- World
France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations
France: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France would allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy. Macron said the new…
- Middle East
This is not Iraq: US Defence Secy insists Iran conflict ‘not endless’
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is…
- India
No ship movement in Strait of Hormuz skyrockets oil prices
Frankfurt: Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, March 2, as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how US and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect…
- India
India, Canada seal USD 2.6 bn uranium deal; will conclude trade pact this year
New Delhi: India and Canada on Monday, March 2, inked landmark pacts on supplies of Uranium and critical minerals and vowed to seal a comprehensive economic partnership agreement this year with Prime…
- India
Stranded in Dubai, PV Sindhu set to miss All England Championships
Birmingham: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships starting in the UK’s Birmingham on Tuesday, March 3, after being stranded in Dubai amid the US bombing…
- India
No records on whether Jama Masjid built over ruins or vacant land: ASI
New Delhi: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has told the Central Information Commission that it does not have any records indicating whether the Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal was constructed…
- Stock Market
Aviation, travel stocks tumble as Middle East tensions escalates
New Delhi: Shares of airline companies, tour and travel-related service providers tumbled on Monday, March 2, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The stock of InterGlobe Aviation ended 6.25 per cent…
- Top Stories
Over 10 mosques covered with tarpaulin in UP’s Sambhal ahead of Holi
Sambhal: Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal have put in place elaborate security arrangements ahead of the Holi festival, with more than 10 mosques covered with tarpaulin sheets, officials said on Monday, March…
- India
AI-generated ‘fake’ verdicts amount to misconduct: SC
New Delhi: Taking cognisance of a trial court relying on alleged non-existing verdicts that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), the Supreme Court has said a decision based on…
- 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…
