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President Droupadi Murmu extends Holi greetings

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 10:21:30 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday conveyed her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi, expressing hope for the happiness and prosperity of all citizens. ... read..

West Asia conflict: SpiceJet to operate eight special flights from UAE to facilitate return of Indian nationals

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 4, 2026 10:21:28 AM IST

SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday to facilitate the return of Indian nationals stranded there amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a press release by the airline said on Wednesday. ... read..

War would impact world economies; it should stop: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on West Asia conflict

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 4, 2026 9:51:29 AM IST

West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the military escalation in the Middle East and underlined the long term impact of the joint US-Israel strikes and retaliatory strikes of Iran on the global economy and oil prices. ... read..

Ramdas Athawale meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ahead Rajya Sabha election

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 4, 2026 9:51:23 AM IST

Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai ahead of Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

"Hope everyone comes back home soon": Indians stuck in Dubai return home amid Israel-Iran tensions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 4, 2026 9:21:12 AM IST

Indians who were stuck in Dubai returned home safely on Wednesday and shared accounts of the problems they encountered amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, which has entered its fourth day ... read..

"Festival infuses colours of unity in society": Uttarakhand CM extends greetings on Holi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 4, 2026 9:21:11 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, highlighting the festival's role in strengthening the bonds of togetherness across society. ... read..

"Atmosphere of fear": Passengers stranded in Dubai return home amid Iran-Israel conflict

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 9:21:09 AM IST

Passengers arriving at Delhi's IGI Airport from Dubai on Wednesday shared their experiences of the recent unrest in parts of the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, noting that while administrative measures were effective, the sound of explosives h ... read..

"Good friends": Manickam Tagore hints at accepting DMK alliance for upcoming Tamil Nadu polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 4, 2026 9:21:07 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday hinted at accepting an alliance with coalition partner Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) amid discussions over a seat-sharing pact for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

"Bring him home": Brother of Indian student in Iran appeals to PM Modi

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 4, 2026 9:21:02 AM IST

As the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, the return of Indian students living in Iran has become a primary concern, with their families hoping for their safe return at the earliest. ... read..

"Confident what is due to me will come:" Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 4, 2026 9:21:01 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed confidence that he will be given his due and does not need to make efforts or go against the party. ... read..

TVK chief Vijay departs from Chennai residence to attend public meeting in Thanjavur

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 4, 2026 9:20:59 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Wednesday departed from his Chennai residence to attend a public meeting in Thanjavur, later in the day. ... read..

"Public squabbling": Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy refutes phone-tapping allegations by Karnataka CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 4, 2026 8:51:15 AM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has refuted the allegations levelled against him by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the phone-tapping row, claiming that such statements are just part of "public squabbling." ... read..

RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha expresses gratitude to BJP leadership on Rajya Sabha nomination

Hajipur (Bihar) | March 4, 2026 8:51:14 AM IST

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after being nominated as a candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

PM Modi's push for preventive healthcare: HPV vaccination drive begins in J-K's Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 4, 2026 8:20:49 AM IST

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment towards strengthening preventive healthcare for girls, the 90-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive was launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah on Tuesday. ... read..

Telangana Bhavan receives over 200 enquiries from state citizens stranded in Middle East

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 7:50:45 AM IST

The Government of Telangana, under the directions of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in certain Middle East (West Asia) countries, an official statement said. ... read..

Middle East tensions disrupt flights; airlines adjust schedules

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 7:20:37 AM IST

Amid the continuing volatile situation in the Middle East, leading airlines have announced schedule changes, suspensions, and additional services to mitigate passenger inconvenience and maintain connectivity. ... read..

Jaishankar speaks to European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, discusses Iran conflict, Gulf

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 7:20:34 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and discussed the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region. ... read..

Andhra: Remove B R Naidu to protect TTD sanctity, demands Nellore District YSRCP President Kakani

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 4, 2026 6:50:45 AM IST

Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy demanded the immediate removal of TTD Chairman B R Naidu, alleging that the coalition government under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has mortgaged the sanctity of Tirumala, thus "damaging" the pre ... read..

Tripura: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Agartala on March 7 & 8

Agartala (Tripura) | March 4, 2026 6:50:42 AM IST

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Agartala, the capital of Tripura, from March 7 to 8. During his visit, he will attend the convocation ceremony of Tripura University, a premier central university, and is also slated to chair several ... read..

Telangana: Massive fire breaks out near college in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, no casualties reported

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | March 4, 2026 6:50:40 AM IST

A massive fire erupted near Vignan College under the Bachupally police station limits at Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district. ... read..

Congress high command will finalise party candidates for Rajya Sabha polls: Himachal Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 4, 2026 6:20:49 AM IST

Harshwardhan Chauhan, Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh, commented on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, stating that the Congress high command will finalise the party candidates, and there is no opposition in the party. ... read..

India monitering West Asia airspace situation amid escalating tension

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 5:51:05 AM IST

India is continuously monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and its impact on international flight operations. 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign carriers have been cancelled to date due to the ongoing I ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets people on Holi

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 4:51:12 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival of colours is a "vibrant expression of our rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood." ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Two killed, six injured in brutal gang attack at Nanguneri

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | March 4, 2026 4:51:09 AM IST

A violent attack allegedly carried out by a nine-member gang in Perumpaththu village, near Nanguneri in Tamil Nadu, has left two people dead and six others injured, police said. ... read..

Indian Army celebrates Holi with orphanage children at Tinsukia

Tinsukia (Assam) | March 4, 2026 4:20:53 AM IST

The Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, celebrated Holi with the children of Nava Rupantar orphanage at Tinsukia, Assam. ... read..

Tripura expands Solar footprint to government offices; 15 kW rooftop plant inaugurated in Gomati

Agartala (Tripura) | March 4, 2026 2:50:49 AM IST

After transforming residential rooftops into micro power stations, the Tripura Government has now moved to solarise key government establishments, beginning with District Magistrate (DM) offices across the state, in alignment with the guidelines of the Mi ... read..

AI Summit Protest case: Delhi Court rejects bail plea of 2 accused after midnight hearing, sends in police custody

New Delhi | March 4, 2026 2:21:02 AM IST

Patiala House Court on Tuesday rejected bail pleas of two accsued arrested in connection with the AI Summit Protest case and sent them for two days of further police custody. The hearing took place on the intervening night of February 2 and 3. ... read..

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