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‘No ship allowed’: Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz; US issues advisory after strike

Times of India - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:24
Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly receiving radio warnings, attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, stating passage is prohibited. This critical oil route, vital for global energy supplies, faces heightened tensions following recent regional strikes. Iran has not officially confirmed issuing such an order, raising concerns for commercial shipping.
Categories: National News

Bihar police roll out comprehensive security plan ahead of Holi

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:24
Additional forces deployed across sensitive areas, religious sites and Naxal-affected districts; strict action warned against hooliganism, biker gangs and communal troublemakers  
Categories: National News

SLBC tunnel work resumes from outlet (Devarakonda) side

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:20
Minister for Irrigation Uttam Kumar Reddy says 20 metres excavated in a week in the rapid progress method
Categories: National News

US, Israel attack Iran: Videos show explosion at Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah

Times of India - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:17
An explosion and smoke plume were reported at Dubai's Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, injuring four people. This incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions following Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Dubai authorities confirmed a fire at a building, which has since been controlled. The event caused concern in the city known for luxury and tourism.
Categories: National News

State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar’s term extended by one year

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:17
Mr. Chandrasekhar was due for retirement on June 30, 2026. He will now serve up till June 20, 2027
Categories: National News

‘No Pongala should be offered on granite near Padmanabhaswamy temple entrances’

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:17
The superior quality granite that had been laid in the traditional style need to be preserved carefully, says a temple statement
Categories: National News

Govt. blocks Supabase website, popular among code developers

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:03
The site is used as a backend by several developers working on independent projects; a govt. official declined to discuss the specific reasons for the website’s blocking, but said that ‘information was being shared that should not have been shared’
Categories: National News

Peace meeting held in Bagalkot on Saturday after protest on Friday night

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:02
In Bagalkot, where residents staged protest on Friday night over the arrest of Hindutva activists, a conciliation peace meeting was held on Saturday in which P.C. Gaddigoudar, MP, former MLA Viranna Charantimath, senior police officials and residents of Killa Galli took part and it was resolved to maintain peace
Categories: National News

II PU student dies of heart attack

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:00
In a tragic incident, a girl student who was about to appear for her II year PUC examination died of heart attack as she was getting ready to go to the examination hall in Belagavi district on Saturday.
Categories: National News

Kerala CM to open first phase of Meppadi township project in Wayanad on March 1

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 15:56
As many as 178 houses will be handed over to survivors, says Revenue Minister
Categories: National News

Leaders in Jammu and Kashmir condemn U.S., Israel attack on Iran

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 15:51
Scores of protesters took to the streets in Kashmir’s Bandipora to show support for Iran and condemn the attack on it by raising pro-Iran slogans; similar scenes were witnessed in Budgam and Srinagar districts
Categories: National News

Double life sentence for priest convicted in POCSO case

Hindu - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 15:49
Priest accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the pretext of performing rituals to ‘drive away evil spirits’
Categories: National News

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