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

Fake news on attack on Kashmiri students in Iran sparks panic in J&K

Rumours circulating on social media about the alleged killing of a Kashmiri student in Iran have been debunked as fake by the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association. The organisation said all Indian students, including those from Kashmir, are safe despite the tense situation in parts of Iran due to the ongoing conflict. Mar 8, 2026
UAE intercepts 113 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 ballistic missiles

UAE intercepts 113 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 ballistic missiles

The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted 113 UAVs and 16 of 17 ballistic missiles during Iranian attacks. One missile fell into the sea, while four drones landed within the country. Since the start of the attacks, 238 ballistic missiles have been detected — 221 destroyed. Mar 8, 2026
Fuel and food supplies to Balochistan face disruption due to Israel-Iran conflict

Fuel and food supplies to Balochistan face disruption due to Israel-Iran conflict

Local traders say nearly 80% of fuel and food in these border areas comes from Iran, and with trade nearly halted, shortages have begun to appear in local markets. Prices of essential commodities such as flour, cooking oil, milk, LPG gas, petrol and diesel have surged, with food prices in coastal districts rising by 30–40%. Mar 8, 2026
Sensex, Nifty trade higher over sustained foreign inflows

Middle East tensions to shape Indian stock market sentiments this week

Sensex, Nifty 50, and Bank Nifty — ended last week with significant losses, reflecting sustained selling pressure. Analysts say the Nifty may fall further toward 24,000 unless it crosses the resistance level of 25,000. Investors will closely monitor global developments, crude oil prices Mar 8, 2026
Fire erupts in Afghanistan's Torkham after Pakistani forces strike

Fire erupts in Afghanistan's Torkham after Pakistani forces strike

A fire broke out in a market in Torkham, Afghanistan, after alleged shelling by Pakistan forces, destroying over 150 shops. The incident comes amid escalating clashes along the Durand Line border, with Taliban officials claiming dozens of Pakistani soldiers were killed in recent fighting Mar 8, 2026