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Maharashtra sets up WhatsApp helpline for citizens stranded in West Asia

CMO stated that state government, in coordination with the Indian People's Forum in Dubai, has issued a WhatsApp helpline number +971 50 365 4357 for stranded citizens who require assistance

80 international flights cancelled at Delhi airport today amid Iran crisis

An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport

Permit 5 people named for prayers atop Tirupparankundram hill: HC to govt

Hearing a contempt petition filed for non-compliance of an earlier direction, the court said the symbolic prayers could be allowed if the govt wanted to show respect to the earlier orders of the court

6 killed, many injured in Yamuna Expressway bus-van accident in Hathras

The van carrying 13 passengers was on its way from Prem Nagar in Delhi to Dholpur in Rajasthan when it was hit from behind by a sleeper bus travelling from Noida to Gorakhpur

Restrictions continue in Kashmir after protests over Khamenei's filling

At least 14 people, including six security personnel, were injured during protests on Monday that erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Khamenei

PM Modi sets global benchmark of 30 million subscribers on YouTube

PM Modi has more than seven times the number of subscribers compared to US President Donald Trump, underlining the scale of his digital outreach

KP Unnikrishnan, former union minister and Congress leader dies at 89

He died while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments at a private hospital here, his family said

Indian missions step up aid for passengers amid flight disruptions in Gulf

The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, said it remains 'fully engaged' in assisting Indian nationals affected by the disruption

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' levels; IMD predicts strong winds, rising mercury

Out of the 44 stations, 27 record 'poor' air quality while Punjabi Bagh turns severe at 368; IMD forecasts stronger surface winds that may help disperse pollutants and ease pollution levels

West Asia crisis: SpiceJet to operate 4 special flights from UAE's Fujairah

Flight operations have been disrupted due to the close of airspaces in the West Asia amid the escalating conflict involving US, Israel and Iran

Govt's silence on Khamenei assassination not neutral but abdication: Sonia

Gandhi pointed out that the assassination was carried out without a formal declaration of war and during an ongoing diplomatic process

Judicial panel extends deadline in Indore water deaths probe to April 1

The earlier deadline was February 28, according to an official

North India to see above-normal heat days in March; mercury to cross 30°C

According to the IMD, maximum temperatures are currently running 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal across many parts of northwest India and are expected to remain above normal in the next few days

PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians

MHA asks states to keep eye on pro-Iran preachers delivering inflammatory sermons

SC raps trial court for citing AI-generated orders in deciding case

'Such conduct strikes at the heart of judicial integrity'

'Misreading of facts': CBI on order discharging Kejriwal in excise case

The special court had on Friday discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor-policy case by refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet against them

Delhi govt to roll out 'Pink Saheli' cards from 50 centres on Tuesday

Each pink card will be linked to the beneficiary's mobile number and Aadhaar to verify age, gender and Delhi residency, the statement said

Toxic gas leaks from Palghar chemical unit; 458 persons evacuated

Other officials said the emergency team has managed to pinpoint the site of the leak and are at present trying to plug it

West Asia crisis: Apparel exporters urge govt to waive cargo penalties

However, AEPC argued that the present circumstances constitute an exceptional and unavoidable disruption in the global air logistics chain

Govt reviews West Asia crisis impact on trade, ensures full facilitation

The meeting was called by the Department of Commerce