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The makers of *Alpha* announced that the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer will release in theatres on July 10, 2026. The action-packed spy film, directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra, also features Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol

Shares of oil marketing and paint companies fell sharply as crude oil prices surged above $110 per barrel amid escalating West Asia conflict. Rising energy costs triggered fears of inflation and higher import bills, dragging benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty significantly lower

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests by Trinamool Congress activists showing black flags and “Go Back” posters outside Kolkata’s Kalighat temple during his visit. Demonstrators raised slogans against him and the Special Intensive Revision as the Election Commission began meetings with political parties

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Monday after members paid tributes to sitting MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon and four former MPs who recently passed away. The House will later discuss an Opposition-sponsored resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged faster integration of India’s education system with the real-world economy, emphasising greater focus on AI, automation, digital economy and design-driven manufacturing. He also highlighted improvements in healthcare infrastructure and the global popularity of yoga and Ayurveda

The West Bengal government submitted a report to the Union Home Ministry responding to queries on alleged protocol violations during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to North Bengal. The state denied lapses, saying local officials followed procedures, amid political tensions and criticism over the visit

India is unlikely to raise petrol and diesel prices immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel due to Middle East tensions. The government expects state-run oil companies to absorb the impact temporarily as supply stabilises and imports diversify away from the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. The leadership change signals hardliner continuity as fighting intensifies, with rising casualties, airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and escalating tensions with Washington and Israel

The United States urged India to buy Russian oil cargoes waiting near Chinese refineries and redirect them to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns and curb price spikes during the West Asia conflict, while maintaining that Washington’s policy toward Russia remains unchanged

EAM S Jaishankar met Iran’s Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh at Raisina Dialogue 2026 amid ongoing West Asia conflict. The three-day conference fosters global dialogue on geopolitics, climate, trade, and technology, March 5–7

Four men, including one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, were arrested by Metropolitan Police on suspicion of spying on the Jewish community and aiding Iran’s intelligence. Arrests occurred at multiple north London addresses early Friday

  Indian refiners have resumed buying stranded Russian crude after the US Treasury issued a 30-day licence. The move offsets Middle East supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, ensuring domestic fuel security while balancing Russian and other sources 

The Bihar government amended its notification to include POCSO Act provisions in the case of a NEET aspirant found dead at Shambhu Girls Hostel. The CBI now investigates possible sexual assault alongside the cause of death

Intense Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran and Beirut as the US targeted Iran’s drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes across Gulf nations. The conflict has escalated regionally, killing over 1,300 people and involving 12 countries

A 20-year-old woman and her 19-year-old brother were allegedly beaten to death by their uncle and cousin over a long-standing land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district while heading to an examination centre. Police have detained the two accused

Sri Lanka Navy safely transferred 204 Iranian personnel from the troubled naval vessel IRINS Bushehr to Colombo after an engine failure. The development follows the sinking of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena amid escalating US-Iran tensions

Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during Ramadan could mark a historic shift as his son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as a likely successor. His rise may strengthen the security establishment and reshape Iran’s politics amid regional tensions

Filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on May 12, recognising his influential filmmaking career, including acclaimed trilogies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Los Angeles: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas will serve as a presenter at the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

Bihar IG Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Guntur’s Central Crime Station for a second day of questioning in the alleged custodial torture case of former MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju. The probe follows Andhra Pradesh High Court directions amid Naik’s anticipatory bail plea

The ICC announced eight nominees for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament ahead of the India–New Zealand final. India’s Sanju Samson features alongside Will Jacks, Sahibzada Farhan, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Rachin Ravindra, Shadley van Schalkwyk and Tim Seifert

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet on a training mission crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, about 60 km from Jorhat air base. Rescue teams located the aircraft debris early Friday

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad in a money laundering probe linked to Reliance Power and businessman Anil Ambani. Around 15 teams searched 10–12 premises connected to the company and its executives

Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade Friday as Middle East tensions, weak US equities and continued foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment. ICICI Bank and L&T led losses, while IT stocks gained. FIIs remained sellers despite DII support