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Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan Launches Project HANUMAN

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched Project HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nurturing) to address human-wildlife conflict in districts like Chittoor and Parvathipuram Manyam in Maharashtra.

2026-03-03T07:26:36.651147+00:00 IST

Complete Shutdown in Poonch, people mourn Khamenei's death

A complete shutdown was observed in parts of Poonch district on Tuesday as residents mourned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and protested against the United States and Israel, officials said.

2026-03-03T07:26:00.944698+00:00 IST

Passengers stranded at Mumbai airport as flights cancelled

Passengers were stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday as several flights were cancelled following the Israel-Iran conflict, with many complaining about lack of facilities at the airport.

2026-03-03T07:18:00.714782+00:00 IST

"Govt has destroyed India's foreign policy": Raashid Alvi

Congress leader Raashid Alvi on Tuesday accused Bharatiya Janata Party-led government of "destroying" India's foreign policy, and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclose his conversations with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel.

2026-03-03T07:14:54.277524+00:00 IST

Tirupati temple to remain closed for ten hours during eclipse

According to temple authorities, the eclipse will commence at 3:21 PM and continue until 6:47 PM. As per established religious customs followed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the temple will be closed from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

2026-03-03T07:14:22.148564+00:00 IST

Air India arrives in Delhi with 149 passengers from Dubai

In a significant development amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Air India on Tuesday welcomed passengers and crew arriving from Dubai onboard Flight at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

2026-03-03T07:08:14.510243+00:00 IST

Maha, UP among 10 high risk states leading in mule account cases

Other regions identified as major hotspots include Haryana, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu.

2026-03-03T06:47:04.381641+00:00 IST

PIB debunks doctored video of Rajnath Singh extending support to

PIB fact check on Tuesday debunked the digitally manipulated video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh circulated online by Pakistani propaganda accounts, falsely claiming that he made remarks supporting Israel's attack on Iran.

2026-03-03T06:45:08.294958+00:00 IST

Air travel between Coimbatore and Gulf cancelled

With the ongoing war in the Middle East leading to widespread airspace closures, flight operations in the region have dropped to almost nil, impacting air travel between India and Gulf destinations, airport authorities said on Tuesday.

2026-03-03T06:43:36.977603+00:00 IST

Amid West Asia conflict, stranded Indian students begin leaving T

The relocation comes at a time when Iranian airspace remains closed, making any immediate air evacuation impossible.

2026-03-03T06:42:15.426229+00:00 IST

Middle East war disrupts gems and jewellery trade

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East following the reported joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iran is expected to significantly impact India's gems and jewellery sector, particularly exports and imports to Israel and Dubai, industry stakeholders said.

2026-03-03T06:41:47.228086+00:00 IST

Prakash Reddy on Sonia Gandhi's remarks on West Aisa conflict

Speaking to ANI, Reddy emphasised India's clear foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-03-03T06:41:32.490516+00:00 IST

Former Union Minister K.P. Unnikrishnan's Demise

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader K.P. Unnikrishnan passed away at a private hospital in Kozhikode on Monday. He was a prominent political figure who served as the Union Minister for Transport and for Information and Communications in the V. P. Singh cabinet. Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has expressed deep condolences on the demise of Former Union Minister K.P. Unnikrishnan.

2026-03-03T06:18:24.828958+00:00 IST

Mayor VV Rajesh confirms adequate facilities for Attukal Pongala

As the grand celebrations of Attukal Pongala 2026 commenced, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh on Tuesday assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the festival, as lakhs of devotees thronged the city.

2026-03-03T05:52:25.410462+00:00 IST

EaseMyTrip operates charter flights to bring Indians home

Travel company EaseMyTrip on Tuesday announced that it is operating special charter flights from Fujairah, a city in the UAE, to Delhi and Mumbai to help Indians return home safely amid the prevailing war situation in parts of West Asia.

2026-03-03T05:46:41.233165+00:00 IST

Collector highlights safety and crowd mgt for Attukal Pongala

District Collector Anu Kumari expressed confidence in the preparations, highlighting the various steps taken to manage the massive gathering expected at the annual Attukal Pongala 2026 celebration.

2026-03-03T05:40:00.457214+00:00 IST

Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels k

hree Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed, and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T05:38:58.666637+00:00 IST

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee extends greetings on Dol and Holi

In an 'X' post, Banerjee emphasised that each year both festivals arrive with "colour in their hands" and a timeless lesson in their heart." He asserted that both Dol Yatra and Holi reminds of unity, which is India's greatest strength and harmony.

2026-03-03T05:27:20.902207+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu govt credits Rs 2000, monthly pension under KMUT

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday credited Rs 2,000 and a monthly pension into the accounts of women and beneficiaries from vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced.

2026-03-03T05:13:12.162177+00:00 IST

Delhi: Firing incident outside man's house in Bhajanpura

According to police, information regarding the firing was received at Police Station Bhajanpura. When the police reached the spot, the complainant, Abdul Kadir (39 years), a resident of Vijay Park, Maujpur, stated that 2-3 unidentified persons fired in the air in front of his house.

2026-03-03T05:12:24.093051+00:00 IST

Protestors burn VSR company effigy during Holika Dahan

A local protestor, Mahesh Kadam, said that this year, during Holika Dahan, a Holika featuring the VSR company's aircraft and its logo was burnt as a symbolic protest, highlighting that even after more than a month since the passing of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, no investigation had been initiated into the circumstances of his death.

2026-03-03T05:11:27.710830+00:00 IST