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Property identification code seen as catalyst for real estate digitalisation

Hanoi, March 1 -- The regulation requiring all real estate assets to be assigned identification codes and integrated into the national land database from March 1, 2026 has been described by experts as... Read More


Indonesia plans railway flood task force ahead of Eid travel rush

Indonesia, March 1 -- Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo announced plans to establish a joint task force with state-run railway operator PT KAI to protect train lines from flooding, follo... Read More


US embassy in Oman issues urgent warning to staff, citizens in Muscat: 'Shelter-in-place, keep your phone charged.'

India, March 1 -- The US embassy in Oman has asked staff and citizens to shelter in place, citing unspecified "activity" outside the capital Muscat. This comes as Iran conducts a second day of retalia... Read More


Strait of Hormuz crisis: Insurers cancel policies, raise war risk premiums on ships after Israel strikes on Iran-Report

New Delhi, March 1 -- Insurers have moved to cancel policies and sharply raise premiums for vessels travelling through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, a... Read More


Leadership | Reckless driving & our criminal justice system

India, March 1 -- India does not lack laws to curb reckless driving. What it lacks is seriousness in enforcement, courage in prosecution and urgency in judicial response. India's roads kill more than... Read More


ANALYSIS: How US-Israel war with Iran may affect Nigeria

Nigeria, March 1 -- As the United States and Israel escalate military action against Iran, analysts warn that the consequences could extend far beyond the Middle East - with implications for global oi... Read More


PM orders 100,000 volunteers on standby in Dhaka for earthquake response

, March 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the authorities concerned to keep 100,000 volunteers ready in Dhaka to deal with any potential earthquake situation. Disaster Management and Rel... Read More


Harsh Goenka praises Mumbai Metro after first ride, says it outshines Paris, London and New York systems

India, March 1 -- Industrialist Harsh Goenka has heaped praise on the Mumbai Metro after travelling on it for the first time, calling the experience efficient, spotless and surprisingly uncrowded. Sha... Read More


At least 40 buildings damaged in Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv

, March 1 -- Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv damaged at least 40 buildings, forcing more than 200 residents to evacuate their homes and take shelter in three hotels, Israeli daily Haaretz reported... Read More


Latest OTT releases this week (March 2, 2026 to March 8, 2026): 22 new films and series to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, Sony LIV, Prime Video

India, March 1 -- An electrifying lineup spanning OTT platforms is in store for the week of March 2-8, 2026, with a mix of prominent awards, intense action, and provocative social dramas. Starting off... Read More