Iran on Wednesday warned American tech companies that their offices and infrastructure could become targets as the conflict in the region widens.Al Jazeera reported that IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency has published a list of offices and infrastructure run by major US technology companies that it claims are linked to Israel and used for military purposes.The report described these locations as “Iran’s new targets”. It said the list includes infrastructure used for cloud-based services operated by companies such as Google, Microsoft, Palantir Technologies, IBM, Nvidia and Oracle Corporation.According to the report, the listed offices and infrastructure are located in several Israeli cities as well as in some Gulf countries.Tasnim said the targets were identified because their technology had allegedly been used for military applications. “As the scope of the regional war expands to infrastructure war, the scope of Iran’s legitimate targets expands,” it said, as quoted by Al Jazeera.

Separately, Iran also warned that it could target economic centres and banks linked to US and Israeli entities across the region.A spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, which the United Nations has described as owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said the warning came after what Iran called an attack on one of its banks.“The enemy left our hands open to targeting economic centres and banks belonging to the United States and the Zionist regime in the region,” the spokesperson said.

The official also warned civilians to stay away from such locations. “People of the region should not be within a one-kilometre radius of banks,” the spokesperson said.Meanwhile, the war between the United States, Israel and Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday. Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes killed at least seven people across southern Lebanon early Wednesday, including five in the town of Qana. Residents of Tehran also reported some of the war’s “heaviest bombardment” overnight, with powerful explosions shaking neighborhoods and causing electricity outages across parts of the capital.

Mumbai: In the next academic session from June, city colleges will see an additional batch of UG students across several courses as the first cohort enters the fourth year under National Education Policy 2020. With limited infrastructure to accommodate the additional academic load, autonomous colleges are planning to run the fourth year on a staggered schedule, while some are considering conducting classes in shifts. There has been a lukewarm response from students to pursuing the fourth year, making it difficult for colleges to plan the schedule in advance. Many colleges are also planning to restrict the fourth year to a limited number of programmes for now, citing space constraints, among other concerns.Mithibai College plans to operate in shifts as it prepares to introduce the fourth year across all UG courses. Principal Krutika Desai said the master’s programmes already run in afternoons and evenings. For courses with an existing PG department, the schedules for the fourth year and the first year of the master’s programme will be aligned. “For other programmes, we have prepared fourth year as well as PG syllabi and are waiting to discuss it in the governing board,” she said, adding that for those, they have to look for availability of classrooms in the later part of the day. St Xavier’s College plans to follow a staggered schedule for fourth year programmes. “For some papers that are common to the PG courses, we will combine the classes and for others, we plan to start with staggered timings,” said principal Karuna Gokarn. The college, though, has prepared the syllabi for the fourth year for all programmes and is awaiting govt guidelines. At Matunga’s Ramnarain Ruia College, the fourth year will be offered in science programmes only. “We are offering it for courses where we have PG departments. And classes will be clubbed with first-year PG students. For arts courses, at the moment, we are not planning to start the fourth year, except for psychology,” said principal Anushree Lokur. Jai Hind College plans to offer the fourth-year option only for self-financed courses such as BMS, BAF, BBI and BBA for now. “We have well-established PG departments that are functioning well, and we do not wish to disturb them at the moment. There is also not a strong response from students for the fourth year. Instead, we plan to offer the option to students from self-financed programmes,” said principal Vijay Dabholkar. The college has sent its proposal to the university and is awaiting a response. Dabholkar said due to space constraints, classes will be scheduled in the second shift in the afternoon, and part of the programme will also involve internships.

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh produced a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The hosts were outstanding with both ball and bat, comfortably chasing down the small target of 115 in just 15.1 overs. It was Bangladesh’s first win over Pakistan since the 2018 Asia Cup, making the victory even more special for the home crowd.

The match was largely decided during Pakistan’s batting innings. Pakistan started steadily with Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat putting together a 41-run opening partnership, but things quickly fell apart once the first wicket fell. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana delivered a fiery spell that completely changed the game, ripping through Pakistan’s top and middle order. He picked up five wickets and could have had a sixth as well, but Bangladesh chose not to review an LBW decision against Faheem Ashraf. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz also played his part with three wickets, leaving Pakistan struggling at regular intervals. Only Faheem Ashraf, who scored 37, offered some resistance late in the innings to push Pakistan to 114 all out in 30.4 overs.Chasing the modest target, Bangladesh made the task look easy. Tanzid Hasan Tamim led the charge with a brilliant 67 not out off 42 balls, smashing seven fours and five sixes and attacking Pakistan’s spinners confidently. He was well supported by Najmul Hossain Shanto, who added 27, as the pair built a strong partnership to take the game away from Pakistan.Pakistan managed just two wickets during the chase, with Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr picking up one each, but the bowlers failed to put any real pressure on the Bangladeshi batters. In the end, Bangladesh sealed a comfortable win and handed Pakistan a heavy defeat to start the three-match series.

Sunidhi Chauhan has been holding concerts in different cities across the country. Recently, at her Lucknow concert, she turned emotional in front of the audience. Videos of the singer circulating online show her apologizing to the audience because her voice was not at its best. She expressed gratitude to the fans attending the event for their support.

Sunidhi Chauhan apologizes to the audience at the Lucknow concert

In several clips circulated online, Sunidhi Chauhan can be seen breaking down while speaking to the audience from the stage. The videos show her saying, “I have a terrible throat; aaj mera aavaj bohot zyada kharab hai (Today my voice is very bad). But I know you are with me, and I want to still do this. Oh my God, this has never happened with me ever, and it’s embarrassing. I am so sorry. It’s just that, mujhe thoda… I always want to give 100%.“

The singer further added, “But unfortunately, I am trying, and maybe it won’t be that, so please already forgive me. I am just going to move on. Thank you so much for your love.” Sunidhi continued the concert even though she was not feeling well.

More about Sunidhi Chauhan’s ‘I Am Home’ tour

Sunidhi Chauhan is currently on her India tour, which kicked off in Mumbai on December 24, 2025. Next, she is set to host the concert in Kolkata on March 14 at the Aquatic Ground in West Bengal’s capital city. With that, she will conclude her ‘I Am Home’ tour.Her Delhi concert also featured a performance by actress Sanya Malhotra. Sunidhi and the actress grooved to their hit song ‘Aankh’, which was released online last year.Meanwhile, in Mumbai, she brought veteran Alisha Chinai on stage. The audience witnessed the live performance of her iconic tracks ‘Tinka Tinka’ and ‘Aaj Ki Raat’.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday released a summary of the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, the joint strikes with Israel that triggered the conflict with Iran.“CENTCOM launched Operation Epic Fury under the direction of the President of the United States. Its forces are targeting sites to dismantle Iran’s security apparatus, focusing on locations that present an imminent threat,” the command said on its X account.

According to the command, the February 28 operation began at 1:15 am, though it did not specify the time zone. It added that US forces have struck more than 5,000 targets in Iran so far and that over 50 Iranian vessels have been damaged or destroyed in the campaign.It further stated that the United States had deployed the following military assets:B-1 BombersB-2 StealthB-52 bombersLUCAS dronesPatriot missile defence systemTHAAD anti-ballistic missile systemsF-15 fightersF-16 fightersF-18 fightersF-22 fightersF-35 Stealth bombersA-10 attacks jetsEA-18 G electronic attack aircraftAEW&C aircraftE-2D Advanced HawkeyeAirborne Communication RelayU-2 Dragon LadyP-8 maritime patrol aircraftRC-135 reconaissance aircraftMQ-9 ReapersM-142 High Artillery Rocket SystemsNuclear-powered aircraft carriersGuided-missile destroyersCounter-drone systemsRefuelling tanker aircraftRefuelling shipsC-17 Globemaster cargo aircraftC-130 cargo aircraftEC-130H Compass CallCounter-rocket, artillery, and mortar systems

Types of targets struckAccording to CENTCOM, American forces have stuck the Iranian military’s command and control centres, integrated air defence systems, ballistic missile sites, navy ships and submarines, air defence systems, anti-ship missiles, military communication capabilities, and ballistic missile and drone manufacturing.The headquarters buildings and intelligence sites of the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were also targeted, the command stated.