6 Indians killed in West Asia conflict, MEA issues statement

Indians’ death in US-Iran war: As many as six Indian Nationals lost their lives in the ongoing conflict across West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Saturday, even as efforts continue to shield nearly 10 million Indians residing in the region. Notably, the latest casualty was reported from Riyadh, where an Indian citizen fell prey to a missile and drone strike earlier this week, marking…

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Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged

Premium petrol price hike: The ripple effects of global geopolitical tensions are being felt in India, as the premium petrol prices surged by 2% on Friday. Meanwhile, the prices of the regular fuel remain unchanged. The revision will be effective from Friday itself, and comes amid escalating disruptions in international energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.  Price stands at Rs 2.35/litre now Several oil…

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Odisha hospital inferno: 4 officials suspended, incidents sparks political firestorm in assembly

Odisha hospital fire: In the aftermath of the deadly blaze, which erupted at Odisha’s SCB Medical College and Hospital, killing 12 patients, the government suspended four officials on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the opposition parties intensified calls for accountability and demanded the resignation of state Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The death toll had mounted to 12 from the initial 10, as two more people succumbed to burns later.  Fact-finding report…

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India’s first Ring Metro project steers towards completion in Delhi; PM Modi to inaugurate key corridors

Delhi news: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate several expansion projects of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on March 8, 2026, after which the national capital will embrace the country’s first fully operational ‘Ring Metro.’ Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta confirmed the development on Friday. She said the projects form part of the ongoing expansion of the Delhi metro, whose outlay exceeds Rs 18,…

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MP’s Pachmarhi shines overseas; becomes India’s 1st hill station to receive Green Destinations Bronze certificate at ITB Berlin

MP Tourism: A new feather was added to MP Tourism’s cap on Friday, as the state’s famous hill station Pachmarhi was awarded the ‘Green Destinations Bronze Certificate’ at the ITB Berlin Travel Mart held in Germany. The Green Destinations Foundation based in the Netherlands presented the certificate to Ujjain Commissioner Ashish Singh. Notably, Singh received the certificate on behalf of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. Pachmarhi to bag global…

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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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91% Indian doctors unwilling to let children pursue a career in medicine: Survey

Medical news 2026: A nationwide survey conducted recently has revealed that close to 91% of the Indian doctors are not willing to make their children pursue a career in medicine. The findings of the survey have raised concerns about the future of the healthcare system in the coming times. The study spanning six months was carried out by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation. It conducted the survey on…

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Indian Motorcycle storms into 125th year of its operations; launches limited editions

Automobile news 2026: The Indian Motorcycle company has marked its 125th anniversary recently, and has launched special limited-edition variants of three of its most sought-after models. The collection blends heritage-inspired styling with engineering of its existing fleet, positioning the bikes as collector-focused tributes. Limited-edition of these bikes launched The anniversary range rolled out by the company includes limited editions of the Chief Vintage 125th, Scout Bobber 125th, and…

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Delhi witnesses hottest February day in 3 yrs as mercury shoots to 32.5°C; AQI slips to ‘poor’ category

Weather updates 2026: National capital Delhi ended February 2026 on a scorching note, as February 28 was recorded as the hottest day of the month in three years. The mercury shot to 32.5°C on Saturday, and the steep spike in temperature was accompanied by a decline in the Air Quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital slipped to the ‘poor’ category. IMD’s data sheds light…

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SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM

SIM Binding rule 2026: The Central government has confirmed that the ‘SIM Binding’ rule will come into effect across the nation from March 1, 2026, onwards. The move, as per officials, is aimed at curtailing surging cases of cyber fraud, and the rule mandates the functioning of WhatsApp, as well as Telegram, only when the registered SIM card is physically present in the phone. SIM Binding rule explained…

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