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Passengers stranded at Delhi's IGI airport amid tensions in West Asia

A passenger claimed that almost all routes to the West Asia are getting cancelled, which makes travelling to Mecca and Medina for Ramadan difficult

Passengers stranded at Delhi's IGI airport amid tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Mobile internet restricted in J&K amid protests over Khamenei killing

Kashmir - which has about 15 lakh Shias - witnessed major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama, an official said

Mobile internet restricted in J&K amid protests over Khamenei killing
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help

Overall AQI in the national capital was 176, with 35 stations in the 'moderate' category; IMD forecasts strong surface winds and clear skies to further improve air quality

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

IMD warns of hot spell in North India; rainfall likely in northeast

A spell of light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is likely over parts of the Northeast, along with showers in select southern statesA shifting weather pattern is set to bring thu

IMD warns of hot spell in North India; rainfall likely in northeast
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; discusses West Asia situation, stranded Indians

The meeting was convened to take stock of the situation emerging in the wake of the attack on Iran by the US and Israel and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; discusses West Asia situation, stranded Indians
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

Security tightened after protests in parts of Delhi over Khamenei's killing

Shia mourners took to the streets in various parts of India on Sunday to express outrage and grief over the death of Khamenei

Security tightened after protests in parts of Delhi over Khamenei's killing
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:34 AM IST

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan

All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report

The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of this weekend's strikes was adjusted in part because of that information

CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes

According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi

Modi virtually addressed the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event held in Kharghar here to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

StatsGuru: Scroll steals childhood as screen-time concerns intensify

As India debates age limits on social media amid rising child screen time and cybercrime, global precedents and domestic data are pushing policymakers toward tighter regulation

StatsGuru: Scroll steals childhood as screen-time concerns intensify
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

WB's original inhabitants will become minority due to infiltration: Nadda

Nadda, the Union health minister, accused the TMC government of blocking central welfare schemes, particularly Ayushman Bharat

WB's original inhabitants will become minority due to infiltration: Nadda
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez

Pezeshkian made the comment in a prerecorded message aired on Iranian state television Sunday

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act

Shah invoked the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur while addressing the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Three people dead, 14 others injured after shooting at bar in Austin

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a press conference early Sunday that police received a call for reports of a "male shooting" at Buford's, a popular beer garden in city's entertainment district

Three people dead, 14 others injured after shooting at bar in Austin
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

Iran names third member to leadership council that will govern the country

Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been a member of both constitutional watchdog Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts that will choose the next leader

Iran names third member to leadership council that will govern the country
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, int'l law: Putin

Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, int'l law: Putin
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Trump talks of regime change in Iran, but history shows it is very hard

Iran's economy is in shambles, and dissent remains strong even after a brutal January crackdown on protests left thousands of people dead and tens of thousands under arrest

Trump talks of regime change in Iran, but history shows it is very hard
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

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 | 4:22 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