Market experts anticipate continued turbulence in the near term as tensions between Iran and the Israel-US alliance intensify. (AI image) Rs 11 lakh crore gone! Middle East tensions, the ongoing war of the US and Israel with Iran have bled the Indian stock markets, with investors rushing for cover to safe haven assets as economic…
Maharashtra Public Service Commission opens MPSC recruitment 2026 for multiple Group-A posts MPSC State Service Bharti 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially opened applications for the MPSC State Service Bharti 2026. Candidates seeking positions in Group-A and Group-B posts across Maharashtra can apply online through the official portal at https://mpsc.gov.in/. The recruitment…
Esha Gupta returned to India on March 2 after being stuck in Abu Dhabi amid Middle East tensions. She thanked fans, India, and UAE governments on Instagram: “Back home. Thank you all for your prayers… Truly gods blessing to safe!” Praising UAE’s calm response, she lauded hotel staff and Etihad for aid. Esha Gupta safely…
Operations have partially resumed at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on March 2 following a temporary partial closure of airspace, Dubai Airports said in its latest operational update. In its passenger advisory statement, it added that a limited number of flights have been permitted to operate from…
Skywatchers from all around India will be able to see the lunar eclipse since it will be visible in a number of the country’s largest cities. The Chandra Grahan can be seen in Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Imphal and Shillong depending on local weather, according to preliminary visibility forecasts….
A two-day Formula 1 tyre test scheduled in Bahrain has been cancelled due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Pirelli citing security concerns. The company confirmed the decision in a statement and said all personnel in Bahrain are safe. The session, organised by Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier at the Bahrain International Circuit,…
. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted of America’s military capability, claiming an “unlimited supply of weapons” and saying the “war can be fought forever” amid escalating tensions with Iran. The remarks came after a joint US-Israeli strike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, as…
A 21-year-old Indian-origin honours student, weeks away from graduating and beginning her career, was among three people killed in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas. Savitha Shan, remembered as a high-achieving and deeply involved student, died in an attack that authorities are investigating as a possible act of terrorism.The shooting took place at around 2…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed 30 million subscribers on YouTube, further strengthening his position as the most-followed world leader on the platform.Among global leaders, PM Modi has the highest number of subscribers on YouTube. His subscriber base is more than seven times that of US President Donald Trump, highlighting the scale of his…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, right, and Kagiso Rabada. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nineteen months ago, Aiden Markram appeared dazed on the boundary ropes as India celebrated their second T20 World title in Bridgetown, Barbados. The South African captain later admitted he was ‘gutted’ that his side couldn’t get over the finish line despite appearing…
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi picked up 60 wickets in 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. (PTI) NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia credits Jammu and Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy triumph to the sub-committee appointed by the cricket’s governing body in 2021 to run the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), and to the panel led by…
Refiners have begun scouting for alternative crude sources to offset supplies affected by the conflict in West Asia. (AI image) India is looking at several emergency measures to tackle the risk of fuel shortages if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains affected for an extended period. Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf is…
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee recruitment 2026 registration deadline extended till March 31. The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the registration deadline for the Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026. Candidates can now apply till March 31, 2026. The application process is being held online through the official recruitment portal. Earlier, the last date…
Alia Bhatt has confirmed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film, ‘Love and War,’ is nearing completion. Speaking at Milan Fashion Week 2026, the global ambassador of a luxury brand revealed the team is at the “tail end” of filming. Co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, the project marks Alia’s second collaboration with Bhansali following…
Amid escalating tensions in parts of West Asia and widespread airspace closures, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, ANI reported.In a statement, the Ministry said the operations are subject to required…
As a common man, a few questions are perplexing. Whenever Solar or Lunar eclipse comes, temples shut their doors and the at the same time, it is advised to pray and chant mantras during eclipse.How both of these works in real life, and why temples are shut, when pooja is recommended during Grahan The Real…
Complaints about poor car air-conditioning performance typically rise during peak summer months, but often the problem is linked to user habits rather than mechanical faults. Workshops report an increase in AC inspections as temperatures climb, with many motorists suspecting low refrigerant levels or component failures. However, technicians note that in many cases the system is…
Anthropic’s popular AI assistant, Claude is down again, second time in the past 24 hours. According to Downdetector.com, more than 4,000 users in the US have reported issues accessing the platform. Nearly 39% users flagged issues with Claude chat, while 36% reported issues with the app. Another 15% users flagged issues accessing the website. In…
United States troops opened fire on demonstrators angered by the killing of Iran’s long-time Supreme Leader and Shia stalwart Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in American-Israeli strikes, two US officials confirmed to Reuters on Monday. The protesters had stormed the US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi over the weekend.The incident marks a rare use of force at a…
PM Modi with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on 23 May 2016. Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday sharply criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for its silence over the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling it an ‘abdication’ rather than neutrality.In an opinion piece published in…
