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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
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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.
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Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation towards the US and Israel
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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
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam`s Buitenveldert district, causing limited damage and no injuries. Mayor Femke Halsema condemned it as a cowardly act of aggression amid rising antisemitism. Police have CCTV footage of the suspect
In a statement on Saturday, Akasa Air said it would levy fuel surcharge for each flight and the quantum would vary based on the duration of the flight
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran now makes no distinction between the United States and Israel following escalating conflict, accusing both nations of acting jointly against the Iranian people
Police said four militants linked to the banned United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from the New Checkon area of Imphal during a security operation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal to address a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground and unveil development projects worth Rs 18,680 crore ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, Abtal and Bahadurpur in Ramgarh sector late Friday night, officials said.
Six US service members were killed after a KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, officials confirmed
Amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai has announced visa extensions and other relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli attacks have killed several Iranian nuclear scientists, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid the widening regional conflict
A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, a suburb of Detroit, before being fatally shot by security. The vehicle caught fire after the crash, according to officials familiar with the incident
Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening Iran-US-Israel conflict, with debris from one interception causing minor damage to a building in Dubai
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy on paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing that such provisions might unintentionally discourage employers from hiring women in the job market
They are a temporary measure at best. If Maharashtra wants to secure the future of its cultivators, the focus must shift from periodic debt relief to building a more resilient agricultural system
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He emphasised that health institutions where 80 per cent of construction work is complete should have their pending works expedited immediately and made ready for inauguration. For institutions where 50 per cent work is done, proposals related to manpower should be submitted without delay
IndiGo will start levying fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, citing a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war
Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households
In a clarification, the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact. The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared online
State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the BJP government at the Centre of pushing common citizens into the deep pit of inflation by raising LPG prices by Rs 60 per kg. He demanded that the hike be rolled back immediately and called on PM Modi to hold discussions with all stakeholders
Officials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting authorities to initiate immediate security checks
In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar confirmed the conversation and said the discussions covered both bilateral and multilateral issues
In an advisory shared on social media, Delhi Police said that fraudsters are circulating suspicious links and impersonating gas agency representatives in an attempt to steal personal and financial details
The warning was highlighted in an interview shared by the UAE Public Prosecution featuring Khalid Al Madhani, who stressed the importance of responsible information sharing in the digital age
The soldier has been identified as Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins. In a message posted on X, Macron said Frion died for France during the attack and expressed condolences to his family and fellow soldiers
The US has issued a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of Russian crude and petroleum products already at sea, freeing around 20 million barrels for immediate distribution. This move comes as global oil prices surpass USD 100 per barrel
Two loud blasts rattled buildings in Dubai after air defences intercepted an incoming attack, sending debris into a central district, authorities said
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region
Leaders from BJP and Shiv Sena inlcluding Milind Deora, Naresh Mhaske and Ravi Kishan accused opposition parties of spreading rumours about energy shortages and urged citizens to remain calm
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The IMD said that light rain was expected in Uttarakhand until March 14, followed by more widespread rainfall and snowfall on March 15 and 16. The weather activity was likely to increase again in parts of the country between March 15 and March 18
The Cuban government said it will free 51 inmates in the coming days, saying the move reflects goodwill and its relationship with the Vatican. Authorities did not reveal the identities of those to be released
An American military refuelling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, US Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties

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