The US-Israel military operations against Iran, which began on February 28, entered their sixth day with continued exchanges of fire and widening regional impact. Here’s are the developments that took place on Thursday, March 5
05 March,2026 10:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSix days after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy and signed the condolence book on behalf of the government, amid sharp criticism from the opposition over India's silence
05 March,2026 10:03 PM IST | PTIUpon receiving the information, Indian Navy immediately activated its resources. A long-range maritime patrol aircraft was deployed at 10 am to support and augment the primary search operations led by the Sri Lankan Navy
05 March,2026 08:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn the advisory, the Embassy urged all Indian nationals to remain vigilant, stay calm, and strictly adhere to the safety guidelines issued by the UAE authorities. They are also advised to follow official advisories from time to time to ensure their well-being
05 March,2026 08:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe airline said it will begin non-stop services between Delhi and Hanoi from May 1, 2026, making Hanoi its second destination in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City
05 March,2026 07:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentReducing visibility further can become a security concern — especially for women and senior citizens.
05 March,2026 05:44 PM IST | The EditorialRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to enter the Rajya Sabha as a "betrayal of the people's mandate," alleging that the BJP engineered the move to install a "rubber stamp" chief minister in the socialist stronghold
05 March,2026 03:47 PM IST | PTIUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a new round of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks planned for this week has been postponed due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has drawn international attention away from Europe's biggest conflict since World War II
05 March,2026 03:47 PM IST | APOut of the total flights, seven will fly to Mumbai, five will operate to Delhi, and one flight will connect Dubai with Mumbai. The airline said these additional services are intended to help clear the backlog of passengers stranded in the Gulf region
05 March,2026 03:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress' Ashok Gehlot stressed that India has historically maintained strategic autonomy in international affairs and has never compromised its sovereignty under pressure from other nations
05 March,2026 03:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent"India and Finland, both, believe in the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy. We are in agreement that no issue can be resolved through military conflict alone. Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support the swift end of conflicts and every effort towards peace," the PM said
05 March,2026 03:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to official data, a total of 1,204 challans were issued for drunk driving during the Holi celebrations on Wednesday. This was slightly lower than 1,213 cases recorded last year, indicating a marginal decline in such violations
05 March,2026 02:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA preliminary 22-page report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) noted that visibility at the time of the crash was below the required level
05 March,2026 01:56 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentGandhi warned that the global situation has become increasingly volatile and that India faces serious risks due to the ongoing conflict in the region
05 March,2026 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAAI said, "There are some media reports with reference to Airports Authority of India (AAI) suggesting that AAI has sought details regarding Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) stock positions at international airports in the context of the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia"
05 March,2026 01:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentNitish Kumar, who has served as chief minister for a record 10 terms since 2005, said he would continue to support the state’s governance even after stepping aside from the top post
05 March,2026 01:29 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentFinnish President Alexander Stubb visited India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, and held meetings with PM Modi and other leaders to strengthen India-Finland ties. He will also address the Raisina Dialogue 2026 and meet officials in Mumbai
05 March,2026 01:00 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of Konkan, including Palghar, Thane, and Raigad. Day temperatures in Mumbai are expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures near 23 degrees Celsius
05 March,2026 11:56 AM IST | MumbaiAs Iran-US conflict spreads, India activates an emergency control room to track safety of Indians living and working across the Gulf
05 March,2026 08:51 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesRevenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule told the state assembly that farmers can now take photos of their standing crops offline using their mobile phones. This new facility aims to ensure that farmers in remote areas are not left out of the registration process due to connectivity problems
04 March,2026 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe airline said the move aims to provide more travel options for passengers while ensuring smoother connectivity for those travelling between India and key global destinations
04 March,2026 06:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Azerbaijan is preparing possible retaliatory measures after accusing Iran of sending drones across its border into the Nakhchivan exclave. Azerbaijani authorities say four drones entered their airspace, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure, including the terminal building at Nakhchivan International Airport.
Seyed Abbas Aragchi condemned the US after an American submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, escalating tensions in the ongoing Iran-US conflict
05 March,2026 02:55 PM IST | Tehran | IANSAccording to a statement released by the Israeli military, fighter jets conducted coordinated strikes on multiple strategic sites across Iran as part of a broader campaign to weaken Tehran’s offensive military capabilities
In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology said that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
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02 March,2026 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay PereiraADVERTISEMENT
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