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After scripting history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, the J&K cricket team met ICC Chairman Jay Shah, who congratulated the players for their remarkable achievement. The BCCI described the victory as a landmark moment for cricket in the region and praised the team's grit and perseverance.

In a significant reshuffle of gubernatorial posts, Kavinder Gupta resigned as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and was immediately appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh by President Droupadi Murmu. The announcement was part of a broader set of appointments and transfers involving several Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a star-studded reception in Hyderabad on March 4. D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka attended. Apart from him, many Bollywood and South film stars arrived to bless the couple.

US President Donald Trump said American forces are performing 15 out of 10 in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, claiming the US military has significantly weakened Tehran's capabilities.

MCX gold April futures gained 0.31 per cent to Rs 1,62,018 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures gained 1.50 per cent to Rs 2,69,551 per kg.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez rejected Trump's threat to cut trade over Spain's refusal to back U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, summing up his stance as No to war. He warned the conflict risks millions' lives and criticized the operation for fueling global instability, drawing parallels with the 2003 U.S.-led Iraq invasion.

Amid global conflicts, the climate crisis worsens unnoticed. A 34C rise could trigger Hothouse Earth, bringing heatwaves, food and water shortages, and biodiversity loss. Urgent actionrenewables, ecosystem protection, and public mobilisationis needed to prevent disaster.

Oil prices rose above $83 per barrel as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and a container ship was hit. India, with 25 days of reserves and diversified imports from Africa, Russia, and the US, is better positioned to handle supply disruptions.

As of 9.30 am, Sensex gained 246 points, or 0.31 per cent, to reach 79,362 and Nifty added 84 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 24,565.

A tanker off the coast of Kuwait was hit by a large explosion, causing an oil spill. ran continues its missile attacks on Israel and U.S. bases, while the conflict has already claimed over 1,000 lives, including senior Iranian leaders.

Arjun Tendulkar will tie the knot with Saaniya Chandhok on March 5, 2026. The Tendulkars opted for regal, heavy outfits and smiled for the paps. Raj Thackeray, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, among others, attended the pre-wedding festivities.

The condolence book will be open on March 5, 6 and 9 at the embassy premises in New Delhi, with specific visiting hours for members of the public, diplomats and others wishing to pay their respects.

Amid the intensifying AI rivalry between the United States and China, countries like India, Indonesia and Vietnam are focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to achieve developmental goals and maintain digital autonomy rather than compete for global dominance.

Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and 121 of 129 drones launched during the latest Iranian attack, with eight drones falling inside the country. The strikes resulted in the deaths of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and left 78 others with minor injuries across multiple nationalities.

MCX gold April futures gained 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,62,790 per 10 grams around 11.30 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures gained 1.84 per cent to Rs 2,70,200 per kg.

Actor Sapthami Gowda, who is best known for her performance in Kantara, has condemned photographers for taking pictures and videos of female actors from inappropriate angles at events.

The decision was taken due to the escalating tensions and instability in the Middle East. The Gulf region is a key overseas market for the film's multilingual global rollout, and the situation has reportedly disrupted cinema operations across territories.

The Indian Army opened fire on Wednesday morning after detecting suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, thwarting a potential infiltration attempt. Reinforcements have been dispatched, and a search operation is underway.

The Indian rupee plunged 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on March 4, 2026, pressured by spiking crude prices (Brent at 82 dollars per barrel) due to the escalating US-Iran conflict.

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, married on February 26 in Udaipur, the couple dropped Sangeet photos featuring family dances. On Tuesday, the couple hosted a meet-and-greet event for fans.

Amid anti-US and anti-Israel protests across the Union Territory over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm and restraint, warning that anti-national elements were attempting to exploit the charged atmosphere to create law-and-order problems.

Amid widespread protests in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Union Territory government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, including universities, till March 7 as a precautionary measure.