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

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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 country’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…

Sonia targets PM Modi over govt’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination

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Sonia targets PM Modi over govt’s silence on Khamenei’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 Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Writing in The Indian Express, the former Congress president argued that New Delhi’s refusal to issue a formal condemnation is not an act of neutrality, but a "troubling departure" from India’s historical foreign policy and a failure of moral leadership. 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…

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

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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 Lions’ 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…

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

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World

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…

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

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Business

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…

Glenn McGrath opens up on challenges in finding Australia’s next generation pacers

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Glenn McGrath opens up on challenges in finding Australia’s next generation pacers

Chennai: The Australian men’s cricket team is undergoing its transition phase. With several star players in the twilight of their careers, the side will be looking towards the future in hopes of identifying the future stars who will lead the side into the next generation. Speaking on finding the next generation of players, former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath came forward and talked about how finding the next generation of pacers for Australia could prove to be the biggest challenge for the side. "You look at the quicks that the Australian team used against England. Scotty Boland, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson…

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Los Angeles due to engine fire, passengers evacuated | Video

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World

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Los Angeles due to engine fire, passengers evacuated | Video

Los Angeles: A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport on Monday after an engine fire warning, reported CNN. United Flight 2127, bound for Newark Liberty International Airport, turned back and landed safely at LAX around 11:20 am local time after pilots shut down one of the aircraft's two engines following a fire alarm. "We're getting fire indications still, so we are going to need to evacuate," one pilot told airport firefighters in radio signals captured by the website LiveATC.net. According to Fox News, the airline said none of…

Former India cricketer weighs in on Sanju Samson’s masterclass against West Indies ahead of T20 WC semi-final

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Former India cricketer weighs in on Sanju Samson’s masterclass against West Indies ahead of T20 WC semi-final

New Delhi: The Indian team has successfully booked their ticket to the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The side took on the West Indies in a do-or-die clash in hopes of making it to the knockout stages of the tournament, and it was the performance of star batter Sanju Samson that helped the Men in Blue register a win and qualify for the semi-final. Batting first, the Windies posted a total of 195 runs on the board. In response, India managed to chase down the target and won the game by five wickets. It was the performance…

Iran claims attack on US forces in Dubai, drone attack on Arifjan airbase in Kuwait | What we know so far

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Iran claims attack on US forces in Dubai, drone attack on Arifjan airbase in Kuwait | What we know so far

Tehran: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday claimed its naval forces carried out a “complex attack with drones and missiles” targeting American forces in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates The IRGC also claimed a drone attack on the Arifjan Base in Kuwait. In the meanwhile, local reports claimed that two new blasts in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter after Saudi authorities confirmed a strike on the US embassy in the city. Check latest developments of the US-Israel-Ran conflict in the Middle East US embassy in Saudi issues shelter in place notice The US authorities urged Americans in several cities in…

Sandeepa Virk recalls spending four months in Tihar Jail

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Sandeepa Virk recalls spending four months in Tihar Jail

Sandeepa Virk has broken her silence on spending time in Tihar Jail in a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The actor and influencer was granted bail by Delhi High Court in late 2025 after spending over four months in custody. She was released on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh. In a recent interview, Virk spoke at length about her experience in prison detailing the "inhumane" conditions inside Tihar Jail. "Tihar is a place I wouldn't wish even on my worst enemy. When I went there for the first time,…