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Two killed, 3 others injured when debris from intercepted ballistic missile falls in Abu Dhabi

Two people were killed and three injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on Sweihan Road in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, authorities said Thursday.

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Oil prices jump as Iran says no direct talks with US to end war

Global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel after Iran ruled out direct negotiations with the United States to end the ongoing conflict, dampening hopes of a ceasefire. Brent crude rose to $103.46 per barrel, while WTI crude climbed to $91.54 amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

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Bengaluru among top 10 global tech hubs, I don't want to compare it with Hyderabad: K'taka Deputy CM

Speaking in the Assembly, Shivakumar highlighted Bengaluru's strong talent pool, cosmopolitan culture and global recognition, noting its contribution of 26 lakh IT professionals and the presence of around 400 Fortune 500 companies. He also recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Bengaluru a global city.

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Centre accelerates PNG rollout to ease LPG pressure; fuel supply normal across India

The Centre has assured that all petrol and diesel retail outlets are functioning normally with sufficient stocks, while refineries operate at high capacity. A rapid rollout of PNG connections is underway, with a single-day record of 9,046 new connections. The government is maintaining full supply for domestic PNG and CNG transport.

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White House gets its most unexpected guest; spotted walking beside Melania Trump, turns heads

A humanoid machine, known as Figure 03, walked beside First Lady Melania Trump as she entered a global summit on artificial intelligence and education on Wednesday

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Iranian missile strikes dangerously close to Israeli nuclear site, air raid sirens go off: Report

Local media reported that the missile struck Dimona, located about 13 km northwest of the nuclear site in the Negev Desert, without elaborating on whether there was damage.

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'Trump does not bluff, he is prepared to unleash hell': USA's fresh warning to Iran amid calls for ceasefire talks

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned Iran on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Tehran rejects a deal to end the ongoing war, asserting that the US leader "does not bluff."

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'India not dalal nation like Pakistan': EAM S Jaishankar on Iran mediation in all-party meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India does not see itself as a "dalaal" nation like Pakistan during an all-party meeting on the West Asia conflict. He stressed India will not act as a middleman. Leaders across parties attended the meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to discuss rising tensions between the US and Iran.

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Strait of Hormuz is not completely shut: Only five "friendly" nations get safe passage, India one of them

Along with India, ships from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq have been granted safe passage through the key maritime chokepoint despite the ongoing conflict in the region.

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Mehbooba Mufti urges review of Andrabi's life term, seeks parole on humanitarian grounds

After a Delhi court sentenced separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment in a terror conspiracy case, Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the Centre to review the punishment on humanitarian grounds. She sought parole for Andrabi, citing her age and long incarceration.

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India fast-tracks gas pipelines rollout; overrides RWAs' objections, local hurdles

Amid disruptions caused by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, India has empowered the Centre to override local hurdles and fast-track piped natural gas infrastructure nationwide.

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India hits out at terror- sponsor Pakistan over support to banned terror group, rejects false claims

India strongly rejected Pakistan's remarks supporting a banned terror outfit, asserting it has no locus standi on internal matters. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Pakistan of backing terrorism and spreading false narratives. The response followed the sentencing of separatist leader Asiya Andrabi and others under UAPA in a Delhi court.

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Hotels and restaurants charging 'gas and fuel surcharge' unfair practice: Central Consumer Protection Authority

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the Consumer Affairs Ministry, on March 25 flagged LPG, gas surcharge and fuel recovery fees in hotel bills as unfair trade practices. It said such charges bypass service charge norms and lack transparency.

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Will end war if conditions met, won't let Trump dictate: Iran rejects US proposal

Iran has stated that US President Donald Trump 'cannot dictate' when the war will end. In a list of fresh demands, Iran has stated that it will end the war "at a time of its own choosing and only if its own conditions are met."

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Afghanistan: Pakistani firing kills two in Kunar; UN urges probe into Kabul rehab airstrike

At least two people were killed and eight injured after Pakistani forces shelled Afghanistan's Kunar province, hitting Nari and Sarkano districts. Afghan forces responded by destroying three Pakistani posts along the Durand Line, killing one soldier. The attacks came despite an Eid al-Fitr ceasefire

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