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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India granted permission for an Iranian warship facing difficulties to dock in Kochi, guided by humanitarian principles. He noted that another Iranian vessel, IRIS Dena, was caught on the "wrong side of events" near Sri Lanka and was subsequently sunk by the US Navy.

A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv killed at least seven people, including two children, after a residential apartment block was destroyed. The attack was part of a wider wave of strikes across Ukraine, with other regions also reporting casualties and injuries. Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to the ongoing Russian assaults.

Telangana districts with high agricultural usage recorded considerable increase in demand for electricity

Former Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, instead of outright rejection, the disability element of an applicant for a public job should be judged with assistive tools and devices

The student claimed that he entered the exam hall with a mobile phone inadvertently as he came late to the exam centre

At least 22 people have been admitted to a hospital in Nettoor

The petitioner claimed the State Transport Minister had improperly displayed the tricolour on the bonnet of a vehicle during a yatra in Narsinghpur on August 11, 2024

The US has greenlit an emergency $151.8 million arms sale of bomb casings to Israel amidst escalating Middle East conflict. This move, bypassing Congress, aims to bolster Israel's defense and deter regional threats. The sale includes crucial support services, with some equipment drawn from US stockpiles, as fighting intensifies between Israel and Iran.

Ravichandran Ashwin observed Varun Chakravarthy's bowling struggles, noting a dip in confidence when attacked early. Despite a wicket, Chakravarthy conceded 64 runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final, a costly spell. Ashwin advised tactical adjustments and warned against bowling round the wicket to left-handers, emphasizing the need for improved length and line variations.

Officials said shops and other business establishments reopened in the Lal Chowk and other areas, and both public and private transport was plying normally

The target was finalised at a meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Secretary in Department of Food and Public Distribution, in New Delhi

Among those taken into custody, with the support of Shillong Customs, is a District Transport Officer from Assam

Upon checking, 19 plastic soap cases, containing suspected heroin weighing 203.7 grams, were recovered from the possession of one of the three persons

As Parliament meets for the second phase of the Budget session on March 9, 2026, Lok Sabha has listed a notice by the Opposition to move a resolution to remove Om Birla

A shocking incident unfolded in Bhopal Rural where a 41-year-old man allegedly raped an 8-year-old girl. The accused lured the child into his shanty, trapping her inside. Her screams alerted a neighbor, leading to her rescue by locals who apprehended and thrashed the suspect before police arrived. The accused faces charges under BNS and POCSO Act.

One active cadre of NRFM was apprehended from Imphal International Airport on Friday (March 6, 2026)

A border resident spotted the mortar shell lying in a secluded area of Brari village in the Sawjian sector and alerted the Army unit and the local police post, they said.

Global oil prices have surged dramatically this week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified, raising fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions from the Middle East. Key energy routes and facilities are disrupted. This has pushed oil and gas prices higher across global markets. Consumers and businesses are facing rising fuel costs.

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, potentially forming an 'Islamic Nato'.

Google, following Microsoft and Amazon, assures users that Anthropic's AI models, including Claude, remain available for non-defense projects. This comes after the Pentagon blacklisted the startup over supply chain risks due to its refusal to grant unrestricted access for applications deemed unsafe. Despite the Pentagon's move, major cloud providers are backing Anthropic's commercial use.