Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Flower Festival 2026, 15,500 flowers of 48 varieties on display

The festival features a range of floral installations, including tray gardens, landscape gardens, large hanging baskets, terrariums, Eastern and Western floral arrangements, floral figures shaped like animals and birds, colourful floral boards, and specially designed pyramid.
Khamenei Killing Protests: 14 injured, including 6 security personnel, in Srinagar clashes; advisory issued

In a fresh clash that broke out in Kashmir on Monday, at least 14 people, including six security personnel, were injured as protests continued over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli attack, PTI reported. In response, the authorities have imposed strict restrictions on movement, reduced mobile internet speeds, and shut schools and colleges for the next two days.
Petrol, diesel prices today: Know how rising crude oil prices will affect rates in India

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region, the international crude oil prices have surged massively, which could lead to an increase in petrol and diesel prices in the coming days.
Indian mariner killed as oil tanker hit by drone boat in Gulf of Oman amid US-Iran conflict

The merchant ship MV SAND, which sails under the flag of Panama, in coordination with the Maritime Security Centre, evacuated the survivors. Oman’s Royal Navy is monitoring a damaged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman and warning ships to stay clear.
Middle East conflict: India shares emergency contact details for Indians stranded in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Qatar

As many Indians have been pleading for help amid the Middle East conflict triggered by the US-Israel strikes on Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs has released emergency helpline numbers and email IDs for Indian nationals currently living in the conflict-hit countries of the region.
CM Rekha Gupta’s big push for Delhi women: Free bus travel, LPG cylinders, and more; here’s all you need to know

In the gracious presence of the President Droupadi Murmu, CM Gupta dedicated four major welfare schemes, including the Saheli Pink Smart Card for free bus travel, a free LPG cylinder scheme, and the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana. Here’s all you need to know.
J&K schools to remain closed on March 2 amid Pakistani drone intrusions along LoC

Schools in Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on March 2-3 amid multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the LoC.
PM Modi strongly condemns Iranian strikes on UAE, condoles loss of lives: ‘India stands in solidarity’

PM Narendra Modi spoke to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to condemn the attacks on the country and also condoled the loss of lives in these attacks.
Uttar Pradesh: Rs 160 crore Ganga Expressway nears completion, set to open soon, check details

The highway will have a speed limit of 100-120 km/h, and safety measures such as CCTV cameras and signboards are being installed.
PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu, stresses to prioritise civilians’ safety amid Middle East crisis: ‘Conveyed India’s concerns’

PM Modi expressed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority.