Dalal Street will observe a holiday on March 3rd for Holi, providing a break for traders and investors. The stock market operates on weekdays, excluding weekends and exchange-declared holidays, with specific timings for pre-open, regular trading, closing, and block deal sessions.
Iranian Shahed drones, previously seen in Ukraine, are now a common threat over the Persian Gulf, targeting multiple Gulf states and Israel following US and Israeli attacks. These cost-effective, AI-enabled drones, also produced by Russia as Gerans, are deployed in swarms to overwhelm air defenses, causing significant damage and straining defensive capabilities across the region.
Supercross rider Jason Anderson is under scrutiny after reports claimed he was arrested in December 2025 on a domestic violence charge involving his wife, Kenzie Meads. Deputies reportedly responded to a 911 call at their Orange County home. The case is still pending, and Anderson has not spoken publicly. Fans have shared concern online, especially after both deactivated Instagram.
Skywatchers anticipate a rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, visible across India after moonrise. This celestial event, occurring in Leo, may bring personal and professional changes. While visible in many countries, India will only witness the latter stages due to the eclipse coinciding with moonrise.
Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a small fire and minor damage. Saudi authorities confirmed the attack, with air defense systems intercepting four drones aimed at the diplomatic quarter. The US embassy issued a shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens in the region as a precautionary measure.
India and England renew their T20 World Cup semi-final rivalry at Wankhede, marking their third consecutive clash in the last four. Both previous encounters saw the winner go on to lift the trophy, adding significant intrigue to this high-stakes encounter. The teams hold a balanced record in World Cup semi-finals, with one win each.
A 48-year-old Delhi businessman, Anroop Gupta, missing since February 18, was found murdered and his body dismembered in a Mathura canal. Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, who allegedly abducted and killed Gupta for money after he refused to pay them and threatened to report them.
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups hasn’t hit theatres yet, but if veteran producer G Dhananjayan is to be believed, the film has already clocked staggering numbers. Toxic is set to release on March 19 alongside Dhurandhar 2, a sequel to an established franchise. But Dhananjayan doesn’t see that as a risky move.
House Republicans have released deposition videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Both former leaders denied knowledge of his crimes, with Bill Clinton recalling a property dispute conversation with Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton suggested questioning Trump directly. Epstein died in jail in 2019 awaiting trial.
