West Asia Crisis: India Raises Energy Supply Alarms as PM Modi Engages Gulf Leaders
India is intensifying diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding key phone conversations with leaders from Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar to address energy disruptions and the safety of Indian nationals. Diplomatic Outreach Prime Minister Modi spoke with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Kuwait’s
Nowhere and Everywhere: Jhumpa Lahiri on Language, Home, and Belonging
Why Her Voice Still Resonates Globally Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has long been known for exploring identity, migration, and the invisible distances that shape lives lived across cultures. In her latest reflections, Lahiri opens up once more — this time on a theme that threads through much of her
PM Modi: India Poised as Global Manufacturing Partner Amid World Shifts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on March 3, 2026, that India can emerge as a key manufacturing partner for the world, leveraging its stable policies and skilled workforce. Strategic Vision Speaking at an industry event, PM Modi highlighted India’s “Make in India” initiative and recent reforms attracting FDI inflows despite
Air India Evacuates 149 Stranded Passengers from Dubai to Delhi Amid Middle East Tensions
Air India Flight AI916D safely landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on March 3, 2026, carrying 149 passengers and 8 crew members from Dubai—the first such Indian carrier arrival since the West Asia crisis escalated. Flight Details The Boeing aircraft (VT-EDC) departed Dubai after limited airport operations resumed on
UAE Government Addresses Middle East Crisis in Urgent Media Briefing
The UAE Government convened a high-level media briefing at exactly 3:30 PM UAE time (5:00 PM IST) on March 3, 2026, to outline the latest developments and current security situation amid escalating regional tensions. Briefing Highlights Officials from the UAE Government Media Office detailed impacts from the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict,
CBSE Postpones Class X and XII Exams in Middle East Amid Security Concerns
CBSE has postponed Class X and XII board exams scheduled for March 5-6, 2026, in parts of the Middle East due to the ongoing regional security situation. New dates will be announced later, with students and schools urged to monitor official channels for updates. Affected Regions and Exams The postponement
YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Final Day to Apply for 3,979 Posts Today
Yantra India Limited (YIL) is closing online applications today, March 3, 2026, for 3,979 apprentice positions across its ordnance factories under the 59th batch. This recruitment drive, notified on January 24, 2026, targets ITI and non-ITI candidates seeking skill training. Vacancy Breakdown The positions split into 2,843 Ex-ITI apprentices and
Qatar Halts World’s Largest LNG Facility After Iranian Drone Strike Amid US-Israel-Iran Tensions
QatarEnergy, the state-owned energy giant, has suspended operations at its massive Ras Laffan LNG complex—the world’s largest—following drone strikes launched from Iran. This disruption, tied to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, has spiked global gas prices by over 50% in key markets. Incident Details Two Iranian drones struck key facilities in Ras
US Embassy in Riyadh Hit by Iranian Drones: Trump Vows Retaliation
Two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, early Tuesday, March 3, 2026, sparking a fire and causing minor material damage with no reported injuries. The Saudi Defence Ministry confirmed the attack occurred overnight while the building was empty, amid escalating US-Iran tensions now in their
Inside the Khamenei Strike: How Hacked Cameras And Phone Networks Turned Iran’s Supreme Leader Into A Target
In one of the most audacious covert operations of the 21st century, Israel and the United States combined cyber warfare, surveillance hacks, telecom infiltration and human intelligence to hunt down and kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but the culmination of a
