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Nepal heads to a general election following deadly youth-led protests demanding jobs and cleaner politics that toppled the government. Nearly 19 million voters will elect a 275-member legislature. Years of instability and economic strain have driven millions abroad, while young voters push for sweeping political and economic reforms.
The Government of Delhi has removed Holi from its dry day list, allowing liquor shops across the national capital to remain open and operate as usual during the festive celebrations. However, the Delhi Traffic Police has stepped up enforcement, warning that drunken driving and serious traffic violations could lead to license suspension.
Punjab has emerged among India’s top 3 states in revenue growth under the AAP govt. Finance Minister Harpal Singh said tax collections hit Rs 57,919 crore, with excise, GST, and stamp duty revenues rising sharply. The state reduced debt-to-GSDP ratio, increased reserves, maintained development spending, and improved transparency through digital reforms.
Andhra Pradesh ranks sixth in India for organ donation, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said, citing National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation data. The Jeevan Daan programme boosted awareness and transplants. More hospitals now perform surgeries. This year, 64 organs were retrieved from 18 donors, helping 64 patients.
The Odisha government sanctioned over ₹4.65 crore compensation for families affected by December 2025 Malkangiri clashes, including ₹20 lakh for a tribal woman’s next of kin. Around 200 houses and shops were damaged. Malkangiri Bengali Samaj contributed ₹1.1 crore to victims and ₹1 lakh to the deceased woman’s family, promoting harmony in the district.
A small LPG cylinder exploded in a residential building in Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar today, injuring seven people, including two children and three women. The blast occurred on the third floor, affecting occupants and residents below. Police controlled the fire, hospitalized the injured, and are investigating the cause, including possible negligence.
Kolkata Police have tightened security for ‘Dol Yatra’ and Holi, deploying 4,000 personnel, 400 pickets, PCR vans, and QRTs. Officers will monitor ghats, rooftops, and streets to prevent drunken bathing, harassment, forced colour application, and attacks on animals. Illegal liquor sales will also be curbed, with strict legal action against violators.
A bomb threat email at the Telangana High Court near Charminar caused panic and evacuation on Tuesday. Police, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dogs searched the premises thoroughly but found no explosives. The threat was confirmed as a hoax. Security has been tightened, and authorities are investigating to identify those behind the false email.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all parties in the West Asia conflict to seek a swift, peaceful resolution, citing its global economic impact. Addressing fuel shortages, he said the country can store only 40 days’ supply and emphasized contingency plans. The state of emergency was extended to ensure uninterrupted essential services.
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Gerash in southern Iran today at a shallow depth of 10 km, typical of tectonic activity along the seismically active Zagros fault system. While such shallow quakes are common, the timing amid the ongoing US-led operation Epic Fury has drawn attention due to its proximity to several sensitive Iranian sites.
Sonia Gandhi criticized the Modi government for its silence on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei’s assassination by the US-Israel, calling it an abdication that undermines India’s foreign policy credibility. She demanded a Parliament debate, urging adherence to sovereignty, international law, and moral clarity, contrasting Congress’ condemnation of the attacks.
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra island, the USGS reported. The tremor hit waters near the quake-prone region along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where multiple tectonic plates converge. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. Sumatra lies on a major subduction zone along the Sunda-Java trench, making it highly vulnerable.
At least 10 international flights were cancelled at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport today amid escalating West Asia tensions. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia suspended services to Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Five departures and five arrivals were affected, including multiple cancellations on key Gulf routes.
Arunachal Dy CM Chowna Mein reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh’s commitment to conserving biodiversity on World Wildlife Day. Urging citizens to act as responsible stewards, he stressed sustaining ecological balance. Highlighting rare species like the red panda and snow leopard, Mein called for collective efforts to safeguard forests and protect natural heritage.
The United States Embassy, Islamabad, has cancelled all visa appointments through March 6, citing security concerns amid nationwide protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Clashes across Pakistan left several dead, prompting road closures, Section 144 in Sindh, and heightened security in multiple cities.