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Dubai experienced a significant attack. Smoke and fire were seen outside a hotel. UAE air defence systems intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles. Some debris fell in a residential area causing damage and one death. Saudi Arabia condemned the aggression. Iran stated its actions were self-defence against US and Israeli attacks.

The US stock market is in red today as investors react to higher-than-expected wholesale inflation of 2.9%, which lowered expectations of near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Technology stocks declined due to concerns over AI disruption and spending levels. Rising oil prices, linked to tensions between the United States and Iran, also added pressure. Major indexes including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite moved lower as investors reduced risk exposure.

Assam's Chief Minister launched several initiatives to boost youth empowerment. Direct Benefit Transfer under Mukhya Mantrir Jibon Prerana and Jibon Anuprerana schemes will provide financial aid to graduates and researchers. The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu scheme aims to prevent higher education dropouts. Thirty-one advanced technology centers were also inaugurated to equip youth with world-class skills for a future-ready workforce.

The election notification for seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra has been released. Polling is scheduled for March 16. The deadline for nominations is March 5. Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will cast their votes. The terms of seven current Rajya Sabha members are ending in April. Sharad Pawar's decision on seeking re-election remains unconfirmed.

England secured a semifinal spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. They beat Pakistan by two wickets. Harry Brook scored a century. Pakistan batted first and set a target. England chased it down with five balls remaining. This win marks England's second Super 8 victory. They are now through to the next stage.

Nearly 2.88 lakh new homes have been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. This brings the total sanctioned houses to over 13.61 lakh across 16 states and Union territories. The approvals include units for women, senior citizens, transgender persons, SC, ST, and OBC beneficiaries. Demonstration housing projects were also sanctioned.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai presented the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy. This happened before India's Super 8 match against South Africa. India faced a defeat in this game. The ICC and Google have partnered for the 2026 tournament. Google Gemini will be the Official AI Fan Companion. Google Pixel is the Official Smartphone.

India and Brazil strengthened their strategic partnership during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit. Discussions covered bilateral, regional, and global issues, including cooperation in multilateral forums. Trade targets were revised upwards, aiming for $30 billion by 2030. Several MoUs were signed, focusing on areas like rare earth minerals and MSMEs.

French defence major Thales has established a new R&D centre in Bengaluru, India, joining its global network of corporate laboratories. This initiative aims to bolster India's self-reliance vision by fostering advanced research and open innovation, particularly in hardware, and supporting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Karnataka's IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge highlights that communal tensions are hindering investment in Mangaluru and Udupi-Manipal. These coastal cities possess significant economic potential, but investor confidence is shaken. The minister urges leaders to exercise restraint on communal issues. The government is working to boost job creation and economic growth in these regions.

At ET Now GBS 2026, Narendra Modi said India turned a turbulent decade of pandemics, conflicts and supply shocks into opportunity, driving reforms, growth and rising global economic influence.

Maharashtra's cabinet has approved a new law. Notices in land revenue cases can now be sent via email. This change aims to speed up justice. Previously, notices were sent by post or hand. Delays often happened because notices were not received. This new rule will make the process faster and more dependable for thousands of pending land cases.

A Barbra Streisand quote humorously exposes a common relationship paradox: falling for someone as they are, then attempting to change them, only to regret the transformation. This insightful observation highlights the tension between acceptance and the desire to "improve" a partner, leading to mutual frustration when change is forced rather than organic.

T20 World Cup matches are live streamed for free in the U.S. and Canada. The US had co-hosted the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growth concerns eased following increased government spending in the Budget and reduced tariff pressures after a trade deal with the United States.

A 31-year-old software engineer in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide due to difficulties coping with his recent coding responsibilities. He had joined a prominent firm two months prior and found the work challenging. The techie, married for a year, had discussed his struggles with his wife and brother before taking his life.

“Today” opened Monday’s show with the disappearance of the co-anchor’s mother, but Savannah Guthrie was not at the anchor’s desk.

The Union Budget has allocated significant funds for Parliament's operations. The Lok Sabha will receive Rs 1,009 crore, covering staff, MPs' facilities, and Sansad TV. The Rajya Sabha is allocated Rs 482.99 crore for its secretariat, chairman, deputy chairman, and leader of the opposition. The Vice President's secretariat also receives funds for staff and expenses.