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PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai

He is scheduled to visit the Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy temple in Tirupparankundram at around 4 pm and offer his worship

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

NCLAT upholds personal insolvency against Dhoot brothers in Videocon case

A two-member bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the two orders passed by the Mumbai bench of NCLT in June last year

NCLAT upholds personal insolvency against Dhoot brothers in Videocon case
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Families in India fear for loved ones in Iran amid US-Israel strikes

At least eight people from UP's Barabanki are presently in Iran for religious studies

Families in India fear for loved ones in Iran amid US-Israel strikes
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf

In his letter to PM Modi, Vijayan said the developments after the attack on Iran were causing anxiety among families of expatriates and civil society at large, particularly in Kerala

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

Deepak Gupta takes over as chairman and managing director of GAIL

Gupta, who replaces Sandeep Kumar Gupta, superannuated on February 28, joined GAIL as Director (Projects) in February 2022

Deepak Gupta takes over as chairman and managing director of GAIL
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Muslim bodies in Lucknow condemn Khamenei's killing, to hold protests

All India Shia Personal Law Board general secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas said a large protest and a condolence meeting will be held at the Chhota Imambara

Muslim bodies in Lucknow condemn Khamenei's killing, to hold protests
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

No immediate oil disruption for India despite tensions in West Asia

The closure for a short duration will not have much impact on India as it already has supplies to meet fuel requirements, officials said

No immediate oil disruption for India despite tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Healthcare must be affordable, Ayushman Bharat fulfils this vision: PM Modi

In his address after launching projects worth over Rs 2,700 cr , he said the Central government included Puducherry under the special assistance for capital investment scheme meant only for states

Healthcare must be affordable, Ayushman Bharat fulfils this vision: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Betrayal of India's values: Cong slams govt response over West Asia crisis

Ramesh's remarks come after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States

Betrayal of India's values: Cong slams govt response over West Asia crisis
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented him with a shawl, a silver idol of Lord Murugan, a silver spear (Vel) and a Thanjavur painting to the Prime Minister

PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

17 killed, 18 injured in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

17 killed, 18 injured in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Omar Abdullah appeals for calm amid protests in J&K over Khamenei's death

Thousands of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population in most parts of Kashmir and a few pockets in Jammu

Omar Abdullah appeals for calm amid protests in J&K over Khamenei's death
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight

As many as 20 people, including nine women, were killed and nine more were critically injured in a powerful blast at a licensed crackers unit at Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota mandal

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions

Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid tensions in West Asia

Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on March 1 due to airspace restrictions in the West Asia

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Real estate company's CEO arrested for duping lawyers of ₹6 cr in Gurugram

The accused, Puneet Beriwala (62), CEO of Vipul Limited and resident of Gurugram's Sector 42, was arrested on Friday. A court sent him to two-day police custody on Saturday

Real estate company's CEO arrested for duping lawyers of ₹6 cr in Gurugram
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, mercury set to cross 30°C

Air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday as the mercury rose, with Delhi recording its hottest February day in three years on Saturday

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, mercury set to cross 30°C
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Bar Body writes to PM over 'Judiciary Corruption' chapter in NCERT syllabus

The All India Bar Association expressed serious concern that the inclusion of such a chapter was not merely an academic exercise but could have far-reaching consequences

Bar Body writes to PM over 'Judiciary Corruption' chapter in NCERT syllabus
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Passengers stranded at Delhi airport amid Israel-Iran conflict flare-ups

The disruptions follow due to widespread airspace closures across parts of the Middle East, affecting all international flight routes

Passengers stranded at Delhi airport amid Israel-Iran conflict flare-ups
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions

Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: "All flights suspended until further notice"

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:19 AM IST