Emirates is flying near-empty planes to Dubai as travellers avoid the Gulf due to war fears. Flights from the US and Europe are the worst hit. Some planes are only 5% to 10% full. A few flights from New York and Paris carried very few passengers. One A380 had fewer than 35 people onboard. The airline said demand on inbound flights is “unsurprisingly light”. Flights leaving Dubai are more crowded as people try to leave. Emirates is offering refunds and flexible bookings. Despite low passengers, planes are carrying cargo. The airline said it will restore services when it is safe. (PC: NDTV)

More than 100 people were killed in an air strike on a drug rehab centre in Kabul, according to forensic sources. Some bodies were badly damaged, officials said. The UN condemned the strike and called for an investigation. It urged all sides to protect civilians and reduce tensions. Pakistan said it targeted “military installations and terrorist support infrastructure” and denied hitting civilians deliberately. Afghan officials said there were no military sites near the centre. The facility had around 2,000 people. Residents reported loud blasts across Kabul. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors. Casualty figures may rise. (PC: BBC)

The Centre has asked people to use LPG carefully amid shortage concerns. It is also pushing commercial users to shift to PNG. Sujata Sharma from the Petroleum Ministry said LPG supply for homes remains a priority. “It would be beneficial if all commercial LPG consumers shifted to PNG,” she said. Officials said hotels, restaurants and caterers moving to PNG can reduce pressure on LPG. The government has also asked states to speed up approvals for gas pipelines. It wants faster clearances and better coordination. PNG supply is stable in many areas. The Centre said demand management will help avoid disruptions. (PC: India Today)

Mamata Banerjee said her party Trinamool Congress will win over 226 seats in the 2026 West Bengal elections. She said, “We will win more than 226 seats.” The party will contest 291 of 294 seats. Three seats are left for ally BGPM. Banerjee will contest from Bhabanipur. She faces Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP. She said those not given tickets will get roles in the organisation. She also said the BJP’s tally will fall. Voting will take place in two phases in April. (PC: HT)

A video shows a large blast after a reported Pakistani airstrike hit a hospital in Kabul. Flames and thick smoke are seen rising from the site. Another clip shows rescuers carrying bodies and firefighters battling the fire. The videos could not be verified. A Taliban spokesperson said 400 people were killed and 250 injured. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistan targeted “hospitals and civilian sites.” Pakistan denied this. Minister Attaullah Tarar said only “precision airstrikes” on military targets were carried out. Tensions between the two sides remain high. (PC: NDTV)

Israel has said it killed Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani in airstrikes, but Larijani posted a handwritten note online the same day. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz made the claim. Iran has not confirmed his death. Larijani, 67, was seen as a key figure in Iran’s security setup after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed earlier. He was working with the transition leadership. In his last post, Larijani honoured Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack. He earlier warned of a “conspiracy” against Iran. His status remains unclear. (PC: India Today)

India on Tuesday condemned Pakistan over an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. Afghanistan said at least 400 people were killed and 250 injured. Pakistan denied the claim and said it targeted “military installations and terrorist infrastructure.” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the strike “barbaric” and said Pakistan was “trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation.” He said the attack was a “heinous act of aggression” and violated Afghanistan’s sovereignty. India urged the international community to hold those responsible accountable. It also expressed condolences to victims and said it stands with the people of Afghanistan. (PC: The Indian Express)

The Indian embassy in Kuwait said all consular services will continue during Ramadan. In a notice on Tuesday, it said services will run as usual with revised timings.   The four Indian Consular Application Centres will operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The embassy said this will “ensure services remain available” for Indian nationals.   The centres are located in Kuwait City, Jleeb Al Shouyakh, Fahahheel, and Jahra. Officials shared full address details for each location.   The move aims to maintain access to services during the holy month. Indian nationals can visit the centres within the updated working hours. (PC: X)

A woman died after falling into a drain when an iron bridge collapsed in Delhi’s Roop Nagar on Tuesday morning, officials said. The structure gave way suddenly, causing her to fall into the water. Rescue teams from the Boat Club are searching the drain to check if more people were affected. Officials said the operation is ongoing. The incident comes amid concerns over safety lapses in the city. Several deaths linked to open pits and unsafe road work have been reported this year. In a recent case, a man died after falling into an uncovered pit in Janakpuri. Police had arrested a contractor in that case. (PC: HT)

A Pakistani national was killed after debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas area, officials said. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said air defence systems stopped the missile before impact. Debris later struck the ground and caused the death. The incident comes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict spreads across the Gulf. Explosions were reported in Doha and Dubai. US President Donald Trump said Washington was “shocked” after Iran targeted countries like Kuwait and Bahrain. Tensions are rising near the Strait of Hormuz. Some US allies have refused to send warships to protect oil tankers. Markets remain tense over fears of supply disruption. (PC: India Today)