Centre on high alert over attempts to exploit Iran crisis for communal unrest

Vicky Nanjappa | March 2, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Following an Intelligence warning, the Union government has advised states to keep a tab on radical pro-Iran preachers. The communication by the government comes in the wake of the Intelligence agencies signalling that some elements would look to take advantage of the ongoing Iran situation and incite violence across the country.

ECI gives deployment details of 480 CAPF companies ahead of Bengal election date announcement

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:37 PM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given details of the advance deployment of the 480 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in two phases in West Bengal before the announcement of the polling dates for the Assembly election.

Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan’s regime change plans

Vicky Nanjappa | March 2, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The fragile ceasefire between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan collapsed when the latter declared an open war with Kabul. The first round of strikes went in Pakistan’s favour, and this boosted its army’s morale.

Army Public School in Delhi Cantt, two others receive threatening emails

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Three Delhi schools received threatening emails on Monday, prompting large-scale search operations by security agencies, officials said.

Middle East conflict, security of stranded Indians reviewed in CCS meet

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.

Odisha declares two more districts LWE-free after 15 Maoists surrender

IANS | March 1, 2026 10:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 1 (IANS) Odisha Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Sunday officially declared Balangir and Bargarh as LWE-free districts following the surrender of 15 Maoists in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.

PM Modi to chair urgent CCS meeting tonight amid escalating Middle East tensions

IANS | March 1, 2026 9:12 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) upon his return to the national capital on Sunday night, government sources said.

Middle East hosts over 1.7 million Nepalis: Nepal's Foreign Ministry

IANS | March 1, 2026 8:52 PM

Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) The Nepali government said on Sunday that more than 1.7 million Nepalis are residing in 12 Middle Eastern countries, where their safety is at stake amid the ongoing US-Iran war.

Hundreds of flights cancelled worldwide after strategic air corridors close

IANS | March 1, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The global aviation industry is under heavy strain after rising military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered widespread airspace closures across West Asia, disrupting flight operations around the world.

US advises its citizens in Pakistan to observe security practices as protests erupt near consulates

IANS | March 1, 2026 7:20 PM

Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad said on Sunday that it is monitoring reports of protests at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore and calls for demonstrations at the US Embassy in Islamabad and Consulate General Peshawar, as it advised US citizens in the country to monitor local news and observe good personal security practices.