March 4, 2026
City

After Greater Noida, Wave Cinemas to Expand with 20 Additional Screens Across NCR

— Wave Cinemas has launched a new multiplex with four screens at I-Thums Mall.— “With advanced technology, premium seating, and excellent food offerings, the movie-watching experience is truly different,” said Rajeev Gupta. Greater Noida: One of North India’s well-known cinema chains, Wave Cinemas, entered the exhibition business in 2003 with its first multiplex in Noida.

Read More
City

Bomb Threats Reported Again in Several Delhi Schools; Police and Fire Teams Deployed

National Desk: At least three schools in Delhi, including Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Salwan Public School, received bomb threat emails on Monday morning, prompting an immediate response from multiple security agencies and triggering extensive search operations on the premises. According to an official from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), school authorities alerted the fire department

Read More
City

Israel–Iran Tensions: Air India Flight From Delhi To Tel Aviv Diverted To Abu Dhabi

National Desk: Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have significantly impacted international air traffic. Amid the escalating conflict, an Air India flight (AI 139) traveling from Delhi to Tel Aviv on Sunday was diverted mid-route due to security concerns. The decision was taken when the aircraft was reportedly less than an hour away from landing

Read More
City

Pregnant Women to Receive ₹5,000 Under Government Scheme; Here’s How to Apply

National Desk: Every parent wishes for their child to grow up in a healthy and safe environment. During pregnancy, families often worry about the health and well-being of both the mother and the unborn child. Keeping these concerns in mind, the Central and State Governments have introduced several welfare schemes. One of the most important

Read More
City

Bank Holidays Alert: Banks to Remain Closed in Different Regions from February 28 to March 4; Check Full List

Bank Holiday 2026: With the festival of Holi falling in the first week of March, banks and schools across several parts of India will observe holidays on different dates. The holidays will be spread between February 28 and March 4, depending on the state and local celebrations. Customers planning bank-related work may face inconvenience during

Read More
City

Eye Tests for Students to Be Conducted in Schools; Teachers Receiving Special Training

National Desk: A new initiative has been launched in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools to improve children’s eye health. Under a pilot project introduced by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, teachers will now conduct preliminary eye screenings for students within school premises. The objective of the programme is to identify children facing vision problems

Read More
City

Halla Bol Pinjra Tod” Echoes on the Banks of Gomti: 1,200 Citizens Unite for Animal Welfare

Lucknow — In a powerful and peaceful demonstration against the incarceration and displacement of animals, nearly 1,200 citizens gathered today raising slogans of “Halla Bol Pinjra Tod” and “No Cages, No Shelter.” The participants called for rejecting policies based on confinement and exile of animals, and instead advocated for solutions grounded in science, compassion, and

Read More
City

​​South Asian University expands academic programs, announces specialized courses for the new session

Admissions open for 1,610 seats, BA, MA, LLB, and PhD courses announced New Delhi: South Asian University (SAU), founded by the governments of SAARC countries and based on the vision of “Knowledge Without Borders”, has launched several new academic programmes for the 2026-27 session. This year, the university has opened admissions for a total of

Read More
City

Holashtak 2026: Begins on February 24; Auspicious Activities to Remain Suspended for 8 Days – Know What to Do and What to Avoid

National Desk: The eight-day period observed just before Holi is known as Holashtak. According to the Hindu calendar, it begins on the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalguna. In 2026, Holashtak will start on February 24 (Tuesday) and conclude on March 3, 2026, with Holika Dahan. Traditionally, these eight

Read More
City

BAI Demands Separate Ministry from the Government

New Delhi: The Builders Association of India (BAI) organized its Annual Business Meet today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where it demanded that the Government of India create a separate ministry dedicated to the construction sector. It is expected that such a ministry would help resolve the issues faced by both builders and consumers.

Read More