CBSE cancels Class 10 exams in West Asia amid rising Iran-Israel tensions

IANS | March 6, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled Class 10 Board examinations in several West Asian countries amid escalating tensions in the region following the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the Embassy of India in Muscat confirmed on Friday.

JD(U) weakened, made smaller: Congress on Nitish Kumar’s RS nomination

IANS | March 6, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over its alleged treatment of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his party, Janata Dal (United), claiming the BJP systematically weakened JD(U) within the NDA alliance. His remarks came as Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, sparking fresh political speculation in Bihar.

Nepal’s PM hopeful Balen Shah: An enigma, a rapper over political leader

Jayanta Bhattacharya | March 6, 2026 11:07 AM

Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) If the trends are an indication, Nepal’s mandate is all set for a Millennial Prime Minister who will assume office riding on a wave of Gen Z popularity. Balendra Shah does not reflect the image of the quintessential politician; he is rather like a musician-social media enthusiast who seems to ride the wave of popularity with elan.

Indian airlines partially resume flights from some Middle East destinations

IANS | March 6, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Domestic airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet on Friday began gradually restoring limited flight operations to and from the Middle East, while thousands of services remain cancelled amid continuing airspace restrictions tied to the US-Israel and Iran war.