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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Hezbollah has launched about 2,000 missiles, rockets and drones at Israeli civilians over the past two weeks, criticising a joint appeal by Western nations for de-escalation as a distorted view of reality
Shiv Sena Members of Parliament, led by Parliamentary Party leader Shrikant Shinde, also interacted with the prime minister during the visit
Crude oil prices surged in futures trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, with fears of supply disruptions driving global market volatility despite recent corrections
Police said the cylinders were sourced from a gas agency in Meerut. They were reportedly loaded onto the vehicle at a secluded location before being transported to Delhi for illegal sale
The decision, which comes into effect from March 18, was taken as part of contingency measures to conserve fuel and ensure continuity of essential services
Cubas Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed a complete disconnection of the national electrical system, marking the third major blackout in the past four months
A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan observed that adoption is an integral part of reproductive autonomy and must be treated on par with biological parenthood
Rescue operations were carried out by multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Police, and other emergency teams, officials said
In the first phase, the service will be available in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad
Oil prices rose again as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing attacks in the Middle East increased supply concerns, while global stock markets remained steady despite the uncertainty
Justice Mini Pushkarna ordered that all such posts be removed within 24 hours and restrained individuals from publishing or circulating similar content on any social media platform
The LPG tanker had earlier departed from Qatar after a safe Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, transit amid tensions in the region
Qatar and the UAE faced missile and drone attacks from Iran, which were largely intercepted by air defence systems. Fires in Qatar and the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone were contained, and no casualties were reported
The airline said the extra services will operate from Delhi and Mumbai to major global hubs, including London (Heathrow), Toronto, Frankfurt and Zurich
The incident occurred at a facility in the Boisar Industrial Estate around 8:30 am, according to district disaster management cell chief Vivekanand Kadam
George addressed the queries regarding the board examinations
The IMD has also issued a short-term nowcast warning, predicting light spells of rain in Sangli and Kolhapur over the next three hours. The alert, issued at 10 am, remains valid for three hours
A 32-year-old woman, Shobha Vijay Waghmare, was fatally mauled by a pack of six stray dogs near Ambethan Chowk in Chakan, Pune, in the early hours of Monday, with CCTV footage confirming the attack
The vessel recently passed through the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global markets. Authorities said its safe transit into the open sea marks a positive development amid heightened regional tensions
The attack, which occurred late at night, caused widespread destruction at the facility where patients undergoing treatment and staff members were present. Authorities say the strike is among the deadliest single incidents affecting civilians in Afghanistan in recent years
It was the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months
He repeated that Iran had been a threat to the United States for decades but said he is the only president who had the courage to do something about it
Earlier, the UAE`s Ministry of Defence stated that it was responding to a new wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran, Al Jazeera reported
CNN reported that in 2024, Vance had said a war with Iran would not serve US interests and would be a huge distraction of resources
Travellers said constant airstrikes and soaring food prices have made life in Iran increasingly desperate
One person was killed and another injured after a landslide triggered by rain, struck a hydro-power project site near Dangduru on Sunday night, trapping two workers, the officials said
The poll panel said the decision was taken following a review of the poll preparedness of the state.
As a one-time magnanimity, we have closed the issue by not according sanction
The woman had been pregnant with twins, the hospital said
The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence
Recent cheating cases during the SSC and HSC exams show that while enforcement and surveillance are important, lasting reform will require addressing the deeper culture of academic dishonesty within the system overseen by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
If we had to pick a representative colour for our city, what would it be? Lets pull out a possible shade card and see what comes together
US President Donald Trump urges seven nations to guard Strait of Hormuz; oil executives warn of global supply disruption
A policeman in Kufri near Shimla is facing disciplinary action after allegedly manhandling a senior journalist and obstructing him from covering a news event. The incident, captured on camera and widely shared on social media, drew criticism from the media fraternity
Uttarakhands Sri Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara, the highest-altitude Sikh shrine, will reopen on May 23. The Sri Hemkund Sahib Management Trust and state authorities are making arrangements for pilgrims, including accommodation, meals, and safety during the annual trek
He said the UK is working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring together a viable, collective plan to restore freedom of navigation to the region, and ease the economic impacts
Florida-based Hard Rock International has terminated its franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, resulting in the closure of Hard Rock Cafe outlets across 10 locations in India including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Pune
The BJP released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, fielding BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom and former Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam
The BJP released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari fielded from both Nandigram where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021 and Bhabanipur, the TMC chief`s current constituency
A viral video showing several people walking behind a tiger on the MoharliPadmapur road near Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve has sparked outrage among wildlife conservationists, who warned the reckless act could have triggered a dangerous human-wildlife conflict incident
After a surge in panic bookings, LPG cylinder demand has begun to ease across the country. Authorities have launched raids in multiple states to check hoarding and black marketing while urging consumers to avoid unnecessary bookings
Twenty passengers were injured when a tourist bus overturned after a tyre burst at a sharp curve near Surani in Beed district. The vehicle later caught fire, destroying passenger belongings and spreading flames to nearby farmland
A 33-year-old woman was killed after a pack of stray dogs attacked her in the early hours of Monday in Punes Chakan area. The victim, identified as Shobha Waghmare, was walking along a service road near the Pune-Nashik Highway when the incident occurred
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran, as the conflict entered its third week
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has again warned Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt to cross any land border without prior coordination with the Embassy, cautioning that uncoordinated movement could lead to serious logistical and immigration difficulties
The ECI has deployed over 5,173 flying squads and more than 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) across the poll-bound states to address complaints within 100 minutes, the poll body said
Speaking in Delhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said that the NCP (SP) will not field a candidate against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar in Baramati
US allies including Australia and Japan have declined while some are reviewing Donald Trumps request to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran
An Air India spokesperson said the flight, AI102, landed safely at 0430 hours local time in Shannon. All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft is currently undergoing detailed technical inspections as per established safety protocols, a spokesperson said
India`s wholesale price index inflation edged up to 2.13 per cent in February from 1.81 per cent in January, driven by higher prices of manufactured goods, basic metals, food articles and textiles, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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