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Another Indian ship sails safely out of UAE port to head for home

An Indian-flagged vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, safely sailed from Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates for India. The Directorate General of Shipping and MEA continue monitoring the situation

5 days ago

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli Rafael facility; IDF retaliates with strikes across Lebanon

IDF struck Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, including rocket sites in Al-Qatrani and command centres in Beirut, prompting evacuations in several neighbourhoods. Hezbollah retaliated near the border. Since March 2, air raids have killed 826 people.

5 days ago

India headed to become world's 3rd largest economy soon: Report

The Bharat Progress Report 2025-26 by the NXT Foundation highlights India's rapid economic and technological growth, noting that the country became the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, overtaking Japan with a GDP of about $4.18 trillion.

5 days ago

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries

CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries. Examinations scheduled from March 16 to April 10, 2026, as well as previously postponed papers, are now cancelled. CBSE will announce the procedure for declaring results for affected students separately.

5 days ago

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

The IMF has withheld a $1 billion loan tranche to Pakistan due to weak tax collection and concerns over the credibility of the current budget. Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio remains low at 9–10%, with a narrow tax base and a large informal economy

5 days ago

Iran war: Domestic carriers cancel multiple flights to Gulf region on Sunday

Domestic carriers Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo cancelled multiple flights to the Gulf region, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to UAE airport restrictions amid rising regional tensions. Air India and Air India Express curtailed most of their Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights

5 days ago

China's air defence system fails miserably, becomes 'laughing stock': Report

China's HQ‑9B air defence system, once promoted as a capable rival to Western systems, has come under intense scrutiny after reportedly failing to perform effectively in real‑world conflicts in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran.

5 days ago

Is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dead in an Iranian strike? The office denies assassination rumours after AI video claims go viral

Is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Officials deny assassination rumours amid viral AI video claims

Israel denied viral social media rumours claiming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been assassinated, confirming he is safe. Speculation began after a video posted on X showed what some users claimed was a sixth finger, suggesting AI manipulation.

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Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

Indian airlines are adjusting operations and fares. Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge of up to Rs 1,300 from March 15, joining IndiGo and the Air India group in passing on higher aviation fuel costs. IndiGo plans to operate 252 weekly flights to and from the Middle East between March 16 and 28

5 days ago

Indian Navy escorts LPG tankers after Hormuz crossing; Iran envoy says embassy helped secure passage

Iranian Supreme Leader's representative in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, said Iran's embassy had tried to facilitate the passage of Indian ships and assured safe transit through the strategic waterway.

5 days ago

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Uri

The Indian Army foiled a terrorist infiltration on the LoC in Uri, Baramulla, on the night of March 14–15, 2026, killing one attacker and recovering weapons including an AK rifle.

5 days ago

US could knock out Iran power in hour: Trump

Trump rejects Iran deal, seeks global support to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf now united against Tehran

Trump has rejected a potential deal with Iran, calling the terms "not good enough yet," while urging countries worldwide to deploy naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global oil shipments.

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Sabarimala women entry issue flares up ahead of polls; CPI(M), Opposition spar

Kerala Assembly polls: Sabarimala women entry debate fuels CPI(M)-Opposition tussle

The Kerala government's shift in position on women's entry into the Sabarimala temple has ignited political tensions ahead of the Assembly elections. Opposition leader V.D.

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India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan that hit multiple provinces, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Afghanistan's sovereignty must be respected. Kabul reported at least four deaths and 25 injuries, while Afghanistan said it retaliated with strikes on Pakistani military sites in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Panun Kashmir Expels Ajay Chrungoo Over Alleged Links With Ghulam Nabi Fai

Infighting within Panun Kashmir surfaced after it expelled its chairman, Ajay Chrungoo, over alleged foreign links and alleged communication with Ghulam Nabi Fai. The organisation has nominated Tito Ganju as its new chairman, while Chrungoo has rejected the allegations as "false and fabricated."

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Another Indian ship sails safely out of UAE port to head for home

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli Rafael facility; IDF retaliates with strikes across Lebanon

India headed to become world's 3rd largest economy soon: Report

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

Iran war: Domestic carriers cancel multiple flights to Gulf region on Sunday

China's air defence system fails miserably, becomes 'laughing stock': Report

Is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Officials deny assassination rumours amid viral AI video claims

Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

Indian Navy escorts LPG tankers after Hormuz crossing; Iran envoy says embassy helped secure passage

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Uri

Trump rejects Iran deal, seeks global support to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf now united against Tehran

Kerala Assembly polls: Sabarimala women entry debate fuels CPI(M)-Opposition tussle

India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

Panun Kashmir Expels Ajay Chrungoo Over Alleged Links With Ghulam Nabi Fai

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