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The prime minister had earlier spoken to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King

March 2, 2026 19:07 IST

Prime Minister Modi also discussed with them the well-being of the Indian community living in both countries.

The committee had submitted to the NGT that MEIL had dumped muck directly on the Chenab's banks and allowed it to flow into the river.

NGT finds Ratle hydro project contractor dumped muck in Chenab, orders assessment of damage and restoration costs

March 2, 2026 18:49 IST

Despite three warnings from project proponent and four legal notices from pollution board since 2022, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited dumped muck into river

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‘Mandated to protect traditions’: Kerala’s state-run temple board to oppose entry of young women in Sabarimala

March 2, 2026 17:45 IST

The Travancore Devaswom Board had previously welcomed the Supreme Court verdict of 2018 that allowed women to enter the famous temple.

Referring to the Karnataka demolition, Vijayan claimed the victims of the “bulldozer raj in Yelahanka are still on streets”.

In poll-bound Kerala, CM Vijayan targets Congress over Telangana demolition – ‘Proving to be replicas of BJP governments in the north’

March 2, 2026 17:05 IST

Ahead of polls, Vijayan claimed that the Congress, which leads the UDF, has proved yet again that “their governments are mere replicas of North Indian BJP governments”.

The airline also said it is offering full flexibility and waivers for travel to and from the Middle East. (Image: Reuters Photo)

Iran-Israel war 2026: IndiGo cancels over 150 international flights on March 3 – Full list

March 2, 2026 15:43 IST

Flight cancellation by IndiGo, Flight cancellation due to war: IndiGo has cancelled the operation of 160 flights on March 3 following the closure and restrictions of airspace in the Middle East.

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‘Important milestone’: India and Canada seal landmark uranium deal and Rs 4.1 lakh crore trade vision

March 2, 2026 15:01 IST

This is a massive turnaround in the ties, which had suffered a huge setback after then-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged in September 2023 that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India and Canada have signed major deals in an attempt to strengthen bilateral ties (File photo: PTI).

India and Canada sign Uranium deal in bilateral ties reset, target $50bn trade by 2030

March 2, 2026 14:12 IST

India and Canada have agreed to the terms ​of reference ​on a comprehensive economic partnership.

PM Narendra Modi has voiced deep concern over the West Asia tensions.

Amid Iran-Israel conflict, PM Modi says India will continue to work with nations in Middle East to ensure safety of its citizens

March 2, 2026 15:34 IST

Amid the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern, reiterating India’s support for dialogue, diplomacy and protection of Indian nationals.

Security was tightened across sensitive areas following the unrest.

Stone-pelting in Srinagar, police fire teargas shells as protests against Khamenei killing lead to clashes

March 2, 2026 14:16 IST

Khamenei killing triggers second day of protests and shutdown in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with security tightened in Srinagar.

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Situation in West Asia is a matter of grave concern for us: PM Modi

March 2, 2026 13:47 IST

PM Modi said that India has always advocated peace and stability around the globe and called for dialogue to resolve the crisis in Middle East.

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ED attaches Rs 18-crore assets in 1xBet illegal betting case; seizures hit Rs 37 crore

March 2, 2026 13:22 IST

The Enforcement Directorate had provisionally attached assets of Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood, Mimi Chakraborty, Ankush Hazra, and Neha Sharma in the illegal betting case.

The action follows a complaint alleging sexual harassment in 2022.

Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram booked in sexual harassment case by Kochi police

March 2, 2026 12:02 IST

Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram booked by Kochi police under IPC Section 354 over alleged 2022 sexual harassment complaint.

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Identify ‘pro-Iran radical preachers’: MHA warns states of possible unrest after Israel-US strikes

March 2, 2026 11:50 IST

The MHA has asked states and Union Territories to monitor inflammatory speeches and deploy rapid-response teams.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, March 2; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, March 2: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

March 2, 2026 11:45 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Monday, March 2 is ₹16,980 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹15,565 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹12,735 per gram for 18 karat gold.

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News Today Live Updates, 2 March | NGT finds Ratle hydro project contractor dumped muck in Chenab, orders assessment of damage and restoration costs

March 2, 2026 18:49 IST

Latest News Live Updates | Despite three warnings from project proponent and four legal notices from pollution board since 2022, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited dumped muck into river

Stock market holidays March 2026: NSE and BSE will remain closed on key trading days. Check the complete list of market closure dates.

Stock Market Holiday Alert: NSE, BSE to stay closed on key dates in March 2026 — Check full list

March 2, 2026 08:30 IST

Indian Stock Market Holidays March 2026: NSE and BSE will remain closed for 12 days including mandatory weekly offs and festive occasions.

“I tried running to her, But I was held back”: Families wait for a glimpse — or a body — after Nagpur blast

‘I tried running to her, But I was held back’: Families wait for a glimpse — or a body — after Nagpur blast

March 2, 2026 08:38 IST

Families of women workers killed and injured in the Nagpur factory blast move between ICU doors and mortuary gates.

March 2026 Bank Holidays: Check the complete city-wise list of bank holidays across India as per RBI guidelines, including state and national holidays.

Bank Holidays in March 2026: Banks to remain closed for 18 days across India — Full city-wise list

March 2, 2026 08:29 IST

India Bank Holidays in March 2026: According to RBI, banks across India will remain closed for 18 days nationwide, including weekends and regional observances like Holi, Eid-al-Fitr, and more.

Village rocked by sexual assault, murder of 4-year-old; accused tries to pin blame on ‘mysterious gangs’

Village rocked by sexual assault, murder of 4-year-old; accused tries to pin blame on ‘mysterious gangs’

March 2, 2026 07:16 IST

Jharkhand Police arrested the accused, who allegedly has a history of violence and recently assaulted his own wife and son, investigators say

Srinagar Lal Chowk sealed, curbs on inter-district movement amid J-K protests against killing of Iran’s Khamenei

Srinagar Lal Chowk sealed, curbs on inter-district movement amid J-K protests against killing of Iran’s Khamenei

March 2, 2026 07:11 IST

Political leaders from the Valley have criticised the restrictions

From shattered villages to new township: In Kerala, Wayanad landslide survivors get homes under Rs 299-crore project

From shattered villages to new township: In Kerala, Wayanad landslide survivors get homes under Rs 299-crore project

March 2, 2026 07:09 IST

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan distributed title deeds to 178 families, who will stitch back together their displaced lives at the township in Wayanad’s Kalpetta

Missiles in sky, fear on phone: 10-million Indian diaspora faces war

Missiles in sky, fear on phone: 10-million Indian diaspora faces war

March 2, 2026 09:27 IST

For nearly 10 million Indians whose lives are entwined with West Asia, the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and the retaliation that has engulfed the Gulf, is their worst nightmare come true

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First signal from Delhi: PM Modi tells MBZ ‘strongly condemn’ attack on UAE

March 2, 2026 08:36 IST

While New Delhi did not release any statement after the CCS or the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Modi condoled the deaths in the UAE during a conversation with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday.

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To hit back, Iran draws from its massive, diverse arsenal of missiles and dronesSubscriber Only

March 2, 2026 17:04 IST

According to reports, Iran has yet to possess an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) which can target countries as far as the US, even though it has successfully developed the Ghaem-100, a three-stage, solid-fuelled satellite launch vehicle (SLV).

Nitish turns 75: Working tirelessly for Bihar, says PM

Nitish Kumar turns 75: Working tirelessly for Bihar, says PM

March 2, 2026 05:10 IST

JD(U) workers held blood donation camps on the day. As usual, the Chief Minister refrained from any public cutting of cakes to mark the occasion.

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