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Hyderabad police hold midnight mobilisation drill at Secretariat

Hyderabad: A special midnight police mobilisation drill was conducted near the Telangana Secretariat to strengthen emergency preparedness and rap

Protests in Kashmir against killing of Irans Ayatollah Khamenei

Srinagar: Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday, March 1, against the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US

Pak PM Sharif talks to leaders of Qatar, UAE amid regional tension

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, February 28, talked to the leaders of Qatar and the UAE and discussed the latest r

Explosions, smoke near Iraq airport hosting US-led troops

Missiles and explosive drones targeted the area near Erbil airport, which hosts US-led coalition troops, with loud blasts and thick smoke reporte

Fire at hotel in Mumbai; no casualties

Mumbai: A major fire broke out at a hotel in south Mumbai shortly after midnight on Sunday, March 1, officials said. No injuries were reported in

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reports

World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Irans Ali Khamenei

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Mr. Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the j

Iranians on Khameneis Death: Mourning on state TV, public joy

It marks the biggest turning point in the countrys complex history since the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the Shah and ushered in the cleric

Iran Announces 40 Days of Public Mourning on Khamenei's Death

The Supreme Leaders office has announced a period of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and public gatherings planned across the c

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghanistan, Pakistani forces

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the cap

Hyderabad Cricket Association to hold secretary elections on March 12

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Associations (HCA) will hold elections for the post of secretary and treasurer on March 12. A notification regar

Iran strikes disrupt thousands of flights; Dubai Airport damaged

Tens of thousands have been stranded as the region functions as a global superconnector, linking any two points on the planet with one single sto

'Khamenei's passing will not be mourned': Albaneses strong statement amid US-Israel strikes on Iran

Sri Lanka grants free 7-day visa extension to stranded foreign nationals following Middle East bound flight cancellations

Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration and Emigration has granted a free seven-day visa extension to foreign nationals stranded due to Middle East

Post-SIR rolls redraw WB's poll map; border belts, Matua axis and minority districts see sharp churn

West Bengal's electoral rolls have seen a significant pruning of 63.66 lakh names, impacting voter profiles across districts ahead of the 2026 as

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the Volunta

Sri Lankas Sanath Jayasuriya to step down; Pakistans Mohammad Agha uncertain

Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya will resign as head coach following the team's T20 World Cup performance. Pakistan captain Salman Agha is contempla

BJP MP Baluni plays Holi in 'ghost village', seek return of ex-residents

Netflix lost Warner. Maybe that's a good thing

Netflix's stock surged after abandoning its $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid, pocketing a $2.8 billion breakup fee. While losing a coveted

No clear way to return: Actor Sonal Chauhan stranded in Dubai, seeks help from PM Modi

Actress Sonal Chauhan is stranded in Dubai. Flights have been cancelled due to rising tensions in the Middle East. She has requested Prime Minist

T20 World Cup: Close games help in terms of team morale, says Prince

South Africa, of course, has been hitting the high notes ever since the T20 World Cup began on February 7

Protests in Kashmir against killing of Iranian leader Khamenei

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei was killed in an attack by Israel and the United States

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The cleric who reshaped Islamic Iran

Khamenei, one of the most consequential figures in Iran over the past half a century, built a theocratic system that stayed loyal to him

Watch: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in major U.S.-Israeli strike operation

The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khameneis death following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation has sent shockwaves throughout West Asia,

Khameneis final X post surfaces hours after Trump announces killing: What it means

Hours after President Trump announced the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israel strike, a cryptic messag

Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war | Explained

In addition to saving lives and property, missile defence can discourage enemies from starting conflicts that could require missiles and give lea

How succession works in Iran and who will be the countrys next supreme leader?

An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened

Rs 10 L worth substandard ginger-garlic paste seized in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Commissioners Task Force, Shamshabad Zone, along with Pahadishareef police, busted an illegal food manufacturing unit in Jalpally

More Than Cricket: J&Ks Ranji Title and the Dreams It Validated

Not just another breakthrough. This Ranji title feels shared, collective and personal across J&K.

Khameneis passing will not be mourned - Australian PM

Iran Vows Most Ferocious Op Against US, Israel After Khamenei's Death

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to punish the murderers of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by st

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Diplomacy shifts to war: How Trumps team decided to attack Iran

President Donald Trump ended weeks of negotiations with Iran and launched a major military campaign after talks failed to secure limits on Tehran

In Frames | Sungudi shimmer

Sungudi sari, a signature styling perfected by Saurashtrians who migrated to Madurai, weaves time and tale into every delicate thread

Delhi HC to hear CBI plea against Kejriwal, Sisodia discharge on March 9

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is slated to hear next week a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court o

In Map, Iran's Strikes On 5 Key Sites In Dubai

Smoke and panic spread inside the Dubai international airport, while a fire was reported at the key Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates' c

Trumps ambitions for Iran are now clear: He wants everything

Operation Epic Fury, launched by President Trump, aims for regime change in Iran with ambitious goals including eliminating its nuclear program a

For 61 lakh 'doubtful' voters, it's a race against time to get on electoral roll

Around 60 lakh electors in West Bengal have been classified as 'doubtful' and await adjudication by judicial officers, following a Supreme Court

SC: Make prisons reformative, give women right to open jails

'Inmates Must Have Access To Family'

Congress urges govt to help bring Iran conflict to an immediate end

India reliable: PM woos global investors at chip plant launch

Middle East Airspace Curbs: Airlines to Cancel 444 Flights

Aviation regulator DGCA is closely coordinating with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations

Congress tried to create drama, defame the country at AI summit, says PM Modi

'INC Has Become Muslim League Maoist Congress'

How succession works in Iran and who will be the country's next supreme leader

The death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered questions about who will lead the country next and how the transition will

Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport

Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first s

UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran at Security Council

United Nations: The United Nations chief condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, February 28, and called for an immediate return

'Threat to intl peace': Guterres urges return to negotiations following US-Israeli strikes on Iran

CM Revanth Reddy appears before Nampally court in seven cases

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy appeared before the Nampally Public Representatives Court on Saturday, February 28, in connec

Expressing concern, India seeks respect for sovereignty & territorial integrity

Pro-Iran protests in Kashmir, Mirwaiz, Mehbooba Mufti condemn Israeli aggression

Protests against Israel and US actions targeting Iran swept through Shia-dominated areas of Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing solidarity wit

Earthquake strikes Jammu Kashmirs Doda

Jammu: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday, March ,1 officials said

Earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir's Doda

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday morning. The tremor, felt at 01:25 am, had its

Explosion, Gunfire as Afghan Forces Shoot at Aircraft Over Kabul

Months of cross-border clashes have flared since Thursday when Afghanistan launched an offensive along the frontier, with Pakistani forces hittin

Morning Digest: Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead; Flights to remain out of West Asia airspace, and more

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China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran

China's foreign ministry has voiced concern over recent US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran. Beijing is urging an immediate ceasefire and a return

Indian airlines to cancel 444 international flights due to airspace curbs

New Delhi: Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on Sunday due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East, according

Opposition raises SIR concerns in Gujarat Assembly debate; Speaker allows limited discussion on exercise

While Speaker Shankar Chaudhary had already allowed two Congress MLAs and one AAP legislator to speak on the Bill, Gujarat Forest and Environment

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spirals

As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles an

Bengal SIR: Maximum under adjudication cases in Bangladesh-bordering districts

Kolkata: As the final voters list in West Bengal, prepared under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, was published on Saturday

T20 World Cup 2026: Inside the Renaissance of the West Indies Cricket Team

T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies have rebuilt themselves around something that predates tactics belief.

Why US-Israel strikes eliminated Khamenei and what Washington aims to achieve in Iran

The United States and Israel launched significant attacks on Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Tru

Explosion, Gunfire In Kabul As Afghan Forces Shoot At Pakistani Aircraft

Fighting between Pakistani and Afghani forces entered its fourth day on Sunday.

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghan, Pakistani forces

Explosions and gunfire rocked Kabul on Sunday. This marks the fourth day of fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Taliban officials stated A

Kyiv says Russia accepted US security guarantee plan for Ukraine

No agreement has yet been reached on a potential summit between Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin.

ICC activates plans for teams safe return amid Middle East tensions

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Dubai, Feb 28: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and

USIsrael strikes on Iran a grave escalation: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind chief

Hyderabad: The President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Syed Sadatullah Husaini, has strongly condemned the reported joint military attack by the

Doeschate hints at new role for Varun at Eden

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 28: With a semifinal berth on the line at Eden Gardens, Indias think tank is recalibrating its approach to my

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Seven Senior Iranian Defence Officials

Iran has not yet confirmed the deaths

Safety alarm for women; Homemakers arent idle

BoomBird emits a 130-decibel siren, loud enough to disorient an attacker, create panic, and buy a woman the critical seconds a woman in distress

Perfection overrated, says Will Jacks

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Colombo, Feb 28: All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesnt need a perfect game to lift the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cu

The hook-swinging rituals of India

This is seen in Bengal, it is seen in Maharashtra, it is seen in Karnataka. It is known as Charak Puja in Bengal, Bagad in Maharashtra and Siddhi

US deploys suicide drones and Tomahawk missiles in Iran strikes

The U.S. military deployed a range of advanced weaponry, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and F-35 stealth fighters, in strikes against Iranian

US-Israel vs Iran war: US & Israel defend strikes, Iran calls attacks 'crime against humanity' at UN

Telangana HC dismisses second plea to quash criminal case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has made it clear that relief in a criminal case cannot be sought in a piecemeal manner based on grounds that

Lobo Lobo and Jai Ho Ho Ho Ho

Ujally wen I come to see you, in SoBo, I have to take one rickshaw, change tree trains, and take one bus Today morrning, I tought, why not avail

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Ayatollah Khamenei Killed In Strikes, Iran's State TV Confirms Trump's Claim

Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: After Trump, Iran's State TV Confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Killed In Strikes

Real estate fraud: ED attaches Rs 14.63 cr assets of Sai Surya Developers

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 14.63 crore belonging to real estate firm Sai Surya Developers under

Gukesh suffers shock defeat; Aravindh draws Maghsoodloo

Prague Chess Festival Prague, Feb 28: World Champion D Gukesh suffered a shock defeat to Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Aravindh Chithambar

World Leaders React Cautiously to US-Israeli Strikes, Death of Khamenei

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint

Video: Dubai International Airport Damaged In Iranian Strikes, 4 Injured

The world's busiest international airport in Dubai was hit on Saturday following a wave of Iranian missile attacks in response to US-Israel strik

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Tehran confirms

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media said on Sunday.

India braces for hotter-than-normal summer, more heatwave days expected

In March, the first month of the summer season, minimum temperatures are likely to remain above average across most areas, said Mrutyunjay Mohapa

Trump Says Khamenei Killed In Massive U.S. And Israeli Attack

Jerusalem, Mar 1: U.S. President Donald Trump said that Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States

Jadcherla: Police busts pan shops selling tobacco to minors

Hyderabad:The EAGLE Force of the Telangana Police on Saturday, February 28, caught three pan shop owners near a school in Mahabubnagar district s

Iranian Media: Khameneis Daughter, Son-in-Law and Granddaughter Killed

Daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in US and Israeli strikes.

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session as the United States and Iran clashed over recent airstrikes. UN chief Antonio

Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran missile, air defence sites

The United States and Israel defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a war crime during an UNSC emergency meeting

Trumps new Iran posture explained: the events that reshaped his thinking

The cumulative effect of stalled talks, Irans perceived intransigence and prior limited military actions such as the 2020 killing of General Qas

UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

United Nations chief Antnio Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter