'We could hear sounds of interceptions and explosions': Sindhu shares frightening experience from Dubai amid Middle East crisis (Ld)

IANS | March 1, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, shared her harrowing experience from Dubai and said the last few hours have been "extremely tense" as there were "sounds of interceptions and explosions" very close to where she and her team were holed up at Dubai Airport.

Political leaders across parties react to Khamenei killing, voice alarm over escalating Israel-Iran conflict

IANS | March 1, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Strong political reactions poured in from across India on Sunday after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, with leaders condemning the attack, expressing concern over escalating Middle East tensions, and calling for restraint to prevent a wider regional conflict.

Return to senses: UAE warns Iran, asks it to behave responsibly with neighbours

IANS | March 1, 2026 4:05 PM

Abu Dhabi, March 1 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday advised Iran to "return to its senses" and deal with its neighbouring nations with reason and responsibility before the "circle of isolation and escalation widens".

President Murmu to launch Pink Mobility Card for Delhi women tomorrow: CM Rekha Gupta

IANS | March 1, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Inspired by the Central government’s ‘One Nation, One Card’ initiative, the Rekha Gupta-led government in Delhi is set to roll out the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for women, with President Droupadi Murmu scheduled to formally launch the facility on Monday, an official said.

TCS’ market cap falls over Rs 18,000 crore last week

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:58 PM

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dropped by Rs 18,180.89 crore last week, bringing its total valuation down to Rs 9,53,872.59 crore, as equity markets remained under pressure.

Indian Embassy in Lebanon urges Indian nationals to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:56 PM

Beirut, March 1 (IANS) Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region, the Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised all Indian nationals to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures.

Congress made Puducherry an ATM to serve only one family in Delhi: PM Modi

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:54 PM

Puducherry, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his political attack on the Congress party, saying that it had made Puducherry an ATM to serve only one family in Delhi, and asserted that the union territory will never vote for it and its allies.

'Khamenei's assassination may not ensure regime change, cause global economic fallout'

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may not automatically result in what the United States and Israel have described as "regime change", diplomatic experts said, cautioning that the dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy.

Sapna Chaudhary recounts how a gangster kissed her during a performance in her early days

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:44 PM

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Haryanvi sensation, Sapna Chaudhary, who is presently seen in the reality show "The 50", recalled the time a gangster kissed her during a performance at a gangster's den during the early days of her career.

Mumbai posts highest February registrations, stamp duty collection in 14 years

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Mumbai city recorded 13,029 property registrations in February 2026, generating over Rs 1,134 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state exchequer, marking the highest February performance in 14 years in both registrations and collections, a report said on Sunday.