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`Too early to assess economic impact`: IMF on West Asia conflict

The IMF said it is closely monitoring the West Asia conflict but cautioned it is too early to assess the economic impact, noting disruptions to trade, surges in energy prices, and financial market volatility. Meanwhile, India`s Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that India is fully prepared

3 Mar 2026 10:33 pm
New tiger sighting in Maharashtras Sahyadri Reserve takes count to seven

Speaking about the sighting, STR Field Director said the tiger STR T9 has been captured in multiple camera traps over the past two months inside Chandoli National Park. Several photographs and videos have documented his movement in the area

3 Mar 2026 10:30 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: IndiGo starts repatriation flights on Middle East routes

Meanwhile, the UAE-based airlines Emirates and Etihad Airways started operating a limited number of flights from the evening of March 2, after Dubai Airports confirmed a partial resumption of operations after the airport was closed due to the outbreak of hostilities between the US-Israel alliance and Iran

3 Mar 2026 7:10 pm
PM Modi speaks to Gulf leaders, flags safety of Indians amid West Asia crisis

During the calls, PM Modi discussed the evolving security situation and conveyed Indias concerns over recent attacks affecting countries in the Gulf region

3 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Defence ministry seals Rs 5,083 cr deal with HAL for 6 helicopters

The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH Mk-III) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Coast Guard and Shtil surface-to-air missiles from Russia`s Rosoboronexport for the Indian Navy

3 Mar 2026 6:45 pm
India urges restraint amid escalating Iran-Gulf conflict during Ramadan: MEA

In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India had, from the outset, urged all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians

3 Mar 2026 6:44 pm
Temperatures to remain above normal across India in coming days: IMD

According to the latest update, temperatures are expected to remain 46 degrees Celsius above normal across several parts of Northwest India, while Central India may see deviations of 24 degrees Celsius above average

3 Mar 2026 6:11 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: Over 250 flights cancelled at four Indian airports

Flight operations have been impacted for the fourth consecutive day as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid airspace restrictions and safety concerns linked to the situation involving the US, Israel, and Iran

3 Mar 2026 5:57 pm
Trump says Iran war could last weeks as Netanyahu defends decision to attack

US President Donald Trump warned that the US has the capability to sustain military operations against Iran beyond the projected four-to-five-week timeframe, as explosions continued to ring out across Tehran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday

3 Mar 2026 5:41 pm
Pakistan forces kill 67 Afghan Taliban in overnight border operations

Pakistan security forces killed 67 Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations along the southwestern border, repulsing attacks at 16 locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Balochistan, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said. One Frontier Corps soldier was killed and five injured in the clashes

3 Mar 2026 5:37 pm
Most Indian students from Tehran shifted to safer place in Iran

The Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Tehran are closely monitoring developments and coordinating necessary arrangements to safeguard Indian nationals

3 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
Trump slams Starmer for skipping Iran strikes, alleges pandering to muslim voter

US President Donald Trump criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in an interview with The Sun, alleging he chose not to join US strikes against Iran to pander to Muslim voters, adding that Britain is not such a recognisable country anymore

3 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: CBSE postpones class 10, 12 exams in Middle East

According to CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj, the decision applies to examinations in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

3 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi, asks to clear stand on Middle East tensions

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said India must take a clear moral stand. In a post on social media, he stated that silence at such a time could diminish Indias standing globally

3 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Elderly woman killed as speeding mini-truck overturns on her in UP`s Amethi

Officials said the driver of the speeding mini-truck lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. The vehicle fell on the deceased, while her husband was thrown some distance away

3 Mar 2026 3:22 pm
Amid Middle East crisis, UAE President, Dubai Crown Prince visit Dubai Mall

The appearance, which took place in one of the regions busiest public spaces, quickly drew attention both on the ground and across social media platforms

3 Mar 2026 1:18 pm
Bill Clinton denies knowledge of Epsteins crimes in house depositions

Bill and Hillary Clinton testified about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Bill denied knowledge of trafficking and said he ended contact before Epsteins 2008 conviction; Hillary said she did not recall meeting him

3 Mar 2026 12:47 pm
US lawmakers press to scrap 11 per cent India cotton tariff

A group of US lawmakers led by Jodey Arrington has urged the Trump administration to eliminate Indias 11 per cent tariff on American cotton, calling it vital for farmers as both nations negotiate an interim trade agreement.

3 Mar 2026 11:28 am
US B-1 bombers strike deep inside Iran

United States Central Command confirmed that US B-1 bombers struck targets inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, aiming to degrade ballistic missile capabilities. The move marks a sharp escalation in direct US military action amid rising regional tensions

3 Mar 2026 11:23 am
Middle East tensions: IndiGo announces special flights, Air India issue advisory

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

3 Mar 2026 10:52 am
Six US troops killed in Iran conflict: CENTCOM

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

3 Mar 2026 10:18 am
House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering on Epstein

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

3 Mar 2026 9:04 am
Police arrest son for murdering father over property dispute in Coimbatore

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

3 Mar 2026 9:03 am
US urges Americans to depart now from Middle East

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

3 Mar 2026 8:56 am
India monitors Middle East airspace, adjusts flight schedules for passenger safe

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

3 Mar 2026 8:54 am
US Consulate General Peshawar suspends operations over security concerns

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

3 Mar 2026 8:52 am
Two killed, 14 injured in mass shooting outside Texas bar; FBI probes

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

3 Mar 2026 8:50 am
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel striking regime, not civilians

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

3 Mar 2026 8:47 am
MP: Two sanitation workers die while cleaning sewage line in Indore

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

3 Mar 2026 8:44 am
Donald Trump says US ahead of schedule in campaign against Iran

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

3 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to India resume after suspension

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

3 Mar 2026 8:33 am
Maharashtra: 19 killed in Nagpur explosives blast, minister cites negligence

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

3 Mar 2026 8:13 am
Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a `limite

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

3 Mar 2026 7:57 am
US Israel attack on Iran: Ballistic missile exchanges widen Middle East conflict

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

3 Mar 2026 7:56 am
Israel launches new waves of strikes on Iran after warning residents to evacuate

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

3 Mar 2026 7:51 am
Trump says Iran ops likely to last 4-5 weeks, but prepared to go far longer

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

2 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
Congress MP among 260 stranded in Middle East after US-Israel strike on Iran

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

2 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Orders based on AI-generated judgments will be construed as misconduct: SC

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

2 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
Emirates, Etihad resume limited flights from Dubai airport after partial opening

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

2 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
Supreme Court orders nationwide open prison reforms, forms panel

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

2 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Zelenskyy hopes Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi proceed despite global turmoil

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

2 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Maharashtra: 22-year-old man killed in Beed car crash

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

2 Mar 2026 9:11 pm
Petroleum Ministry assures fuel availability, affordability amid tension

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

2 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Atleast 169 dead in Ruweng area massacre as violence escalates in South Sudan

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

2 Mar 2026 7:53 pm
AI Summit Protest: Delhi HC clears release of IYC chief Uday Bhanu Chib

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

2 Mar 2026 6:59 pm
US-Israel attack Iran: Three US jets downed in Kuwait, friendly fire

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

2 Mar 2026 6:35 pm
Panic mounts among Indian medical students stranded in Iran amid tensions

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

2 Mar 2026 5:46 pm
India, Canada seal landmark uranium deal, target USD 50-bn trade

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

2 Mar 2026 5:37 pm
Marathwada travellers among dozens stranded as Middle East tensions escalate

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

2 Mar 2026 5:06 pm
Total Lunar Eclipse to grace skies on March 3; visible across most of India

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

2 Mar 2026 5:02 pm