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DMRC to start services on these lines at 6am today
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will begin early metro services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines from March 8, 2026 to facilitate smoother commuting.
Kollam: 2 fishermen missing after boat collides with cargo ship
Two fishermen are missing after their boat, St. Joseph, sank post-collision with a foreign ship off the Kollam coast in Kerala. Nine crew members were rescued.
IMD warns of heat wave in parts of India
India is experiencing an early and intense heatwave in 2026, with temperatures soaring 4-8°C above normal, warns the India Meteorological Department.
Kerala's Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 launched for public school students
Kerala's KITE has unveiled the 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' to safeguard students in the evolving Artificial Intelligence era.
Women are foundation of society, nation: President Murmu
On International Women’s Day, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of educated and empowered women as pillars of a progressive nation.
CBSE Class 12 exams postponed in Middle East
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has deferred Class 12 exams scheduled for March 9-11 in the Middle East, with new dates to be announced.
Bay of Bengal weather system to bring cool March days
A large atmospheric circulation over the Bay of Bengal could bring light rainfall and minor relief from intense heat to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
No need to worry about energy imports: Puri
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirms that India's energy imports are flowing smoothly from all non-Hormuz routes amidst global market uncertainty.
Power cuts in Balanagar on March 8: Check timings
Hyderabad's Balanagar city area will experience a six-hour power cut today due to scheduled maintenance and emergency repair operations on power lines.
Meghalaya's Mawlynnong village has stopped single-day tourism on Sundays
Mawlynnong, renowned as Asia's cleanest village, has banned tourists on Sundays to ensure peace and undisturbed church services for its residents.
India vs New Zealand T20 WC final: Traffic restrictions here
Traffic authorities in Ahmedabad have issued guidelines and alternative routes ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India-2026 Final due to expected congestion.
UP voter list: 2.89cr names removed, mostly due to deaths
Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, has seen a decrease of 2.4 crore registered voters since the Special Summary Revision (SIR) was announced in October 2025.
Mumbai: Man posing as Shah's secretary arrested for influencing cases
Mohammad Tariq Pathan was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly posing as a private secretary to the Union home minister and influencing police cases.
UP weather: Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in coming days
Uttar Pradesh is set to experience a significant heatwave, with temperatures predicted to rise by 2-3°C over the next five days, according to meteorological reports.
India plans to limit children's social media use
The Indian government is contemplating introducing graded, age-based restrictions on social media usage for children, rather than implementing a complete ban.
Ghaziabad fire: Daughter dies, parents were already dead
A 26-year-old woman becomes the third casualty in the Khoda residential building fire, escalating the death toll to three.
IMD warns of heatwave in these regions; Akola hits 40.8degC
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Vidarbha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat until March 11.
No more NOC needed for inter-state vehicle transfer: Here's how
The Indian government is considering simplifying inter-state vehicle transfers by potentially eliminating the need for a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Youth Congress member arrested for protest at India AI Summit
Siddharth Avdhoot, an Indian Youth Congress worker arrested for coordinating a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit, has been granted bail by Patiala House Courts.
Indian YouTuber UK07 Rider attempts suicide during live stream
Indian motovlogger Anurag Dobhal, known as UK07 rider, livestreamed himself crashing his vehicle at high speed after expressing suicidal thoughts and despair over family issues.
Finland's President Stubb wraps up 1st state visit to India
Reliance Industries Limited Chairman, Mukesh Ambani, and his son Anant hosted a cordial meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at their Mumbai residence.
Over 52,000 Indians flown back from conflict-hit Israel-Palestine
Over 52,000 Indian nationals stranded in West Asia due to escalating Iran-US tensions have returned home between March 1-7, according to the external affairs ministry.
No fuel price hike for now, government eyes Russian LNG
The Indian government has assured that there will be no immediate increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel.
Jaishankar defends docking Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan at Kochi port
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified India's decision to allow an Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Lavan, to dock at Kochi.
Delhi: Holi water balloon dispute turns fatal, sparks tensions
A Holi celebration in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, turned deadly after an 11-year-old girl accidentally splashed colored water on a Muslim woman, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
HC acquits Gurmeet Ram Rahim in journalist murder case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, in the 2002 murder case of Sirsa journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.
Maharashtra budget 2026 focuses on Mumbai Metropolitan Region's development
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the state budget on March 6.
Hostage to distant war, 1.25L UP workers stranded in Gulf
Over 1.25 lakh people from Lucknow and nearby districts, including masons, construction workers, technicians, drivers, and religious tourists, are stuck in Gulf countries due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
IAF pilot killed in Sukhoi crash participated in Op Sindoor
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who died in a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong on Thursday, was part of Operation Sindoor.
Andhra announces social media ban for children below 13
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a ban on social media for children below the age of 13.
Andhra offers ₹25,000 to couples who have 2nd, 3rd kid
The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed a new population policy to encourage larger families, where the draft policy proposes financial support and welfare benefits for families with more children.
MP man hammers teen to death, eats flesh, drinks blood
In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, a 16-year-old boy was brutally murdered in broad daylight by a man who then proceeded to eat his flesh and drink blood.
Delhi skips Spring, hits 34.3°C; hottest March start since 2023
Delhi has recorded its highest average minimum temperature for early March since 2023, with an average of 16°C.
2 IAF pilots killed after Sukhoi jet crashes in Assam
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the deaths of two pilots in a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet loses radar contact in Assam
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter plane has gone missing in Assam after losing radar contact.
India responded to distress call of Iran ship: Navy
The Indian Navy on Thursday said it launched search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean after being hit by a torpedo fired from a United States submarine.
What India is doing to address possible energy shortage
Australia and Canada have reportedly offered to sell gas to India as the country seeks alternative energy sources amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, government sources told ANI.
In a first, India condoles Khamenei's death; signs Condolence Book
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the Condolence Book at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi on Thursday and offered condolences to the slain Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a first reaction to the Iranian leader's killing.
'Military conflict can't fix issue': PM on US-Iran, Ukraine-Russia wars
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy, stating military conflict alone is not the answer to ongoing military conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-US-Iran wars.
India rejects claim US using its ports to attack Iran
India has strongly rejected a report that the United States is using its ports to strike Iran.
Stray dog mutilates corpse kept on Telangana mortuary floor
A stray dog mutilated a man's body at the mortuary of a government-run hospital in Telangana's Mahabubnagar on Monday.
Padma Bhushan awardee, journalist HK Dua passes away at 88
Senior journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee HK Dua passed away in New Delhi today. He was 88.
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.