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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described Om Birla as an outstanding Member of Parliament and excellent Speaker of the Lok Sabha, praising him for functioning above party lines and carrying everyone along while presiding over the House.

US President Donald Trump had threatened Iran on Saturday with expanding strikes to include new targets and said that America would hit Iran very hard.

Speaking with NDTV, Sajith Premadasa, Leader of Opposition in Sri Lanka emphasised the critical need for the Indian Ocean region to remain peaceful and not become part of any conflict.

Debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck a tower in Dubai Marina on Saturday, leaving smoke rising from its facade.

The government on Saturday dismissed as false the claims circulating on social media that the Centre is planning to create a new Union Territory by combining certain districts from Bihar and West Bengal.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer hailing from Jammu, Neha has defied the odds, transformed her physique, and shattered deep-seated stereotypes to emerge as a trailblazing athlete.

A week into the Iran war, what Trump actually wants remains, at best, unclear, and his own statements suggest even he may not know.

A woman, aged about 90, was allegedly raped by four masked men in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district, prompting the authorities to launch a probe by a special investigation team (SIT), police said on Saturday.

While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.

An 18-member group from Assam, which travelled to Dubai on December 25, has reportedly been stranded there for the past 13 days and is facing serious financial difficulties.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the US and Israeli attack on Iran, calling it a gross misuse of force and a violation of international law.

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Iran's hardline judiciary chief said the Islamic republic would continue targeting regional neighbours offering its enemies points... used in agression against our country.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States on Saturday of attacking a desalination plant on a Gulf island, saying it had set a precedent.

Zhang Yunpeng gave a blood sample, which was sent to China's national DNA database. Within a few days, the test confirmed the identity of his biological parents.

International Women's Day is an important occasion to recognise women's achievements.

President Droupadi Murmu had criticised the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for changing the venue of the International Santhal Conference

Speaking at an event for the tribal community in north Bengal, President Droupadi Murmu questioned whether the development of tribals was taking place in the region.

Addressing a gathering, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said healthcare services should be affordable, reliable and accessible, and stressed that the sector should remain a top priority for governments.

The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).

She pointed out that even people working in shops, salons, and other commercial establishments are often seen busy with their phones instead of focusing on their work.

The United States is reportedly deploying a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The USS George HW Bush completed its pre-deployment training on March 5, according to the US Navy.

A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.

Observers say it's high time the former mayor evolved and grew, as well as became more mature, diplomatic and friendly with journalists, opponents and, most importantly, friendly neighbours like India and China.

Sources said the Saudi Contract Price has increased substantially over the past few months.

Life across the Kashmir Valley returned to normalcy on Saturday as the administration lifted week-long security restrictions and communication curbs.

What should have been the end of a crucial school exam turned into a scene of horror in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh city on Friday when a 15-year-old Class 10 student was stabbed to death outside his school, allegedly by a group of fellow students.

Anthropic's study finds hands-on jobs like cooks, mechanics and bartenders remain safer from AI than many skilled white-collar roles today.

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Mohammad Rizwan downplayed Pakistan's exit and criticised media portrayal of players, suggesting journalists should also face penalties.

Some underrated foods may deliver more nutrients per bite than popular healthy choices, a nutritionist explains.

The Supreme Court has been informed that the panel led by the Environment Secretary completely suppressed the opinion of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) while recommending the controversial 100-metre height definition for the Aravalli hills.

The T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be played on a pitch that has been prepared using a mix of red and black soil.

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The entry of AI in warfare has changed how we assess battlefields. What took hours to take a shot at has become a second's job. It's automated.

Israel's military said Saturday it had carried out an operation in Lebanon to find remains of airman Ron Arad, but failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986.

China officially refrains from highlighting any military partnership with Iran, referring to itself as a esponsible major power. Even so, joint drills, its alleged support to Houthis, and a growing defence footprint tell a more complex story.

The scam involves fake identities, voice-changing software and altered documents, with wages allegedly sent back to the North Korean state.

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: The recommendations are based on the results of the written examination held in August 2025 and the Personality Test (interviews) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.

Nutritionist Palak Nagpal explains why protein quality and digestibility matter just as much as how much protein you eat

A new study has revealed that the large language models (LLMs) can behave unpredictably when given autonomous access to digital tools.

Iran war: Iran, for a week now, has been launching missiles to avenge the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

This is the second time the high court has acquitted Ram Rahim Singh in a high-profile 2002 murder case linked to the Dera.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will quit US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said, as the country's involvement faces scrutiny following the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them

For Indian expats in Dubai, life has largely continued as usual even after tensions escalated in Middle East following the outbreak of hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke about India's decision to allow an Iranian naval vessel to dock in Kochi amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing the ships as having been caught on the wrong side of events.

In the first post-Iran war economic shock, Pakistan government in an overnight decision has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by PKR 55 per litre each, the highest-ever hike.

The bulk of the package comes from performance stock units (PSUs) valued at $126 million, split evenly into two tranches, the report mentioned.

Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a feeling. It's not his political opponents saying this, but the White House itself.