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Amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region, United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that it was 'too late' for Iran to restart negotiations.Trump said that Iran's leadership, along with its air defence, Air Force, and Navy are 'gone'.'Their air defence, Air Force, Navy, and...
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Qatar, India's largest supplier of imported natural gas, has declared force majeure on deliveries following a halt in production in the wake of an Iranian drone strike -- a disruption that has led to a cut in supplies to Indian industry by up to 40 per cent, sources said.Qatar supplies about 40...
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday confirmed damage to Iran's Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant but said there was no radiological impact from the incident.In a post on X, the International Atomic Energy Agency said satellite imagery showed recent damage to entrance buildings of...
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An in-form South Africa face New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on March 4 at Eden Gardens.The Proteas have registered dominant wins, including victories over India and West Indies in the Super 8 stage.New Zealand, meanwhile, bounced back from a loss to South Africa...
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South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on March 4.South Africa hold a 12-7 edge in 19 T20 meetings against the Black Caps and enter the clash after an unbeaten run so far in the tournament.New Zealand, ranked No. 4, will look to...
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The government has set up an inter-ministerial group, which is meeting daily to closely monitor developments in West Asia, Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Exporters have expressed apprehensions that escalating tensions in the West Asian region due to joint attacks by the US and...
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IndiGo on Tuesday operated four repatriation flights to Jeddah and plans to have another flight to Muscat later in the day to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict.There are also plans to operate repatriation flights to cities in the United Arab Emirates on March 4,...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and expressed concern over attacks on their countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, officials said.In his telephonic...
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Strict restrictions remained imposed in Kashmir for the second consecutive day on Tuesday following massive protests across the valley against the killing of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.While educational institutions were shut for two days and mobile internet speed throttled on...
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More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai airports on Tuesday due to the Middle East conflict, officials said.For the fourth day, flight operations continued to be disrupted as airlines cancelled flights amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and...
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At least 13 Iranian troops were killed in an airstrike targeting an air base in southeastern Iran, local media reported on Tuesday, as casualties from ongoing US-Israeli strikes continued to mount.The semiofficial Tasnim news agency and Hammihan daily said the strike hit the Kerman Air Base,...
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Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin was on Tuesday nominated as the party's candidate from Bihar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.The ruling BJP has released a list of nine candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, fielding its former West Bengal unit chief Rahul Sinha and...
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India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to exercise utmost caution and remain indoors as far as possible as the security situation in the Persian Gulf nation deteriorated in view of fresh military strikes by the US and Israel.In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in...
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Iran's southern part on Tuesday, as reported by Al Jazeera.The earthquake occurred in Gerash, located in the southern part of Iran's Fars province.As per the USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.No reports of damage have come so far.The...
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As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict.Some airlines, including Emirates, have partially started operations to and from the Middle East.An official said 36...
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At least three Indian seafarers on board foreign-flagged vessels were killed and one was injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Tuesday as it issued an advisory for maritime operators to assess voyage-specific risks, amid escalated military actions...
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Iranian state media Press TV reported on Tuesday that thousands of people took to streets in a solemn funeral procession after over 150 schoolgirls were killed in Iran on Saturday following US-Israeli strikes in the country.Visuals shared by Press TV showed a sea of people, protesting against the...
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A member of Iran's Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting the country's Supreme Leader, has said it 'won't take long' to choose the successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iran's ISNA news agency. Earlier on Monday, the Provisional Leadership Council of Iran held...
13:23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel has crossed the milestone of 30 million subscribers, further cementing his position as the most-followed world leader on the platform.The second-highest, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has a subscriber base that is only about one-fourth...
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A case was registered against some media outlets and individuals in Srinagar on Tuesday for allegedly circulating fabricated and misleading information with an intention to incite unrest and disturb public order in connection with the protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme leader...
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United States President Donald Trump on Monday sent an official letter to Congress about the US strikes against Iran, where he justified military action, reported Fox News.In his letter Trump said that the strikes were conducted at his direction on February 28 to protect US interests, ensuring...
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The stage is set for another 'son-rise' in Bihar's political landscape with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant set to join the Janata Dal-United on Holi.Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar on Tuesday announced that Nishant Kumar would be given a big responsibility in the party.In a telephonic...
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The United States Embassy in Islamabad announced the cancellation of all visa appointments through Friday, March 6, citing the current security situation, amidst the ongoing Iranian protests for the death of the Supreme Leader Ayotallah Khamenei.In a post on X, the embassy said, 'Due to the...
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Six persons, including three women, were killed and as many injured after a double-decker sleeper bus hit a van on the Yamuna Expressway here on Tuesday, the police said.The accident occurred around 4.20 am in the Sadabad police station area, they said.The van carrying 13 passengers was on its...
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A satellite image showing Iran's Natanz facility
The Institute for the Study of War -- a leading international policy research organization observed that the US-Israeli strikes into Iran on Monday struck the Natanz Nuclear facility, causing severe damage to at least three buildings. Sharing the analysis in a series of posts on X, ISW said,...
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The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant into politics has been finalised, and the decision will soon be announced formally by the Janata Dal-United, state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday. The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a bigger responsibility...
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Security personnel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar after strike call in Kashmir./Umar Ganie/ Rediff.com
Security remains at high alert in Srinagar's Lal Chowk for the second day following the protests by Shia Muslims against the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.The security forces have tightened security as a precautionary measure after Monday's protest forced police to...
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Tensions continued to escalate across West Asia on Tuesday, with multiple incidents reported in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, according to various media outlets. An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel in Erbil that it alleges houses US troops, Al Jazeera...
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A 13-year-old died allegedly in an accidental fire in Lucknow on Monday after he, along with 3 friends, had gone to a birthday party, the police said. Following a complaint from the deceased's parents, police registered an FIR. The three friends are detained and being questioned about...
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Actor Bruce Campbell/Image courtesy X/@GroovyBruce/ANI Photo
Actor Bruce Campbell, best known for his role in The Evil Dead, has been diagnosed with cancer. Taking to X, Bruce informed his fans and followers about his health, saying the cancer is 'treatable' but not 'curable'. Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it's...
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United States Central Command said on Monday that six American service members have been killed in action as major combat operations continue in the region. In a post on X, the command stated that US forces recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted personnel from a facility struck...
09:16
Temples across India closed their gates on Tuesday as the 'Sutak Kaal' (inauspicious period) began ahead of the first lunar eclipse of the year, with priests saying the doors will reopen after the eclipse ends in the evening. In Bengaluru, the gates of Shri Kadu Malleshwara Swamy Temple were...
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Several westbound international flights from the IGI Airport were delayed amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Tuesday. The Delhi Airport officials have urged the passengers to check the latest flight updates and consider alternate routes...
08:38
The United States has issued an urgent advisory asking American citizens to depart now from over a dozen Middle Eastern countries due to serious safety risks, as tensions escalated following coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes against the US allies in...
08:36
An Indian American has been identified as one of the victims of the shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, when a gunman opened fire, killing 2 and injuring 14 others. The officials have identified the victims as Indian American Savitha Shan (21) and Ryder Harrington...
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Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei/File image
The wife of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after her husband was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, according to Iranian state television, as quoted by The Hill. Press TV said that Khamenei's wife was injured in the US-Israeli attack and later died from those...
08:26
An Emirates flight from Dubai to Mumbai landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday as flight operations gradually resumed following disruptions triggered by the escalating West Asian conflict.Emirates flight EK 500 arrived in Mumbai amid tight coordination...
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The Karnataka high court on Monday extended the interim relief given to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh till March 9, in a case related to mimicking a character from the movie, Kantara Chapter-1, and allegedly mocking a deity. The actor had approached the high court seeking the quashing of the...
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An engineering student here was allegedly sexually assaulted by her batchmate, the police said on Monday. The collegemate was accused of having a physical relationship with her on the pretext of marriage and threatening to share the private photographs after she expressed her unwillingness...
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has directed all airports across the country to urgently compile and submit detailed reports on the current aviation fuel status at international airports, sources said.According to sources, AAI has asked airports to furnish specific details, including the...
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