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The BBC reports that in the last few minutes a number of explosions have been heard in Dubai.The Dubai authorities say their air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat.Everyone in Dubai received official alerts on phones warning them to seek shelter and remain in a safe...
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The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) capitalises on a recent occurrence with an ad that did not break the bank. Or KitKat. Yesterday, Nestle confirmed that a large shipment of KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe. In a statement shared on its official Instagram handle,...
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Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP in New Delhi on Tuesday, ahead of the West Bengal elections. He joined the party in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union minister Kiren Rijiju. The tennis star had recently met BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata, setting...
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As speculation increases over a possible US ground operation against Iran, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, believed to be carrying around 1,800 Marines, is in the Indian Ocean, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a social media post Monday, reports CNN.A photo showed the 45,000-ton...
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In a step towards filing its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has invited existing shareholders to tender their shares for the long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).In a communication to shareholders, the exchange said its board had, on February 6, 2026,...
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Eight women devotees killed in a stampede at temple in Bihar's Nalanda district. The stampede took place at Mata Sheetla Temple in Maghra Village, which is nearly five kilometres from Bihar Sharif in Nalanda district. As this was the last Tuesday of the month of Chaitra, a massive crowd of...
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday (local time) released a video which claimed to show American military strikes targeting Iranian naval vessels and aircraft, amid escalating tension in West Asia. In a post on X, CENTCOM said, US forces continue to eliminate the Iranian...
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Former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief Vikram Sood downplayed reports of Pakistan as a mediator in potential Iran peace talks, suggesting its role is limited to offering logistical support rather than active diplomacy. In an interview with ANI, Sood said, He's only providing a...
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Four IDF soldiers died while fighting in Southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Tuesday, Jerusalem Post reported. The military shared the names of three of the soldiers, Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, and Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, while the fourth...
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is likely to roll out a pilot project in the next two months to develop new digital content for government skilling programmes, according to two officials aware of the matter.The initiative will involve the creation of nine modules, 50...
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The National Highways Authority of India has realised Rs 28,307 crore through a combination of public Invit. private Invit, and Toll-Oper-ate-Transfer (TOT) in 2025-26, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Monday.The ministry has already monetised two bundles of TOT (Bundles 18 and...
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The Union government on Monday proposed bringing independent news and general affairs content creators on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X within the ambit of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Under the...
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The government has relaxed kerosene distribution rules for cooking purposes for the next 60 days amid a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage in the country due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. Select petrol pumps, operated by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs), have been permitted to...
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Dubai authorities said Tuesday they had successfully put out the fire onboard a Kuwaiti crude carrier the Kuwaitis said was struck by an Iranian drone.The Dubai government said no injuries were reported and that all 24 crew members were safe.Earlier, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said...
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US President Donald Trump's son and businessman, Eric Trump announced on Monday (local time) that the Palm Beach International Airport is now being renamed as President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rebrand the Palm Beach International...
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US Second Lady Usha Vance said she considers herself a trusted adviser to her husband J D Vance, the US Vice President, especially when he's taking a position on an issue that is important personally. Usha, the first Indian American Second Lady, in an interview with NBC News, also said she...
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The Uttar Pradesh government has conducted more than 17,000 raids and inspections across the state since March 12 to curb black marketing and ensure smooth supply of LPG and petroleum products.During this period, 17 people were arrested, the government said in a statement issued late on Monday...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that rerouting energy pipelines toward the Mediterranean could serve as a long-term solution to the vulnerabilities surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with Newsmax. Long-term solutions include rerouting energy...
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US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he's willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials.In recent days,...
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United States President Donald Trump posted a video clip on his Truth Social platform showing a series of powerful explosions, reportedly in Iran's Isfahan, shortly after a fresh wave of attacks hit Tehran. Trump did not specify when or where the blasts occurred, but media reports suggest it...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) said that the ongoing US-Israel military operation against Iran amid the West Asia conflict is beyond the halfway point, with the current focus of the coalition being to secure or remove Tehran's enriched uranium...
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Amritsar Rural Police said they have launched an investigation into the loud explosion-like sound some villagers in the Rajasansi area said they had heard on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Villagers near Bhindi-Saidhan police station, under the jurisdiction of Amritsar Rural...
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A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid...
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday cautioned against drawing Gulf monarchies into someone else's war and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in West Asia.Speaking in a video conference with his counterparts from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Lavrov...
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