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US urges Americans to leave Middle East, activates 24/7 task force

A 24/7 interagency task force has been activated in Washington to coordinate consular support, crisis communications, and citizen safety, working with affected embassies. Over 30 STEP messages and 15 security alerts have been issued, reaching millions via email and a dedicated WhatsApp channel.

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Student of Indian descent killed in US shooting considered reaction to Iran war

Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old Indian-American student at the University of Texas at Austin, was killed in a shooting in Austin, carried out by a man wearing Iranian symbols. Fourteen others were injured, and the FBI is investigating possible terrorism links amid heightened tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran

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Top Iranian official: Trump abandoned 'America first' for 'Israel first'; Trump says Iran campaign may run 4–5 weeks

"You'll find out soon": Trump on Iranian drone strike at US embassy in Riyadh

A loud blast and thick black smoke were seen above the US Embassy in Riyadh on Monday night after drones struck the diplomatic compound in the latest escalation of Iran's attacks on American missions in the Middle East.

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Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

MCX gold April futures gained 2.53 per cent to Rs 1,66,199 per 10 grams on Monday, while MCX silver May futures eased 0.90 per cent to Rs 2,80,090 per kg.

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Trump hails 'great' economy, record market; urges passage of 'Save America Act'

Trump declines to rule out deployment of US troops to Iran

Trump's remark about possible troop involvement in the conflict came as the Central Command reported on X that four members of US forces have died as of Monday.

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Happy Holi 2026: Holika Dahan on March 2; when is Rangwali Holi, March 3 or 4? check Shubh Muhurat

Holi begins with Holika Dahan, when people light bonfires and perform rituals and prayers around the sacred fire. This year, due to a lunar eclipse, there will be a one-day gap: after Choti Holi on March 2, Rangpanchami will be celebrated on March 4.

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India-Canada ties get boost with $2.6 bn uranium deal, defence dialogue launched

Describing people-to-people ties as the driving force of bilateral relations, PM Modi said India and Canada share strong democratic values, celebrate diversity and are committed to the welfare of humanity. He added that discussions focused on transforming this shared vision into a next-level partnership.

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Indian mariner killed in Gulf of Oman tanker attack; three US jets downed in friendly fire incident in Kuwait, says CENTCOM

An Indian national was killed on Monday when an explosive-laden unmanned boat struck an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat Governorate, according to reports. "The Maritime Security Centre reported that the oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an unmanned boat 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate.

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Sunetra Pawar swearing-in: Ajit Pawar's widow elected NCP legislative party leader; to take oath today as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM

'Justice for my father': Jay Pawar seeks arrest of VSR Ventures owner over viral 'sleeping' video

Jay Ajit Pawar has demanded the immediate arrest of Rohit Singh, owner of VSR Ventures, after a viral video allegedly showed him sleeping in the pilot's seat during a flight. Pawar criticized AAIB report on the Learjet 45 crash that killed his father, former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar,

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Karnataka govt monitoring West Asia crisis; 109 Kannadigas stranded in UAE, Bahrain, Centre on high alert over communal unrest

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said 109 Kannadigas are stranded in the UAE and Bahrain amid West Asia tensions. Meanwhile, the Centre has alerted states over possible attempts to exploit the Iran crisis to incite communal unrest, with intelligence agencies closely monitoring the situation.

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Afghanistan strikes key military bases in Pakistan, including Nur Khan Airbase

According to the statement, the strikes include the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the 12th Brigade base in Quetta, Balochistan, and the Khoizai camp in the Mohmand Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with other military sites housing key facilities.

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Trump abandoned 'America first' for 'Israel first'; Trump says Iran campaign may run 4–5 weeks

A top Iranian official accused President Donald Trump of abandoning his "America First" policy for an "Israel First" approach, blaming him for escalating Middle East tensions. He also rejected reports of talks with Washington and dismissed claims of backchannel outreach via Oman.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 's son Mojtaba Khamenei

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? How ideologies of Ayatollah's son could shape Iran's new course

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes. Senior official Ali Larijani said an interim council comprising the president, judiciary chief and a Guardian Council jurist would assume responsibilities until a new leader is chosen.

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Blasts heard over Dubai and Doha amid Iran's Gulf missile and drone offensive

Blasts heard over Dubai and Doha; Kuwait confirms several US military aircraft crashed, all crew safe

Kuwait confirmed that several US military aircraft crashed on Monday morning, but said all crew members were safely rescued and are in stable condition. Authorities launched immediate search and rescue operations and are investigating the cause in coordination with US forces.

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An Unholy Convergence: How Power Politics Trumped Islamic Solidarity in the Middle East

If Iran falls or is severely weakened, the implications will be profound. It may temporarily satisfy some regimes, but it will also normalize the idea that Muslim countries can collude with external powers to attack another Muslim nation.

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US urges Americans to leave Middle East, activates 24/7 task force

Student of Indian descent killed in US shooting considered reaction to Iran war

"You'll find out soon": Trump on Iranian drone strike at US embassy in Riyadh

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

Trump declines to rule out deployment of US troops to Iran

Happy Holi 2026: Holika Dahan on March 2; when is Rangwali Holi, March 3 or 4? check Shubh Muhurat

India-Canada ties get boost with $2.6 bn uranium deal, defence dialogue launched

Indian mariner killed in Gulf of Oman tanker attack; three US jets downed in friendly fire incident in Kuwait, says CENTCOM

'Justice for my father': Jay Pawar seeks arrest of VSR Ventures owner over viral 'sleeping' video

Karnataka govt monitoring West Asia crisis; 109 Kannadigas stranded in UAE, Bahrain, Centre on high alert over communal unrest

Afghanistan strikes key military bases in Pakistan, including Nur Khan Airbase

Trump abandoned 'America first' for 'Israel first'; Trump says Iran campaign may run 4–5 weeks

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? How ideologies of Ayatollah's son could shape Iran's new course

Blasts heard over Dubai and Doha; Kuwait confirms several US military aircraft crashed, all crew safe

An Unholy Convergence: How Power Politics Trumped Islamic Solidarity in the Middle East

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