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At least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, emergency services say. The attack comes as Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel.

Stranded in Dubai amid the Iran-US-Israel conflict, PV Sindhu is forced to withdraw from the All England Open 2026. Can Kidambi Srikanth capitalise on this last-minute entry?

The Indian Prime Minister strongly condemned the recent attacks on both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. He also enquired about the safety and well-being of the large Indian community residing in these countries, reflecting India’s priority to safeguard its diaspora amid the regional turmoil.

Iran “will not negotiate with the United States”, Ali Larijani, the powerful head of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Monday (March 2, 2026). In a post on X, Mr. Larijani denied media reports that Iranian officials had sought to initiate talks with the Trump administration following a wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which came after Tehran and Washington held nuclear negotiations.

'BIG ONE is coming soon', Trump's MASSIVE statement amid Israel-Iran war

Chidambaram, the director of hit film Manjummel Boys, has been accused of sexual harassment by a woman. The Kochi police has registered a case against him.

"I wouldn't even keep him in the team." Shahid Afridi delivers a scathing assessment of Shadab Khan while backing Fakhar Zaman as Pakistan's next "aggressive" T20I captain.

WATCH | Iran shows MASSIVE drone, missile facility amid war with US, Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that the United States “will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people,” saying missiles used by Iran or its proxies will be destroyed and Iranian missile production targeted as part of the broader response to the ongoing US‑Israel attacks on Iran.

Israel-Iran war: US-flagged tanker 'Stena Imperative' hit in Bahrain port; all crew evacuated

Are you an Indian national in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Qatar? Following the recent escalation in the Gulf, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has activated 24/7 emergency helplines. Access the full list of Indian Embassy contact numbers, WhatsApp lines, and evacuation updates here.

The conflict in West Asia expanded into a multifront regional war as Iran retaliated, targeting Israel, US allies and military bases in the region.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine hold a press briefing in the Pentagon Briefing Room on Operation Epic Fury.

It is celebrated mostly over two days: Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi. The first day of Holi is considered as Holika Dahan, Jalawali Holi, or Chhoti Holi, during which people burn Holika's effigy to show the victory of good over evil, and the next day is celebrated as Rangwali Holi.

Amid the Israel‑Iran war, explosions and missile activity were reported in and around Cyprus, where Britain’s strategic RAF bases are located, after the UK agreed to let the United States use some British bases for limited defensive action against Iranian missile threats. British Defence Secretary John Healey said two missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus amid Iran’s retaliation for joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, though authorities believe they were not deliberately aimed at the island.

Scotland will begin water funerals this year. The alkaline hydrolysis process involves a process that turns the body into water, which is then flushed into a drain, from where it joins the normal hydrological cycle.

Israel-Iran war: Khamenei's wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, dies after suffering injuries in air strike. Who was she?

The United States has officially confirmed that multiple F‑15 warplanes crashed during active operations in the escalating conflict with Iran. The Pentagon’s first acknowledgment follows earlier unverified reports from regional sources. The incident underscores the risks faced by aircraft in contested airspace, with potential casualties and operational impacts still under investigation. Analysts say such losses could affect air campaign strategies and reflect the increasing intensity of the US–Israel–Iran conflict.

NATO’s top commander in Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, stated the alliance is “closely following developments” and “adjusting NATO's strong force posture” to ensure the security of all 32 member nations.