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Relief kicks in for stranded Indian passengers as IndiGo announces 10 special flights from Jeddah
Relief kicks in for stranded Indian passengers as IndiGo announces 10 special flights from Jeddah

US-Iran conflict: Relieving news emerged for thousands of Indian nationals on Tuesday, who have been stranded across Gulf Nations amid tensions intensifying in the Middle East, following joint action on Iran by Israel and the United States. As the strikes prompted temporary closure of airspaces and flight suspensions, IndiGo has announced that it will operate 10 special flights from Jeddah to various Indian cities on March 3, 2026. …

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iPhone 17e with A19 chip, 48 MP camera launched in India, global markets; Check price, key details
iPhone 17e with A19 chip, 48 MP camera launched in India, global markets; Check price, key details

Tech news 2026: Tech giant Apple, in a move to shake up the premium mid-range smartphone segment, unveiled its highly pocket-friendly handset in the iPhone 17 series, the ‘iPhone 17e.’ The handset was launched in India and other global markets on Monday evening, and is the successor to last year’s iPhone 16e.  The new model boasts a faster processor, upgraded modem and a refined camera, hinting towards a…

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PCB levies fine of Rs 16L each on Pak cricket squad players; Here’s why
PCB levies fine of Rs 16L each on Pak cricket squad players; Here’s why

T20 World Cup: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday reportedly slapped a fine of PKR 5 million (Rs 16.28 lakh) on every player who represented the Pakistan cricket team in the T20 World Cup. As per reports, the PCB landed on the decision after Pakistan failed to make it to the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup.  Although Pakistan had posted a narrow win over Sri…

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Iran turns down negotiation talks with USA as Gulf Conflict intensifies
Iran turns down negotiation talks with USA as Gulf Conflict intensifies

US Iran conflict: Iran on Monday has turned down the prospect to carry out negotiations with the United States, and signalled a further hardening of positions, in the thick of the escalating hostilities across West Asia.  Ali Larijani, the head of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced on his official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle on March 2, 2026, Monday, that Iran “will not negotiate with the United States”.…

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US-Iran conflict prompts CBSE to defer Class 10, 12 exams in West Asia
US-Iran conflict prompts CBSE to defer Class 10, 12 exams in West Asia

US-Iran conflict: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has landed on the decision to postpone the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams to be held in several West Asian countries on Sunday, owing to the escalating tensions between USA and Iran. The board cited the deteriorating security situation amid the ongoing war-like situation between both the countries.  Notably, the exams for the said grades were slated…

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Iran supremo Khamenei dies amid mounting conflict between Israel-Iran, official cause of death still undisclosed
Iran supremo Khamenei dies amid mounting conflict between Israel-Iran, official cause of death still undisclosed

Israel-Iran conflict: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died at 86 in the thick of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Notably, the Iranian state media issued a confirmation of the Supremo’s death in the early hours of Sunday (March 1, 2026). Earlier, President of USA, Donald Trump had announced Khamenei’s death on social media on Saturday. He termed his death the ‘greatest chance’ of Iranian people…

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Parents in US buying landlines for kids instead of smartphones; Here’s why
Parents in US buying landlines for kids instead of smartphones; Here’s why

International news 2026: A significant number of families in the United States are resorting to buying landline telephones at home amid the growing digital age, instead of smartphones. According to reports, the parents’ objective behind the step is to reduce the surging on-screen time of their kids, minimise exposure to social media, and slash online safety risks. Parents choosing safety for kids over screens A communications executive based…

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US, Israel jointly launch attack on Iran; Prez Trump says ‘Major Combat Ops’ underway, Iran retaliates
US, Israel jointly launch attack on Iran; Prez Trump says ‘Major Combat Ops’ underway, Iran retaliates

Israel-Iran war 2026: The United States of America (USA) and Israel jointly launched an attack on Iran, rocking the Middle East on Saturday. The attacks have escalated the tensions in an already volatile region. US President Donald Trump said that ‘Major Combat Operations’ are underway, and signalled a military shift in the long-running confrontation over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel terms the strike as pre-emptive Israel said that the…

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US Embassy in Jerusalem permits non-emergency staff to leave amid rising diplomatic strain in Middle East
US Embassy in Jerusalem permits non-emergency staff to leave amid rising diplomatic strain in Middle East

World news 2026: As regional instability and diplomatic strain snowball in the Middle East, the United States Embassy in Jerusalem has given the nod to the non-emergency personnel and their kin from Israel to leave, citing potential safety concerns. Embassy confirms development by releasing statement The embassy issued a statement on Friday, in which it confirmed that it had approved the departure on February 27, 2026. As per…

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Instagram’s new feature to notify parents if kids repeatedly search suicide-related content; Here’s how
Instagram’s new feature to notify parents if kids repeatedly search suicide-related content; Here’s how

Instagram update 2026: Social media platform Instagram has rolled out an impressive feature on Thursday, aimed at revving up safety, particularly for young users and teenagers. According to the new feature, if kids or teenagers repeatedly search suicide related-content, or ways to harm themselves, the platform will notify their parents about the same at the earliest. Only these parents to receive alerts from Instagram However, as per a…

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