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India has formally expressed condolences for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, with the Foreign Secretary visiting the Iranian Embassy. Amidst escalating regional tensions, Prime Minister Modi has engaged in extensive diplomatic outreach, speaking with leaders of several Gulf nations and Israel. These discussions focused on regional security and the welfare of the large Indian diaspora.

Indian cricket's biggest names assembled in Mumbai for Arjun Tendulkar's wedding. Stalwarts from various eras attended the grand celebration. Notable guests included MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Gautam Gambhir, and Jay Shah. Former coaches Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid were also present. Several former players and administrators marked their presence. Arjun married Saaniya Chandhok.

A second Iranian warship is en route to Sri Lanka after a US submarine destroyed the IRIS Dena frigate, killing 87 sailors. Sri Lanka is discussing Iran's request for the second vessel to enter its waters for safety, with rescued sailors receiving treatment in Galle.

The West Indies team is stranded in India after their T20 World Cup exit due to Middle East airspace restrictions caused by Israel–Iran tensions. Flights have been disrupted, delaying their return home. Frustrated coach Daren Sammy posted, “I just wanna go home” and “At least an update… It’s been 5 days.” Cricket West Indies says it’s working with the ICC to arrange safe travel.

‘Why are they troubling a scholar of Pali who is on a dharna?’ filmmaker Anand Patwardhan asks after he was allegedly stopped from entering Mumbai University’s Kalina campus recently

The 2025 budget has also allocated ₹20 crore to resolve their long-pending issues, the Minister told the Legislative Assembly

Arjun Tendulkar married Saaniya Chandhok on Thursday, March 5, with a star-studded guest list including cricketers and Bollywood celebrities. The grand wedding saw appearances from Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan with his family, and legendary singer Asha Bhosle. The pre-wedding sangeet also featured a notable mix of sports and entertainment personalities.

India's foreign policy, Amit Malviya added, must be "guided by national interest and the safety of its citizens, not by the compulsions of Congress' outdated ideological reflexes".

An ongoing study led by ICMR, which is testing whether a single dose of the India-made Cervavac vaccine generates enough protective antibodies and generates a stable immune response compared to a single dose Gardasil vaccine, will determine if Cervavac is officially recommended

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Super 8 exit has triggered turmoil in the team after heavy losses to India and England. Reports claim several players complained to PCB officials about coach Mike Hesson’s strict and controlling approach during the tournament. The PCB is reviewing his conduct, but he may remain coach because he has a two-year contract and the board wants stability.

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir attended Arjun Tendulkar's wedding in Mumbai just hours before the T20 World Cup semifinal. The ceremony, held at the team's hotel, saw a brief appearance by Gambhir and a few Indian squad members. Arjun Tendulkar married Saaniya Chandhok, daughter of a prominent businessman and granddaughter of Ravi Ghai.

India currently offers two parallel tax systems for individuals - Old Personal Tax Regime and New Personal Tax Regime. While the new regime is now the default option, the choice remains with the taxpayer.

Venezuela's state-owned mining company, Minerven, has agreed to sell up to 1,000 kilograms of gold dore bars to commodities trader Trafigura, with the gold destined for US markets. This multimillion-dollar deal, involving 98% final gold content, highlights strengthening US-Venezuela commercial ties under the Trump administration's supervision.

In 2023, India had approximately 21 million DALYs and 5.8 lakh deaths from type 2 diabetes. High systolic BP caused nearly 3.8 crore DALYs and about 15.7 lakh deaths, Anoop Misra, one of the co-authors of the study said