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Israel-Iran conflict: India urged to evacuate 1,200 Kashmiri students stuck in Iran

The developments follow military strikes jointly carried out by the US and Israel against Iran, that prompted Iran to launch strikes in the Middle East countries.

Priyanka Gandhi condemns Khamenei's killing, calls for safety of Indians abroad: 'World needs peace, not unnecessary wars'

Earlier, the Congress had slammed the government’s response to the escalating conflict in Iran, calling it a “betrayal of India’s values, principles and interests.”

India offers to help foreign nationals stranded in country amid Israel-Iran conflict

The advisory comes amid spate of flight cancellations as the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted several flight routes.

Passengers stranded at airports as airlines cancel flights amid Isreal-Iran conflict

Indian carriers, IndiGo and Air India, cancelled flights to the Middle East, citing the evolving security situation and the need for close operational monitoring.

84 MBA students from Pune stuck in Dubai amid Israel-Iran conflict

Students of the Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) had gone to Dubai as part of an annual five-day study tour

Over 15 killed, 18 critically injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

Approximately 35 workers were present at the time of the explosion.

Rajeev Raghuvanshi gets one year extension as India’s top drug regulator

The move comes as the government keeps regular recruitment rules for the post in abeyance, signaling a preference for leadership continuity within the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) amid ongoing regulatory reforms.

Daily UPI transactions hit record high in February, daily value closes to Rs 1 lakh crore mark

Average daily transaction value increased to nearly Rs 95,857 crore, compared with about Rs 91,387 crore in January

'Extremely tense and scary': PV Sindhu recounts 'frightening' Dubai airport ordeal amid Iran strikes

Sindhu has confirmed that they have now been moved to a safer location, thanking Dubai Airport staff, local authorities, and the Indian High Commission for their assistance.

UN Secretary General condemns US-Israel attack, urges parties to 'return to negotiating table on Iran's nuclear programme'

During the emergency meeting, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the massive military strikes by US and Israel against Iran and said it posed a grave threat to international peace and security.

Middle East airspace closure forces 850+ flight cancellations of Indian carriers

According to official figures shared by India's Ministry of Civil Aviation, 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28, while 444 additional cancellations are expected on March 1 as the situation continues to evolve.

Israel-Iran conflict: Fares of non-stop flights through the roof as Dubai shuts for connecting flights

The suspension of operations at Dubai — a critical global transit hub — has disrupted one of the busiest air corridors for Indian travellers, forcing passengers to compete for direct flights to western destinations

As missiles fly across the Gulf, how exposed are Indian companies and students in Iran?

Gulf escalation shifts focus to India’s presence in Iran: about 10,000 nationals, 1,500–2,000 students and limited active business projects.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls for targeted welfare: ‘Freebies dangerous for growth’

Gupta said while economic growth and fiscal discipline are essential for moving the city forward, welfare policies must be carefully designed to genuinely uplift those at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder

India should have a seat at the table of great powers: Former UK Chief of Defence Nick Carter

UK's former Chief of Defence Staff underlined the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific and described India as a central pillar in shaping future global stability.

‘Creates doubt on every achievement’: Gajendra Shekhawat’s sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi

Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit, Shekhawat alleged that on every occasion when “140 crore Indians” had reason to feel proud, Rahul Gandhi had sought to cast doubts or criticise the country’s actions

Israel-Iran Conflict: What airspace shutdowns mean for Indians flying to the Gulf

Israel-Iran conflict latest news: Airports across India, especially major international hubs, have been placed on operational alert.

Taslima Nasreen backs regime change in Iran, says ‘Muslims most unsafe in Muslim countries’

Nasreen, who has been living in exile in New Delhi, said each country’s circumstances are different but maintained that Iran requires political transformation.

‘If he was not dishonest, why policy was withdrawn?’: Rekha Gupta on Kejriwal’s discharge in Delhi excise case

Her remarks came after the Rouse Avenue Court on February 27 discharged former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the high-profile excise policy case

India voices concern over Iran–Gulf situation, urges dialogue and restraint

Israel Iran Conflict News: Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had responded by targeting American and Israeli interests in the region, including the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

Over a quarter of Indian diaspora exposed as Iran-Israel conflict widens across Gulf

The Gulf region hosts one of the largest concentrations (28%) of overseas Indians anywhere in the world

A Life in 75 Milestones: Network18 Presents PM Narendra Modi a Special Edition Book at Rising Bharat 2026

A richly researched special edition book traces the Prime Minister’s journey from Vadnagar to the world stage.