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04 Mar

Midnight Blaze Engulfs Ghaziabad Residential Block; Swift Rescue Effort Saves 150 Residents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFire, Ghaziabad News

Gurpreet Singh :- Late-night fire tore through a five-storey residential building in Ghaziabad, triggering panic among nearly 150 occupants before emergency teams mounted a rapid rescue operation that averted major casualties. The blaze reportedly erupted around midnight on the ground floor of the apartment complex located in the Khoda area, quickly sending thick plumes of smoke through the structure. Residents, many of whom were asleep when the fire broke out, scrambled to evacuate as flames spread within the lower levels of the building. Police and fire services responded promptly after receiving distress calls, dispatching multiple fire engines and rescue personnel…

03 Mar

37 Indian Ships and Over 1,000 Seafarers Stranded as Strait of Hormuz Closes Amid West Asia War

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrude Oil, Indian Seafarers, Iran Conflict, Persian Gulf, Sarbananda Sonowal, Shipping, Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A critical maritime crisis has unfolded in the Middle East as 37 Indian-flagged vessels, carrying more than 1,100 seafarers, remain stranded in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The primary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut down due to intense military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The closure of this vital artery, which handles a significant portion of the world’s energy supplies, has triggered urgent security reviews within the Indian government as concerns mount for the safety of maritime personnel and national energy security. According to…

03 Mar

PM Modi Holds Crisis Talks with Gulf Leaders as West Asia Conflict Escalates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGulf Diplomacy, Indian diaspora, International Relations, PM Narendra Modi, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in high-level telephonic diplomacy on Tuesday, speaking with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The conversations focused on the deteriorating security situation in West Asia following a massive coordinated offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran. The Prime Minister expressed grave concern over recent attacks affecting Oman and Kuwait, which have seen retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Iran. This regional volatility follows the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the U.S.-Israeli strikes. In response,…

03 Mar

India’s Energy Shield: Six to Eight Weeks of Fuel Buffer Amid West Asia Conflict

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Indiacrude oil imports, Energy Security, inflation, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India holds sufficient crude oil and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for six to eight weeks, providing a critical cushion against short-term supply disruptions caused by escalating military conflict in West Asia. High-level government sources confirmed that the country is well-prepared to navigate the crisis triggered by joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, which has effectively halted tanker movements through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has established a 24x7 control room to monitor the situation "on a daily and hourly basis." While approximately 50 per cent…

03 Mar

PV Sindhu returns safely to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPV Sindhu

Rajeev Sharma :- India’s leading badminton player PV Sindhu has reached home safely after facing unexpected travel disruption in Dubai due to flight cancellations linked to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The two-time Olympic medallist was en route to the United Kingdom to participate in the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships when her journey was interrupted. Dubai International Airport, where she had a scheduled transit halt, witnessed flight suspensions amid security concerns triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Sharing an update with her followers on X (formerly Twitter), PV Sindhu confirmed that she has…

03 Mar

Middle East crisis: Air India brings back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India News

Rajeev Sharma :- Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Air India on Tuesday operated a special flight from Dubai, bringing 149 stranded passengers back to New Delhi. The airline confirmed that flight AI916D landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 10.58 am IST. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-EDC, carried Indian nationals who had been unable to return due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. An Air India spokesperson described the service as the first evacuation-related flight operated by an Indian carrier in view of the ongoing regional crisis. The airline said the move was part of its…

03 Mar

Ram Mandir Among Key UP Temples Shut During Lunar Eclipse Observances

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRam Mandir

Uttar Pradesh (Gurpreet Singh): The Ram temple in Ayodhya, along with other major temples in Uttar Pradesh, including Kashi Vishwanath temple, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and Vindhyavasini temple, remained closed on Tuesday in observance of the lunar eclipse. The temples are expected to reopen in the evening after the rituals marking the eclipse period are completed. Temple authorities at Kashi Vishwanath said the lunar eclipse will be observable in India from 3.27 pm to 6.47 pm. In keeping with religious traditions, the period preceding and during the eclipse, known as ‘Sutak Kaal,’ is considered inauspicious, and normal worship, including darshan,…

03 Mar

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Conspirator in Attack on Advocate Connected to Bishnoi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi Police

Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A key suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the recent gunfire incident targeting advocate Deepak Khatri, who has represented jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in legal matters. The shooting occurred last week near the Marghat Wale Hanuman Temple in the vicinity of the Kashmere Gate ISBT in north Delhi. According to investigators, assailants fired multiple shots at a car carrying Khatri and his associates late at night before fleeing the scene. Police on Tuesday identified the arrested individual as Rohit Solanki, describing him as a central figure in orchestrating and executing the attack. Officials said…

02 Mar

Meghalaya to Witness Rare ‘Blood Moon’ as Total Lunar Eclipse Graces Skies Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAstronomy, Blood Moon, IMD, Lunar Eclipse, Meghalaya, Shillong, Totality

Shillong (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Meghalaya are preparing for a spectacular celestial event on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse often referred to as a "Blood Moon" will be visible in the region. Astronomers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have confirmed that the northeastern states, including Meghalaya, are among the best locations in India to witness the final stages of this rare phenomenon. According to IMD officials, the moon is expected to rise in Shillong at approximately 5:23 PM, while the totality phase- the period when the moon is completely covered by Earth's darkest shadow…

02 Mar

IndiGo to Launch 10 Special Relief Flights from Jeddah Tomorrow to Evacuate Stranded Indians

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAviation, Civil, Evacuation, Flights, India, IndiGo, Jeddah, Ministry, Passengers, relief, Stranded

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday, March 2, 2026, announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, March 3, to assist passengers stranded by the intensifying conflict in West Asia. This major evacuation effort comes after a weekend of massive flight cancellations caused by the closure of critical airspaces across the Middle East. The Ministry confirmed that these operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to prioritize the safe return of Indian nationals. While the relief mission is a high…