The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported that 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on March 1 following massive disruptions due to airspace closures across Iran and several Middle Eastern countries amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
Source ↗Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several key initiatives in Puducherry, including the launch of e-Buses under the PM e-Bus Seva Initiative, with total projects valued at over Rs 2,700 crore aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and connectivity.
Source ↗External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in diplomatic consultations with foreign ministers of Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain regarding the ongoing crisis in the Middle East to protect Indian interests and ensure safety of Indian nationals in the region.
Source ↗At least 15 people were killed and 18 others sustained critical injuries following a major explosion at SBL Energy Limited, an explosives manufacturing facility in Nagpur district of Maharashtra. The injured were immediately shifted to a local hospital for treatment.
Source ↗The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed board examinations scheduled for March 2 in Gulf countries including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE due to safety concerns arising from the escalating regional conflict. The board will review the situation on March 3.
Source ↗PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for its historic first-ever Ranji Trophy triumph after defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in the 2025-26 final at Hubballi, calling it a proud moment and an inspiration for young athletes across the nation.
Source ↗Indian Army troops intercepted and fired upon a drone originating from Pakistan that crossed the Line of Control in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting continued security challenges along the border.
Source ↗The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is scheduled to release the results for the CA Final examinations on March 1, 2026. Candidates can check their results, merit list, and pass percentage on the official website icai.org.
Source ↗Market analysts expect escalating tensions between Israel and Iran to weigh on Indian equity markets in the near term due to rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and increased global economic uncertainty affecting investor sentiment.
Source ↗The Department of Science and Technology announced the theme 'Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat' for National Science Day, observed annually on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman, highlighting India's rise to 38th position in the Global Innovation Index.
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