At 12.45 pm, the Sensex had dropped 1,625.94 points or 2.00 per cent to 79,661.25, while the Nifty 50 fell 485.95 points or 1.93 per cent to 24,692.70 Read More | Source: The Hindu Business Line…
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Iran conflict disrupts air travel; Emirates, Etihad, Air India, IndiGo issue advisories
Escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation have led to widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures across several Gulf nations. Major hubs like Dubai and Doha are affected, with thousands of passengers stranded as airlines divert or suspend services, impacting travel between continents …
View More Iran conflict disrupts air travel; Emirates, Etihad, Air India, IndiGo issue advisories‘Need to do more to beat India’ – Du Plessis, Kumble say WI ‘played it safe’
West Indies also did not make India think too much about their sixth bowling option, which has been one of their areas of concerns Read More | Source: ESPN cricinfo…
View More ‘Need to do more to beat India’ – Du Plessis, Kumble say WI ‘played it safe’India to host Afghanistan for Test & ODI series – full schedule announced
Team India is set to host Afghanistan for a multi-format cricket series in June 2026, featuring a one-off Test and three ODIs. The tour, spanning June 6-20, will see matches played in New Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai. This series offers vital preparation for both nations ahead of a busy…
View More India to host Afghanistan for Test & ODI series – full schedule announcedSpices gain relevance in US health dialogue: ASTA
As the demand for natural ingredients rises amid growing health awareness, the American Spice Trade Association emphasizes the need for stringent safety measures Read More | Source: Business Line…
View More Spices gain relevance in US health dialogue: ASTAHolika Dahan 2026 Date: Shubh muhurat, bhadra time, puja rituals and significance
Holika Dahan, also known as Choti Holi, marks the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated on March 3, 2026, it commemorates Lord Vishnu saving Prahalad from Hiranyakashipu. The bonfire symbolizes burning negativity like ego and anger. Devotees also worship Kshetrapal for protection, often with homemade sweets and mustard oil lamps….
View More Holika Dahan 2026 Date: Shubh muhurat, bhadra time, puja rituals and significanceBBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care
Known as “corridor care”, patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor careScotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations
The process – called alkaline hydrolysis – will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremationsIsrael strikes Beirut, prompting residents to flee
Explosions and rising smoke can be seen in Beirut after Israel began striking what it says are Hezbollah targets in the country. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Israel strikes Beirut, prompting residents to fleeMHA alerts states as Middle East tensions soar; internet curbs, security tightened in Kashmir
The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted states to potential tensions due to the Iran conflict, urging vigilance against inflammatory religious gatherings and radical preachers. Authorities are monitoring individuals and groups to prevent unrest, with precautionary measures already implemented in Jammu and Kashmir following protests over the killing of Iran’s…
View More MHA alerts states as Middle East tensions soar; internet curbs, security tightened in KashmirMeghalaya showcases its organic spice economy in Mumbai
Meghalaya Spice Festival was an effort to amplify the national and global market outreach of Meghalaya’s premium organic spices Read More | Source: Business Line…
View More Meghalaya showcases its organic spice economy in MumbaiMission England: Gambhir demands ‘special effort’ as India gear up for Wankhede semi-final
Gautam Gambhir praised Sanju Samson’s match-winning 97 against the West Indies, highlighting his potential. However, the focus now shifts to the T20 World Cup semi-final against a formidable England side in Mumbai. Gambhir emphasized that India will require a ‘special effort’ and flawless execution to overcome the unbeaten English team….
View More Mission England: Gambhir demands ‘special effort’ as India gear up for Wankhede semi-finalRAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD saysIran football federation president says World Cup participation in U.S. is in doubt
Iran has been drawn in Group G at the World Cup and is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing the first round against Egypt in Seattle on June 26 Read More | Source: The Hindu…
View More Iran football federation president says World Cup participation in U.S. is in doubtLunar Eclipse on Holi 2026: Date, sutak time, visibility in India and significance of Chandra Grahan
A rare Chandra Grahan, or Lunar Eclipse, will grace the skies on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the vibrant Holi festival. This celestial event, also known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across India. Astrologically, Holika Dahan is advised after the eclipse concludes on March 3rd, following the Sutak…
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