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Why Basmati Market Has Gone Into Tailspin After War In Iran
- Mar 02, 2026 20:18 pm IST
- Reported by: Gurpreet Singh Chhina
The ripple effects of the US-Israel air strikes on Iran are being felt far beyond the conflict zone - all the way to India's basmati heartland. Haryana's rice mills are slowing down, exporters are under pressure, and nearly 1.5 lakh metric tonnes of
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What Was The Urgency To Eliminate Khamenei? Israeli Minister Replies
- Mar 02, 2026 20:10 pm IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
- Edited by: Chandrajit Mitra
The urgency to eliminate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stems from an "existential threat" from the nuclear and missile programs being developed by the Iranian regime, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has said.
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Srinagar's City Centre Shut, Crowd Protesting Khamenei Death Clash With Cops
- Mar 02, 2026 19:26 pm IST
- Reported by: Nazir Masoodi
Intense clashes erupted in Srinagar after police stopped a crowd protesting the killing of Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from marching towards city centre Lal Chowk.
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Verdict In Tamil Nadu Father-Son Custodial Death Case On March 23
- Mar 02, 2026 18:52 pm IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
Nearly six years after the alleged custodial torture and deaths of a father and son in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district triggered nationwide outrage, a court in Madurai is set to deliver its verdict on March 23 in the sensational Sathankulam case.
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"Will Meet Soon": Miss India Runner-Up Manya Singh Stranded In Dubai Amid Middle East Tensions
- Mar 02, 2026 18:30 pm IST
- Edited by: Astitva Raj
She said that Dubai airport was shut, Abu Dhabi airport was also shut, but there were a few flights which they were arranging for the respective countries.
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Opinion | How The Iran-Israel War Can Pinch Pockets Across The World
- Mar 02, 2026 18:27 pm IST
- Shishir Priyadarshi
The Israel-Iran conflict is a reminder that conflicts today do not remain local; they travel through oil prices, shipping lanes, and inflation indices.
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Missing Man's Body Found In Vegetarian Biryani Shop's Deep Freezer In Lucknow
- Mar 02, 2026 18:08 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
A 38-year-old man, Vijay Pal, who had been missing since Saturday afternoon, was found dead on Sunday morning inside a vegetarian biryani shop in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, police said.
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Gas Leak At Chemical Unit In Maharashtra's Palghar, Over 2,600 Evacuated
- Mar 02, 2026 17:34 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A massive leak of hazardous oleum gas at a chemical unit in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Monday led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including 1,600 school students, while three persons complained of minor eye irritation, officials said.
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Opinion | Gulf Confronts An Ugly Truth About Aligning With America
- Mar 02, 2026 16:59 pm IST
- Kanwal Sibal
That Iran is attacking bases and other sites in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia - even Oman - has caused disillusionment in these countries, which thought that they were protected by the US. They are now learning they're not.
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3,000 Km Away, A Saudi Oil Hit Could End Up Hurting Every Indian Wallet
- Mar 02, 2026 16:55 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Ras Tanura is one of the Middle East's largest refineries and a key artery for Saudi crude and fuel exports. Even a precautionary shutdown tightens global supply instantly.
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AIADMK Within DMK? OPS Entry Rekindles Debate Over Political 'Homecomings'
- Mar 02, 2026 16:55 pm IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
In the thick of election season, the entry of expelled AIADMK leader and former chief minister O Panneerselvam into the ruling DMK has triggered a familiar political question in Tamil Nadu: is there now an "AIADMK within the DMK"?
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Man Praises His Watch During Yatra, Himanta Sarma Gives It To Him
- Mar 02, 2026 16:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
A series of personal moments involving Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are coming up as the BJP's Jana Ashirwad Yatra moves through various constituencies.
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On Day 2 Of Yatra, Himanta Biswa Sarma Gets 'Bulldozer Salute'
- Mar 02, 2026 16:38 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
The chief minister said the salute represents the government's continued commitment toward land reclamation drives.
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Passenger Praises Qatar Airways For Smooth Management Amid Middle East Tensions
- Mar 02, 2026 15:41 pm IST
- Edited by: Astitva Raj
The passenger reported that accommodation was arranged for the stranded passengers in five-star hotels in Doha, where meals were also provided.
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Provident Fund Body EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest For 2025-26
- Mar 02, 2026 15:25 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26 at 8.25 per cent, retaining the rate for the second consecutive year, a source said.
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No Contact, No Sleep: Anxious Families Of Indian Students Stuck In Iran
- Mar 02, 2026 15:15 pm IST
- Reported by: Bismee Taskin Islam
An 18-year-old medical student from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, remains confined to her Tehran hostel room as the escalating war between Iran, Israel, and the United States grinds her dreams to a standstill.
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Saudi Aramco Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery After Iran's Drone Attacks
- Mar 02, 2026 14:49 pm IST
- Edited by: Prateek Shukla
Saudi Aramco halted operations at its Ras Tanura refinery after the facility was hit by a drone on Monday.
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Uncertainty, Caution: Indians Await Flight Resumption Amid Middle East Chaos
- Mar 02, 2026 13:38 pm IST
- Reported by: Tanushka Dutta
From students stranded in Iran to anxious families at Indian airports, lakhs of people are navigating flight delays, cancellations, and airspace disruptions.
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"India Stands For Peace": PM Modi On 'Worrying' Situation In West Asia
- Mar 02, 2026 13:09 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
PM Modi's remarks came a day after he chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters, to discuss the evolving situation due to the fresh conflict in West Asia.
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Opinion | How Khamenei's Killing Is Doing Exactly The Opposite Of What US-Israel Wanted
- Mar 02, 2026 12:47 pm IST
- Syed Zubair Ahmed
What Israel and the US have done is make Khamenei, who was running a country dealing with extreme economic hardships, protests and internal strife, a martyr. His killing has united Shias and Sunnis across the globe in anger.