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'Stranded students': Medical interns in Iran share situation on ground
The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has voiced concerns over the safety of Indian students in Iran, urging immediate evacuation measures.
Indore youth dies by suicide after being slapped by cop
A 23-year-old man, Raj Makwana, jumped from the fifth floor of his apartment in Indore after allegedly being slapped by a policeman for being out late at night.
NEET UG 2026 registration closing soon: Key details
The registration for NEET UG 2026 on neet.nia.nic.in is closing on March 8, 2026. Candidates must complete the online application process before the deadline.
Census 2027 kicks off with Pragati, Vikas: What's new
Union Home Minister Amit Shah initiated preparations for the world's largest population exercise, India's 2027 Census, by launching digital platforms and mascots.
APNRTS, MEA working to get transit visas for Bahrain
The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) is coordinating with the central government to ensure the safe return of Telugus stranded in conflict-ridden West Asia.
US submarine hits Iranian ship; Omar Abdullah voices concern
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, voiced concern over the recent attack on an Iranian warship that was part of a naval exercise hosted by India.
India has world's 2nd-highest number of obese kids: UN report
Experts advocate for sugar taxes and marketing restrictions on unhealthy foods, as 120 million Indian children face potential obesity and related health risks by 2040.
Chhattisgarh: ₹5 lakh bounty Maoist leader Punem killed
A Naxalite, carrying a bounty of ₹5 lakh, was killed during an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.
SpiceJet operates special evacuation flights from Fujairah amid airspace closure
SpiceJet is set to operate thirteen special flights from the United Arab Emirates on March 5, aimed at aiding Indian nationals stranded due to regional military escalation.
No political events in school premises: Tamil Nadu government
The Tamil Nadu government has amended regulations to prohibit private schools from hosting political, ideological, communal, or divisive events.
Viral video of woman coloring foreign child's face raises eyebrows
A video of an Indian woman applying Holi colours on a foreign child without apparent permission sparked online debate about consent in India.
Pakistan's internal violence raises India terror attack fears: Report
India intensifies security measures following alerts of potential Pakistan-sponsored terror activities, amid escalating unrest in Afghanistan and Balochistan.
Holi party brawl at Greater Noida society turns viral
A violent altercation between residents and security guards during Holi celebrations at a Greater Noida residential complex led to multiple arrests.
Kerala: Wild elephant critically injures man on road
A man named Prakash was critically injured after a wild elephant attacked him in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, according to forest officials.
1,204 people booked for drunk driving on Holi in Delhi
During Holi celebrations, Delhi Traffic Police booked over 1,200 motorists for drunk driving and issued 3,725 penalties for other traffic violations.
'Fatigued driver refuses to drive': Railways' bizarre delay sparks debate
A train in Bihar was delayed for three hours after the loco pilot refused to work beyond his 9-hour shift, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
Raisina Dialogue kicks off in New Delhi: Know more
India hosts the annual Raisina Dialogue, focusing on AI, security, and a fragmented world order. The conference explores geopolitics, geo-economics and emerging technologies.
UP's Ganga Expressway to open by March-end: Details here
The 594-km Ganga Expressway, nearing its launch, promises to reduce Meerut-Prayagraj travel time from 12 to just 7 hours.
Austrian woman's Holi post goes viral for all wrong reasons
An Austrian traveller, Britta Schlagbauer, experienced a painful incident during Holi celebrations in Vrindavan when colour mixed with stones was thrown into her eyes.
Uttar Pradesh schools closed for 2 days after Holi
Schools across various districts in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on March 5 and 6, 2026, following a state government directive amid ongoing festival celebrations.
Portuguese vlogger Ines Faria harassed in Mumbai; men stalked her
A viral video of Portuguese travel vlogger, Ines Faria, being harassed for selfies in Mumbai has reignited discussions on the safety of female tourists in India.
Delhi HC to hear CBI's plea against Kejriwal, Sisodia discharge
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, known for upholding Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, will hear the CBI's appeal against the discharge of AAP leaders in the Delhi excise policy case.
Youths thrash man for sharing post on Iran's Khamenei death
A youth in Gangavathi, Karnataka was allegedly assaulted over an Instagram story related to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, sparking a police investigation.
BMTC bus driver threatens passenger, says 'nothing will happen to me'
A Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus driver allegedly abused and tried to assault a passenger near Jalahalli, Bengaluru.
Delhi: Massive fire wipes out over 50 shanties in Rithala
A devastating fire erupted in Delhi's Rithala area, destroying more than 50 shanties. The cause of the fire remains unknown, with one girl reported missing.
Air India offers free rescheduling, refunds for canceled flights
Air India is offering free rescheduling and refunds due to the ongoing Middle East tensions disrupting flight operations.
Fuel prices in India remain unchanged for nearly 4 years
Petrol and diesel prices for various Indian cities on March 4, 2026, have been announced, reflecting global crude oil market fluctuations.
Rajasthan: 3 men shot inside hotel over alleged liquor rivalry
A businessman was killed and three others critically injured when gunmen opened fire at a hotel in Rajasthan's Churu district.
Gold prices in India drop sharply: Check rates
Gold prices in India fluctuated on March 5, 2026, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. The rates varied across major cities for different purity levels.
Nagpur: 4-year-old boy burnt with boiling water by grandmother
A Nagpur woman allegedly poured boiling water on her four-year-old grandson after he accidentally sprayed paint on her, causing severe burns.
Western disturbance to bring snow, rain in J&K, Ladakh
The India Meteorological Department predicts rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, while forecasting above-normal temperatures across the country.
Election states are showering welfare benefits on women
As poll-bound states Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam increase Direct Benefit Transfer schemes, their varying fiscal health comes under scrutiny.
Anand Patwardhan barred from entering Mumbai University
Documentary filmmaker Anand Patwardhan was denied entry to Mumbai University while attempting to support a protesting research scholar.
'Pune to Dubai': 111 students, faculty return home
111 residents of Pune district, stranded in Dubai due to escalating tensions in West Asia, have safely returned home, with efforts ongoing to repatriate the remaining individuals.
Rajasthan sisters die hours before wedding, cousins marry other women
Two sisters from Jodhpur were found dead hours before their wedding, leaving their grooms to marry other women within the same day.
Basmati prices dip 6% as Middle East conflict halts exports
Basmati rice prices in India have fallen by 5-6% due to export disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Gulf war fears: Families in Uttarakhand worried about loved ones
Families in Uttarakhand, India anxiously await the safe return of their kin from Gulf countries amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions.
Maharashtra transporters to go on indefinite strike from midnight
The Maharashtra Transport Action Committee (M-TAC) plans to initiate a statewide 'chakka jam' (road blockade) from March 5, protesting unresolved e-challan issues.
Bengaluru ex-techie hangs herself after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking
A 35-year-old former engineer, identified as Sushma, allegedly died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru on Tuesday after a dispute with her mother-in-law, Kalpana, over cooking.
India to buy 5 more S-400s after Iran-Israel conflict escalates
India is set to procure five additional squadrons of the Russian S-400 air defense missile system.
Modi speaks to Oman Sultan, Kuwait Prince amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah of Kuwait.
India fully prepared, energy supplies robust: Centre amid Middle-East conflict
India is well-prepared to tackle any short-term disruptions in energy supplies due to the current situation in the Middle East, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
India signs ₹5,083cr deals for 6 advanced helicopters, Shtil missiles
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to bolster India's maritime security.
Iran-Israel conflict threatens UP's export-driven industries
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, involving the United States, is posing a major threat to Uttar Pradesh's export-driven industries.
PV Sindhu escapes Middle East war zone, lands in Bengaluru
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Air India flies 149 stranded passengers home from Dubai
Air India has successfully operated the first Indian carrier flight from Dubai to New Delhi, bringing back 149 stranded passengers.
CBSE postpones Class X, Class XII examinations for March 5,6
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in light of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
PM Modi reaches 30M YouTube subscribers, world's most followed leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to cross 30 million subscribers on YouTube.
UP: 6 people killed, 7 injured in bus-van collision
A tragic road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district left six people dead and seven others injured.
NIA turns to China to trace Pahalgam attack GoPro camera
The National Investigation Agency(NIA) is seeking information from China about a GoPro Hero 12 camera that was used in the April 22, 2025, terror attack at Pahalgam's Baisaran Meadow.
Limited flight operations resume from Middle East to India
Limited flight operations from parts of the Middle East to India have resumed, providing some relief to stranded passengers.
Oleum gas leak in Palghar triggers mass evacuation, 2,600 displaced
A toxic oleum gas leak at a chemical plant in Maharashtra's Palghar district has forced the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including 1,600 school students.
IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves across India from March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a hotter-than-normal March this year, with an early onset of summer.
India-Canada ink 'landmark' uranium supply deal, critical minerals MoU
India and Canada have taken a major step in strengthening their energy and technology ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on critical minerals cooperation.
Modi reacts to 'worrying' situation in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Modi-Carney bilateral talks signal formal reset of India-Canada ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.
Drunk youth drags police constable on Mercedes bonnet for 800m
A 24-year-old tech professional, G Tarun, was arrested in Hyderabad's Gachibowli after he allegedly drove his Mercedes-Benz under the influence of alcohol.
MHA issues advisory to states over West Asia tensions
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to states amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, especially between Israel and Iran.
Jaishankar meets Canadian PM Carney in Delhi, hails forward-looking partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi on Monday.
Kashmir shuts schools, colleges amid Iran-Israel tensions
Authorities in the Kashmir Valley have ordered a two-day closure of all educational institutions as security restrictions tighten.
'India strongly condemns...': Modi's first indirect comment on Iran-US conflict
In what could be seen as New Delhi's first comments following the massive US-Israel air strikes on Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks.
Srinagar's Lal Chowk sealed, J&K on edge over Khamenei protests
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have sealed Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk in light of mass protests against the reported killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'India stands in solidarity': Modi condemns Iranian strikes on UAE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday night. He condemned the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressed India's solidarity with the UAE during these challenging times.
'Early cessation of hostilities': Modi, Netanyahu discuss Iran tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the need for an "early cessation of hostilities" in the Middle East.
JNU protest: Court orders immediate release of 14 detained students
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of 14 students arrested during a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Cool mornings, scorching afternoons: North India's March heat starts early
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a strange weather pattern for Monday.
Khamenei gone, spotlight falls on Khomeini's Indian ancestral village
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has brought a small Indian village into the global spotlight.
Shia communities across India march in mourning over Khamenei's killing
Protests erupted across India on Sunday after reports emerged of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Facebook restricts post showing defacement of Ambedkar's portrait at JNU
Facebook has restricted a video showing the defacement of Dr BR Ambedkar's portrait during a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Zero tolerance during Holi, Ramzan in UP: Yogi warns troublemakers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered stringent measures to maintain communal harmony during the upcoming festivals.
India urges restraint, prioritization of civilian safety in Iran-Gulf crisis
India has expressed grave concern over the fast-changing situation in West Asia, especially in Iran and the Gulf region.
AP: 18 dead, several injured in Kakinada firecracker unit blast
A devastating explosion at the Suryasri Fireworks Centre in Vetlapalem village, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, has left at least 18 people dead, according to a report by ETV Bharat.
IMD predicts rain in Northeast, Kerala; warns of rising temperatures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in several states. These include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Kerala.
9 cheetahs from Botswana arrive at MP's Kuno National Park
Nine cheetahs from Botswana, comprising six females and three males, have arrived at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.
Greater Noida Thar driver flees without paying fuel, drags motorcycle
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Greater Noida after he allegedly fled a petrol station without paying and dragged a motorcycle for several kilometers.
Forensic science 'protective shield' against tech deception: CJI Kant
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasized the importance of forensic science in maintaining justice in the digital age.
Yogi Adityanath announces 3-day holiday for UP government employees
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a three-day holiday for government employees on the occasion of Holi. The holidays will be observed from March 2-4.
Kanpur crash Lamborghini to be released on ₹8.30cr bond
The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Kanpur has ordered the release of a Lamborghini Revuelto, which was involved in a crash earlier this month.
Odisha woman raped by boyfriend, stranger, then thrown off building
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly raped twice in one day and later murdered in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district.
Japan visa applications in India to require prior appointments
Starting March 2, 2026, applicants submitting Japan visa applications at select VFS Global centers in India will be required to book an appointment in advance.
Missing boy case unveils 'Drishyam-like twist', was buried alive
A six-year-old boy, who went missing in 2020, is believed to have been buried under the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district, according to police officials quoted by Hindustan Times.
'You want to hang...accused?' SC disappointed at Nitish Katara's family
The Supreme Court has granted a temporary release on furlough to Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case.
How domestic help masterminded 'ED raid' at elderly couple's house
A domestic help allegedly masterminded a fake Enforcement Directorate(ED) raid at the home of an 86-year-old retired architect in New Friends Colony, southeast Delhi.
Indian Navy commissions 'Dolphin Hunter' INS Anjadip in Chennai
The Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Anjadip, a state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water craft.
Video: IAF showcases 'longest-ever kill in military history' by S-400
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video of the S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defense missile system in action.
Action ordered against CBI officer who investigated excise policy case
A Delhi court has ordered departmental proceedings against a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer who probed the Delhi excise policy case, in which all 23 accused, including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, were discharged on Friday.
1,200kg adulterated paneer, 900kg contaminated khoya destroyed ahead of Holi
Ahead of the Holi festival, Uttar Pradesh food safety authorities have destroyed over two tons of adulterated dairy products, including paneer, khoya, milk, and other edible items.
What to expect from Canadian PM's 4-day visit to India
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin his four-day visit to India on February 27, 2026. The trip is part of a larger Indo-Pacific tour that includes Australia and Japan.
Airfares touch ₹20,000 ahead of Holi, SC calls it 'serious'
Airfares on several domestic routes have skyrocketed ahead of Holi, with one-way tickets nearing ₹20,000 for travel around February 28.
Massive earthquake tremors felt across Kolkata; offices evacuated
Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata at around 1:30pm on Friday after a 5.4-magnitude quake struck neighboring Bangladesh.
Heat scorches North India; hills brace for snow, rain
India is bracing for a week of contrasting weather conditions.
14 JNU students arrested after cops thrown stones, slapped
Protests at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) intensified on Thursday and Friday morning, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries on both sides.
No need to pay extra for canceling/changing flights now if…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised its refund rules to make them more passenger-friendly.
9 arrested in ₹1,500cr multi-state cyber fraud racket
The Rajkot Rural Police in Gujarat have arrested nine people in connection with a ₹1,500 crore cyber fraud case.
PM Modi upset with NCERT's 'corruption in judiciary' chapter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly expressed his displeasure over the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s Class 8 textbook, which carried a chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
'No intention to disrespect judiciary': Education minister on NCERT row
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured full compliance with the Supreme Court's orders after it banned a Class 8 Social Science textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which carried a section on "corruption in the judiciary."