Middle East tensions: Have critical stakes in Gulf, will act in national interest, says govt

India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in the Gulf and the potential economic repercussions. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned attacks on merchant shipping, noting the loss of Indian lives and emphasizing the need for restraint and dialogue.

After 41 years, Supreme Court finds accused guilty but waives prison term

Curtains Come Down On 777 Foreign-Made Wristwatches Smuggling Case

Watch: Flames, black smoke rise near US Consulate in Dubai after drone strike

US, Israel attacks Iran: Scheduled, charter flights to be used for repatriation

India is actively working to repatriate thousands of its citizens stranded in West Asian countries like the UAE and Qatar. The government is utilizing a combination of charter and scheduled flights, with airlines warned against fare hikes. This effort follows a high-level review of the West Asia crisis.

West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conflict. Three Indian sailors died and one was injured on foreign-flagged vessels in recent attacks off Oman. Shipping authorities are prioritizing seafarer safety and maritime asset security.

AI summit protest: Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu & others released from Tihar jail

Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib has been released from Tihar jail after being granted bail. He asserted that the Congress and its youth wing will continue their opposition to the India-US deal, claiming it harms farmers. Chib was arrested for his alleged role in a protest at Bharat Mandapam.

Japan’s ‘snow monsters’: The frozen giants of Zao that only appear for weeks

Horoscope today: Daily astrological predictions for March 4

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 4, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.

Railways unlikely to seek extra loan from JICA to meet higher cost of Bullet train project

Indian Railways will absorb an additional Rs 90,000 crore for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train, bringing the total cost to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. No further loans from JICA are planned. The ministry seeks Cabinet approval for revised funding, exploring options like finance ministry support and multilateral financing for future corridors.

58 flights set to fly out stranded Indians from Gulf region: Centre

Ayesha Khan breaks silence on trolling over shooting Dhurandhar song Shararat on her periods

Ayesha Khan has addressed the backlash she faced after revealing that she shot the dance track Shararat while on her period in Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller Dhurandhar. The actress said she was taken aback by how a normal confession turned into meme material online.

Civil aviation ministry resume flight ops via alternate routes amid airspace restrictions

Assam Assembly election: Congress releases first list of 42 candidates; fields Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat

The Congress party has unveiled its initial list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, launching its campaign early. Key figures like Gaurav Gogoi and Debabrata Saikia will contest from Jorhat and Nazira respectively, as the party seeks to regain power after a significant hiatus.

US stock market: Wall Street crashes amid Iran tension; Dow Jones slips over 900 points, Nasdaq dips by 2%

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella may have just agreed with Google DeepMind CEO on ‘next AI breakthroughs’

Leading AI figures Satya Nadella and Demis Hassabis believe the current AI era is not the final one, anticipating one or two more major breakthroughs. While scaling current models is crucial, they suggest new architectures, improved reasoning, and memory are needed for true Artificial General Intelligence, which Hassabis estimates is still five to ten years away.