Evening news wrap: EAM reacts to Iranian ship sinking in Indian Ocean; why US ‘agreed to let’ India buy Russian oil & more | India News
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, reacting to the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, said an Iranian warship had docked in Kochi with India’s permission, while another, the IRIS Dena, was “on the wrong side of the story” near Sri Lanka.
- The US granted India a temporary waiver to buy stuck Russian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant hailing New Delhi as a “very good actor” amid the West Asia-driven supply bottleneck.
- Dubai International Airport temporarily halted flights after UAE air defenses intercepted an Iranian attack, causing debris to fall near a terminal and suspending Emirates services. However, authorities reported only one minor incident and no injuries.
- The headmistress of a Chitrakoot government school was fired after showing a viral video of a class 5 girl massaging her feet in class, though she claimed the clip was AI-doctored.
- Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif has called for out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma to be dropped from the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, citing his struggles against spin and poor returns.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
EAM Jaishankar on India’s rescue of Iranian ships
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in India’s first official response to the US Navy’s sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, said Tehran had sought permission to dock another ship in Kochi due to technical problems. The request was approved on March 1, when the IRIS Dena was caught “on the wrong side of events” near Sri Lanka.Read the full story
Why has the US agreed to allow India to temporarily start buying Russian oil?
The US has temporarily allowed India to buy Russian oil stuck at sea to stabilize global supplies amid tensions in West Asia. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said, “The Indians have been very good actors. We asked them to stop buying approved Russian oil this fall. They did. They were going to replace it with U.S. oil,” he said.He added that Washington could consider lifting sanctions on additional Russian oil if market conditions remain subdued.Read the full story
Flight operations have been disrupted due to an Iranian drone attack on the runway at Dubai International Airport
Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were suspended following an airstrike linked to the Iranian attack, with witnesses reporting a loud explosion and smoke near one of the terminals. Authorities said the debris from a successful interception caused only a minor incident and no injuries, but planes were grounded and Emirates suspended all flights to and from Dubai, urging passengers to avoid the airport.Read the full story
UP headmistress fired for massaging students’ feet
Madhu Rai, headmistress of a government primary school in Naya Bazar, Karbir, Chitrakoot, was sacked after a 23-second video surfaced showing her lying on the floor of a classroom while a class five girl massaged her feet during school. Primary education dean BK Sharma ordered the move after students complained that such massages were routine, though Rai, nearing retirement, said the video was AI-driven.Read the full story
Former Indian batsman Abhishek has called for Sharma to be dropped from the T20 World Cup final
With India facing New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad, Mohammad Kaif has called for a “bold” change, suggesting Abhishek Sharma rest after a poor tournament. The opener crossed 50 just once, falling to spin repeatedly, while a pre-tournament stomach infection, weight loss, dropped catches and loss of strength compounded his struggles.Read the full story
