Rajasthan News: राजस्थान में पंचायत चुनावों की रणभेरी बजने से पहले ही गांवों की चौपालों पर चुनावी पारा सातवें आसमान पर पहुंच गया है. यहां एक दावेदार ने सरपंच की कुर्सी के बदले विकास का ऐसा 'बंपर ऑफर' दिया है, जिसकी चर्चा पूरे प्रदेश में हो रही है. नेहरा का कहना है कि अगर गांव के लोग उन्हें सर्वसम्मति से यानी निर्विरोध सरपंच चुनते हैं, तो वे अपनी जेब से गांव की गोशाला के विकास के लिए 1 करोड़ रुपये दान करेंगे. चुनाव के फिजूल खर्च से अच्छा, गांव का कायाकल्पअक्सर देखा जाता है कि पंचायत चुनावों में उम्मीदवार शराब, दावतों और प्रचार में पानी की तरह पैसा बहाते हैं. सोहन नेहरा का तर्क है कि चुनाव लड़ने और गुटबाजी में लाखों-करोड़ों बर्बाद करने से बेहतर है कि वह पैसा सीधे गांव के नेक काम में लगे.

Amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East, a huge explosion rocked Iran's capital, Tehran, on Sunday as the Israeli military hit the heart of the city. The Israeli military said it was striking targets in central Tehran, which is home to the country's police headquarters and Iranian state television. Iran vows retaliation Earlier, the Islamic Republic launched missiles at several targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states. It has vowed massive retaliation for the killing of the nation’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by the United States and Israel. The attack also killed the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a primary security consultant to Khamenei.

India is the world’s third-largest oil consumer after the US and China and consumes about 5.6 million barrels per day. “Any disruption at the Strait of Hormuz would have immediate and significant implications for both India and global oil markets,” says Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Kpler, the data analytics company. Crude oil prices have already been climbing throughout February as fears of a widening Iran-Israel-US conflict mounted. Since the Russia-Ukraine war started, European buyers, who had traditionally taken Russian crude, have competed more aggressively for Gulf supplies, tightening global markets and reshaping trade flows. The bigger long-term risk would be economic strain from persistently high oil prices rather than running out of crude altogether.

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During the Tamil months of Chithirai and Vaikasi (April to June), temple festivals gather momentum across Tamil Nadu. The Kaniyan Koothu is an ancient folk performance tradition practised by members of the Kaniyan, a Scheduled Tribe community, in Tirunelveli district. Ganesha Moorthy, 45, from Vadakkankulam, describes his art form as an oral tradition passed down through generations. Anitha Pottamkulam, Director-Culture, Dakshina Chitra, says that while factors such as migration have always affected the continuity of traditional art, climate change has worsened the situation. (This story is part of the Asian College of Journalism’s Climate Change Media Hub Mentorship Programme.)

At least 17 killed in Nagpur explosives factory blastAt least 17 people were killed, and 18 were injured in an explosion in the ammunition manufacturing company in Raulgaon village in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Sunday (March 1, 2026). 18 people injured in this incident are shifted to Nagpur,” said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, paying heartfelt tributes to the deceased. Operation against Afghan Taliban ‘still continuing’; PM Sharif postpones Russia tripA 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. Gross domestic revenue rose 5.3% to about ₹1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue climbed 17.2% to ₹47,837 crore. Khamenei was killed in the strikes on the capital Tehran, Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026), after the U.S. and Israel vowed to seek regime change in the Islamic Government.

लेखक के बारे में सुजीत उपाध्याय सुजीत उपाध्याय, नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन में प्रिंसिपल डिजिटल कंटेंट प्रोड्यूसर हैं। पत्रकारिता के क्षेत्र में उनके पास करीब 15 सालों का अनुभव है। उन्होंने अपने पत्रकारिता करियर में ह‍िन्‍दुस्‍तान और दैन‍िक जागरण में बतौर र‍िपोर्टर काम क‍िया। जी मीड‍िया से ड‍िज‍िटल में शुरुआत की। इंड‍िया डॉट कॉम ह‍िंदी में काम करने के बाद नवभारत टाइम्‍स ऑनलाइन से जुड़े। वह महाराष्ट्र, गुजरात, पश्चिम बंगाल, जम्मू-कश्मीर,पंजाब-हरियाणा, हिमाचल समेत नॉर्थ-ईस्ट और दक्षिणी राज्यों से जुड़े विषयों को कवर कर रहे हैं। इन राज्यों की राजनीति और क्राइम के अलावा करेंट अफेयर में इनकी पकड़ है।... और पढ़ें

ADVERTISEMENTHe claimed the combined number of deletions and voters placed “under adjudication” now closely matches that figure. “The target of deleting over one crore voters in West Bengal was decided even before SIR commenced. “Even before the commencement of SIR, these leaders had said that 1 crore to 1.25 crore voters will be deleted. According to official data released on Saturday, 63.66 lakh names, about 8.3 per cent of the electorate, have been deleted since the Special Intensive Revision began in November last year. After claims and objections were heard, another 5.46 lakh deletions were recorded through Form-7 applications, taking the total number of SIR-linked deletions to around 63.66 lakh.

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A group of passengers from Nepal is stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport terminal 2 as their flight to the middle east is cancelled due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. (Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)Iran-Israel war flights cancelled: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has said that 350 flights operated by Indian domestic airlines have been cancelled today (March 1) amid the airspace restrictions in the Middle East following the war between Iran and Israel. On February 28, 410 flights of domestic carriers were cancelled due to the prevailing situation in the Middle East. “In view of airspace restrictions arising from geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled on 01.03.2026,” the MoCA said in a statement. Civil Aviation Ministry issues advisoryThe MoCA also advised the passengers to check their flight status with the concerned airlines and remain in close coordination with them for any required assistance.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday postponed the Class 10 and 12 board examinations scheduled for March 2 in parts of the Middle East following the Iran-Israel conflict. The postponement applies to Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. ADVERTISEMENT“Due to current situation in parts of Middle East---Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the board has decided to postpone class 10, 12 exams on March 2,” said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj. “The board will review the situation on March 3 and take appropriate decisions with regard to examination scheduled from March 5 onwards,” Bhardwaj added. CBSE officials said the decision was taken keeping in view the situation in the region.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cancelled on Sunday (March 1, 2026) a trip to Russia in the coming days, citing the "regional and internal situation". Mr. Sharif was due to travel to Russia from March 3 to 5, it had been reported in Russian media. And protesters took to the streets across Pakistan on Sunday (March 1) after the death of neighbouring Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israel air strikes. "In view of the current regional and internal situation, the Prime Minister has decided to postpone his visit to Russia after consultations," Mr. Sharif's office said in a statement. A new date will be decided after "mutual consultations", the statement added.

The Iranian regime has vowed to “avenge the martyrdom” of the Supreme Leader and has continued with successive waves of aerial attacks into Sunday, while US–Israeli forces remain engaged in ongoing military operations. Did the US and Israel cross a red line by targeting the Supreme Leader without being prepared for the fallout? Both the US and Israel have framed the offensive in terms that suggest regime change as an objective. Iran has initiated the constitutional process under which the Assembly of Experts will appoint a new Supreme Leader. AdvertisementThe Iranian regime had been speaking of a succession plan since the 12-day war, and it appears that these preparations have now been put into effect.

US President Donald Trump and Iranian state media on Sunday confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled his nation with an iron fist for nearly 37 years. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Ayatollah Khamenei, 86, who led Iran since 1989, had prepared for such a moment. ‘There are some good candidates’, says TrumpTrump on Saturday said there are “some good candidates” to lead Iran after he announced the killing of the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has also been named by the supreme leader among potential successors.

Alyssa Healy signs off from ODI cricket with 158 in Australia’s 3-0 series sweep over India Asked to bat, Australia piled up 409 for seven, their highest score against IndiaOur Web Desk & PTIAlyssa Healy brought down the curtain on her ODI career with a commanding 158 as Australia women's cricket team completed a 3-0 sweep of India women's cricket team, winning the third and final match by 185 runs on Sunday. Healy set the tone early and stayed till the 33rd over, controlling the innings and punishing anything short or wide. Also Read Australia's Alyssa Healy announces retirement after India seriesVoll scored 62 off 52 balls before Healy stitched another big stand, this time a 145-run partnership with Mooney, which took the game firmly away from India. Healy will play her last international match in the pink-ball Test against India in Perth from March 6. They had earlier won the T20I series 2-1, but Australia now lead the multi-format series 8-4 on points.