The son and daughter-in-law of a coal trader from Uttar Pradesh are stranded in Dubai. They had gone for a pre-wedding photoshoot and were supposed to return on March 2.
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The son and daughter-in-law of a coal trader from Uttar Pradesh are stranded in Dubai. They had gone for a pre-wedding photoshoot and were supposed to return on March 2.

Five members of a coal-hotel businessman from Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, including his son and daughter-in-law, are stranded in Dubai. They had gone there for a pre-wedding photoshoot. Flights were canceled amid the ongoing bombings in the Middle East, leaving them stranded. They are staying at a hotel near the Burj Khalifa. The family has appealed to PM Modi for their…
Rain and snow expected in Uttarakhand after Holi: Temperatures exceed 33°C in 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh, minimum temperature in Rajasthan 23°C
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Rain and snow expected in Uttarakhand after Holi: Temperatures exceed 33°C in 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh, minimum temperature in Rajasthan 23°C

Rain and snowfall are expected in Uttarakhand after Holi. According to the Meteorological Department, rain and snowfall are expected in five districts on March 7th. These include the high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh. In Madhya Pradesh, the weather remained clear on Sunday, the first day of March. Bright sunshine led to a rise in temperatures. Temperatures…
Lunar eclipse ends, temples reopen after purification: Half moon visible in Kolkata, Holi celebrations during Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Lunar eclipse ends, temples reopen after purification: Half moon visible in Kolkata, Holi celebrations during Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple

The first lunar eclipse of 2026 has ended. The lunar eclipse began at 3:21 pm on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) and lasted until 6:47 pm. The lunar eclipse was first visible in eastern India. In Kolkata, the full moon was partially visible due to the eclipse. After the eclipse ended, deities were bathed in temples. The temples reopened after the…
Sonia Gandhi said, “India’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination is surprising. This isn’t neutrality, it’s an abdication of responsibility; it’s the PM’s ignoring the attack on Iran.”
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Sonia Gandhi said, “India’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination is surprising. This isn’t neutrality, it’s an abdication of responsibility; it’s the PM’s ignoring the attack on Iran.”

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi has questioned the Indian government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. She said, "Delhi's silence is surprising; it's not neutrality, but an abdication of responsibility." In an article published in the Indian Express on Tuesday, she wrote, "On March 1, Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was…
Sonia Gandhi said, “India’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination is surprising. This isn’t neutrality, it’s an abdication of responsibility; it’s the PM’s ignoring the attack on Iran.”
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Sonia Gandhi said, “India’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination is surprising. This isn’t neutrality, it’s an abdication of responsibility; it’s the PM’s ignoring the attack on Iran.”

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi has questioned the Indian government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. She said, "Delhi's silence is surprising; it's not neutrality, but an abdication of responsibility." In an article published in the Indian Express on Tuesday, she wrote, "On March 1, Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was…
Bhaskar Updates: Holika with an effigy of ‘VSR Aircraft’ in Thane
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Bhaskar Updates: Holika with an effigy of ‘VSR Aircraft’ in Thane

Protesters burned an effigy of VSR Aircraft during Holika Dahan in Thane, Maharashtra. The protest was held to protest the delay in the plane crash investigation of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. His son, Jai Pawar, has alleged security lapses and demanded strict action against VSR Ventures and the filing of an FIR. MLA Rohit Pawar has also accused…
BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Rajya Sabha: First list of 9 candidates from 6 states released; elections for 37 seats on March 16
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BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Rajya Sabha: First list of 9 candidates from 6 states released; elections for 37 seats on March 16

The BJP released its first list of nine Rajya Sabha candidates on Tuesday. Party national president Nitin Naveen will represent Bihar. Shivesh Kumar is also included in the list. The BJP has nominated Laxmi Verma from Chhattisgarh. Terash Gowala and Jogen Mohan are from Assam, Sanjay Bhatia from Haryana, Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar from Odisha, and Rahul Sinha from…
National protein market growth quadruples: 40% growth in tier-2 cities, protein supplement market worth ₹7,461 crore, faster growth than FMCG
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National protein market growth quadruples: 40% growth in tier-2 cities, protein supplement market worth ₹7,461 crore, faster growth than FMCG

Sales of protein products are growing rapidly in India. Data from Amazon India shows that the protein and nutrition portfolio grew by 35%, while the general FMCG sector grew by only 9%. IMARC estimates that India's protein supplement market was worth ₹7,461 crore in 2024, and is expected to reach ₹13,186 crore by 2033. Sales of premium protein supplements (priced…
Israel-Iran war; 37 Indian ships and 1,109 sailors stranded; Hormuz route closure increases difficulties; 3 Indians killed; government forms response team
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Israel-Iran war; 37 Indian ships and 1,109 sailors stranded; Hormuz route closure increases difficulties; 3 Indians killed; government forms response team

The ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran is now impacting Indian maritime trade. Iran has closed the world's most vital Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, 37 Indian-flagged ships and 1,109 Indian sailors are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. These ships are carrying crude oil and LNG, essential for India. At least three Indian…
Vertex’s market cap doubles to 11 lakh crore in 5 years: The company’s success is achieved under the leadership of Mumbai-based Reshma, who is among the world’s 100 most powerful women.
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Vertex’s market cap doubles to 11 lakh crore in 5 years: The company’s success is achieved under the leadership of Mumbai-based Reshma, who is among the world’s 100 most powerful women.

It was 1988. An 11-year-old girl from Mumbai arrived in Long Island, USA, with her parents. Their belongings were few, but their dreams were many. The family settled in a small apartment. The girl's name was Reshma Kewalramani. Today, Reshma is the first female CEO and president of a major public biotech company in the US. Recently, the prestigious Time…