Cup craze: Airfares soar & hotels run full for India-West Indies clash - Telegraph India
Similarly, air tickets from Bengaluru and Chennai are also selling at much higher prices than usual, said travel operators. Anil Punjabi, chairman of the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), eastern region, told Metro: “Airfares to Calcutta have increased because of the cricket craze. Kamal Raza, general manager of Lalit Great Eastern, told Metro that the demand for rooms was “very high”. Some of the guests are spending the entire weekend here,” said Pramode Bhandari, area general manager, The Park Kolkata. Kenilworth hotel general manager Rodney Mendes said there is an uptick in the number of guests every time Eden hosts an India match.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 03:16 UTC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant storm back to thrash Mohammedan Sporting in ISL
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant banged in five after letting Mohammedan Sporting take a surprise lead in an ISL-12 match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Lalthankima had given Mohammedan Sporting the lead in the 12th minute. ADVERTISEMENTRobson’s muscle injury a few minutes before half-time would, however, sour the mood in the Bagan camp. Hopefully he can play in the next game,” Bagan coach Sergio Lobera said at the post-match news conference. A centre from the right and Mohammedan Sporting goalkeeper Subhajit Bhattacharjee spilled Cummings’s header.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 03:12 UTC
Proof onus can't be on voters: Prashant Bhushan flags flaws in voter roll revisions
ADVERTISEMENT“Electoral revision must enhance integrity — not produce what I call a ‘logical disruption’ of democracy, where procedure overtakes justice. That is precisely why challenges to such processes are before the Supreme Court, because the right to vote cannot be subjected to administrative opacity without constitutional scrutiny,” Bhushan said. The talk, themed “My Vote, My Right”, was organised by the United Interfaith Foundation, a forum for interfaith dialogue. The preliminary rolls after the SIR were published on Saturday, showing nearly 5.25 lakh names deleted compared to the December draft. About 1.2 crore voters received hearing notices citing “logical discrepancies”, according to a poll panel official.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 03:10 UTC
Gold, silver prices today, March 1, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more
On March 1, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 16,871 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 15,463 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver price in Delhi todayThe current price of Silver 999 in Delhi is Rs 2950 per 10 grams. Silver price in Mumbai todayThe current price of Silver 999 in Mumbai is Rs 2950 per 10 grams. Silver price in Kolkata todayThe current price of Silver 999 in Kolkata is Rs 2950 per 10 grams. Silver price in Chennai todayThe current price of Silver 999 in Chennai is Rs 2950 per 10 grams
Source:dna
March 01, 2026 02:55 UTC
City counts down to Eden knockout: Full house likely for India’s do-or-die game today
After three decades, Eden Gardens is set to host a World Cup knockout match featuring India, and Calcutta is bubbling with anticipation. On the eve of the clash, Eden Gardens looked resplendent in festive colours. Vendors outside reported brisk sales of Team India jerseys as supporters soaked in the build-up. “We saw a strong partnership between Holder and Rutherford against South Africa in this World Cup. An avid football follower, Sarkar added that an India match at Eden was reason enough to switch sporting loyalties for the day.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 02:42 UTC
Itinerary off gear, Calcuttans stranded in London as Emirates suspends Dubai flights
Abesh Chandra Sinha Choudhury was one such traveller, stranded in London after his flight from Heathrow to Dubai on Saturday night was cancelled. ADVERTISEMENTSinha Choudhury, a lawyer, had arrived in London on February 27 and was initially scheduled to return on March 5. He brought forward his return, booking an Emirates flight in business class for an additional ₹70,000, according to his travel agent. I have checked out of my hotel too,” Sinha Choudhury told Metro from London on Saturday evening, Calcutta time. “Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai,” the airline said.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 02:36 UTC
Rogue fire: Editorial on US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation
The missiles fired by Israel and the US hit multiple Iranian cities, including several leadership sites in Tehran. The US president, Donald Trump, said his aim was to eliminate the alleged threat posed by Iran to America, its troops, and its allies. When the bombs stop, the people of Iran, Mr Trump said, would be able to reclaim their government from the current leaders. Unsurprisingly, if Iran believes that the very existence of the Islamic republic is at stake, it will not hold back. ADVERTISEMENTMr Trump claimed that his bombing campaign against Iran in June 2025 had decimated the country’s nuclear capabilities.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 02:36 UTC
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Iranian state media say after US-Israel attack
Iranian state media on Sunday said the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead. The confirmation came after President Donald Trump took to social media late on Saturday to announce the assassination. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency however did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote in a social media post. Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's National Security Council, said Saturday that Israel and America will "regret their actions."
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 02:34 UTC
Airspace shut, flights grounded, many stuck as US-Israel air strikes escalate conflict with Iran
ADVERTISEMENTLate on Saturday, Air India announced the cancellation of several flights to Europe and the US. Flights connecting London, New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Paris with Delhi, Mumbai and other Indian airports were among those cancelled. Indian carriers, including Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air, suspended flights to all destinations in the region. Air India said it had cancelled all regional flights until 11.59pm on March 1. An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv on Saturday returned mid-route due to Israeli airspace closure.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 02:30 UTC
Economic muscle: India’s growth story will be tested by a new world order - Telegraph India
After the Second World War, the world saw two grand economic experiments. India enters this moment stronger than before, but we no longer enjoy the latitude once given to low-income countries. Their prices, influenced by tariff structures and limited competition, raise the cost of industrial buildings and warehousing. In a world where preferences are narrowing and competition is intensifying, countries that improve productivity and cost discipline will determine the terms of trade. Our generation must reject it through economic strength, not by protecting industries from competition but by building industries capable of winning it.
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 02:30 UTC
ईरान-इजराइल युद्ध के बीच मुंबई एयरपोर्ट से लंदन, न्यूयॉर्क, शिकागो समेत मध्य पूर्व जानेवाली 98 फ्लाइट्स कैंसल
ईरान-इजराइल युद्ध के बीच मुंबई एयरपोर्ट से लंदन, न्यूयॉर्क, शिकागो समेत मध्य पूर्व जानेवाली 98 फ्लाइट्स कैंसलशशि मिश्रा Curated by : | नवभारतटाइम्स.कॉम• 1 Mar 2026, 6:44 am ISTSubscribeMumbai Airport Flights Cancelled due to Israel-Iran Attack : मध्य पूर्व के कुछ हिस्सों में बिगड़ते हालात को देखते हुए एयर इंडिया, अकासा एयर, इंडिगो समेत कई उड़ानें निलंबित कर दी हैं। यह घोषणा ऐसे समय में की गई जब अमेरिका और इजरायल ने ईरान में 'बड़े सैन्य अभियान' शुरू किए। मुंबई एयरपोर्ट से फ्लाइट्स कैंसल होने के बाद तमाम लोगों की परेशानी बढ़ गई है।
Source:Navbharat Times
March 01, 2026 02:19 UTC
Who was Amir Nasirzadeh? Iran Defence Minister believed to be killed in US-Israel joint attacks
Amir Nasirzadeh, Iran’s defence minister and former air force commander, is believed to have been killed in joint US-Israel strikes, according to Reuters sources. Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh is believed to have been killed in large-scale strikes carried out jointly by the United States and Israel, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters. Amir Nasirzadeh was a seasoned military officer who rose through the ranks of Iran’s armed forces over decades of service. Before assuming the role of defence minister, he served as deputy chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, a position that placed him at the centre of military planning and operations. His appointment as defence minister reflected both his operational experience and his standing within the country’s security apparatus.
Source:dna
March 01, 2026 02:15 UTC
Iran confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli and US strikes, who will succeed him?
Iran confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli and US strikes, and Iran will enter 40 days of state mourning. Iran confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli and US strikes, and Iran will observe 40 days of mourning. Several of his family members were confirmed dead by Iran state media, including his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law. 86-year-old leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in power in Iran as its supreme leader since past three decades, one of the longest in the world. According to Reuters, Iran’s constitution requires that the supreme leader be a cleric under the doctrine of vilayat-e faqih — the guardianship of the Islamic jurist.
Source:dna
March 01, 2026 01:47 UTC
Mithun Manhas role in Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy win cricket revival - Telegraph India
Only a few years ago, Jammu & Kashmir lacked the basic infrastructure for first-class cricket but Mithun Manhas, the current BCCI president, played a huge role in their turnaround. He joined as a key administrator in the BCCI-appointed subcommittee to overlook the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association in 2021 and that’s how the story unfolded. The kind of support that he has given to JKCA is beyond imagination,” Manhas told The Telegraph on Saturday evening. “Then the whole process started and, you know, after a span of four years, here we are, the Ranji champions. “You’ll see a lot more players taking up cricket and I’m sure J&K will benefit from that in the long run.”
Source:The Telegraph
March 01, 2026 01:23 UTC
Death toll from Israeli strike that hit school in south now 108: Iranian Red Crescent
TEHRAN: The Iranian Red Crescent said the death toll from a strike on Saturday that hit a school in the country's south has risen to 108, after the US and Israel launched a wave of attacks on the Islamic republic. "The number of student martyrs at Minab School has reached 108, and relief and debris removal operations are still ongoing," a spokesperson for the organisation said. AFP was unable to access the location to verify the toll or the circumstances surrounding the incident. Israel and the US launched a wave of strikes against their longtime foe on Saturday morning. The Iranian Red Crescent said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people had been killed and 747 injured in the attacks.
Source:Indian Express
March 01, 2026 01:22 UTC