Fresh explosions rocked key Gulf cities early Sunday as Iran expanded its retaliatory campaign following US and Israeli strikes on its territory, sharply escalating tensions across the region. AFP confirmed blasts in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Doha in Qatar and Manama in Bahrain, all countries that host US military bases.According to CNN, at…
Escalation of geopolitical tension in the Middle East led to regional airspace closures, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions, disrupting the plans of numerous passengers across the world.In the wake of the tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel, Air India Express announced that it would be temporarily suspending all its flights to the Gulf…
AJMER: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened his election-season attack on Congress, accusing it of divisive politics over its youth wing’s ‘shirtless protest’ at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.Addressing a rally in Ajmer, Modi said Congress leaves no “opportunity to malign India”, charging that it had abandoned national interest. “Kabhi Congress INC…
NEW DELHI: “Favourites.” It’s a tag that rests heavily on the shoulders of the South African team given their history of choking in global ICC events. However, the new-look team seems to have turned a new leaf after ending their title drought by clinching the World Test Championship (WTC) crown at Lord’s last June.Eight months…
Varun Chakravarthy (ICC Photo) KOLKATA: The one thing that strikes you about Varun Chakravarthy is his complete lack of facial expressions. Just by looking at him, you wouldn’t know if he has taken a wicket or gone for a six. Rather, his teammates seem to be more excited about his achievements than him. But that…
The Nifty IT index plunged 19.5% in February, marking its steepest monthly decline in 17 years, as mounting fears of artificial intelligence-led disruption triggered heavy selling across technology services stocks.The fall is the sharpest since September 2008, when the index had dropped nearly 21% during the global financial crisis. The index declined in 12 of…
ICAI CA Final result 2026 to be declared today at icai.nic.in, direct link ICAI CA Final result 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is set to declare the CA Final Examination result for the November 2025 session today, March 1, 2026. Thousands of candidates who appeared for the examination across the country are…
Karisma Kapoor’s children and Rani Kapur, the mother of late Sunjay Kapur, scored a win over Priya Kapur and her son, after the Delhi High Court permitted a forensic inspection of the late industrialist’s will. The estate, worth an estimated Rs 30,000 crore hit the headlines over a family dispute that erupted over the will,…
Air India has announced further cancellations of its scheduled international operations for March 1, citing close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline said the safety and security of its customers and crew remain its highest priority.Sharing the same on social media, it added, “Close monitoring and careful…
A promising day, with a soft push from the universe. The Moon supports your positivity, and Jupiter boosts confidence, so you’ll feel excited about your plans. Even routine tasks feel lighter, like the air after a short rain. Use that mood wisely.You may participate in a family or social event. You’ll enjoy the warmth, but…
PC: New York Times and Space NASA is shaking up its Artemis programme. The agency had originally planned a simple sequence: Artemis II would fly around the Moon, then Artemis III would attempt a lunar landing in 2028. But it seems things aren’t so straightforward. Now Artemis III will stay closer to Earth first, with…
“A revenge is coming. A revenge is coming soon. They will see what they have done,” an Iranian state news channel declared after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israel airstrikes.During a live broadcast on Khamenei, PressTV anchor Maryam Azarchehr broke down on air as she announced the news. Iran State TV’s…
Ayatullah Khamenei and Reza Pahlavi (Images/AP) Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, welcomed the announcement of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death following joint US-Israeli military strikes. He praised US President Donald Trump for his decisive action.In a post on X, Pahlavi wrote: “Ali Khamenei, the bloodthirsty despot of our time… has been erased from the…
AHMEDABAD: Amid intensifying geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch on Saturday for India as a preferred investment destination. “India is capable, India is competitive, and India is committed. Today, India has only one message for investors worldwide: India is ready, India is reliable, and India will deliver,” Modi…
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s chosen successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has issued his first annual letter to shareholders after taking over as chief executive in January, outlining his leadership approach while reaffirming continuity at the conglomerate, AP reported.The letter comes as Berkshire recorded a $4.5 billion write-down related to the value of its investments in Kraft…
Holi school holidays 2026 Several state governments have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures scheduled across northern, central and eastern India. Education departments have released state-wise calendars outlining breaks for Holika Dahan and the main festival, resulting in extended time off for students in many regions.While holiday dates differ according to local observances and…
SZA’s playful Shivratri greeting Can I get a Shiv Shambhu? went viral and found a new echo on stage when Indian artist Kailash Kher performed in Agra. He shared a clip highlighting Mahadev’s influence crossing borders, with fans offering devotion in their own languages, and the moment giving rise to a global Har Har Mahadev…
March opens like a hot cup of chai on a windy morning. Comforting, then suddenly too strong. With Saturn steady in Pisces, your twelfth house, your mind keeps working even when your body wants rest. Sleep may feel lighter. Thoughts may feel louder. That’s the cosmic reason behind the early-month mental tension shown in your…
Iran has launched attacks on US assets across the Gulf in retaliation for a major joint strike by the United States and Israel, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.On Saturday, the Iranian government confirmed the attacks, according to the Fars news agency, citing targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, countries…
The celebration of Saudi Founding Day at Qasr Al-Hukm Palace in Riyadh set a historical world record for the largest group performance of the Saudi Ardah.A whopping 925 participants performed Ardah, the traditional Saudi sword dance, in a national artistic performance that embodied a spellbinding fusion of art and folk. The event took place on…
