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IndiGo said that it will operate four dedicated flights from Jeddah on March 3, 2026 as part of efforts to gradually restore operations between Saudi Arabia and India

US Central Command said that its Operation Epic Fury involves the largest regional concentration of American military firepower in a generation

A House committee made public hours of recorded testimony from Bill and Hillary Clinton as lawmakers continue investigating who knew about or ignored Epsteins abuse

Tamil Nadu Police arrested a man for allegedly murdering his father following a long-standing property dispute in Coimbatore district. The incident occurred under the Annur Police Station limits

The US State Department has issued an urgent advisory asking American citizens to immediately leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries citing serious safety risks

Aircraft and crew repositioning measures are underway to restore operational stability at the earliest

The US Consulate General in Peshawar has temporarily suspended operations from March 2 citing security concerns, while the US Embassy in Islamabad continues routine and emergency consular services

Two people were killed and 14 wounded after a gunman opened fire outside a bar in Austin, Texas. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism

Amid US Isarel attack Iran, Netanyahu said Israels military focus is on dismantling Irans terror infrastructure while protecting civilians, urging Israelis to follow Home Front Command advisories

Two Municipal Corporation sanitation workers died during sewage line cleaning operations near Choithram Sabji Mandi in Indore. Police have registered a case and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination

Trump reiterated that the US is ahead of its initial projections and vowed to continue its mission with determination until Iran`s growing threats are eliminated amid US Isarel attack Iran

In major relief for stranded Indians, flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru resumed after days of suspension triggered by regional tensions

Maharashtra: At least 19 workers died in a massive blast at an explosives manufacturing unit in Nagpur district. Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said preliminary findings indicate negligence by the private company

The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences

Trump warned that an Iran equipped with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would endanger not only the Middle East but also the American homeland

Global tensions intensified after Israel carried out strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory actions across parts of the Gulf region. Governments have urged calm as security measures increase and international leaders call for restraint

Trump emphasised that the United States (US) has the capacity to sustain the campaign as long as necessary to achieve its goals, including eliminating threats from Iran`s nuclear and missile programmes

Among those stranded in Dubai is Congress Jalna Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Kalyan Kale, who had travelled on Friday, a day before the joint US-Israel strike on Iran. The MP was scheduled to return via Abu Dhabi on Tuesday but is now stuck in Dubai due to flight cancellations

The Supreme Court of India has warned that relying on AI-generated, non-existent judgments in court orders will amount to judicial misconduct. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General and the Bar Council of India, saying such practices directly impacts

UAE carriers Emirates and Etihad Airways have resumed limited operations after Dubai Airports confirmed a partial reopening of Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International. Authorities have urged passengers to wait for confirmation from airlines before heading to the airport as regional tensions continue to impact airspace

The Supreme Court has ordered sweeping reforms of Open Correctional Institutions across India, setting up a high-powered panel led by Justice (Retd) Ravindra Bhat. States must assess feasibility, include women prisoners, revise rules, and submit action plans within three months

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects peace talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi to go ahead between March 5 and 8, despite escalating Israel-Iran tensions. Moscow signalled support for diplomacy, while Kyiv warned prolonged Middle East conflict could impact US weapons supplies

A 22-year-old man died and three others were injured after a speeding car overturned and crashed into a wells wall in Maharashtra`s Beed district while heading for Holi celebrations

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reviewed crude oil and LPG supplies amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas assuring that availability and affordability of petroleum products will be maintained

At least 169 people were killed in a brutal attack in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, with bodies buried in a mass grave, according to local officials. Survivors have sought refuge at a base run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which is providing emergency medical aid

The Delhi High Court stayed a sessions court order that had halted bail granted to Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit. The court observed that any order affecting personal liberty must reflect due application of mind

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident, according to United States Central Command. All six aircrew were safely recovered and are reported to be in stable condition

Several Indian medical students, including those at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Isfahan, have appealed to the Indian government for evacuation as tensions escalate across Iran. With internet disruptions, closed shops and reported explosions near campus, students say fear and uncertainty have gripped the community

Modi said relations between the two countries are now marked by renewed energy, mutual trust, and positivity. Under a USD 2.6 billion uranium supply agreement, Canada will support Indias civil nuclear energy sector

As Gulf airspace remains closed following the US-Israel strike on Iran, 61 people from Maharashtras Marathwada region are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. UAE air defences intercepted missiles, while BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure amid tensions

In India, most areas will witness the end of the eclipse at moonrise, while parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see the end of totality as well

Kuwait`s Ministry of Defence confirmed that several US military aircraft crashed on Monday morning, with all crew members evacuated and reported to be in stable condition. Iran had earlier claimed a US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating online showing a pilot ejecting

The explosion occurred on Sunday at the companys detonator assembly plant in Raulgaon, Katol tehsil. Twenty-three people were injured, with 13 reported to be in a critical condition

According to his police complaint, Shiv Sena (UBT) city chief Rahul Karade said that he was travelling back to Akola from his native village when some individuals attacked his vehicle using a sword and iron rods

A US-Israel military strike on Iran has triggered missile retaliation across the Gulf, heightening regional tensions. As UAE air defences intercepted incoming threats, BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure. Major airlines, including IndiGo and Emirates, suspended select Middle East flights

Passengers were being offered full flexibility, including travel waivers, refunds, and rebooking options, as airlines adjust operations in response to airspace closures and security concerns

The Russian Foreign Ministry, in an official statement, stated that it condemns the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a violation of international law and a breach of the principles of civilised interstate relations

PM Modi held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi, reviewing progress in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, education, and strategic cooperation, while participating in the India-Canada CEOs Forum during Carneys first official visit to India

Iranian state media claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Kuwait and shared an alleged image of the captured American pilot, along with footage of Irans drone fleet and strikes on US-Israeli targets

In a video message, Trump said US forces had also destroyed nine ships and a naval building in a matter of minutes. He claimed that Irans former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead and that much of the countrys military command structure has been eliminated

Police stated that the bodies of those dead were burnt beyond recognition, and DNA samples are being collected from family members to establish the identities of the deceased

411 passenger grievances have been resolved so far during the current situation. The PACR is working in coordination with airlines and airport operators to provide timely assistance and minimise inconvenience to travellers, an official statement said

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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