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Iran claims its air defences shot down F-15 near Hormuz

 Sun, 22 March 2026
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Iran claims its air defences shot down F-15 near Hormuz

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Just In: An F-15 fighter jet described by Iran as hostile' was brought down by its air defence systems near Hormuz Island after being intercepted over the country's southern coast, according to Iran's Press TV. More details soon. 
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Janasena MLA loses Rs 12 lakh in fake RTA challan cyber fraud in Andhra

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Andhra Pradesh police have registered a cyber fraud case after Janasena MLA C Balaraju lost Rs 12 lakh by clicking on a malicious APK file, a police official said on Sunday. According to the police, the incident occurred on March 6 when the legislator unknowingly accessed the fraudulent...
16:09

Security personnel unearth Maoists' country-made gun making unit in Odisha

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Security forces unearthed a country-made gun factory allegedly run by Maoists in Odisha's Kandhamal district during an operation, police said on Sunday. The BSF personnel stationed at Balliguda in the district unearthed the gun manufacturing unit while engaged in combing operation in...
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Former JD-U leader KC Tyagi joins RLD

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Former JD-U leader KC Tyagi on Sunday joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in the presence of its president and Union minister Jayant Choudhary in New Delhi at an event. Tyagi had on Tuesday announced his exit from the JD (U), without citing any reason. Tyagi was associated with the JD-U...
15:24

DGP monitoring probe into rape case against self-styled godman: Fadnavis

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that a high-level inquiry under the director general of police (DGP) is underway in the case involving Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman arrested for rape, and asserted that no one will be spared. Kharat, who claimed to be a...
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West Asia conflict: Modi calls meeting on energy situation

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting Sunday evening with senior ministers to review to take stock of petroleum, power, and fertiliser sectors in view of the evolving West Asia situation, sources have said. The focus of the meeting is to ensure uninterrupted supply, stable...
14:50

ULFA militants attack Assam police camp, 4 personnel injured

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At least four security personnel were injured in a militant attack on an Assam police commando camp in Tinsukia district early on Sunday, a senior officer said.ULFA-I, which claimed responsibility for the attack in Jagun area, said 'Operation Bujoni' was carried out in retaliation against Assam...
14:27

US LPG cargo ship from Texas arrives at Mangaluru

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An LPG cargo ship from the US arrived at the New Mangalore Port on Sunday, amid the supply constraints due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The vessel Pyxis Pioneer, which left Port of Nederland in Texas on February 14, brought 16,714 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for...
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Woman killed, seven injured as ropeway trolley crashes in Chhattisgarh

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A woman was killed and seven others were injured when a ropeway trolley crashed while descending to the base of a hilltop temple in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district on Sunday, officials said.The incident occurred shortly after 10 am when the trolley cable snapped while it was descending to the...
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Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, staff

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The Saudi ministry of foreign affairs has issued a comprehensive and unequivocal condemnation of what it described as persistent Iranian aggression directed at the Kingdom and its regional partners. According to a report by Gulf News, the official statement highlighted that these blatant...
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Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2' earns Rs 339.27 crore at box office

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Aditya Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar: The Revenge, featuring Ranveer Singh, has crossed the mark of Rs 300 crore at the domestic box office in three days of its release. Also starring R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi, the film released on Thursday and is a...
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Israel says Iranian missiles devastate Arad, Dimona; over 100 injured

People stand at the scene of damage after Iranian missiles struck residential buildings in Arad, Israel./Ronen Zvulun/Reuters
People stand at the scene of damage after Iranian missiles struck residential buildings in Arad, Israel./Ronen Zvulun/Reuters
More than 100 people, including children, were injured after ballistic missiles fired by Iran struck the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, causing extensive damage to residential areas and overwhelming local emergency services, officials said.The Israeli foreign ministry sharply...
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LPG hoarders nabbed with 74 cylinders in Delhi

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Three men were arrested in southwest Delhi's Mahipalpur for allegedly hoarding LPG cylinders to sell them at a premium price, the police said on Sunday. They were identified as Krishna, Dinesh Sahu, and Mithilesh, aged 33, 46, and 39, all from Bihar but living in Delhi. The police...
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Shah Rukh Khan extends wishes on Eid

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan extended wishes to his fans and followers in a heartfelt social media post on the occasion of Eid. The actor shared a picture of himself on his Instagram handle on Saturday evening. It featured him wearing a green sherwani and dark coloured salwar and doing...
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Kerala polls: Complaint against BJP candidate's 'Hindu MLA' remark

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The Congress-affiliated student outfit, KSU, moved Kerala high court against a purported remark -- which allegedly had communal overtones -- of the BJP-led NDA candidate in the Guruvayoor assembly constituency.The KSU has also filed complaints with police and officials regarding the purported...
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Bulk carrier targeted by unknown projectile off UAE coast

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A commercial vessel has reported an explosion in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz following an attack by what has been described by British maritime authorities as an unknown projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning...
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One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released

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The Japanese government has confirmed the release of one of the two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran, according to a report by Kyodo News.In a development shared on Sunday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirmed that the individual, who had been in custody since...
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Four dead as motorbike falls off bridge in MP's Mandla

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Four men died after their motorcycle plunged off a dilapidated bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district, the police said on Sunday. The accident occurred near Bhainswahi village at around 8 pm on Saturday, Bijadandi police station house officer Anita Kudape said. The four men were...
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Pentagon plans land invasion strategy for Iran: Report

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The Pentagon has formulated comprehensive strategies for the potential deployment of United States ground troops into Iran, according to various sources informed on the matter who spoke with CBS News.  High-level military commanders have reportedly put forward specific requests to...
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Modi wishes people on World Water Day

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Water Day and paid his tributes to the essential life element as the shaper of the planet's future. Water sustains us and shapes our planet's future. On World Water Day, let us reaffirm our...
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Israeli skies are defenceless: Iran after Dimona attack

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After an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona, Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi, head of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, said that Iran now dominates the skies of the occupied territories.   Moosavi said that the upcoming waves of attacks in those skies would...
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AI must strengthen, not override judiciary: CJI Surya Kant

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CJI Justice Surya Kant has said that AI must be integrated into the judicial system in a manner that strengthens the institution without undermining its core functions.        In his inaugural address at a one-day seminar on Artificial Intelligence - Prevention and...
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Mild earthquake in Sikkim, no casualties reported

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Sikkim was rocked by a low-intensity earthquake of 4.1 magnitude, a report issued by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said.The epicenter of the earthquake was in Mangan district at 14 km below the surface at 8.41 pm on Saturday.There was no report of any loss of life or damage to...
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'If Iran doesn't open Strait of Hormuz...': Trump's ultimatum

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United States President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the US will hit and obliterate their several power plants, starting with the biggest one.In a post on Truth Social, he said, If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the...