- India
Under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar’s Gopalganj
Gopalganj: A portion of an under-construction small bridge collapsed in Bihar’s Gopalganj district, an official said on Monday, March 2. No one was injured in the incident that occurred on the evening…
- Business
Oil could top USD 100 as Strait of Hormuz closure halts flows
New Delhi: Oil prices could exceed USD 100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, as the waterway’s closure threatens to disrupt 15 per cent…
- India
Kerala announces scholarships for top achievers in Malayalam
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday, March 2, announced scholarships to Higher Secondary students who secure high marks in Malayalam, with an objective to promote the mother tongue among children. General Education…
- Business
Sensex, Nifty continue to trade with deep cuts as West Asia crisis intensifies
Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued to trade with deep cuts during afternoon session on Monday, March 2, tracking a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions…
- India
Girl administered injection at medical store in UP’s Gorakhpur, dies
Gorakhpur: A nine-year-old girl died allegedly after being administered an injection at a medical store in the Uruwa area here, police said on Monday, March 2. The incident took place on Sunday…
- India
Indian Coast Guard escorts 3,741 pilgrims from Katchatheevu to Rameswaram
Chennai: The Indian Coast Guard provided security and surface-to-air escort to 3,741 pilgrims, who travelled from Tamil Nadu and other states to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St Antony’s…
- Business
Shares of aviation firms, tour operators dive amid Middle East crisis
New Delhi: Shares of airline companies, tour and travel related services providers tumbled on Monday, March 2, trade amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The stock of InterGlobe Aviation tanked 7.50…
- India
Two schools get bomb threat emails in Punjab’s Jalandhar
Jalandhar: At least two schools here received bomb threat emails on Monday, March 2, prompting authorities to carry out anti-sabotage checks, officials said. Police, fire brigade officials, bomb squads, dog squads and…
- India
Fire breaks out in Delhi godown, no casualties reported
New Delhi: A fire broke out in a godown in Delhi’s Tikri area on Monday, March 2, prompting the Delhi Fire Service to send eight fire tenders, an official said. No casualties…
- Bollywood
Esha Gupta says she is safe in Dubai but ‘times are scary, tough’
New Delhi: Actor Esha Gupta assured fans she is safe in Dubai following the suspension of flights after escalating tensions in the Middle East and said she hopes to return to India…
- Telangana
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Telangana for Congress training programme
Hyderabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Hyderabad on Monday, March 2, to attend the valedictory session of a training programme for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents in Vikarabad district. Upon his…
- Kashmir
Mobile internet speeds restricted in Kashmir amid protests over Khamenei killing
Srinagar: Mobile internet speeds were throttled across Kashmir on Monday, March 2, in the wake of spontaneous protests against the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said. They said…
- India
Three schools in Delhi receive bomb threat; security check underway
New Delhi: At least three schools, including Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Salwan Public School, in the city received bomb threat emails on Monday, March 2, prompting multiple security agencies to rush to…
- Business
Sensex, Nifty crash in early trade as Middle East crisis deepens
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty crashed in early trade on Monday, March 2, tracking a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The 30-share…
- India
Delhi boosts security following protests over Khamenei’s assassination
New Delhi: Security was heightened across several parts of the national capital following protests and gatherings held to mourn the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, police said on Sunday,…
