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Ayatollah Khomeini is dead, Iranians must take back their country: Trump

US President Donald Trump announced the death of the Iranian leader in a social media post; however, he maintained that the bombing of Iran would continue through the week, perhaps even longer

Ayatollah Khomeini is dead, Iranians must take back their country: Trump
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 3:40 AM IST

Ayatollah Khamenei dead, says Israeli official; Iran denies claims

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials were targeted in the first wave of strikes by the US and Israel on Saturday morning; Iran has not confirmed Khamenei's demise

Ayatollah Khamenei dead, says Israeli official; Iran denies claims
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:22 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

Oil, gas tankers avoid Strait of Hormuz as West Asia tensions intensify

The US earlier issued a warning to shipping in the Middle East that vessels in the region should stay 30 nautical miles away from its military assets

Oil, gas tankers avoid Strait of Hormuz as West Asia tensions intensify
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights remain suspended

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 remain suspended
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:04 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal to hold public meeting at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Aam Aadmi Party had earlier on Saturday claimed that police was refusing permission for the rally

Arvind Kejriwal to hold public meeting at Jantar Mantar on Sunday
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM 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

Haryana govt employee arrested in ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of senior IPS officer Ganga Ram Punia to probe the case

Haryana govt employee arrested in ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:46 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

Air India cancels 28 flights to Europe, US, Canada for March 1

Mumbai-Newark, Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-Toronto , Delhi-Frankfurt, Mumbai-Frankfurt and Delhi-Paris services have been cancelled

Air India cancels 28 flights to Europe, US, Canada for March 1
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel

Jaishankar conveyed to Araghchi India's deep concern over the developments in Iran and the region

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

All US, Israeli bases in West Asia legitimate targets: Iran envoy in Delhi

The envoy underlined that the aggression took place despite ongoing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US on the nuclear issue

All US, Israeli bases in West Asia legitimate targets: Iran envoy in Delhi
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates Micron ATMP unit; Sanand plant starts production

The Micron ATMP facility was the first project approved by the government in 2022 under the ambitious ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission

PM Modi inaugurates Micron ATMP unit; Sanand plant starts production
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

DGGI probe into banned online gaming leads to Fino Bank arrest: Sources

Finance Ministry sources say probe has flagged GST evasion, shell entities and payment aggregators in alleged banned online gaming operations, leading to arrest of a senior bank official

DGGI probe into banned online gaming leads to Fino Bank arrest: Sources
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: Pakistan knocked out despite win over Sri Lanka

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan failed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or below to surpass New Zealand's net run rate as the Kiwis join England as the second team from Group 2 in the semifinals

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: Pakistan knocked out despite win over Sri Lanka
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Iran strikes hit Palm Jumeirah, 4 injured, confirms Dubai authorities

Dubai authorities said the fire was brought under control and four people were hospitalised, as reports of explosions surfaced and US President Trump spoke with Israel's Prime Minister

Iran strikes hit Palm Jumeirah, 4 injured, confirms Dubai authorities
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 2 points table: New Zealand join England in semis

Top two teams from Group 2 qualified for the semi-finals after the end of the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 2 points table: New Zealand join England in semis
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

Pakistan knocked out of T20 WC; semifinal and final to be held in India

Pakistan became the third team after Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe to be officially knocked out of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round

Pakistan knocked out of T20 WC; semifinal and final to be held in India
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

CIA assessed Khamenei's death may empower IRGC hardliners: Report

The intelligence agency reports did not conclude any scenario with certainty, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters

CIA assessed Khamenei's death may empower IRGC hardliners: Report
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Iranian defence minister, IRGC commander killed in strikes: Reports

Nasirzadeh was the Deputy of Chief of Staff for the Iranian Armed forces before taking charge as the Minister of Defence. The Minister began his military carrier as a fighter pilot

Iranian defence minister, IRGC commander killed in strikes: Reports
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 9:49 PM IST