France, Germany, U.K. ready to take ‘defensive action’ against Iran

France, Germany and the U.K. said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking “defensive action” against Iran. The three countries’ leaders were “appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran against countries in the region, including those who were not involved in initial U.S. and Israeli military operations”, said the joint statement.

Iran media outlets report Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Iranian news agency ISNA reported that Gandhi hospital in northern Tehran was targeted on Sunday (March 1, 2026) by strikes, on the second day of a U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran. “Tehran’s Gandhi hospital was attacked by Zionist-American air strikes,” ISNA reported, while the Fars and Mizan agencies published a video, presented as being from inside the facility, showing debris on the floor among wheelchairs.

Indian airlines cancel 350 flights to West Asia and beyond

Indian airlines cancelled around 350 flights on Sunday (March 1, 2026), with Air India suspending 20 additional long-haul services to European destinations, including London, Zurich, Milan, Frankfurt and Copenhagen. The cancellations add to the complete suspension of flights by all Indian carriers to 11 countries in West Asia, following air strikes in the region in the wake of the war between Israel-U.S. and Iran and an urgent advisory issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) valid until March 2.

U.S. claims destroyed headquarters of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, says struck over 1,000 targets

The U.S. military on Sunday (March 1, 2026) announced it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard force on the second day of war to overturn the Iranian government. “America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters,” the U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a statement.

U.N. nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran on March 2

The United Nations’ nuclear agency will hold an extraordinary meeting on Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026) in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Government, aimed in part at Tehran’s atomic programme. In a statement late on Saturday (February 28), the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the meeting was at the request of Russia, a key ally of Tehran.

MHA cautions States against possible violence in the wake of U.S.-Israel military strikes against Iran

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cautioned States against “possible violence” and “sporadic protests” in India in the wake of a joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran, a senior government official told The Hindu. Thousands of people took to the streets across the country to protest the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in military strikes by the U.S.-Israel alliance on February 28.

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; West Asia situation, stranded Indians discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 1, 2026) night chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters of the country, and it is learnt to have discussed the evolving situation arising out of the fresh conflict in West Asia.

Bengal’s Muslim districts have highest number of cases awaiting adjudication under SIR

Most West Bengal voters awaiting adjudication during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls are from minority-dominated districts, according to data shared by the State’s Chief Electoral Officer. There are 60,06,675 cases under adjudication in the final roll published on February 28, 2026. Muslim-dominated districts have the highest number of such voters, including 11 lakh in Murshidabad and eight lakh in Malda.

Alireza Arafi, cleric member of Iran’s Guardian Council, to lead Iran’s Leadership Council

Iran named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim leadership council, which will be at the helm of the country following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sunday (March 1, 2026). The interim council, which will also include the President and the head of the judiciary, will lead the country until the Assembly of Experts “elects a permanent leader as soon as possible”.

Operation against Afghan Taliban ‘still continuing’; PM Sharif postpones Russia trip

A Pakistani Minister on Sunday (March 1, 2026) announced that the operation against the Afghan Taliban was continuing, refuting social media reports about the conclusion of the blitz. Federal Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry refuted reports that Pakistan halted its operations, saying that “false and fabricated news is being spread on social media that Pakistan has stopped its operations against Afghanistan”. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cancelled on Sunday (March 1) a trip to Russia in the coming days, citing the “regional and internal situation”.

GST mop-up grows 8.1% to over ₹1.83 lakh crore in February

Gross GST collection increased 8.1% to over ₹1.83 lakh crore in February, led by higher growth in revenues from imports. Gross domestic revenue rose 5.3% to about ₹1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue climbed 17.2% to ₹47,837 crore. Total refunds were up 10.2% at ₹22,595 crore.

India calls for respecting ‘sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states’

India on Saturday (February 28, 2026) issued a series of advisories for citizens as a regional conflict started with the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation that hit several military and commercial hubs in the Gulf states. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, called upon all sides to resort to “dialogue and diplomacy” and said “safety of civilians” should be prioritised.

Bar and Bench cannot be separated in justice delivery system: CJI Surya Kant

The Bar is an integral part of the justice delivery system and can not be separated, though people think that it is the sole responsibility of the court to deliver justice, which may be a myth, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday (March 1, 2025). After laying the foundation stone for the District Courts Complex in Tirupati, CJI Kant said the bar and the bench are not adversaries but two hands of the same institution.

T20 World Cup: Samson delivers at the crunch as India storms into semis

Sanju Samson (97 n.o.) was the spine as India held its nerve on a Sunday (March 1, 2026) of delight at the Eden Gardens. The Men in Blue defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the ICC T20 Super Eight Group 1 match and sealed their semifinal berth. Chasing the visitor’s 195 for four, India finished with 199 for five in 19.2 overs.