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The operation, codenamed Operation White Hammer, uncovered a large-scale illegal drug manufacturing unit operating as a chemical factory. Officials seized raw materials, chemicals and industrial equipment used to produce the drug, and arrested two alleged masterminds, including an experienced chemist.

Israeli Prime Minister said Iran is o longer the same after nearly two weeks of Israeli and US strikes, claiming key nuclear scientists were killed and the IRGC and Basij forces severely damaged. He also called Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei a puppet of the Revolutionary Guards.

The Nifty declined 488.05 points, or 2.06 per cent, to settle at 23,151.10. Meanwhile, the Sensex dropped 1,470.50 points, or 1.93 per cent, ending the session at 74,563.92.

Spread across 27 cities, the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 features some of the most trailblazing restaurants in the region.

Explosions shook buildings in Dubai on Friday morning, a day after twin drone incidents were reported. Authorities later confirmed that an aerial interception had been successfully carried out, with debris damaging a building in Dubai's financial hub.

As companies like OpenAI and Anthropic push the limits of model scale, AI chip startup dMatrix says the next phase of the industry will be decided by the cost and efficiency of inference.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Trump assured Iran they are welcome. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali and Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj cited the escalating war and unsafe conditions as reasons for potentially withdrawing from the tournament.

Donald Trump said Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was 'damaged but probably alive', as reports suggested he was critically injured in the airstrike that killed his father.

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to Iran on Truth Social, claiming its military capabilities were being destroyed, as his remarks escalated tensions amid the ongoing conflict and drew global attention to rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

An advocate has filed a complaint with Pune Police seeking an FIR against cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly insulting the national flag during India's T20 World Cup celebrations in Ahmedabad. Clips show Hardik draping the flag while lying on the podium and kissing his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma.

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.