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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

US President Donald Trump urged NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked the key oil route, pushing global oil prices higher as the Middle East conflict enters its third week

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to NATO allies, saying the alliance faces a very bad future if member nations do not assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, in a telephone interview with the Financial Times. Trump called on countries benefiting from the waterway to share the burden of its protection

The US-Iran conflict enters its third week, disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and raising prices. 13 US troops have died, Democrats criticise Trump for bypassing Congress, and economic impacts are being felt in gas, food, and mortgage costs

Eleven Indian nationals have been indicted in the US for allegedly staging armed robberies in Massachusetts to help individuals falsely claim crime victim status and secure immigration visas

The airline said that besides the scheduled operations, the Air India group will also operate 26 non-scheduled flights connecting destinations in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia with India

In a statement posted on social media, Dubai Airports stated that flights at the airport, commonly known by its code DXB, were suspended to ensure the safety of passengers and staff

According to the IMDs district forecast, districts including Sholapur, Parbhani, Latur, Dharashiv and Chandrapur are likely to experience heavy rain over the next few days

Irans Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Araghchi said its nuclear material is currently buried under rubble after recent attacks on facilities and may be recoverable in the future

The victims included citizens of the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, while the injured suffered minor to moderate wounds, UAE`s Defence Ministry said

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and directed officials to ensure that all affected patients receive uninterrupted medical care

In a post on X, Birla on Sunday underscored the Prime Minister`s unwavering faith in Parliamentary rules, procedures, and the fundamental nature of debate and dialogue. He shed light on the PM`s celebrated public life as the PM and as the former Chief Minister of Gujarat

Global supply challenges from Gulf disruptions have led to some tightness worldwide, compounded locally by rumours sparking unnecessary panic-buying. Sirsa urged calm, noting that certain opposition voices are unnecessarily heightening fears, which only benefits those looking to exploit the situation

This comes after Trump had claimed that US forces had obliterated military installations on Kharg Island. Located in the Persian Gulf, the site serves as the primary gateway for Iran`s crude oil shipments to international markets

As preparations are underway for the biennial elections, all attention has turned to Haryana, Bihar and Odisha, which have emerged as key arenas of contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition bloc for four important seats

In a letter to the state government sent on Sunday night, the poll authority has also directed the appointment of Sanghamitra Ghosh, (IAS as principal secretary, Home and Hill Affairs. ...the officers transferred out shall not be posted in any election related posts till the completion of elections, the EC underlined

The vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed Fujairah at 1030 hrs IST for India, with all crew members safe

Based on a specific intelligence input provided by JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on intervening night of 14-15 Mar 26 in Gen area Buchhar, Uri sector, Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said

A call regarding the blaze was received at 7.37 am, following which 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the flames. No injury was reported in the incident.

According to sources, Justice Upadhyaya opined that Justice Sharma was hearing CBIs petition against the trial courts decision in accordance with the roster, and there was no reason to pass an order of transfer on the administrative side.

Shah inaugurated the Rs 675-crore Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati, at a programme held on its premises

The decision was taken at the concluding session of the third international transboundary meet organised at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve by the Global Tiger Forum under its GEF-7 programme, according to forest department officials

US President Donald Trump urges allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz as attacks across the Gulf signal the Iran-US-Israel conflict entering a dangerous phase

So in order to prevent danger, obstructions and inconveniences to the public, a no parking order was being issued

Its great that visitors to the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo will soon have more reasons to be happy

With West Bengal`s poll season officially underway, several contentious issues are set to dominate campaign rhetoric, including the SIR-driven deletion of 63.66 lakh names from the voter list, BJP`s infiltration plank targeting illegal Bangladeshi migrants, corruption allegations over the school jobs scam

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, announces poll timetable

Residents across Delhi-NCR woke up to rain, thunder and strong winds on Sunday morning, providing relief after several days of unusually high temperatures

The National Highways Authority of India has increased the FASTag Annual Pass fee from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for the financial year 202627, effective April 1, 2026

Officials said that the poll body has completed its review of election preparedness in these regions and is now ready to finalise the election timetable

Missile and drone attacks were reported across Gulf states as Iran escalated its conflict with the US and Israel, threatening strikes near UAE ports while tensions rose in the region

Following the seizure, a case has been registered at Pethbeed Police Station in Beed district of Maharashtra under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Essential Commodities Act

At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed and seven others injured after a micro-bus plunged into a gorge in the Kantar area of Gorkha district, Nepal, on Saturday evening while returning from the Manakamana Temple

Police in Hyderabad detained six individuals, including the Member of Parliament and the former legislator during a raid at a farmhouse on the citys outskirts

Several drones struck Kuwait International Airport on Saturday, hitting its radar system, Kuwait`s civil aviation authority confirmed. No injuries were reported in the attack, which comes amid escalating tensions across the Gulf region following the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict

The government notification stated that such consumers must immediately surrender their LPG connections and will not be eligible to receive LPG cylinder refills from government oil companies or their authorised distributors

The airline stated that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) forms a significant portion of operating costs for airlines. A steep increase in global fuel prices has placed considerable financial pressure on carriers

North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae, conducted a live-fire rocket test off its east coast, prompting South Korea to call it a U.N. violation amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercise

CBSE has cancelled Class XII board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, including previously postponed exams. The Board will announce the mode of result declaration separately

Iran accused the United States of launching HIMARS missile strikes on Kharg and Abu Musa islands from UAE territory, causing damage to military sites, and warned that Tehran will respond while urging UAE residents to avoid ports and docks

Increasing demand for cow gallstones from mainland China and Hong Kong have made it one of the worlds most valuable commodities

The IDF identified the officials as Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, describing them as senior intelligence figures in Iran`s Khatam al-Anbiya emergency command

The team has been directed to conduct a thorough investigation and complete the probe within the statutory timeframe.

According to the ministry, the attacks have resulted in six fatalities involving nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh so far.