3 Things The Catch Up: Govt says some Indians dead, missing amid Iran conflict (3 March)
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Mar 3, 2026 Quick headlines on Indians reported dead or missing amid the Iran-Gulf escalation. Coverage of diplomatic calls for restraint and political criticism over leadership silence. Audit findings on gaps in Bihar’s health and housing schemes. A national tribunal orders river restoration after industrial dumping. Reports of intensifying strikes and wider economic fallout.
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India Calls For Restraint Amid Iran Conflict
- The Indian government urged restraint and diplomacy as Iran-Gulf conflict escalated and acknowledged some Indians were dead or missing.
- The Ministry of External Affairs repeated calls to avoid escalation and prioritize civilian safety after the conflict worsened in Ramadan.
Opposition Says Silence Harms India's Standing
- Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's silence and questioned if PM Modi supports assassination as a tool of world order, saying silence diminishes India's standing.
- He warned escalating US, Israel, Iran hostilities risk wider conflict and called for condemnation of unilateral attacks.
Audit Exposes Implementation Gaps In Bihar Schemes
- CAG audit found major gaps in Bihar's Ayushman Bharat and rural housing schemes, citing low beneficiary verification and delayed fund releases.
- Only 41% of targeted Ayushman beneficiaries were verified and over half of PMAYG 'completed' houses lacked toilets.