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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

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Save Sharda Committee congratulates Syed Ata Hasnain

Save Sharda Committee congratulated its founder member Lt Gen. (Retd) Ata Hasnain on being appointed as Governor of Bihar, a release issued on Monday read.

2026-03-09T14:31:21.378838+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Army Chief General Dwivedi visits DSSC

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, visited the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, on Monday and delivered a talk on the Indian Army's ongoing transformation and its preparedness for future challenges.

2026-03-09T14:29:59.896613+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at factory in Thoothukudi, dousing operation underway

A fire broke out at a private factory located on Ettayapuram Road in Thoothukudi on Monday.

2026-03-09T14:22:47.803233+00:00 IST

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"Talks on seat sharing now complete", says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while speaking to reporters, said, "Last night, we completed our discussions with the Asom Gana Parishad, Bodoland People's Forum, and Rabha Hasong Joutha Sangram Committee."

2026-03-05T05:54:03.398083+00:00 IST

"I look forward to serving state with renewed zeal, energy": Cong

Singhvi has been re-nominated as the party's Rajya Sabha candidate from Telangana, along with Narender Reddy. Meanwhile, Anurag Sharma, Phulo Devi Netam, Karamvir Boudh and Christopher Tilak have been fielded from Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, respectively.

2026-03-05T05:51:34.655527+00:00 IST

Assam MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha blames Congress’ “appeasemen

Suspended Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha on Thursday blamed the party's "appeasement politics" for his decision to switch sides and join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assam polls.

2026-03-05T05:50:25.405407+00:00 IST

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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

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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

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Dhami virtually participates in HPV Vaccination Campaign event

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer from Haldwani Medical College on Saturday.

2026-02-28T16:35:44.838610+00:00 IST

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Indian students worried amid Iran-Israel conflict, letter written

Amid the rising conflict between Iran and Israel, concern has increased among Indian students and their families. Above a thousand Indian students, from Jammu and Kashmir, are studying in different cities of Iran, mainly in medical courses, and are feeling unsafe due to the tense situation.

2026-02-28T16:32:45.606463+00:00 IST

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DGCA issues urgent advisory on Middle East, Gulf airspace risks

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued an urgent safety advisory to all Indian air operators, warning of heightened risks to civil aviation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace following a sharp escalation in regional tensions.

2026-02-28T16:13:36.555607+00:00 IST

Politics

Delhi Police permitted Arvind Kejriwal's rally at Jantar Mantar

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will hold a rally at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on March 1, the party's Delhi Unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Saturday.

2026-02-28T16:03:09.867791+00:00 IST

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Electors declared eligible by judiciary to be added to list in WB

Names of the electors in West Bengal declared eligible by the judiciary will be added to the electoral roll, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, said on Saturday.

2026-02-28T15:38:37.628967+00:00 IST

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Gulf tensions may raise freight costs, disrupt supply chains: FIE

"The ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, adding an estimated 15-20 days to transit time for Europe and the United States. This will inevitably raise freight costs and stretch supply chains," said Ralhan in an official statement.

2026-02-28T15:37:50.222968+00:00 IST

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Air India Express extends Westbound International Flight suspensi

Air India Express has announced the extension of its westbound international flight suspensions to the Gulf region until March 1, 2026, due to the ongoing situation in the area. The airline is coordinating with authorities and will resume services when conditions permit. Guests with bookings affected by this suspension are offered options to reschedule without fees or receive a full refund.

2026-02-28T15:37:04.203823+00:00 IST

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“We are living in fear”: Brahmachari Ashutosh Maharaj alleges thr

In an emotional and strongly worded statement, Brahmachari Ashutosh Maharaj alleged that he and his followers are facing serious threats after the Allahabad High Court granted interim relief to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO-related case.

2026-02-28T15:32:46.251546+00:00 IST

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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in Thaal Seva program

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a Thaal Seva program in Haldwani on Saturday, where he personally served food to the needy as a volunteer. On the occasion, he stated that Thaal Seva is not merely a food distribution initiative, but a living example of true public service and human compassion.

2026-02-28T15:11:46.509893+00:00 IST

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Air India, IndiGo suspend Middle East operations amid escalating

Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the suspension of flights to and from the Middle East as escalating tensions in the region continue to disrupt international airspace.

2026-02-28T15:04:25.878860+00:00 IST

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13 flights cancelled amid Israel-Iran conflict

As many as 13 flights have been cancelled from Bengaluru and Kolkata on Saturday, amid the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran that has disrupted air connectivity to and from the Middle East, severely impacting operations at Kolkata and Bengaluru airports.

2026-02-28T15:04:06.026735+00:00 IST

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Several flights cancelled at Thiruvananthapuram Airport

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport witnessed widespread flight cancellations on Saturday as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted air connectivity to key Gulf destinations.

2026-02-28T14:46:06.003431+00:00 IST