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"Conflict was building up for 6 months": Retd Air Marshal Kapoor

Speaking to ANI on the Iran-Israel conflict, retired Air Marshal Kapoor said, "This was building up for the last about six months or so. The Iranian public has come on streets in January asking for regime change because of very high inflation in Iran."

2026-03-01T00:37:08.615801+00:00 IST

IndiGo issues advisory, says schedule adjustments may occur

IndiGo issued a travel advisory stating that the airline will communicate any probable adjustments to the passengers in view of the escalating tension in the Middle East.

2026-03-01T00:30:30.849135+00:00 IST

HPV vaccine is 93 per cent effective, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday participated in the launch program of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign against the cervical cancer at the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital.

2026-02-28T22:09:03.395824+00:00 IST

444 flights likely to be cancelled amid Iran–Israel tensions

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday announced that 444 flights are expected to be cancelled today amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

2026-02-28T21:36:39.516583+00:00 IST

Passengers stranded at Mumbai Airport amid Israel–Iran tensions

As the tension between Israel and Iran continues, several passengers were left stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai amid flight disruptions and cancellations.

2026-02-28T20:52:33.532243+00:00 IST

JK Students Association seeks immediate evacuation from Iran

National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, Nasir Khuehami, on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the evacuation of 1200 Kashmiri students from the affected Iranian territories after the United States and Israel launched military strikes at Iran.

2026-02-28T20:47:46.390182+00:00 IST

US, Israel not committed to their words: Mohammad Hossein Zyiaee

Deputy Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in India, Mohammad Hossein Zyiaee, on Saturday condemned the United States, stating that attacking Iran after saying that negotiations were underway shows that the US and Israel are not committed to their words.

2026-02-28T20:46:31.661774+00:00 IST

"Developments in Middle East are deeply concerning...": Basavaraj

Former Karnataka CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday expressed deep concern over the Israel-Iran conflict, stating that the situation should be addressed with talks and negotiations.

2026-02-28T20:35:20.787255+00:00 IST

All India Shia Council spokesperson amid Israel-Iran conflict

All India Shia Council spokesperson Maulana Jalal Haider Naqvi on Saturday slammed the United States after it coordinated with Israel to launch a strike on Iranian sites, stating that the world has already witnessed how the US policies work, highlighting the situation in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, and the recent attack on Vanezuela.

2026-02-28T19:52:20.077290+00:00 IST

"I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai...": PV Sindhu

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the airport in Dubai amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel, assured that she is safe.

2026-02-28T19:48:51.954109+00:00 IST

Civil Aviation Ministry sets up Passenger Assistance Control Room

Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a 24x7 Passenger Assistance Control Room to review preparedness in view of the evolving airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East.

2026-02-28T19:47:51.374346+00:00 IST

CM Siddaramaiah on Iran-Israel escalation

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that all the necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure the safety of Indian citizens residing in the Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel.

2026-02-28T19:42:53.883562+00:00 IST

Air India cancels several international flights for March 1

The airline said it will continue to monitor developments closely and issue updates based on ongoing risk assessments

2026-02-28T19:02:08.141301+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister extends Holi greetings at school event

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his heartfelt Holi greetings to the residents at the Holi Milan ceremony held at Divine International School, Diyuri, Khatima on Saturday. During the event, he joined the gathering in traditional Kumaoni Holi, classical Holi, and Tharu Holi singing, sharing the festive spirit and joy of the colourful celebration. The audience warmly welcomed him with a grand floral shower.

2026-02-28T18:28:18.679777+00:00 IST

Dhami participates in inaugural ceremony of Speciality Hospital

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the inauguration ceremony of the PSP Multi Super Speciality Hospital and Research Centre located on Rampur Road during his visit to Haldwani in Nainital district.

2026-02-28T18:21:43.427877+00:00 IST

Dhami tells officials to complete projects in stipulated timeline

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a detailed review meeting at the FTI Auditorium in Haldwani on Saturday, to assess the law and order situation and the ongoing development works in the district.

2026-02-28T18:05:53.561200+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu visits the fire accident area

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the incident site at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem, Kakinada district, on Saturday. He also offered condolences ro the affected families.

2026-02-28T17:55:49.828187+00:00 IST

Firefighters battle blaze at Millennium-1 textile market

Fire occured at the Millennium-1 textile market on Sunday, which has been brought under control after as many as 15 fire engines rushed to the spot. Emergency crews are currently on the scene.

2026-02-28T17:52:14.436727+00:00 IST

Himachal: CM Sukhu launches statewide HPV vaccine drive

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday launched the statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign and said the state government has set a target to vaccinate 64,000 adolescent girls against cervical cancer.

2026-02-28T17:26:56.496937+00:00 IST

Himachal CM launches statewide HPV vaccination campaign in Shimla

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the State-Level HPV Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer from IGMC Shimla on Saturday. He said that within the next 90 days, 65,000 girls aged 14 years across the state would receive the HPV vaccine.

2026-02-28T16:50:09.209376+00:00 IST

CM Naidu announces ₹20 lakh ex-gratia, suspends four officials

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ex-gratia of ₹20 lakh for the families of the people who lost their lives in the tragic firecracker explosion in Kakinada on Saturday. The Chief Minister, who visited the injured victims at GGH, expressed serious concern over the negligence of local officials and announced the suspension of four individuals in a subsequent press meet. He assured the victims and their families of full government support during this difficult time.

2026-02-28T16:45:28.346782+00:00 IST