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Ministry of Defence inks Rs 5,083 cr contracts for ALH Mk-II (MR), VL-Shtil missiles

New Delhi, March 3 -- The Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday, signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore to acquire six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast G... Read More


Royal Challengers Bengaluru to host five home games in 2026 IPL season

Bengaluru, March 3 -- Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to return to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home games confirmed to ... Read More


Indian tourists stranded in Bahrain seek govt's help amid escalating West Asia conflict

Hyderabad, March 3 -- A group of tourists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad resident Salmon Raj, have sought urgent assistance from the Central and State governments after being s... Read More


Trump orders maritime insurance to safeguard Gulf shipping, says US will "escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz" if necessary

Washington DC, March 3 -- Amid escalating tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over disruptions to global oil supplies, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would take "immedi... Read More


Haryana Police launches 'Operation Aakraman-21' ahead of Holi; 461 FIRs registered, 1048 accused arrested

Chandigarh, March 3 -- Haryana Police launched a large-scale special drive 'Operation Aakraman-21' on Tuesday, across the state ahead of Holi, taking stringent action against criminals and anti-social... Read More


Indore Mayor decides to skip celebration of Holi, Rangpanchami after Bhagirathpura incident

Indore, March 3 -- Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava has decided not to celebrate Holi and Rangpanchami this year following the water contamination incident in Bhagirathpura locality, which claimed th... Read More


Iran conflict: US-Bangla Airlines to operate two special flights to repatriate stranded citizens from UAE

Dhaka, March 3 -- US-Bangla Airlines will operate two special flights from Dubai to facilitate the safe return of Bangladeshi nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the Iran conflict. Ac... Read More


India calls for restraint, expresses deep concern as Iran, Gulf conflict escalates during holy month of Ramadan: MEA

New Delhi, March 3 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Iran and the Gulf region following the outbreak of the conflict on... Read More


"If mentally, his mindset has taken a beating...": Shastri on Abhishek's place in team during IND-ENG T20WC semifinal

Mumbai, March 3 -- Former Indian head coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri expressed that the team management should take a call on star opener Abhishek Sharma's place in the team for the all-important ... Read More


"Everything is going on smoothly": TN Congress Chief Selvaperunthagai after meeting Stalin over alliance talks

Chennai, March 3 -- After meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, State Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday said the alliance between the DMK and Congress remains intact and discussi... Read More