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Tamil Nadu: Preparations underway for DMK State Conference

Preparations are in full swing for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)'s State Conference, scheduled to be held in Tiruchirappalli on March 9.

2026-03-05T03:21:14.676778+00:00 IST

Singhvi slams global order amid West Asia conflict

In a post on X, Singhvi said leaders openly speak about annihilating other nations and even refer to assassination attempts. He questioned why there is little discussion about the legality or validity of such actions, adding that countries seem to focus only on "success rates" rather than accountability.

2026-03-05T03:18:53.093286+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh: MBBS student killed in collision with speeding For

A speeding Fortuner car hit a group of bikers in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a 22-year-old student and leaving three others injured, police said on Thursday.

2026-03-05T03:10:27.928562+00:00 IST

We were scared: Stranded Indian passengers arrive at IGI airport

Describing the situation, a passenger who arrived at IGI Airport from Fujairah said, "I went to Dubai for work; the situation is a bit tense. Yesterday, there was an attack on the US Consulate... We were scared."

2026-03-05T03:06:36.699734+00:00 IST

Dean as 84 stranded students return amid West Asia crisis

She stated that the entire team was focused only on ensuring their safe return and described Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a saviour during the crisis. While there were no major logistical challenges, she noted that the situation was emotionally difficult, adding that constant communication with the students was maintained throughout.

2026-03-05T02:57:49.832362+00:00 IST

YSRCP MLCs call AP Council incident an "attack on democracy"

Addressing the media, the YSRCP leaders alleged that ministers and members of the Telugu Desam Party behaved in an insulting and disrespectful manner towards Legislative Council Chairman Moshen Raju.

2026-03-05T02:47:54.163672+00:00 IST

All India Muslim Personal Law Board condemns US and Israel's atta

All India Muslim Board on Thursday condemned the "open aggression" of the United States and Israel against Iran and urged the United Nations and the international community to take immediate, effective, and concrete steps to ensure a ceasefire and prevent the region from descending into a devastating war.

2026-03-05T02:43:56.900450+00:00 IST

SpiceJet operates special UAE-India flights amid Iran conflict

The airline said on Wednesday that it continues to operate several additional services from key UAE cities, including Dubai and Fujairah, to Mumbai and Delhi. The special flights are aimed at assisting stranded passengers and ensuring smoother movement between the two countries during this period.

2026-03-05T02:04:02.185549+00:00 IST

MP establishes control room to assist stranded citizens

The Government of Madhya Pradesh established a 24x7 control room at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi to assist residents of the state currently stranded in Middle Eastern countries.

2026-03-05T01:48:16.620842+00:00 IST

Udaipur: Menar village celebrates ‘Holi’ with guns and cannons

The festivities are preceded by 15 to 20 days of elaborate preparations, culminating in a grand display where participants don traditional turbans and victory attire to honour the martial legacy of their ancestors.

2026-03-05T01:46:33.301005+00:00 IST

Kerala: Two elephant caught under Operation Gajamukti

In a continued effort to mitigate rising human-wildlife conflict in the region, the Forest Department carried out a special drive under its 'Operation Gajamukti' initiative, successfully caught two wild elephants and sent them back into the Aralam Farm forest on wednesday.

2026-03-05T01:36:38.301962+00:00 IST

Iran conflict: Indian Embassy issues safety advisory in Qatar

The Indian mission in Kuwait also flagged emergency visa relief measures announced by Kuwaiti authorities under "exceptional circumstances."

2026-03-05T01:31:13.446744+00:00 IST

TN Police registers FIR against fraudsters for stealing 1 crore

The Tamil Nadu Police registered FIRs against unidentified fraudsters for allegedly siphoning off over ₹1 crore from several residents of Coimbatore through a series of cyber scams.

2026-03-05T00:16:47.801768+00:00 IST

CM urges Centre to allocate more IPS officers to Telangana

The Telangana CM urged the Union Government to increase the sanctioned strength of IPS officers in the state from the current 83 to 105.

2026-03-04T22:01:42.993539+00:00 IST

Sports Ministry to organise sports events on women's day

This initiative represents a comprehensive national effort to celebrate women's empowerment through sports. By strengthening coordination between SAI, MY Bharat, and State Governments, the ASMITA programme seeks to mainstream sports and fitness at the grassroots level, ensuring that every woman in India has the opportunity to participate and compete with each other.

2026-03-04T21:53:32.647676+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out in grassy area of Indore Airport

No casualties were reported, and flight operations continued uninterrupted, an official said.

2026-03-04T21:01:56.491389+00:00 IST

Court sends 3 IYC Workers in judicial custody, issues notice on b

Patiala house court on Wednesday remanded three Indian Youth Congress workers, namely Divyansh Girdhar, Bhudev Sharma, and Kuber Meena, in judicial custody. They have been arrested in the AI summit protest case.

2026-03-04T17:48:10.376824+00:00 IST

BJP aim to outwit Nitish Kumar; wants control of Bihar:RashidAlvi

Congress leader Rashid Alvi has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to remove Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from state politics by offering him a seat in the Rajya Sabha. On the reports of Nitish Kumar's potential shift to the Rajya Sabha, Alvi claimed this move is a "policy of absolute power" designed to allow the BJP to install its own Chief Minister in Bihar and gain complete authority over the state.

2026-03-04T17:36:35.207398+00:00 IST

Former Puducherry CM questions BJP alliance

Puducherry Former Chief Minister Narayanasamy on Wednesday questioned whether Chief Minister Rangasamy is ready to leave the BJP alliance, as the Prime Minister did not give a single answer to the demand made by Chief Minister Rangasamy for statehood during the meeting attended by the Prime Minister in Puducherry.

2026-03-04T17:30:06.466679+00:00 IST

K Selvaperunthagai after Congress-DMK seat-sharing meet

Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday expressed joy after securing 28 assembly seats from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), along with one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-04T17:27:26.752710+00:00 IST

AIADMK nominates Munisamy Thambidurai for Rajya Sabha election

Munisamy Thambidurai nominated as the official candidate of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for the elections to the post of members of the Rajya Sabha to be held on March 16.

2026-03-04T17:19:28.890929+00:00 IST