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The West Asia war escalated sharply as Iran launched missile strikes near Israels nuclear centre, injuring dozens, after Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iranian power plants. Tensions surged over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and oil supply disruptions

Terrorism-related death surge is largely attributed to Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks, escalating violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, and regional instability caused by Afghanistans Taliban resurgence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling. With over two decades in leadership roles, he has also set multiple political and digital milestones

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi indicated that the country could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is achieved in the ongoing Middle East conflict

Sources indicated that the lifting of these restrictions will return pricing to a market-driven model. While removing the caps, the Ministry cautioned airlines to maintain reasonable, transparent pricing and warned of potential regulatory intervention if unjustified surges occur

Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted multiple drones and a ballistic missile targeting its capital and eastern regions, following repeated attacks linked to Iran. The kingdom has condemned Irans attacks, expelled Iranian diplomats, and reaffirmed its commitment to defend sovereignty

Amid global supply chain disruptions, India has received LPG and crude oil shipments from the US and Russia, following temporary US sanctions relief on Russian and Iranian oil. Ports in Mangalore and Gujarat handled these critical supplies, while authorities continue monitoring Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the United States would hit and obliterate Iranian power plants if the vital shipping route is not reopened without threat

Police said that the officer had left his house on a motorcycle around 7 am for work

It will also draft national guidelines for prevention, control, and eradication, while identifying research gaps and promoting data generation

The ongoing crisis hits hard in different parts of the country

The White House did not confirm any meeting with the Ukrainian delegation.

But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not scheme to mislead investors.

On World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of conserving every drop of water. The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the World Water Day Conclave 2026 to promote sustainable water management through collaboration between government, industry, and communities

A Mexican brand launches cloth pads with the faces of vampires from the popular Twilight film franchise

But dude, its how he felt. You may not agree, but what an artist says or feel cant impact his work, right?

During the conversation, PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region and stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation while ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said an additional 20 per cent allocation has been approved, taking the total to 50 per cent, which also includes an earlier 10 per cent allocation linked to reforms promoting piped natural gas (PNG)

Raut claimed that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah assumed power, elections at all levels from local bodies to the Lok Sabha have been influenced through various means

Natanz, located about 220 km southeast of Tehran, is Irans primary uranium enrichment facility and has previously been targeted in earlier phases of the conflict

Taragiri is the fourth ship under the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third vessel built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai

There was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Natanz, Iran`s main enrichment site, was hit in the first week of the war and several buildings appeared damaged, according to satellite images

US President Donald Trump signals potential end to hostilities with Iran, while temporarily easing sanctions on Iranian oil to ease global supply pressures. Iran launches new attacks on Israel and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate

On Thursday, the BJP had released its first list of 88 candidates for Assam, fielding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari and sitting BJP MP Hitendra Nath Goswami against state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat

The ruling AINRC and the BJP-AIADMK combine on Friday reached an agreement for the Assembly polls in the Union Territory, under which the AINRC will contest 16 seats and the BJP will contest the remaining 14

The election for the Satara Zilla Parishad presidents post was held on Friday. BJPs Priya Shinde was elected president, surpassing the Shiv Sena-NCP combines candidate, despite the latter having the majority. The BJP narrowly outpaced the Sena-NCP alliance to claim the top post

Highlighting global tensions, the Vice President said meaningful conversations and mutual understanding are essential to resolve disputes

There were seven people on board the vessel near Vaavu Atoll early Friday morning, including two women, a British national and a Russian national, and five Indian men

The latest casualties have pushed the overall death toll to 1,021, with 2,641 people injured since the escalation of hostilities began earlier this month

According to the IMD, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to witness widespread rainfall between March 21 and 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid sharing unverified information amid sensitive geopolitical developments

Following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, the mosque premises and surrounding streets of Old Delhi were filled with worshippers, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan

In preparation for the Kumbh Mela 2027 to be held next year in Haridwar, special emphasis is being placed on the rapid development of infrastructure, the expansion of facilities for pilgrims, and the establishment of modern surveillance and control systems for enhanced security

Earlier Friday, US President Donald Trump said that the United States was considering winding down military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.

Before reaching the Kamrup District Election office to file the nomination, the CM led a large procession to the election office at Hengrabari.

The deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 26, had been recently appointed on a contract basis. She was attacked around 11.30 pm on Thursday while attending to the wild animal.

Additive manufacturing allows engineers to design internal structures not possible with conventional methods.

Those digital instructions then come back to Earth, where the OpenClaw (an open-source AI agent) translates them into physical action.

The threat renewed concerns that Iran may revert to using asymmetric attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic, as reported by Al Jazeera

Images showed Kims daughter sticking her head out of the drivers hatch of a moving, olive green tank while her smiling father sat on top with three soldiers

The government granted Rs 23,179 crore to the agriculture sector, followed by Energy at Rs 21,285 crore.

Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-inducted ministers.

Schoolgirl Yu, at the China Open on Thursday, powered to victory in the 200m fly in 2min 05.71sec, beating the American.

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the Korean Dinosaur Research Center have officially introduced the world to Doolysaurus huhmini

Researchers led by Penn State used NASAs James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate this unusual super-puff planet, which already challenges standard models of planetary formation.

There are cases pending beyond three years despite a six-month mandate; the system is failing to keep pace with the citys growing consumer demand.

On the one hand, the state claims to fight superstition. On the other, its own ecosystem often legitimises it, through silence, inaction, or endorsement, until the damage is done

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani was questioned by the CBI for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case. The probe involves claims of fund diversion and misutilisation of loans across multiple banks between 2013 and 2017

Residents across Gujarat reported receiving cooking gas cylinders on time without disruption on Friday, as the state government dismissed shortage rumours and assured that adequate LPG stock is available

Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre for its alleged silence over the killing of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Israeli strikes on schoolgirls, rising petrol prices after Assembly elections, and the film Dhurandhar 2, which he alleged was made to promote National Security Advisor Ajit Doval