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Khamenei was killed in an epochal attack by the United States (US) and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran`s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a prominent Shia cleric and Islamic jurist born in 1959 in Meybod, central Iran, currently heads the country`s Centre for the Management of Islamic Seminaries and has been Director of the revered Qom Seminary since 2016

The airline issued a customer advisory on Sunday, urging affected passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport and to ensure their contact details are updated via Manage Your Booking for timely updates

The fatality reportedly occurred during an interception incident near Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, where debris from neutralised projectiles is believed to have caused the damage

The Indian Army foiled multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Troops opened fire after spotting 23 quadcopters near forward posts. Surveillance has been intensified amid rising cross-border drone sightings

The disruption follows a major escalation in the region, which has led to restrictions on key international flight routes. A day earlier, on February 28, around 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled due to similar constraints

At least five people were injured after clashes erupted between police and protesters outside the US consulate in Karachi over the US-Israel strikes on Iran. Security has been tightened, traffic disrupted, and tensions remain high as Iran observes 40 days of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Calling the incident deeply distressing, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured

Iraq has announced a three-day mourning period following reports of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike. While Iranian state media confirmed the death, there is no independent international verification so far

IndiGo has extended the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through Middle Eastern airspace until March 2, 2026, citing escalating Iran-Israel tensions. The airline is offering full refunds or free rescheduling, with waiver benefits valid until March 7

Irans Fars News Agency, citing sources, reported that four relatives of Khameneiincluding his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-lawwere also killed in the strikes

US President Donald Trump warned Iran against intensifying attacks on Israel, saying America would respond with a force never seen before. The statement comes amid escalating missile and drone strikes, rising tensions in Tel Aviv, and repeated air-raid alerts across Israel

The report, citing sources and carried by Fars News Agency, claimed that four of Khameneis relativesincluding his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-lawwere also killed in the strikes

J&Ks maiden Ranji Trophy triumph after beating the countrys best known sides gives a newfound direction to youngsters in the region, creating newer role models in a state that has had troubled times

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, insisted the US military action was lawful. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, he told the council.

The authorities also urged the public not to circulate video clips dating back to the Jebel Ali Port fire on July 7, 2021, and confirmed that more reliable information will be broadcast upon receipt

While Delhi Police initially denied permission for the gathering on Saturday. Earlier, Kejriwal said on denying permission for the rally that holding a rally is a constitutional right, and this kind of authoritarianism is not right

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. The alternative, he warned, is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability

Iranian activist and Journalist, Masih Alinejad posted another video with the message, A video of Iranian people celebrating inside Iran, Am I dreaming? Hello, new world.

Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said that two days after Modi celebrated his visit to Israel, Israel and the US began their joint assault on Iran

The robotic dog in question was recently displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university courted controversy after trying to pass off the Chinese robot as its own.

The Kakinada Government General Hospital superintendent said the hospital received seven patients with burns ranging from 90 to 100 per cent

The group is separate but closely allied with Afghanistans ruling Taliban. Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sundays airstrike.

The death toll in an Israeli-US strike on a girls school in southern Iran rises to at least 51 people killed, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. At least 45 others had been wounded in the attack in Minab in Irans Hormozgan province

Syria also announced it had closed part of its airspace in the south along its border with Israel for 12 hours. In India, IndiGo and Air India temporarily suspended flights to and from West Asia in view of the evolving situation in Iran

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In its 22-page preliminary report, the AAIB stated that all aspects of the crash would be investigated to determine the facts, root causes, and contributory factors

Indian Left parties condemned the US-Israel strikes on Iran as violations of international law and urged the Indian government to call for an immediate ceasefire, warning of wider global escalation

World leaders expressed alarm over the risk of a broader conflict after the United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran. European governments held emergency meetings, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling for a UN Security Council session and urging restraint

The Embassy of India in Tehran on Saturday advised Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise utmost caution following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel

The operation was conducted jointly by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Around 800 personnel from 18 teams, including C-60 commandos, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) and special operations units, took part in the drive, an official statement said

The Congress leader said the situation in the Middle East was deeply worrying and stressed that the safety of Indian citizens in the region must remain the governments highest priority

In a statement posted to Telegram, the ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of hiding behind concerns about Iran`s nuclear programme while pursuing regime change

In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said the decision was taken in view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East. The announcement followed reports that the United States and Israel had begun major combat operations in Iran

Passengers are strongly advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates before travelling to the airport. Flight information is also available on the official IGI Airport website

Passengers have been advised to check their flight status prior to departure. In case of any disruptions, updates will be communicated promptly through registered contact details

In a statement, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas said that the sacred month of Ramadan was ongoing and people in Iran observe fasting. The attack during the holy month should have been avoided

The advisory urges all Indian citizens in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times. Indian nationals are advised to strictly follow safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command

The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, with explosions reported near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneis office in Tehran. President Trump announced the start of major combat operations, targeting Iranian military and intelligence sites amid escalating nuclear tensions

Designed for improved stability, safety, and efficiency, the tower wagon will support maintenance teams in carrying out Overhead Equipment (OHE) works more effectively

A mother-daughter team of citizen scientists, Jan Pope and Sophie Kalkowski-Pope of Citizens of the Reef, have identified what researchers believe is the world`s largest documented coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Queensland. The massive single colony of Pavona clavus, commonly known as elephant skin coral, stretches about 364

Karnataka Police have arrested three persons Jagadish C, Arshad, and Ananth T in connection with cyber fraud cases totalling Rs 82 crore and linked to 352 complaints registered nationwide

US President Donald Trump described Iran as very difficult and very dangerous while addressing a gathering in Texas, saying the US faces a major decision on nuclear negotiations with Tehran. Speaking after the third round of talks in Geneva, Trump said any deal must be meaningful and that he is not exactly happy

Researchers have developed swarms of 300-micrometer magnetic microrobots capable of manipulating, rotating, and assembling objects without making physical contact, instead using fluidic torque to create controlled whirlpools in surrounding liquid that exert force on larger objects

Several US cities have deployed the Cimline P5, a one-person pothole-filling truck using DuraPatcher technology, which can patch a pothole in just two minutes using heated asphalt emulsion spray

A Bolivian Air Force Hercules cargo plane transporting new banknotes from the Central Bank crashed near La Paz, killing at least 15 people and damaging around a dozen vehicles on a highway in the city of El Alto. Bills scattered across the crash site drew crowds attempting to collect the money while police in riot gear tried to disperse them

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The reward offer came the same day that authorities announced a new indictment against Rene, initially charged with drug crimes in San Diego.