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The State Government has also launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline +971 50 365 4357, for hundreds of State residents stranded in the Middle East

The Sensex plunged by more than 1,000 points, slipping below the 81,000 mark for the first time in over a month. The Nifty 50 also dropped sharply, losing upwards of 300 points and falling beneath the crucial 25,000 support level.

Their reaction came after an armed gang, allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, killed two persons at Perumpaththu village in Tirunelveli district

Churches, mosques and residents opened their doors to devotees, who set up open brick hearths on either side of the roads and in public spaces to cook the sacrament, an offering of rice and jaggery

This is the second cash bonanza after a similar grant given last month for beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai

"A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and every single person who stepped up and took such good care of us during a very difficult time. The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say,” says P.V. Sindhu

The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to dignity under Article 21 extends beyond death, allowing exhumation for religious rites. The court quashed administrative refusals, emphasizing that denying custody of mortal remains infringes upon constitutional rights, including freedom of religion. This decision reinforces dignified treatment of the deceased and mandates reasoned decisions from authorities.

The new dates will be announced later, and for further exams, the situation will be reviewed on March 5, Mr. Bhardwaj added

The incident led to the evacuation of more than 2,600 individuals, including over 1,600 students from a local school

Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel. Security forces were on high alert across the district. Similar demonstrations occurred in Srinagar, with protesters condemning alleged US and Israel-led strikes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Airlines are cautiously resuming limited flights to the Middle East to evacuate thousands stranded by escalating Gulf conflict. Following US-Iran strikes and retaliatory attacks, widespread airspace closures caused major disruptions. Indian carriers are stepping in to repatriate citizens, though some flight cancellations persist amid ongoing tensions.

As crowd of devotees swelled, many chose to set up their hearths on the few dry spots amid the water-logged areas near Attukal Bhagavathy temple

The contractor, his son, and his mother were rescued by fire and emergency personnel

The geopolitical strain has pushed up global oil and gas prices. For India, which relies heavily on imports, this surge translates into a higher import bill and adds to inflationary pressures. India depends on overseas purchases for almost 90 per cent of its crude oil needs.

Tragedy struck Perumpathu village as a brutal attack left two dead, including a guest worker, and five injured. A gang reportedly hacked seven individuals outside a tea shop late Monday night. The victims, identified as Trinath Kata and John Mark, died instantly. Villagers protested, demanding swift arrests. Police have secured six individuals as investigations continue amidst a tense atmosphere.