External affairs minister S Jaishankar, reacting to the incident of an Iranian warship sinking in the Indian Ocean, said one Iranian warship docked in Kochi with India’s permission, while another, IRIS Dena, was “on the wrong side of events” near Sri Lanka.The US granted India a temporary waiver to buy stranded Russian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praising New Delhi as a “very good actor” amid West Asia-driven supply disruptions.Dubai International Airport temporarily halted flights after UAE air defences intercepted Iranian attacks, with debris falling near a terminal and Emirates suspending services. However, authorities reported only a minor incident and no injuries.A Chitrakoot government school headmistress was suspended after a viral video showed a Class V girl massaging her feet in class, though she claims the clip is AI‑doctored.Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged India to drop out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, citing his struggles against spin and poor returns.Here are the top 5 stories of the dayEAM Jaishankar on India’s rescue of Iranian shipsExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar, in India’s first official response to the US Navy’s sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, said Tehran had sought permission for another vessel to dock in Kochi due to technical issues. The request was approved on March 1, while the IRIS Dena, near Sri Lanka, was caught “on the wrong side of events.”Read the full story Jaishankar Explains Why India Allowed Iranian Ship To Dock Amid Ongoing Conflict Between US, Iran Why US ‘agreed to let’ India resume buying Russian oil temporarilyThe US has temporarily allowed India to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea to stabilise global supply amid West Asia tensions. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said, “The Indians had been very good actors. We had asked them to stop buying sanctioned Russian oil this fall. They did. They were going to substitute it with US oil,” he said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Third US carrier on way as Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on IranTemporary Waiver For Russian Oil: US allows India to buy stranded crude; move aims to ease supply pressures’Landed in US hoping to kill Trump’: Pakistani man convicted in murder-for-hire plot, says Iran forced himHe added Washington might consider lifting restrictions on additional Russian oil if market conditions remain strained.Read the full storyFlight operations disrupted as Iranian drone strikes Dubai International Airport’s runwayFlight operations at Dubai International Airport were suspended after an aerial interception linked to Iranian attacks, with witnesses reporting a loud explosion and smoke near a terminal. Authorities said debris from a successful interception caused only a minor incident and no injuries, but planes were held in the air and Emirates halted all flights to and from Dubai, urging passengers to avoid the airport.Read the full storyUP headmistress suspended after getting foot massage from studentsMadhu Rai, headmistress of a government primary school in Naya Bazar, Karbi, Chitrakoot, was suspended after a 23‑second video surfaced showing her lying on a classroom floor while a Class V student massaged her feet during school hours. Basic Siksha Adhikari BK Sharma ordered action after students alleged such massages were routine. Though Rai, who is nearing retirement, claimed that the video was AI‑manipulated.Read the full storyEx-India batter urges India to drop Abhishek Sharma for T20 World Cup finalWith India set to face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad, Mohammad Kaif has called for a “bold” change, suggesting Abhishek Sharma be rested after a poor tournament. The opener has crossed 50 just once, repeatedly falling to spin, while a pre-tournament stomach infection, weight loss, dropped catches, and diminished power have further underlined his struggles.Read the full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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- External affairs minister S Jaishankar, reacting to the incident of an Iranian warship sinking in the Indian Ocean, said one Iranian warship docked in Kochi with India’s permission, while another, IRIS Dena, was “on the wrong side of events” near Sri Lanka.
- The US granted India a temporary waiver to buy stranded Russian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praising New Delhi as a “very good actor” amid West Asia-driven supply disruptions.
- Dubai International Airport temporarily halted flights after UAE air defences intercepted Iranian attacks, with debris falling near a terminal and Emirates suspending services. However, authorities reported only a minor incident and no injuries.
- A Chitrakoot government school headmistress was suspended after a viral video showed a Class V girl massaging her feet in class, though she claims the clip is AI‑doctored.
- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged India to drop out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, citing his struggles against spin and poor returns.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
EAM Jaishankar on India’s rescue of Iranian ships
External affairs minister S Jaishankar, in India’s first official response to the US Navy’s sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, said Tehran had sought permission for another vessel to dock in Kochi due to technical issues. The request was approved on March 1, while the IRIS Dena, near Sri Lanka, was caught “on the wrong side of events.”Read the full story
Why US ‘agreed to let’ India resume buying Russian oil temporarily
The US has temporarily allowed India to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea to stabilise global supply amid West Asia tensions. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said, “The Indians had been very good actors. We had asked them to stop buying sanctioned Russian oil this fall. They did. They were going to substitute it with US oil,” he said.He added Washington might consider lifting restrictions on additional Russian oil if market conditions remain strained.Read the full story
Flight operations disrupted as Iranian drone strikes Dubai International Airport’s runway
Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were suspended after an aerial interception linked to Iranian attacks, with witnesses reporting a loud explosion and smoke near a terminal. Authorities said debris from a successful interception caused only a minor incident and no injuries, but planes were held in the air and Emirates halted all flights to and from Dubai, urging passengers to avoid the airport.Read the full story
UP headmistress suspended after getting foot massage from students
Madhu Rai, headmistress of a government primary school in Naya Bazar, Karbi, Chitrakoot, was suspended after a 23‑second video surfaced showing her lying on a classroom floor while a Class V student massaged her feet during school hours. Basic Siksha Adhikari BK Sharma ordered action after students alleged such massages were routine. Though Rai, who is nearing retirement, claimed that the video was AI‑manipulated.Read the full story
Ex-India batter urges India to drop Abhishek Sharma for T20 World Cup final
With India set to face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad, Mohammad Kaif has called for a “bold” change, suggesting Abhishek Sharma be rested after a poor tournament. The opener has crossed 50 just once, repeatedly falling to spin, while a pre-tournament stomach infection, weight loss, dropped catches, and diminished power have further underlined his struggles.Read the full story
