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International Women's Day Special: The woman behind 1,356 free schools & mission to educate India

This International Women's Day, the story of Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan highlights a quiet yet powerful movement transforming education across India. Through The Art of Living's network of 1,356 free schools in 22 states, more than 120,000 children, many of them first-generation learners, are receiving holistic, value-based education.

Mar 8, 2026

West Asia conflict: UAE advises citizens against filming incident sites, prohibited areas

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi advised Indian nationals to follow local safety guidelines, avoid taking or sharing photos/videos of damaged areas, and report suspicious objects to authorities.

Mar 8, 2026

Self-defence to continue till US-Israel 'aggression' ends or UN names aggressors: Iran

The ministry condemned the attacks as violations of Iran's sovereignty and international law, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter and UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 on military aggression. Iran stressed that states allowing their territory to be used for aggression bear international legal responsibility.

Mar 8, 2026

'India can win T20 World Cup final if Modi stays away from stadium,' says Priyank Kharge

Kharge criticized the government for prioritizing celebrity engagements over serious issues like the IRIS Dena sinking, while other leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, have called Modi "Panauti," blaming him for India's cricket losses.

Mar 8, 2026

Netanyahu says attack on Iran to continue with 'full force'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will keep up its military campaign against Iran with "full force," calling it defensive and urging Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah or face consequences.

Mar 8, 2026

Iran's asymmetric onslaught: how Tehran's low‑cost swarm tactics have Trump and the US cornered in multifront war

Israeli drone strikes Ramada Hotel in Beirut as Iranian attacks hit Kuwait

Authorities in Dubai responded to multiple incidents over the weekend after debris from intercepted missiles fell in the area. A facility near Bahrain's Port Salman was targeted by Iran.

Mar 8, 2026

Trump threatens broader strikes in Iran amid escalating conflict

US President Donald Trump warned that the United States may expand strikes in Iran as the war with Israel entered its second week. The warning came after Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to Gulf countries hit by missile attacks but rejected calls for unconditional surrende

Mar 7, 2026

Heightened R-Day security forces flight cancellations at Delhi airport, NOTAM leads to Srinagar disruptions

More than 28,000 Americans return home as US expands Middle East evacuation effort

In a statement, Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson said the US government had been coordinating flights, ground transport, and emergency assistance to help Americans leave the region amid ongoing security concerns.

Mar 7, 2026

Crude oil jumps over 30% amid Iran–Israel war concerns

Brent crude reached $91.84 while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hit $89.62. With this, both Brent and WTI have jumped 24.55 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively, reviving fears around consumer prices.

Mar 7, 2026

India's export loss due to higher US tariffs limited to 0.3 to 0.4 pc of GDP: Report

Full RoDTEP benefits to return from April 1 amid global trade challenges: FIEO

The government will restore full benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme from April 1, according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations. Exporters had earlier raised concerns after the government reduced RoDTEP duty benefits for most products in February.

Mar 7, 2026

Meesho gets Rs 1,500 crore income tax demand for AY23-24

₹1,500 crore tax demand issued to Meesho for FY23-24; company says it will contest

Meesho has received an income tax demand of nearly ₹1,500 crore for the assessment year 2023–24 under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The e-commerce platform said it disagrees with the tax department's observations and will challenge the order, adding that it has strong legal grounds to contest the demand.

Mar 7, 2026

Volcanic ash disrupts air travel: Multiple flights cancelled in India

Gulf flight status today: IndiGo, Air India and others operate special flights to bring back stranded passengers

Flight operations between India and several Middle Eastern destinations had been severely affected after multiple countries in West Asia temporarily closed their airspace due to the conflict between Iran and Israel.

Mar 7, 2026

'AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes; India's pace is striking, we must act boldly': Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai's pay package jumps to $692 million for 3 years at Google: Report

Sundar Pichai's total potential compensation at Google has been increased to $692 million over the next three years, according to a report. The package includes performance stock units tied to Alphabet's shareholder returns, restricted stock, and new incentives linked to its autonomous ventures.

Mar 7, 2026

Trump doubles down on 10 per cent tariff for BRICS; threatens 200 per cent tariff on pharma

US plans simplified tariff refund process as companies seek relief from Trump-era duties

US Customs and Border Protection collected about $166 billion in tariffs from over 330,000 importers, and officials say processing refunds under the current system could take more than 4.4 million man-hours, prompting efforts to create a streamlined mechanism with minimal submissions.

Mar 7, 2026

Vijay's wife Sangeetha seeks court protection to stay in Neelankarai home; TVK chief to announce women-focused promises

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has approached a Chengalpattu court seeking the right to reside in their Neelankarai house, claiming she has been denied access to the jointly owned property and requesting financial support for herself and their children amid ongoing divorce proceedings.

Mar 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia warns Iran after intercepting missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base

Iran has directed retaliatory missile and drone strikes toward Israel and US military positions, while also launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones toward Arab states across the Gulf.

Mar 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi transferred to West Bengal

Who is R.N. Ravi; newly-appointed Governor of West Bengal

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, whose four-year tenure witnessed a tumultuous period and a constant confrontation with the State government, has been transferred to West Bengal. He assumed office as the Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 18, 2021.

Mar 7, 2026

Top Iranian official: Trump abandoned 'America first' for 'Israel first'; Trump says Iran campaign may run 4–5 weeks

US‑Iran‑Israel war: 'Army, navy, communications all gone in Iran,' President Donald Trump hails US military strikes

US President Donald Trump praised ongoing American military strikes on Iran, claiming the country's army, navy, communications and leadership had been destroyed. His remarks come as the US-Israel conflict with Iran intensifies, with missile and drone attacks, regional explosions and escalating tensions across West Asia.

Mar 7, 2026

Pakistani man convicted in US court over alleged Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump

A US federal court in Brooklyn convicted Pakistani national Asif Raza Merchant of plotting to assassinate senior American political figures, including President Donald Trump. Prosecutors said the murder-for-hire plan was linked to retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. Merchant, arrested in July 2024,

Mar 7, 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder pricing reflects international benchmark pricing: Govt

LPG price rises by Rs 60, commercial cylinders up Rs 114.5; Mumbai residents express concern

According to the Indian Oil Corporation, the price of non-subsidised domestic LPG used by most households has been increased to Rs 913 per 14.2-kg cylinder in New Delhi -- up from Rs 853 earlier.

Mar 7, 2026

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Articles by IBT News Desk

International Women's Day Special: The woman behind 1,356 free schools & mission to educate India

West Asia conflict: UAE advises citizens against filming incident sites, prohibited areas

Self-defence to continue till US-Israel 'aggression' ends or UN names aggressors: Iran

'India can win T20 World Cup final if Modi stays away from stadium,' says Priyank Kharge

Netanyahu says attack on Iran to continue with 'full force'

Israeli drone strikes Ramada Hotel in Beirut as Iranian attacks hit Kuwait

Trump threatens broader strikes in Iran amid escalating conflict

More than 28,000 Americans return home as US expands Middle East evacuation effort

Crude oil jumps over 30% amid Iran–Israel war concerns

Full RoDTEP benefits to return from April 1 amid global trade challenges: FIEO

₹1,500 crore tax demand issued to Meesho for FY23-24; company says it will contest

Gulf flight status today: IndiGo, Air India and others operate special flights to bring back stranded passengers

Sundar Pichai's pay package jumps to $692 million for 3 years at Google: Report

US plans simplified tariff refund process as companies seek relief from Trump-era duties

Vijay's wife Sangeetha seeks court protection to stay in Neelankarai home; TVK chief to announce women-focused promises

Saudi Arabia warns Iran after intercepting missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base

Who is R.N. Ravi; newly-appointed Governor of West Bengal

US‑Iran‑Israel war: 'Army, navy, communications all gone in Iran,' President Donald Trump hails US military strikes

Pakistani man convicted in US court over alleged Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump

LPG price rises by Rs 60, commercial cylinders up Rs 114.5; Mumbai residents express concern

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'