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An official statement stated that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the February 28 air strikes in Iran and the subsequent escalation, including retaliatory attacks across several Gulf nations
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions
The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the prevailing security situation.
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Iran had temporarily shut down parts of the strait in mid-February for what it said was a military drill, which led oil prices to jump about 6 per cent higher in the days that followed.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting a nationwide state of emergency
The clashes broke out following the killing of Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday in a joint US-Israeli air strike
Additionally, four people were injured after an Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport
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Kashmir which has about 15 lakh Shias witnessed major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama, an official said.
Eighty-eight students and faculty from Indira University remain stuck in Bur Dubai after a sudden UAE airspace shutdown, with the institute arranging hotel stay, meals, and coordination while waiting for flights to resume
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Authorities said the vessel was struck around five nautical miles north of Khasab Port. A coordinated emergency response was immediately launched to ensure the safety of those on board. The maritime attack comes amid a sharp escalation in regional hostilities
Khamenei was killed in an epochal attack by the United States (US) and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran`s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a prominent Shia cleric and Islamic jurist born in 1959 in Meybod, central Iran, currently heads the country`s Centre for the Management of Islamic Seminaries and has been Director of the revered Qom Seminary since 2016
The airline issued a customer advisory on Sunday, urging affected passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport and to ensure their contact details are updated via Manage Your Booking for timely updates
The fatality reportedly occurred during an interception incident near Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, where debris from neutralised projectiles is believed to have caused the damage
The Indian Army foiled multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Troops opened fire after spotting 23 quadcopters near forward posts. Surveillance has been intensified amid rising cross-border drone sightings
The disruption follows a major escalation in the region, which has led to restrictions on key international flight routes. A day earlier, on February 28, around 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled due to similar constraints
At least five people were injured after clashes erupted between police and protesters outside the US consulate in Karachi over the US-Israel strikes on Iran. Security has been tightened, traffic disrupted, and tensions remain high as Iran observes 40 days of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Calling the incident deeply distressing, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured
Iraq has announced a three-day mourning period following reports of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike. While Iranian state media confirmed the death, there is no independent international verification so far
IndiGo has extended the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through Middle Eastern airspace until March 2, 2026, citing escalating Iran-Israel tensions. The airline is offering full refunds or free rescheduling, with waiver benefits valid until March 7
Irans Fars News Agency, citing sources, reported that four relatives of Khameneiincluding his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-lawwere also killed in the strikes
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against intensifying attacks on Israel, saying America would respond with a force never seen before. The statement comes amid escalating missile and drone strikes, rising tensions in Tel Aviv, and repeated air-raid alerts across Israel
The report, citing sources and carried by Fars News Agency, claimed that four of Khameneis relativesincluding his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-lawwere also killed in the strikes
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The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, insisted the US military action was lawful. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, he told the council.
The authorities also urged the public not to circulate video clips dating back to the Jebel Ali Port fire on July 7, 2021, and confirmed that more reliable information will be broadcast upon receipt
While Delhi Police initially denied permission for the gathering on Saturday. Earlier, Kejriwal said on denying permission for the rally that holding a rally is a constitutional right, and this kind of authoritarianism is not right
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. The alternative, he warned, is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability
Iranian activist and Journalist, Masih Alinejad posted another video with the message, A video of Iranian people celebrating inside Iran, Am I dreaming? Hello, new world.
Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said that two days after Modi celebrated his visit to Israel, Israel and the US began their joint assault on Iran
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The Kakinada Government General Hospital superintendent said the hospital received seven patients with burns ranging from 90 to 100 per cent
The group is separate but closely allied with Afghanistans ruling Taliban. Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sundays airstrike.
The death toll in an Israeli-US strike on a girls school in southern Iran rises to at least 51 people killed, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. At least 45 others had been wounded in the attack in Minab in Irans Hormozgan province
Syria also announced it had closed part of its airspace in the south along its border with Israel for 12 hours. In India, IndiGo and Air India temporarily suspended flights to and from West Asia in view of the evolving situation in Iran
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In its 22-page preliminary report, the AAIB stated that all aspects of the crash would be investigated to determine the facts, root causes, and contributory factors
Indian Left parties condemned the US-Israel strikes on Iran as violations of international law and urged the Indian government to call for an immediate ceasefire, warning of wider global escalation
World leaders expressed alarm over the risk of a broader conflict after the United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran. European governments held emergency meetings, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling for a UN Security Council session and urging restraint
The Embassy of India in Tehran on Saturday advised Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise utmost caution following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel
The operation was conducted jointly by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Around 800 personnel from 18 teams, including C-60 commandos, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) and special operations units, took part in the drive, an official statement said

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