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.

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

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

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.”

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.”

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

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

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…
Israel-Iran war; 37 Indian ships and 1,109 sailors stranded; Hormuz route closure increases difficulties; 3 Indians killed; government forms response team

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…
BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Rajya Sabha: First list of 9 candidates from 6 states released; elections for 37 seats on March 16

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…
Israel-Iran war; 37 Indian ships and 1,109 sailors stranded; Hormuz route closure increases difficulties; 3 Indians killed; government forms response team

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…