Today News Highlights – March 05, 2026
Here are the key developments from around the world, India, Andhra Pradesh and sports for March 5, 2026. The major updates include space missions, geopolitical developments, economic concerns, state government announcements and cricket news.
International News
- SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites from Florida. The early morning launch created a striking “jellyfish-like” visual effect in the sky that was visible to many observers.
- NASA engineers have resolved the helium flow issue in the Artemis II Moon rocket. The agency is now targeting a new launch window starting April 1, 2026.
- A recent study published in the journal Nature indicates that about 90% of coastal projections underestimate sea-level rise by nearly 30 centimeters, potentially putting millions more people at risk.
- Satellite imagery shows that Antarctica has lost nearly 5,000 square miles of grounded ice over the past three decades due to rising global temperatures.
- An Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, which had attended naval exercises in Visakhapatnam, was reportedly sunk near Sri Lanka by a U.S. submarine. The incident resulted in the death of 87 personnel.
- Nepal is conducting nationwide polling today with over 300,000 security personnel deployed to maintain order amid domestic unrest.
- Amid public debate surrounding recent agreements with the Pentagon, OpenAI has launched a new model called GPT-5.3 Instant.
National News
- India has signed defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to procure advanced missile systems for Coast Guard helicopters and naval platforms.
- Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has arrived in India to attend the Raisina Dialogue and hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- More than 180 flights have been cancelled across India due to tighter airspace restrictions in the Middle East following the Iran–Israel conflict.
- Nearly four lakh tonnes of basmati rice shipments are currently stranded at ports due to disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia.
- Rising crude oil prices and potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about possible pressure on India’s fuel reserves.
- Farmers across several regions are intensifying protests over the potential impact of the India–US trade agreement amid global economic uncertainties.
State News – Andhra Pradesh
- The Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSE AP) is set to release Class 10 public examination hall tickets today at 11 AM.
- The Chief Minister announced ₹20 lakh compensation for each family of the 26 victims who lost their lives in the Vetlapalem fireworks factory explosion.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched a new universal healthcare policy that provides free treatment up to ₹2.5 lakh.
- APSRTC has allowed free bus travel for Class 10 students appearing for public examinations.
- The “Indradhanussu” scheme providing free bus travel for persons with disabilities will be launched on the 18th of this month.
- The state government is preparing to fill 3,371 vacant teaching posts in universities within the next three months.
- The Chief Secretary has directed all departments to submit proposals before March 11 for the Cabinet meeting scheduled on March 13.
- The Meteorological Department has warned that summer heat could intensify this year due to the impact of El Niño.
Sports News
- New Zealand defeated South Africa in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup to secure a place in the final.
- India will face England today in the second semifinal scheduled to take place in Mumbai.
These were the major developments for the day across international affairs, national policy decisions, state-level announcements and sports events.
