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‘Package delivered’: Suspicious parcel at Trump Tower sends US Secret Service into a tizzy | DETAILS

‘Package delivered’: Suspicious parcel at Trump Tower sends US Secret Service into a tizzy | DETAILS

New York: A suspicious package discovered on Monday afternoon at Trump Tower in New York City triggered a response from the New York City Police Department bomb squad, while prompting a response from the Secret Service, US media has reported. According to police, a 911 call was received at about 4:20 pm after the United States Secret Service located the package in the buildingโ€™s mailroom at 725 Fifth Avenue, Newsweek reported. Officials said there were no evacuations, injuries or arrests as officers assessed the situation. Videos shared online showed a significant police and emergency presence outside the skyscraper, with streets…
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Will the Aqua Line extension drive a price uptick in key Noida sectors? Here’s what experts say

Will the Aqua Line extension drive a price uptick in key Noida sectors? Here’s what experts say

Noida: In a significant push to urban mobility in NCR, the Union Cabinet has cleared an 11.56-km extension of the Noida Metroโ€™s Aqua Line from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, paving the way to plug a critical connectivity gap between Noida and Delhi, long flagged by daily commuters and industry. A total of eight new elevated stations will be constructed. These are - Botanical Garden, Noida Sector-44, Noida office, Noida Sector-97, Noida Sector-105, Noida Sector-108, Noida Sector-93 and Panchsheel Balak Inter College. Key triple-interchange hub Once operational, Botanical Garden will emerge as a key triple-interchange hub, seamlessly linking the Aqua…
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‘Back home in Bangalore’: PV Sindhu returns safely to India after being stranded at Dubai airport

‘Back home in Bangalore’: PV Sindhu returns safely to India after being stranded at Dubai airport

New Delhi: India's star shuttler PV Sindhu has officially made her return to India after days of being stranded at the Dubai airport. She took to X to confirm her safe return to the country. It is worth noting that Sindhu had been stranded at the Dubai airport for several days, as she had been travelling for the All England Badminton Championships in the UK.ย  Due to the ongoing conflict between the USA-Israel and Iran and the airstrikes in Dubai, Sindhu was unable to come home and had taken to social media to give regular updates to her fans about…
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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra island, tremors felt across the country

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra island, tremors felt across the country

Jakarta: A massive earthquake pof 6.1 magnitude struck off Indonesiaโ€™s Sumatra island on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor has hit in waters near Sumatra, a region that frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific โ€œRing of Fire,โ€ where several tectonic plates converge. However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. It should be noted that Indonesia is part of the Pacific โ€œRing of Fire,โ€ a region known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, making it particularly vulnerable to seismic events. Moreover, Indonesiaโ€™s Sumatra region lies along a major…
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Is stock market open today? NSE, BSE to remain closed for Holi 2026 on this date – Check full list of holidays

Is stock market open today? NSE, BSE to remain closed for Holi 2026 on this date – Check full list of holidays

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices, the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE), will remain closed for three days this month. These closings will be apart from weekly offs. However, investors want to know when the stock market will remain closed for Holi celebrations. While India will celebrate Holi on March 4 this year, the benchmark indices will remain open on Wednesday.ย  When is the stock market closed for Holi? Indian equity markets, BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India, will remain closed on March 3, 2026. According to information available on the official website of the National Stock Exchange (NSE),…
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Beyond Big Cats: World Wildlife Day 2026 shines spotlight on medicinal and aromatic plants |

Beyond Big Cats: World Wildlife Day 2026 shines spotlight on medicinal and aromatic plants |

World Wildlife Day is celebrated today, which focuses on the importance of protecting wild animals and plants across the world. It recognises the vital role wildlife plays in sustaining ecosystems, supporting livelihoods, and maintaining ecological balance. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation, saying that the countryโ€™s eternal values teach people to live in harmony with nature. In a social media message, he shared that every form of life, from the royal tiger to the smallest species, plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and that the collective commitment to the cause…
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Sonia targets PM Modi over govt’s silence on Khameneiโ€™s assassination

Sonia targets PM Modi over govt’s silence on Khameneiโ€™s assassination

In a sharply worded intervention on Tuesday, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government's response to the assassination of Iranโ€™s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Writing in The Indian Express, the former Congress president argued that New Delhiโ€™s refusal to issue a formal condemnation is not an act of neutrality, but a "troubling departure" from Indiaโ€™s historical foreign policy and a failure of moral leadership. ย  Gandhi emphasised the fact that the targeted assassination of a head of state while holding office is a "grave rupture" in international relations. She also pointed out the fact that while…
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ECB cancels Lions’ tour, England women’s training camp in UAE over security threat

ECB cancels Lions’ tour, England women’s training camp in UAE over security threat

New Delhi: In a major development, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) has cancelled England Lionsโ€™ ongoing tour of the UAE after the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. The board is working on getting the players and staff back to the UK. It is worth noting that the board has also ruled out sending the England women's team on a planned training camp to the region. Notably, England Lions had played a white-ball series against Pakistan Shaheens. However, with the escalating situation, the second of the five one-dayers was cancelled. Additionally, the remaining three games of the series have…
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Iranian drone hits Dubai building housing US troops, impact caught on camera | Video

Iranian drone hits Dubai building housing US troops, impact caught on camera | Video

Dubai: An Iranian kamikaze drone slammed into a building in Dubai housing US military personnel, marking a sharp escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. Iran's state broadcaster Press TV reported that a Shahed-136 suicide drone struck the facility, causing what it described as a "significant impact." Raw footage shared online captures the exact moment the drone struck the building, triggering flames and thick smoke that billowed from the site moments later. Here's the video While there was no immediate official confirmation from United States authorities on casualties or damage, but targeting locations linked to US forces signals Tehran's readiness…
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Bank Holiday: When will banks be closed for Holi in your city? Check RBI calendar

Bank Holiday: When will banks be closed for Holi in your city? Check RBI calendar

New Delhi: The festival of colours is here. As per Drik Panchang, Holi will be celebrated on March 4, 2026. But several cities will also have banks closed on March 3. If you are planning to complete any important bank-related work on Tuesday, you should check whether the bank is open or closed in your city. Actually, there is confusion among the people about whether the bank will be closed on March 3 or March 4 due to Holi. Please note that on the occasion of Holi, banks will remain closed in many states today, while in some cities, banks…
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