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How U.S.-Israel attack on Iran could impact millions of Indian migrant workers

UAE, where Iranian missiles have landed targeting U.S. bases, is the second largest source of Indias inward remittances and also a large hub for Indian migrant workers engaged in blue-collar jobs

5 Mar 2026 7:23 am
Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney

Mark Carney spoke in the nations capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a fellow middle power partner

5 Mar 2026 7:07 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Air strike hits Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold after Israel warning

Israel says it is working to intercept Iranian missiles; Iran postpones funeral for Khamenei, say reports

5 Mar 2026 6:49 am
Transport operators in Maharashtra set for Statewide strike from Thursday; demand rollback of e-challan system

At the heart of the agitation is a slew of grievances, with the administration of e-challans emerging as the primary flashpoint

5 Mar 2026 6:47 am
Trump weighing U.S. role in Iran after conflict, White House says

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released earlier this week showed that only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran that have plunged the West Asia into chaos, while about half including one in four Republicans believe Mr. Trump is too willing to use military force.

5 Mar 2026 6:19 am
Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict

The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

5 Mar 2026 4:56 am
Sea is higher than we thought, millions more at risk: study

Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal water heights by an average of 30 cm, according to a study in the journal Nature

5 Mar 2026 4:24 am
T20 World Cup| Dropped catches a concern, saysMorkel

Bowling coach Morne Morkel conceded that the lapses in the field remain a concern as the tournament enters its decisive phase.

5 Mar 2026 3:22 am
Hezbollah says will confront Israel-U.S. aggression, will not surrender

We are facing aggression... our choice is to confront it until the ultimate sacrifice, and we will not surrender, said Hezbollah

5 Mar 2026 2:44 am
Oxfords Ashmolean Museumreturns 16th centurybronze sculptureof Thirumangai Alvar

The Ashmolean acquired the statue in good faith in 1967. According to the Sothebys catalogue, the bronze was sold by the private collector, J.R. Belmont (18861981). There is no information on how the bronze entered his collection.

5 Mar 2026 2:16 am
The SIR conundrum in West Bengal

While the Trinamool Congress under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee used SIR as an electoral opportunity and used the harassment of people to target the ECI and BJP led government at the Centre, the West Bengal BJP leadership appears to be disappointed with the outcome of the exercise as deletions in the electoral roll are far less than what they had wished for.

5 Mar 2026 1:33 am
Bullying Anthropic: On AI firm Anthropic versus U.S. government

The U.S.s demands for maximum flexibility on AI use are dangerous

5 Mar 2026 1:30 am
Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms

Climate change may drive a renegotiation of key international law principles, including statehood territory and maritime zones

5 Mar 2026 1:13 am
Excise detects rampant use of banned tobacco products by bus crew

The department booked over 30 cases under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act during an intensive drive held in district

5 Mar 2026 1:13 am
Lutyens and the politics of symbolism

Edwin Lutyens ultimately secured near-exclusive credit for New Delhis design not just because he was talented, but because he was an exceptional public-relations strategist

5 Mar 2026 12:58 am
DMK-Congress deal: the leaders who were instrumental in breaking the stalemate

Sustained efforts of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi, and Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram helps the two parties reach an agreement on seat sharing

5 Mar 2026 12:39 am
When lantern festival meets the Holi vibe

Facing a turbulent and increasingly uncertain world, India and China shoulder a historical responsibility to unswervingly enhance cultural exchanges and promote civilisational dialogue globally

5 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Webinar on post-menopausal health to be held on March 6/

The webinar will focus on creating awareness on post-menopausal health and to explore effective management through medical care, lifestyle modifications, preventive screening, and timely intervention

5 Mar 2026 12:36 am
BJP claims Bihar will have a Backward Class CM from the party

JD(U) leaders wanted party to have a succession plan for the government, say BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will be from the backward class

5 Mar 2026 12:35 am
Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix

The recruitment for government jobs in Karnataka has stirred a hornets nest

5 Mar 2026 12:24 am
History-chasing India, England on collision course at iconicWankhede

There hasnt been one standout performer, butSuryakumar& Co. have been able to eke out contributions from different personnel at key moments; Brooks men have had a grand campaign after an early loss to West Indies and the shift back from slightly tricky tracks in Sri Lanka to a potentially excellent one for batting isnt the most demanding

5 Mar 2026 12:22 am
Nitishmay enterRajya Sabha, make way for newBJPChief Minister in Bihar

JD(U) leaders wanted party to have a succession plan for the government, say BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will be from the backward class

5 Mar 2026 12:17 am
KGMCTA defers strike for a week following Kerala government assurances

Government agrees to disburse the pay revision arrears of 18 months immediately. Arrears of the remaining 39 months will be disbursed in accordance with legal advice

4 Mar 2026 11:57 pm
T20 World Cup| Allen has a stroll in the garden as Kiwis reach the final

Quinton de Kocks below-par record against off-spin prompted the introduction of Cole McConchie inside the PowerPlay, and the move worked instantly.

4 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Kalamassery municipality mulls energy-efficient alternatives for street lights

The municipality has drafted a project to replace tube lights with LED lights in the first phase of the project expected to cost around 75 lakh

4 Mar 2026 11:50 pm
Applications open for IISER Aptitude Test 2026

Corrections in application forms will be carried out between April 16 and 18 and exam hall tickets will be released on May 24

4 Mar 2026 11:47 pm
Tiruchi Siva, Constantine Ravindran are DMK Rajya Sabha candidates

Tiruchi Siva will be entering the Rajya Sabha for the fifth time

4 Mar 2026 11:45 pm
CM Stalin inspects ongoing construction of elevated corridor on Anna Salai

The Chief Minister, along with the Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu and Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian, inspected the 3.2 kilometre-long elevated road being constructed at a cost of 621 crore

4 Mar 2026 11:45 pm
Watch: After tense talks, DMK-Congress alliance seals seat-sharing pact for Tamil Nadu polls

By inking a seat-sharing pact with the DMK for the Assembly elections, the Congress has confirmed the continuation of its alliance with the DMK for 21 years, barring a brief separation in 2014. The agreement puts an end to speculation that the Congress was toying with the idea of aligning with actor Vijays TVK.

4 Mar 2026 11:43 pm
Nepal goes to polls amid domestic upheaval and regional power plays

The March 5 election is expected to restore constitutional order and bring the democratic process back on track

4 Mar 2026 11:31 pm
Farmers call for procurement of maize by NAFED

To ensure that maize growers got the minimum support price

4 Mar 2026 11:30 pm
T20 World Cup | Brook wants to make it as uncomfortable as possible for India

I dont believe that we need the perfect game to win the competition, Brook said

4 Mar 2026 11:28 pm
Watch: Iranian naval vessel destroyed by U.S. torpedo in Indian Ocean

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War Two, according to U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

4 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
Four workers faint after inhaling gas in effluent treatment plant in Ranipet

Initial inquiry revealed that the four workers had opened the tank, which is around 10 feet deep, to remove sludge

4 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
New Ranipet SP Sibin assumes charge

According to a press release, Mr. Sibin served asSuperintendent of Police (SP) for Chengalpattu district

4 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
Textiles Minister inaugurates new Bypass Road in Ranipet

The new Bypass Road is funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme 2024-25

4 Mar 2026 11:12 pm