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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.
As the United States intensified its bombing of Iran, Tehran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Israel and its neighbours in the Gulf region
Despite winning the T20 World Cup, Indian players have shown that winners dont have to be arrogant. You can play a hard, tough game without mouthing off and showing that its best to let the bat and the ball do all the talking
Police sources said Bowbazar police station officer-in-charge Bappaditya Naskar was injured while trying to control the situation.
Its a dream come true. Ive worked towards this moment for years, and Im grateful for the support of my family and coaches, Chakraborty said after sealing the title.
Meanwhile, two Indian ships with 92,700 tonnes of LPG clear Hormuz, to arrive soon
Ladakh MP Mohamad Hanifa welcomed the move but said the government must go further.
The launches came as the US and South Korean militaries conduct their annual springtime exercises involving thousands of troops while the Trump administration also wages an escalating war in West Asia.
The holiday was created in 1988 by Larry Shaw, a physicist at the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco.
Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation towards the US and Israel
Together, Ram and Krishna created a balanced political theology. Ram gave structure to power. Krishna made power lovable.
In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said there is no shortage of fuel at retail outlets and adequate stocks are being maintained
A new Rikshamitra Metro Share Rickshaw Feeder Service was launched outside SNDT Metro Station in Pune on Friday, offering passengers a shared and organised auto-rickshaw facility for their last-mile journey
Researchers have discovered a rare new catfish species, Amblyceps vayavy, in hill streams of the Western Ghats spanning Goa and Maharashtra, highlighting the regions rich but fragile freshwater biodiversity

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