Holi turns tragic: 4-year-old suffers 45% burns after grandmother throws boiling water on him in Nagpur

The festival of colours turned tragic in Maharashtra's Nagpur district, where a four-year-old boy was severely injured after his grandmother allegedly threw scalding hot water on him during Holi celebrations. The disturbing incident occurred on March 3 in Ward No. 2 of the Aramshin area in Koradi and was captured on CCTV, reported Hindustan Times.

According to police reports, the child, identified as Om, was playing outside his house with a spray bottle filled with colour. He accidentally sprayed some colour on his grandmother, identified as Sindhu Thackeray, who was reportedly filling a bucket with water heated on Holi wood. Enraged by the act, she allegedly poured the boiling water on the child. Read full story

India dismisses reports of US using Indian ports to strike Iran, calls claim 'fake and false'

India has rejected claims circulating online that the United States used Indian ports to launch attacks against Iran, calling the report “baseless and fabricated”.

The clarification came after a video of former US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor went viral on social media. In the interview with US-based channel One America News Network, Macgregor claimed that American forces were relying on Indian ports after their own bases and harbour installations were destroyed. In the video, Macgregor can be heard saying that US naval forces were “falling back on India and Indian ports,” describing it as a...Click here to read the full story

India inks Rs 5,083 crore defence contracts for Coast Guard helicopters, Shtil missiles for Navy

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the purchase of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III in the Maritime Role for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch Shtil missiles from Russia for the Indian Navy. Alongside these acquisitions, the government also signed a contract with M/s Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane, for the construction of four 500T self-propelled fuel barges for the Navy. The agreements have been concluded as the current financial year draws to a close. The Defence Ministry, in a statement, said that the contract for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters has been signed with...Click here to read the full story

Filmmaker Anand Patwardhan denied entry at Mumbai University’s Kalina campus

Documentary filmmaker Anand Patwardhan was stopped from entering Mumbai University’s Kalina campus on Saturday when he arrived to express solidarity with a research scholar who has been staging a protest on the premises for several months. Patwardhan said he was not given a clear explanation for being denied entry at the main gate. The filmmaker had come to meet Rajesh Bankhande, a research scholar who has since become a Buddhist monk and now goes by the name Bhadant Vimamsa. Vimamsa has been holding a peaceful sit-in protest on the campus for more than six months. Patwardhan eventually met him outside the university gate, where he offered him a rose as a gesture of support and asked about his health. Read full story

Air India rolls out extra flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris amid the West Asia crisis

In a bid to keep global connectivity intact amid widespread aviation disruptions caused by the escalating situation in West Asia, Air India has announced the deployment of additional long-haul flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris. The move comes as the airline adapts to higher passenger demand and rerouted flight paths due to restricted airspace over conflict-affected regions. According to HT, Air India has revealed that it will operate three extra services between Delhi and Toronto from March 5 to March 11, aiming to support travellers looking for alternative connections during the travel crunch. The additional flights are expected to help clear backlogs and offer more flexibility on the India–Canada route at a time when...Click here to read the full story

Ramadan 2026: Sehri and Iftar Timings for March 5

As the holy month of Ramadan continues, Muslims across India will prepare to observe another day of fasting on March 5, 2026. The fast will begin before dawn with Sehri (Suhoor) and conclude at sunset with Iftar. Since sunrise and sunset vary across regions, timings will differ slightly from city to city. Here is a look at the approximate schedule for major urban centres. In Delhi, Sehri is expected to end at 5:23 AM, while Iftar will be observed at 6:25 PM. In Lucknow, devotees will conclude Sehri at 5:09 AM and break their fast at 6:11 PM. Southern cities will follow slightly varied schedules. In Hyderabad, Sehri will...Click here to read the full story

Delhi rolls out pink cards for women; nearly 4,000 issued on day one

The Delhi government’s ambitious women’s safety initiative hit the ground running as nearly 4,000 pink cards were issued on the very first day of rollout. Designed to enhance the security of women commuters and residents, the pink card aims to provide swift access to emergency services and allow authorities to respond more efficiently in critical situations. The strong initial turnout reflected widespread interest in the scheme and underscored efforts by city authorities to prioritise women’s safety. According to Hindustan Times, the “pink card” is an identity and safety tool that connects women directly with emergency and support services in the city. Cardholders can use it to quickly share critical information with police and response teams during distress situations. Officials said the card stores key personal data that can help security agencies act faster, particularly during night travel or in emergencies. Read full story

Sensex rebounds over 550 points

India’s stock market opened on a positive note on Thursday, recovering from recent losses as improving global sentiment eased investor concerns over the escalating Iran war. The Sensex climbed about 550 points (0.69%) to 79,666.46, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.71% to 24,656.70, with all major sectors starting the day in the green despite rising crude oil prices.

Horoscope today

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