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Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Mr. Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint strikes but condemned Tehran's retaliation
Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital
The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the Voluntary Eight (V8) comes a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an ongoing wave of strikes on Iran
South Africa, of course, has been hitting the high notes ever since the T20 World Cup began on February 7
Khamenei, one of the most consequential figures in Iran over the past half a century, built a theocratic system that stayed loyal to him
The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khameneis death following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation has sent shockwaves throughout West Asia, creating a volatile power vacuum within Iran.
In addition to saving lives and property, missile defence can discourage enemies from starting conflicts that could require missiles and give leaders more time to deliberate
An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened
Sungudi sari, a signature styling perfected by Saurashtrians who migrated to Madurai, weaves time and tale into every delicate thread
Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first seven-star hotel
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While Speaker Shankar Chaudhary had already allowed two Congress MLAs and one AAP legislator to speak on the Bill, Gujarat Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia raised a point of order contending that matters pertaining to Election Commission of India (EC) cannot be discussed in the State Assembly
As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles and letting out ululations
In March, the first month of the summer season, minimum temperatures are likely to remain above average across most areas, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
The United States and Israel defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a war crime during an UNSC emergency meeting
United Nations chief Antnio Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter
PV Sindhu said she was safe but stuck with her team; she added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is terrifying
There is complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, says senior advocate Kapil Sibalin conversation with N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, atThe HinduJustice Unplugged 2026; justice needs to rise above fractious debates to interpret Constitution for the greater good, he says
Israels emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he was not in a position to confirm Israeli reports of the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Indians do not allow constitutional provisions to influence personal behaviour, says former Orissa HC Chief JusticeatThe HinduJustice Unplugged 2026; change comes from social milieu, he adds
Police serve notice to Raijor Dal leader Debanga Sourav Gogoi, an IIM alumnus, for allegedly instigating farmers around a network of wetlands in Jorhat district
Heres a collection of storis from what experts and practitioners in the legal field discussed at Justice Unplugged 2026
G.V. Selvam, vice-president of VIT, noted that VIT had previously established a similar advanced computer training centre at the Central Prison in Vellore
At the event, specialty programmes including the Cardiac Dysfunction Clinic & Rehabilitation Centre and the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic & Embolism Referral Centre were also launched
Noting that increased heatwave risk could impact public health, water supply, and power demand, the RMC stated that weekly and extended-range forecast along with impact-based forecasts would be issued
The impacts of climate change are not for the future, they are here, now, and will only inconvenience humans more over time. Geetha Srimathilooks at how the trade and health of folk artistes of Tamil Nadu have already been deeply impacted by the growing summer heat
QamranandSahilhit unbeaten tons as the northern side bats out the final day without losing a wicket to clinch its maiden crown; southern outfit loses its second consecutive summit clash at home
With greater access to court proceedings and the live-streaming of hearings, both the Bench and the Bar must exercise restraint in avoiding sensational remarks that could compromise the integrity of proceedings, experts say at Justice Unplugged: Shaping the Future of Law conclave
Samiti stresses the need for collective action to eliminate social evils and to protect youth from addiction

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