2nd March 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National Affairs (India)
🟡 Bank Holiday for Holika Dahan
• On 2 March 2026, several Indian states observed a bank holiday for Holika Dahan — the ritual bonfire preceding Holi, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Banks remain closed in some regions, while open in others; customers should check their state-wise holiday list.
🟡 Local Holiday in Thanjavur
• Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu declared 3 March a local holiday for the festival Masi Magam. Government offices and schools remained closed, but board exams continued as scheduled.
🟡 Travel Disruptions — Airlines and Flights
• Air India extended suspension of flights to/from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2 March 2026 due to ongoing Middle East tensions.
• IndiGo also announced multiple international flight cancellations because of southern and western Asian airspace restrictions.
🌍 International Affairs
🟠 France’s Nuclear Doctrine Update
• French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to increase France’s nuclear warhead stockpile and strengthen European deterrence cooperation amid global instability — a significant shift in defence strategy.
📈 Economy & Markets
📌 Gold & Silver Price Surge
• Amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia, gold and silver prices in India climbed sharply as investors moved to safe-haven assets. Gold rose significantly compared to the previous session.
🪩 Culture & Religion
📍 Panchang & Auspicious Muhurat
• 2 March 2026 falls on Falgun Shukla Chaturdashi, with specific panchang details and auspicious timings for rituals.
📌 Quick Context (Other Relevant Developments)
International flights in and out of India have seen schedule disruptions due to evolving political situations in the Middle East, with some countries issuing travel advisories and reporting delays at airports.