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Pakistan`s ongoing war with Afghanistan has put its next IMF funding instalment at risk, as the multilateral lender`s team visits Islamabad for its third-round review, according to a South China Morning Post report. Increased military expenditure, rising inflation, and a deteriorating investment climate are making it difficult for Pakistan

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent surge in global crude oil prices due to the West Asia conflict is unlikely to significantly impact Indias inflation. Speaking in Parliament during the Budget Session 2026, she noted that inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBIs tolerance band

A Delhi court reserved its order for Tuesday on the bail plea of married couple Harsh Priya Singh and Ruby Jain, arrested on February 25 for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur in south Delhi`s Malviya Nagar

The decision was taken by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body responsible for choosing the Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei. As Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei will hold ultimate authority over all state affairs in the Islamic Republic

The embassy said one Indian national who was injured in the incident is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and is reported to be receiving medical care

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday announced that with the birth of the cubs, the countrys total cheetah population has now reached to 53

Jaishankar said maintaining high-level contact with Iranian leaders has been difficult due to the current regional situation. However, diplomatic engagement between the two countries continues through available channels

Political activity in Bihar has intensified after speculation about Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister. Posters supporting Chirag Paswan as the next CM have appeared across Patna, while discussions within the NDA continue over who will lead the state in the coming political phase

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said New Delhi is closely monitoring developments in the conflict-hit region while prioritising the protection of Indian citizens, along with safeguarding the countrys energy security and trade interests

The debate over Bihars next Chief Minister has intensified after Nitish Kumars nomination to the Rajya Sabha sparked discussions about possible successors

Security agencies have uncovered a terror plot linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed targeting temples in North India. Investigations revealed recruitment of illegal immigrants from South India, with six Bangladeshi nationals recently arrested in Tamil Nadu as part of the operation

Amid flight disruptions in the UAE due to rising tensions in West Asia, Rajasthan resident Dhiraj Jain opened his Dubai farmhouse to shelter around 250 stranded travellers, including Indian families. Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised the gesture, calling it a true reflection of the Indian ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava

Lok Sabha proceedings during the Parliament Budget Session were adjourned till 3 pm on Monday following protests by opposition members demanding a detailed discussion on the escalating situation in West Asia. The disruption came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a statement on the crisis

Among those leading the demonstration were Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge

PM Modi also called for accelerating efforts to connect Indias education system with the real-world economy while increasing focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation

Tehran came under a new wave of heavy attacks Saturday night, with huge explosions heard in different parts of the Iranian capital

The world is very well supplied with oil right now, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said

The footage, posted by the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr News, is the first to show missiles striking the area and adds to a growing body of evidence that appears to contradict recent claims by US President Donald Trump casting blame on Iran

On March 8, Indian carriers planned 49 inbound flights from airports in the Iran war-affected West Asia region

Officials from SK Energy, GS Caltex, S-Oil, and HD Hyundai Oil Bank attended the meeting, reports Yonhap news agency.

Overpass is expected to reduce travel time significantly for motorists travelling between western part of region and city centre

Dust control measures like water sprayers can be considered

The appearance of Indias first musical road sends a strong message about the govts commitment to overall well-being

The material combines ordinary foam with 3D-printed plastic columns embedded inside it

Tensions heighten when someone in the counter-protest lit and threw a device smaller than a football into the protesting crowd of about 20 people

As per the FIR, the accused cheated PNB and United Bank of India (now merged with PNB) between 2013 and 2017, causing a wrongful loss of about Rs 1,085.19 crore

The girl is stable after the surgery and is expected to begin hearing and speaking within about 21 days, Dr Mohnish Grover, senior professor in the ENT department, said

Pakistan also destroyed 242 Taliban check posts during the ongoing operation, while another 38 posts were captured and destroyed later

Last year, a total of 76 people were killed during the two-day protest, 22 youths on September 8, while 54 others on the next day

The Blue Book is a confidential document which lists rules for the security for the President, Vice-President, and the Prime Minister

One of these collections, making this the largest Mesozoic crocodyliform clutch ever found.

He also laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 15,200 crore

To assist stranded travellers amid regional disruptions, both airlines will operate 32 additional ad-hoc non-scheduled flights to the UAE, including multiple round-trips to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al-Khaimah, subject to regulatory approvals

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait all reported fresh attacks, a day after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrains capital, Manama. Kuwaits national oil company also announced a precautionary reduction in crude production amid rising security concerns

Sources in the state secretariat Nabanna said that the main question raised by the MHA in its communique was why the state administration refused to permit the organisers of the conclave to hold the event at the original venue chosen by them, and also why the venue of the event was changed at the last moment

According to reports carried by Irans Tehran Times, Iran carried out a coordinated missile and drone strike on the base located in the Juffair district of Manama. The report claimed that 21 soldiers were killed in the attack and released footage allegedly showing flames and thick smoke rising from the installation

The embassy warned that UAE authorities will take strict action against anyone filming incident sites, restricted locations, or airport premises without permission, and sharing such content on social media

The latest strikes in Lebanon killed 12 more people, pushing the death toll there above 300 after Israel ordered large swaths of the country to evacuate during an offensive that its military said was aimed at stamping out Iran-supported forces there

The structure features a double-decker design, with a road flyover on the lower level and a Metro line constructed above it. Civic officials believe the new infrastructure will help reduce congestion and streamline traffic flow across important areas of the city

A division bench of the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court, comprising Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Justice Hiten Venegavkar, issued the notices on March 4

The authorities in Delhi have initiated demolition action against the property of the main accused in the Uttam Nagar murder case, where a 26-year-old man was killed following a dispute during Holi celebrations

The 25-year-old deceased was a second-year student at a a private homoeopathic medical college and had been residing in a hostel in the city for the past two years

New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed she had been briefed on the situation, stating that while the state respects the right to peaceful protest, there is zero tolerance for hate or violence

In an official press statement, the MEA said that the Government of India is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially with regard to the welfare of Indian nationals who have been stranded there during transit or on short-duration visits

President Trump stood at attention, raising his hand in salute as each case bearing the remains of fallen soldiers was carried past him, families of the dead watching quietly nearby

Israel has a well-prepared plan with many surprises to undermine Iranian regime and enable change, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday

In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the Haifa refinery was hit by Kheibarshekan missiles in response to the attack

In a statement, Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson said the US government had been coordinating flights, ground transport, and emergency assistance to help Americans leave the region amid ongoing security concerns

The training course is specifically designed for women and offers practice in real-world scenarios like self-defense firing while lying on their stomachs and backs

The countrywide protest was launched by workers and leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) following the arrest of former premier and party founder Imran Khan in Islamabad