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BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty plunged over 2% as West Asia conflict escalated, driving Brent crude higher. Major losers included Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro

Alexander Stubb arrived in New Delhi for a state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. Narendra Modi said the trip will elevate India-Finland ties, with Stubb set to deliver the keynote at Raisina Dialogue 2026

Rahul Gandhi celebrated Holi with Congress workers at the AICC office in New Delhi, spreading ‘gulal’ and greetings. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also extended Holi wishes emphasizing unity and joy

Six children, including five girls, drowned in a water-filled pit in Lohargava village, East Champaran. Villagers said the tragedy occurred when one girl slipped while bathing, and others jumped in to save her. Authorities recovered the bodies

A farmer, Rajeev, reportedly died in a suspected elephant attack in Sulthan Bathery while trying to drive off an elephant from his farm. Forest officials await postmortem confirmation amid local complaints over inadequate protection and compensation

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