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Army opens fire after suspicious movement along LoC in J&K's Rajouri

The Indian Army opened fire on Wednesday morning after detecting suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, thwarting a potential infiltration attempt. Reinforcements have been dispatched, and a search operation is underway.

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Rupee hits record low of ₹92.18 against US dollar amid surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions

The Indian rupee plunged 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on March 4, 2026, pressured by spiking crude prices (Brent at 82 dollars per barrel) due to the escalating US-Iran conflict.

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Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chosen as Iran's new Supreme Leader: Report

Iran's clerical body has reportedly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as the country's new paramount authority, Iran International said. The Assembly of Experts allegedly backed his appointment after Ali Khamenei's reported death in US-Israel strikes, with claims the Revolutionary Guard played a decisive role.

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Beijing, Moscow signal support for Iran but avoid confrontation with US: Report

A recent report says that both Beijing and Moscow are signaling support for Iran amid the widening Middle East conflict, but their backing is mostly symbolic and deliberately cautious rather than substantive.

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Drone strike near US Consulate in Dubai; visa, consular appointments cancelled

A drone strike near the US Consulate in Dubai caused a fire but no injuries were reported. The incident comes amid a series of drone and missile attacks targeting US diplomatic missions across the Middle East, including Kuwait and Riyadh, marking an escalation of regional hostilities.

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Omar Abdullah sounds alert: 'Don't Let Khamenei protests be hijacked by anti-national forces'

Amid anti-US and anti-Israel protests across the Union Territory over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm and restraint, warning that anti-national elements were attempting to exploit the charged atmosphere to create law-and-order problems.

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Protests erupt in J&K's Srinagar over Khamenei's death in US-Israeli airstrikes

Schools, universities shut; 2G restrictions continue in Kashmir amid protests over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing

Amid widespread protests in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Union Territory government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, including universities, till March 7 as a precautionary measure.

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India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

When will US‑Israel‑Iran war stop?

US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu said the conflict could last weeks but is unlikely to be prolonged. India called for de-escalation, opposed attacks on merchant ships, and prioritized the safety of nearly one crore Indians in the Gulf.

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Over 7 lakh unregistered telemarketers warned as TRAI cracks down on UCC violations

India's internet users cross 1.02 billion: TRAI

The total number of internet subscribers increased from 1,017.81 million at the end of September 2025 to 1,028.61 million by the end of December 2025, registering a quarterly growth of 1.06 per cent.

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'Threat to humanity': PAK defence minister's stark warning on Zionism amid deadly pro‑Iran rallies at US missions

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called Zionism a "threat to humanity," accusing it of fueling instability in the Muslim world. Pro-Iran protests erupted in cities like Lahore and Karachi following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, targeting US diplomatic missions.

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'We're lucky to have a leader like him': Akash Ambani on PM Modi's 25 years in public life

Akash Ambani-led Jio Platforms Limited brings in Dan Bailey as president for overseas push

Akash Ambani-led Jio Platforms Limited has appointed Dan Bailey as president to drive its overseas expansion plans. Based in London, Bailey will lead the company's international business initiatives and join its executive committee.

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Govt signs Rs 5,083 crore deals to acquire helicopters for coast guards, missiles for Navy

The Ministry of Defence has signed Rs 5,083 crore worth of contracts to strengthen the Indian Coast Guard and Navy, including a Rs 2,901 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for six ALH Mk-III helicopters under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category to boost maritime security and support Make in India.

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India closely monitoring evolving situation, taking relevant decisions in national interest: MEA

The government noted that nearly one crore Indians live and work in the Gulf, making their safety a top priority. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have been in touch with regional leaders. The MEA also confirmed that Indian missions are assisting nationals in affected countries.

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India has ample stocks of crude oil, petro products to tide over Iran crisis

India has adequate crude and petroleum stocks to manage the Iran crisis, with reserves covering about 25 days each of crude and products. Despite importing over 85% of its oil, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz, India has diversified supplies by increasing imports from Russia, Africa and the US.

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US-Iran-Israel conflict: Iran death toll reaches 787; Indian embassy issues advisory for nationals in UAE

The United States-Israel military campaign against Iran entered its fourth day with continued airstrikes and retaliatory exchanges. The operations, codenamed Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior IRGC commanders, creating a leadership vacuum and heightening risks of wider regional escalation.

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Army opens fire after suspicious movement along LoC in J&K's Rajouri

Rupee hits record low of ₹92.18 against US dollar amid surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions

Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chosen as Iran's new Supreme Leader: Report

Beijing, Moscow signal support for Iran but avoid confrontation with US: Report

Drone strike near US Consulate in Dubai; visa, consular appointments cancelled

Omar Abdullah sounds alert: 'Don't Let Khamenei protests be hijacked by anti-national forces'

Schools, universities shut; 2G restrictions continue in Kashmir amid protests over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing

When will US‑Israel‑Iran war stop?

India's internet users cross 1.02 billion: TRAI

'Threat to humanity': PAK defence minister's stark warning on Zionism amid deadly pro‑Iran rallies at US missions

Akash Ambani-led Jio Platforms Limited brings in Dan Bailey as president for overseas push

Govt signs Rs 5,083 crore deals to acquire helicopters for coast guards, missiles for Navy

India closely monitoring evolving situation, taking relevant decisions in national interest: MEA

India has ample stocks of crude oil, petro products to tide over Iran crisis

US-Iran-Israel conflict: Iran death toll reaches 787; Indian embassy issues advisory for nationals in UAE

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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