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
At the heart of the agitation is a slew of grievances, with the administration of e-challans emerging as the primary flashpoint
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
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.
A hundred years ago | Frantic scenes in New York exchange
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
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.
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
Sports Journalists Honours Board unveiled at Wankhede Stadium
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.
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.
Bullying Anthropic: On AI firm Anthropic versus U.S. government
The U.S.s demands for maximum flexibility on AI use are dangerous
Two held with 202 grams of suspected MDMA
Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms
Climate change may drive a renegotiation of key international law principles, including statehood territory and maritime zones
Poll deal: DMK allots 28 Assembly seats to Cong
PTI Chennai Allies DMK and Congress sealed their seat-sharing deal for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on Wednesday, effectively putting to rest speculations that questioned the continuance of their alliance as power-sharing demand by some in the national party had threatened to derail ties. After rounds of negotiations, the DMK allotted 28 Assembly seats []
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
Palaniswami meets AIADMKs district secretaries in Chennai
Traders federation keeps option open on 2026 poll
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
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
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
National Safety day celebrated at Renault Groups plant in city
Drop move to redeploy doctor posts for psychology faculty positions: TNGDA
Green Climate arranges water for birds and animals
M. Christopher Tilak is Congress frontrunner for the Rajya Sabha seat
Speed trial on Velachery to St. Thomas Mount MRTS extension planned
T.N. CM launches Integrated Drinking Water Grievance Redressal Centre
Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix
The recruitment for government jobs in Karnataka has stirred a hornets nest
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
Thirupparankundram row: Justice Swaminathan grants time to respond to his suggestion
BJP govt 'going beyond limits' in imposing Hindi, says TN CM, slams naming arch as 'Kartavya Dwar'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin strongly criticized the Union government's alleged Hindi imposition. He condemned the naming of the Tiruchirappalli railway divisional office entrance arch as 'Kartavya Dwar'. Stalin demanded immediate replacement with Tamil names. Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami also urged central intervention. DMK members protested, painting over the Hindi inscription. Officials assured replacement with Tamil words.
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
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.
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
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
Tiruchi Siva, Constantine Ravindran are DMK Rajya Sabha candidates
Tiruchi Siva will be entering the Rajya Sabha for the fifth time
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
Oxfords Ashmolean Museum returns stolen Tirumangai Alvar idol to Indian authorities in London
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.
Rajya Sabha elections: Tiruchi Siva, Thambidurai renominated
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
Farmers call for procurement of maize by NAFED
To ensure that maize growers got the minimum support price
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
CII appoints new leadership team for Visakhapatnam zone
Tamil Nadu Blue Carbon Mapping: Drones, AI to Quantify Mangrove, Seagrass Carbon Storage
Tamil Nadu is undertaking high-resolution mapping of its coastal blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass, and tidal marshlands. Utilizing drones, AI, and cloud computing, the project aims to generate precise, pixel-level carbon data to global standards, creating a Blue Carbon Atlas for potential carbon trading and conservation efforts.
Tamil Nadu Knife Sharpeners Struggle: Traditional Craft Faces Decline Amidst Online Competition
Kareemullah, a knife sharpener from Harichandrapuram, travels for weeks, sleeping on pavements and facing threats, to find customers. His traditional trade, once common, is declining due to online alternatives and changing times. This generational craft, passed down through families, now struggles for survival.
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
New Ranipet SP Sibin assumes charge
According to a press release, Mr. Sibin served asSuperintendent of Police (SP) for Chengalpattu district
Textiles Minister inaugurates new Bypass Road in Ranipet
The new Bypass Road is funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme 2024-25
CBI launches probe into Puducherry counterfeit drugs case
The Central agency took over the case after investigation by local police revealed potential implications affecting public health, economic security, and national interest
Light rain may continue in one or two places in the State and Puducherry on March 10, according to the RMC
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan hold that the commission had rejected the plea in 2020 without proper consideration
Kerala government opens option for declaring wildlife trophy
Watch: Mufti questions Centres silence on Iran strike, seeks release of Kashmir detainees
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti burnt effigies of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Srinagar to protest the joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran.
Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in Mediterranean
The tanker, carrying 61,000 tons of LNG, completely sank between Libya and Malta, a statement said
NCP (SP) scotches merger speculations
Jayant Patil says reunification talks had beeninitiatedat Ajit Pawarsinsistenceand are no longer on the table.
Palestinian envoy to India slams jungle law in Iran-U.S. conflict
Abu Shawesh has expressed deep concern over statements from major powers indicating that the window for negotiations has been closed
Watch: Nepal is going to polls on March 5: Why it matters | The Hindu Explains
Nepal is heading to the polls on March 5, 2026 a landmark election triggered two years early by a youth-led uprising that brought down the government, killed 77 people, and set an entire country on a new course.
Congress will name Rajya Sabha candidate when filing nomination: Himachal CM
With a clear majority in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the Congress's victory should be a foregone conclusion, but for its bitter experience in the previous Rajya Sabha election
Watch: Governments silence on the Iran strike and Khameneis death draws opposition criticism
Indian opposition leaders have strongly criticised the Narendra Modi government for its silence after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel that reportedly killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Parties including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi have said that not condemning the attack or expressing condolences undermines Indias credibility and raises questions about its foreign policy, urging a parliamentary debate and clearer articulation of Indias stance.
180 flights cancelled amid growing West Asia conflict
Air India Express announced that its air services to Muscat will remain operational;Air India says it will deploy additional flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris to cater to the high demand
Trade bodies flag impact of West Asia crisis on trade-driven Karnataka
Many Kannadigas have their business set-ups in Jebel Ali or in other trade free zones in West Asia; many travelled through Dubai, Abu Dhabi,Qatar or Doha to reach leisure or business destinations in the U.S., or Europe
CM, DGP hold meeting with Amit Shah over talk of impending surrender of top Maoist
Police deny such move and claim meeting was to brief the Union Home Minister about the naxalite movement and the requirements of the State police force
AIADMK fields veteran Thambi Durai again, allots one RS seat to PMK
In another release, he said another seat of the Upper House had been allotted to the Pattali Makkal Katchi
Beyond Telcos: Exploring Deterministic Paths to Business Success in the Agentic Era
Aye Finance pilots Generative AI model for image-based underwriting of trading businesses
Consuls General in Guangzhou set sights on APEC 2026 in Shenzhen
IIM Udaipur Launches BBA Program with Bilingual Learning Support; Applications Open for 2026 Cohort
India backs a Myanmar-led peace process, says Jaishankar
His comments come a month after a military-backed party won the Myanmar general election
Potential-linked credit plan released for Krishnagiri
FERA members detained in Dindigul
CM meets Congress top leaders to finalise RS nominees
Abhishek Manu Singvi, Vem Narender Reddy emerge top contenders
Transport Minister flags off 12 new CNG buses in Rameswaram
State govt. sanctions arrears on DA, DR
Vetlapalem blast: two more succumb, toll rises to 24
Jagriti Theatres Morning Raag series back in Bengaluru from this month
Jagriti Theatre brings the sixth edition of their annual Morning Raag concert series back to the city this weekend
Foundation for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant this month: CM
A shift from Ease of Doing Business to Speed of Doing Business gave A.P. an edge over other States in attracting investments, says Chandrababu Naidu
Minister inaugurates rehabilitation colony for Ramayapatnam Port displaced families
Of the total cost of nearly 5,000 crore for the port, the State government has already spent 1,800 crore, and almost 77 per cent of the construction has been completed
Students protest at Andhra University against attacks on Iran
Cochin Dioceses post-SIR campaign seeks to ensure nobody loses right to vote
The diocese, comprising 40,750 families spread over four Assembly constituencies in two districts, has launched the drive to identify those who remain out of the electoral rolls even after the recently concluded Special Intensive Revision of voters list
Social activist flags frequent fires in Magadi taluk
Shabnam Hashmi, who runs Ajjis Learning Centre, a non-profit education trust located in Jyothipalya village, said that since February 24, there have been three instances of forest fires.
Midnight mobilisation drill at Masab Tank to test Golconda police readiness
Suraj Lama case: HC seeks report from police, immigration authorities
Nepal deploys over 3 lakh security personnel for March 5 polls
Acting Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the percentage of invalid ballots was expected to be minimal due to extensive voter education programmes carried out across the country by the Election Commission
360 stranded passengers arrive from Dubai; 34 flights cancelled
In retaliation to the U.S.-Israel combines attack, Iran has shut down shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. How long can Indias fuel stocks last if supply disruptions are prolonged? And how much more can fuel cost for India if oil tankers avoid the strait?
Karnatakas HPV vaccination plan revived under Centres national rollout
The programme announced in Karnataka earlier could not take off as planned due to delays in vaccine procurement
