Top News Stories of March 2 till 8:30 pm (Also Watch Video)
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, March 2, 2026: Here are the top news updates for today.
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Middle East tensions escalate: 31 dead in Lebanon, 19 in Pakistan amid Iran-US-Israel conflict; Flights suspended
India-Canada eye reaching USD 50 billion in trade by 2030: PM Modi
Canada launches 13 new academic partnerships in India, McGill to set up AI Centre of Excellence
Punjab Govt opens 24/7 helpline as Punjabis stranded in Middle East conflict
Haryana sets $1 trillion economy target by 2047; CM Nayab Singh Saini presents vision-driven budget
Haryana Budget 2026: Rs 2.23 lakh crore outlay, Agniveer quota announced; Big push for farmers, industry and women’s health
Haryana Budget 2026: CM Nayab Saini unveils $1 trillion economy vision, major push for green and AI initiatives
Haryana CM Nayab Saini presents Budget 2026-27 in Vidhan Sabha as Finance Minister
Haryana tightens fiscal discipline, targets deficit below 3 %; Capital outlay hits record high
Majithia urges PM Modi to launch helpline, plan airlift for Punjabis stranded in Gulf war zones
Akali Dal issues helpline number for Punjabis trapped in West Asia war zone
India issues security advisory for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey, Syria after Iran strikes
Israel-Iran War hits Himachal's Tourism; Foreign tourist arrivals to Dharamshala likely to dip amid flight cancellations
Punjab unveils India’s first permanent all-weather tent city for Hola Mohalla
Punjab completes 1 yr of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’: CM Mann congratulates people for collective fight against drugs
MP Satnam Singh Sandhu raises demand for Nuclear Power Plant in Patiala to fulfill Punjab’s power demand for clear energy
Gulf nations, US condemn Iran's 'indiscriminate' missile, drone attacks
PM Modi dials Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King; condemns attacks and discusses safety of Indian diaspora
Day 41 of Gangstran Te Vaar: Punjab Police conducts 409 raids; 132 held
Punjab attracts Rs 750 crore investment in Woollen & Fancy Yarns; Ganga Acrowools Limited to create additional 1500 jobs: Sanjeev Arora
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Canadian PM Carney, reviews progress of India-Canada strategic ties
MP Satnam Singh Sandhu raises demand for Nuclear Power Plant in Patiala to fulfill Punjab’s power demand for clear energy
Milkfed Chairman Narinder Singh Shergill resigns; Resignation accepted
Punjab unveils India’s first permanent all-weather tent city for Hola Mohalla
Ammy Virk’s wife, 6-year-old daughter stranded in Dubai as UAE tensions escalate
Crude oil prices surge approx 10% to USD 78.52/barrel amid middle east tensions, Experts warn of USD 120+ oil risk
Canadian PM Mark Carney’s India visit signals ‘Inflection Point’ in bilateral ties: MEA
Late Shangara Singh Bhullar's autobiography 'Yaadaan Da Darpan' release ceremony on March 3
MP Ghubaya meets 19 hospitalised children after Leptospirosis outbreak; All stable, probe into contaminated water ordered
India to buy 5 new squadrons of S-400 Sudarshan air defence system from Russia