 per cent, or 233.5 points, higher at 24,261.6, while the Sensex rose 0.82 per cent, or 639.82 points, to settle at 78,205.98.

PIB Fact Check unit has dismissed as fake a viral claim that India shared the location of an Iranian naval ship with Israel. PIB clarified that the video was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts and later amplified by a Turkish newspaper, but the remarks were never made by the Army chief.

The government informed Parliament that there is no shortage of Rs 10, Rs 20, and Rs 50 banknotes in the country.The lower-denomination notes are usually not dispensed through ATMs. The RBI also ensures adequate circulation of notes and coins alongside growing digital payments.

Airstrikes targeted Iranian military airports, Quds Force aircraft and Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, while Iranian missile attacks have killed 12 civilians in Israel. Israel said operations will continue and did not rule out targeting Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Amid rising global oil prices and tensions in West Asia, Pakistan has announced austerity measures to address a worsening fuel crisis. Shehbaz Sharif said fuel use for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, ministers will forgo two months' salary, and MPs will take a 25% pay cut.

The Epstein files reveal how elite networks operate across wealth, politics, and global influence, exposing institutional weaknesses and the structural advantages of power. Transparency is both a test and a necessity for democratic accountability.

The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply.LPG cylinder refill waiting periods have been extended from 21 to 25 days to curb hoarding amid the Iran war. Officials confirmed sufficient supply and no immediate hike in petrol or diesel prices.

The decline followed Trump's statements that the campaign against Iran would conclude very soon and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain secure. The easing came after prices had surged past $100 per barrel due to tensions disrupting energy flows.

The advisory comes amid rising tensions in West Asia following joint strikes by the United States Armed Forces and Israel Defense Forces on Iran on February 28, which triggered Iranian drone and missile attacks on US assets and regional targets.

The issue of the Kashmiri Pandits' exodus was raised at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, drawing renewed global attention to the displacement of the community from the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declared that the nation is prepared to defend its soil against US and Israeli aggression, accusing Washington of sabotaging diplomatic negotiations to forcefully partition the country and seize its significant oil and natural resources

Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent rise in global crude oil prices following the 2026 IranIsraelUS escalation is unlikely to significantly affect inflation in India for now, as inflation remains near the lower end of the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band.

West Bengal officials stated that the district administration and local authorities followed protocol at Bagdogra Airport, and there was no plan for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to welcome the President. The state government provided a detailed, point-by-point response to the MHA.

Global markets reacted sharply, with Asian stock markets falling. Analysts warn prices could rise further, potentially reaching $143 per barrel this year. Economists noted that Asia and Europe are most vulnerable, while the US, with high domestic production,

EAM S. Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that Iran thanked India for allowing the warship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi following a technical malfunction. He added that 67,000 Indians have safely returned from conflict-hit Gulf countries, with host nations assuring their safety, and emphasized India's focus on diplomacy.

A minor student in Karnataka's Ballari district remains untraced after allegedly killing a fellow hostel inmate and injuring seven others at a Gurukul residential school on Saturday night. The Class 9 student reportedly attacked hostelmates with an iron rod

Police in Srinagar stopped Congress leaders and workers from marching to Lal Chowk to protest the US-India trade deal and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing law and order concerns.

The Supreme Court postponed the hearing on the CBI's plea against bail granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case for two weeks. The court allowed the survivor to be heard in the case but asked her cousin to seek protection from the High Court.

The Nifty settled at 24,028.05, down 422.40 points or 1.73 per cent. The index also officially entered the technical correction zone after falling more than 10 per cent from its record high of 26,373, which it had touched on January 5.

Human rights groups alleged seven Baloch civilians were extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, while authorities imposed Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan amid worsening law and order.

A video shared by Modi Archive on International Women's Day highlighted a 2003 speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that India granted women universal voting rights in 1947. In the speech, delivered as Gujarat Chief Minister, he urged greater participation of women in public life and governance.

Salman Khan made his first public appearance since his father Salim Khan's hospitalisation, attending the pre-wedding celebrations of Mohak Nahata, son of trade analyst and film critic Komal Nahata, on Saturday. Several Bollywood celebrities were also present at the event. Take a look at who wore what.

YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 contestant Anurag Dobhal was injured when his car crashed into a divider on the DelhiMeerut Expressway during a livestream. His manager confirmed that he has been moved to another hospital and is currently in the ICU, urging fans to pray for his recovery.

RPF of Central Railway seized 43 kg of narcotics worth 12.82 lakh in two operations at Nagpur and Kalaburagi. One suspect was arrested with 24.8 kg of ganja at Nagpur station, while another 18.2 kg was recovered from an unclaimed bag on the Konark Express.

The confrontation between the United States and Iran is an asymmetric economic war over energy routes, supply chains, and financial power. The U.S. aims to secure global energy markets and the dollar system around the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran uses low-cost tactics like drones and missile threats to disrupt trade and raise economic costs.

A Eurasia Review report warns that terrorist groups are using social media, propaganda, and encrypted platforms to radicalise individuals and organise attacks, citing incidents like the Red Fort and Bondi Beach attacks.

Modi criticised TMC in West Bengal for allegedly insulting Droupadi Murmu after the venue of a Santhal community conference in Darjeeling was changed at the last minute. Modi called the incident a disrespect to the Constitution. while Mamata Banerjee denied the allegations.

This International Women's Day, the story of Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan highlights a quiet yet powerful movement transforming education across India. Through The Art of Living's network of 1,356 free schools in 22 states, more than 120,000 children, many of them first-generation learners, are receiving holistic, value-based education.

Iran's IRGC launched Operation Great Prophet 19, striking the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with 800+ drones and missiles, halting Strait of Hormuz oil traffic for four days amid Khamenei's funeral rallies.

The ministry condemned the attacks as violations of Iran's sovereignty and international law, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter and UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 on military aggression. Iran stressed that states allowing their territory to be used for aggression bear international legal responsibility.

Kharge criticized the government for prioritizing celebrity engagements over serious issues like the IRIS Dena sinking, while other leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, have called Modi Panauti, blaming him for India's cricket losses.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will keep up its military campaign against Iran with full force, calling it defensive and urging Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah or face consequences.

Authorities in Dubai responded to multiple incidents over the weekend after debris from intercepted missiles fell in the area. A facility near Bahrain's Port Salman was targeted by Iran.

OpenAI stated that the Defense Department deal establishes a workable path for responsible national security AI use while maintaining red lines, including no domestic surveillance and no lethal autonomy.

Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala visited Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa, where they offered prayers and sought blessings just months after their first wedding anniversary. The couple arrived at the temple amid tight security.

US President Donald Trump warned that the United States may expand strikes in Iran as the war with Israel entered its second week. The warning came after Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to Gulf countries hit by missile attacks but rejected calls for unconditional surrende

In a statement, Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson said the US government had been coordinating flights, ground transport, and emergency assistance to help Americans leave the region amid ongoing security concerns.

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway.

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anil Ravipudi, who is basking in on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, says that he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has made fantastic collection at the Indian box office in its seventh week, taking its 49-day domestic total collection to closer to Rs 900 crore net mark.

At least 3,688 people have lost their lives in more than 20,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three and a half years, with most crashes occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm due to rash driving and speeding.

Indian Railways has achieved a major logistics milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying rice reached Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir within 24 hours of departure. The 42-BCN wagon rake operated in coordination with the Food Corporation of India.

At least 10 Army soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when an armoured vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation skidded off the BhaderwahChamba interstate road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sunny Deol's Border 2 is scheduled for grand release in 4800 cinema halls with 17,000 per day in the domestic market. The movie has record breaking advance booking for its opening day.

The trailer of directed by Vishal Bhardawaj's O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has received positive response from the audience and critics. Here's a look at the early reviews.