Amid escalating tensions with Iran, President Trump is urging nations dependent on Middle Eastern oil to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard critical global energy supplies.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that he met with United States President Donald Trump, who told him he welcomed Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It remains unclear whether United States President Donald Trump or Iranian authorities will pursue the offer.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The investigation is ongoing, with a possible motive involving business rivalry and allegations of black magic.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The victim, Gopal alias Gopi, was allegedly kidnapped after a car collision and his body was later found in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The investigation revealed a long-standing rivalry between the victim and the main conspirator, who believed Gopal was using black magic against him.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dharna and outlined the BJP's promises for the upcoming assembly elections, including job creation, increased financial assistance for women, and proper DA for state government employees.
Jammu and Kashmir police have attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district.
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The Congress party in Odisha has moved its MLAs to Karnataka due to concerns about cross-voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the BJD has called for meetings of its legislators.
Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy said she received threats targeting her family during a tournament in Antalya and reported the matter to the WTA and Turkish police.
Indian eateries are adapting to the LPG crisis by cutting menus, increasing prices, and switching to alternative fuels like coal, as LPG supplies are disrupted due to global events. State authorities are cracking down on hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed indefinitely as West Asia conflict deepens
Police raided the farmhouse of an IAS officer in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, detaining 18 people for alleged gambling and leading to the suspension of three police personnel.
The Nashik District Cricket Association has announced the launch of the Nashik Women's Premier League, scheduled for the last week of April, aiming to provide a platform for local women cricketers to showcase their talent.
Two people died in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck collided with their motorcycle. The accident occurred on National Highway 133, and police are investigating.
A Mumbai court has denied bail to an accused in the Baba Siddique murder case, citing sufficient evidence of conspiracy and involvement with an organised crime syndicate.
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The Lok Sabha is debating an opposition resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, citing alleged bias. The proceedings have been marked by heated arguments over who should preside during the debate.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to two individuals accused in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, raising questions about the ongoing investigation and trial.
A priest in Kanpur, India, has been expelled from his temple duties by his father, the 'mahant', after a photograph allegedly showing him eating non-vegetarian food went viral on social media. The priest's whereabouts are currently unknown.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has alerted the Hungarian Embassy in New Delhi about forged documents submitted by individuals posing as wrestlers, raising concerns about a potential human trafficking attempt.
Police in Bareilly, India, arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized a large quantity of heroin worth approximately 530,000.
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India, having already secured a World Cup berth, will compete against Italy in the semi-final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to win the tournament.
India granted emergency docking to an Iranian ship, IRIS Lavan, in Kochi due to technical issues, accommodating its crew amidst regional naval activity and tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively working to de-escalate the escalating crisis in the Gulf, engaging with regional leaders following Iran's retaliatory strikes on US facilities after joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, sought police protection in Thiruvananthapuram to stay with her boyfriend and marry him, alleging her father was trying to forcibly take her back home.
Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers' Association urged people not to panic-buy petrol or diesel, stating that 14 terminals in Tamil Nadu have enough stock to replenish 7,000-plus retail outlets as per their demand.
Hindu organisations protested in Himachal's Chamba district after a boy allegedly set fire to a cloth covering an idol in the Jalpa temple. Police are investigating, and the boy's family has apologised.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests 11 individuals, including bank employees and a government official, in connection with a fraud case involving IDFC First Bank and the illegal diversion of government funds.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that an Indian national was injured but no fatalities occurred in a projectile incident in Saudi Arabia. The injured individual is receiving treatment at a government hospital.
A woman was found murdered near a railway underpass in Rajasthan's Sikar district, with police suspecting her husband is responsible.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a daylight shooting in the Makhanumaajra area of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, where a local resident was injured.
A fisherman died and five others were rescued after a fishing boat capsized off Puthuvypeen near Kochi. A rescue operation was launched, but one fisherman succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
S&P Global Ratings warns that Indian oil marketing companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL may face reduced profit margins due to rising crude oil prices and government pressure to maintain stable retail prices.
The body of a young man, identified as Mithun Rawat, was discovered in a field in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, with his throat slit. Police have launched an investigation into the murder.
Authorities in Mumbai are investigating an email threatening bomb attacks on key buildings, including the Vidhan Bhavan and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Security has been heightened, and officials are working to trace the origin of the threat.
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Pakistani security forces killed four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Punjab province, thwarting a planned attack on police checkpoints and government installations.
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