India

SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to evacuate passengers stranded amid Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, as regional airspace disruptions continue affecting flight operations

The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a control room to assist Indians amid the West Asia crisis, following US strikes that killed Ali Khamenei. India is monitoring developments to safeguard citizens in the Gulf

The Indian Army opened fire after detecting suspicious movement along the Line of Control in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, thwarting a possible infiltration bid. The White Knight Corps has intensified surveillance amid ongoing anti-terror operations in the border region

The Election Commission of India received a report from West Bengal’s CEO flagging deliberate delays by electoral officers during the Special Intensive Revision. The office recommended disciplinary action, while a dispute erupted with the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Officers’ Association

An IndiGo special relief flight evacuated nearly 200 Indians from Jeddah to Ahmedabad late Tuesday night amid escalating conflict in West Asia. Families reunited in emotional scenes at the airport, with passengers expressing gratitude to the Government of India,

Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, Indian airlines including IndiGo and Air India will operate 58 repatriation flights from Gulf cities such as Dubai. Authorities urged passengers to await airline confirmation as regional airspace remains partially restricted

Families in Telangana are anxious about relatives working in Gulf countries amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions. Flight cancellations have stranded travellers, while migrant workers remain indoors and stay in contact with families as authorities issue safety advisories.

A 27-year-old autorickshaw driver was allegedly killed by his younger brother during an alcohol-fuelled argument in Miyapur. The accused reportedly struck him with a stone. Police have registered a case and taken the suspect into custody

Around 650 police personnel participated in a late-night mobilisation drill at Masab Tank in Hyderabad to assess emergency response readiness. The exercise focused on coordination, response time, equipment checks and strengthening visible policing across zones.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner will lead their sides in the first T20 World Cup semifinal in Kolkata. With strong batting line-ups and quality spin attacks, the contest at Eden Gardens promises to be closely fought

HDFC Bank has announced that UPI-based cardless cash withdrawals will be counted within customers’ monthly free ATM transaction limits from April 1. The move standardises withdrawal charges across channels, with excess transactions attracting regular ATM fees under the bank’s revised policy

Three Hyderabad bowlers — Ayush Malhotra, Mohammed Abdul Malik and Rahul Karthikeya — have been invited for selection trials at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai. They were identified during the BCCI domestic tournament in the 2025-26 season

Under the ASMITA programme, a nationwide athletics league will be held at 250 locations on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. The initiative aims to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent across districts ahead of major global events

Lakshya Sen shocked defending champion Shi Yuqi in the opening round of the All England Open 2026, winning in three games. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, while Malvika Bansod exited after a straight-game defeat

Congress Legislature Party leader in Assam Debabrata Saikia to contest the election from the Nazira consituency

India’s new policy allowing direct PhD entry after a four-year Bachelor’s degree raises concerns about research rigour

Escalating West Asia conflict and closure of Strait of Hormuz threaten to sharply raise Brent crude prices, exposing India’s energy vulnerabilities

Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia Women at the WACA Ground, Perth, due to workload management. Kashvee Gautam has been named as her replacement. The BCCI Medical Team will monitor Renuka's fitness

With 25 days of crude and fuel stocks, plus strategic reserves and diversified imports, India is confident of maintaining supplies even if the West Asia crisis continues, a top oil ministry official said

A 13-year-old boy, Unais Khan, was killed by a bullet at a birthday party in Lucknow’s Krishna Nagar area. The firearm, allegedly handled by the host, discharged accidentally. Police have seized the gun and are questioning minors present

The Indian Army has stepped up surveillance along the Jammu and Kashmir border amid rising drone and balloon sightings from Pakistan. Officials say these intrusions aim to distract security forces, but infiltration attempts by terror groups like LeT and JeM have been thwarted

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 exams in Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Fresh dates will be announced later, with a review set for March 5

Air India repatriated 149 passengers from Dubai amid Middle East tensions on flight AI916D, marking the first special operation by an Indian airline. Earlier, 143 crew members returned safely on flight AI918D