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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

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry today

PM Modi will inaugurate projects in Puducherry at around 11.45 am, before travelling to Madurai for the official events beginning at 3 pm

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry today
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

At least 15 killed 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

At least 15 killed in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:37 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

Passengers stuck at Bengaluru airport as Israel, Iran conflict hits flights

The disruptions follow widespread airspace closures across parts of West Asia, affecting international travel routes

Passengers stuck at Bengaluru airport as Israel, Iran conflict hits flights
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer

The IMD has forecast above-normal heatwave days from March to May across states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra, with rising temperatures in several regions

Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

IndiGo issues travel advisory amid escalating tensions in West Asia

IndiGo urged the passengers to keep a track of their flight status on the official website of the airline

IndiGo issues travel advisory amid escalating tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD

Above-normal heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:42 AM IST

Several UAE-bound flights from India cancelled as US-Israel strike Iran

The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with some of the first strikes appearing to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Several UAE-bound flights from India cancelled as US-Israel strike Iran
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

Thousands including hundreds of Indians stranded at Abu Dhabi airport

The escalating tensions led to the closure of the airspace disupting operations at one of the Middle East's busiest transit hubs

Thousands including hundreds of Indians stranded at Abu Dhabi airport
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Rahul, Kharge urge government to safeguard Indians in West Asia

The opposition party expressed concern over the escalating hostilities in the region and urged the government to ensure that all Indians living there are safe

Rahul, Kharge urge government to safeguard Indians in West Asia
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Voters face issues as EC portal down in Bengal after SIR rolls publication

The poll panel has started publishing the electoral rolls in phases, which marked the culmination of a 116-day statewide exercise that began on November 4 last year

Voters face issues as EC portal down in Bengal after SIR rolls publication
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Govt reviews preparedness with aviation stakeholders

At the meeting, the ministry told airlines to ensure timely rerouting and diversion of flights wherever required in accordance with safety protocols

West Asia crisis: Govt reviews preparedness with aviation stakeholders
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

HC defers Delhi govt's mandate on private school fee-regulation panels

The court said the fees for the upcoming session are unlikely to be fixed for each of the schools prior to April 1 in terms of the timelines provided in the February 1 notification

HC defers Delhi govt's mandate on private school fee-regulation panels
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

20 dead, 6 injured as cracker unit explodes in Andhra, CM to visit spot

Tourism Minister K Durgesh said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is expected to visit the site

20 dead, 6 injured as cracker unit explodes in Andhra, CM to visit spot
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Over 47,000 names deleted in Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat after SIR

South Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly segment, widely regarded as Banerjee's pocket borough, had 2,06,295 voters when the SIR process began on November 4 last year

Over 47,000 names deleted in Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat after SIR
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 5:43 PM IST