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President Droupadi Murmu launched the Pink National Common Mobility Card and three Delhi women-centric schemes, including free bus travel, two free LPG cylinders, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and “Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar.” Worth ₹129 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer, these initiatives aim to boost women’s safety, independence, and empowerment in Delhi.
The Israeli military launched an offensive against Hezbollah after rocket fire on northern Israel, conducting airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Reports said Hezbollah parliamentary chief Mohammad Raad was killed. A longtime MP since 1992, he led the group’s bloc and was a key political figure. The IDF confirmed targeting senior militants.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned states about potential violence in India following US-Israel strikes on Iran. The advisory urges monitoring of “pro-Iran radical preachers” delivering inflammatory sermons and enhancing intelligence sharing. Officials stressed vigilance to prevent communal tension amid heightened Middle East conflicts.
Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to over 10,000 prisoners and reduced others’ sentences to mark a holiday, state-run media reported. Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains incommunicado with no indication of release. The move comes two weeks before Parliament convenes after contested elections criticized as neither free nor fair.
At least two schools in Jalandhar received bomb threat emails today, prompting authorities to conduct anti-sabotage checks. Police, fire brigade personnel, bomb and dog squads, and ambulances were rushed to the campuses. The scare follows similar threats in Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala, and Haryana schools, all of which were later declared hoaxes.
Nine directors of SBL Energy Limited have been arrested following a deadly blast at the company’s Nagpur district facility that tragically killed 18 people. Kalmeshwar Police has filed a case against 21 directors and shareholders under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing reports thoroughly.
The death toll in the cracker unit blast in Kakinada district has climbed to 22, officials said today. DM&HO J Narasimha Nayak confirmed one more death on Sunday night. The February 28 explosion at a licensed fireworks unit killed 20 people, including nine women, and left nine injured. Four to five victims remain critical with […]
Renowned educationist and former member of the Rajya Sabha Janardan Waghmare passed away in Latur, Maharashtra, this morning after a brief illness. He was 91. Waghmare was widely respected for his immense contributions to education and public life, inspiring generations of students, scholars, and academic leaders across the region.
The US Embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi and Lahore suspended all visa and American Citizen services after violent protests erupted over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing. All appointments were cancelled, and staff movements restricted. Americans were advised to avoid gatherings, carry ID, stay alert, and update their STEP registration.
Fourteen students of Jawaharlal Nehru University arrested during a protest march last week have been released, bringing relief to campus. Those freed include JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, vice-president Gopika K. Babu, joint secretary Danish Ali, former president Nitish Kumar, and AISA leader Neha, student representatives said.
Several Delhi schools, including Army Public School and Salwan Public School, received bomb threat emails, prompting police and fire inspections. Similar hoax threats were reported earlier at schools in Dwarka and Paschim Enclave during CBSE exams. Authorities deployed bomb squads and rescue teams to ensure student and staff safety.
An indefinite bus strike will begin today across 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, with 6,000 buses going off roads over a new PPP-based transport policy and fare hike from ₹1.25 to ₹1.75 per km. Operators demand a tax rollback and policy withdrawal. In Rajasthan, transporters have also announced a statewide blockade from midnight today, citing […]
Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram has been booked by the Ernakulam Town South police in Kerala after a female actor filed a sexual harassment complaint. ‘The Manjummel Boys’ director is accused of inappropriate conduct at an apartment in Kochi in 2022. Police confirmed a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will host “Tribes Art Fest 2026” at Travancore House, Delhi, from March 2-13. Featuring 70+ tribal artists and 1,000+ artworks across 30 traditions, the festival includes exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and cultural performances, promoting tribal art, women’s leadership, and economic empowerment.
PM Modi visited Puducherry on Sunday to launch development projects worth ₹2,700 crore. He inaugurated e-buses, an integrated command center, water supply, and sewerage projects. He also laid the foundation for 41 rural roads. Officials said these initiatives will soon provide modern facilities and improved infrastructure for Puducherry residents.