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BJP president Nitin Nabin said his party will follow Assam’s detect, delete and deport model to tackle alleged infiltrators in Bengal if voted to power. He also promised to rename Islampur and accused the TMC of appeasement

Indian companies are closely watching the Middle East conflict, fearing higher costs for packaging and freight. Parle Products expects pressure on prices, while auto and FMCG firms are monitoring exports and market exposure amid regional instability

A hazardous oleum gas leak at a chemical unit in Palghar district led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including school students. Emergency teams rushed to the site, while three persons reported minor eye irritation

The Centre has said it is prepared to evacuate Indians stranded in the Gulf amid rising tensions in West Asia. Several states have set up helplines and control rooms, while ministers assured families that efforts are underway to ensure safe return

The Travancore Devaswom Board will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court to protect traditional practices at Sabarimala regarding women’s entry. It also announced administrative and financial reforms to improve facilities, sanitation and transparency at the hill shrine

The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of a trial court relying on AI-generated fake verdicts and said such decisions amount to misconduct. It has issued notices to top law officers and will examine accountability in the matter

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP would remove infiltrators from West Bengal after coming to power and claimed voter roll deletions had made Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nervous. He also attacked the TMC over corruption and security issues

Members of the Muslim community in Vijayawada held a candlelight march to protest the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel strike. Speakers condemned civilian deaths and called for peace

A Booth Level Officer and assistant teacher, missing for five days in Kaushambi, was found dead in the Yamuna river. Police said the body has been sent for post-mortem and further investigation is underway

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission and the BJP of working together to delete genuine voters from post-SIR rolls. She alleged the move was aimed at influencing the upcoming Assembly elections

The Election Commission of India is likely to visit West Bengal on March 9 to review election preparedness. The panel will assess security arrangements, voter roll issues and coordination with central agencies ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

After government ratification, the 2025–26 interest rate will be credited to the accounts of over seven crore subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation 

The state-run Oman News Agency identified the vessel as MKD VYOM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolition drive in Telangana's Khammam district, calling it bulldozer raj. He alleged that hundreds of Bhoodan houses were razed without notice and accused the Congress of adopting displacement policies similar to BJP-ruled states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance trade to $50 billion by 2030 and fast-track the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, while expanding collaboration in renewable energy, civil nuclear energy and education.

The Union Home Ministry has asked states to monitor pro-Iran radical preachers and extremist social media activity after the Israel-US strike on Iran. States have been directed to heighten vigilance and increase security at US and Israel diplomatic missions

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran triggered global risk-off sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent, while crude oil surged and Asian markets traded in the red amid war concerns.

The Taliban–Pakistan rupture is more than a bilateral dispute; it signals a post-2021 geopolitics shift in South Asia

PV Sindhu said she is safe after being stranded in Dubai while travelling to the United Kingdom for the All England Championships. In a video message, she described the situation as frightening and thanked authorities and supporters for their help

Sikandar Raza produced a fine all-round display with 73 and key wickets, but South Africa held their nerve to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in New Delhi, carrying their unbeaten run into the T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand

Alyssa Healy signed off from ODI cricket in style with a brilliant 158 as Australia crushed India by 185 runs in Hobart to complete a 3-0 series sweep, posting 409 before bowling India out for 224

Sanju Samson silenced critics with a brilliant unbeaten 97 as India chased down West Indies’ 195 to secure a five-wicket win at Eden Gardens, earning a place in the T20 World Cup semifinals against England

Peaceful protests were held across the Kashmir Valley against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike. Political and religious leaders condemned the attack and urged people to maintain calm and peace

Prominent Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes. They termed it a grave loss for Muslims and urged the international community to intervene and prevent further escalation