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More flights coming to India from Gulf region

More flights coming to India from Gulf region

Flight connectivity from the Gulf region to India is gradually improving, with around 90 special flights expected from the United Arab Emirates. Services are also operating from Saudi Arabia and Oman, while limited flights are resuming via partially open airspace in Qatar. 19 days ago
Iran missile strike on Saudi base hits key US surveillance aircraft

Iran missile strike on Saudi base hits key US surveillance aircraft

An Iranian missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base reportedly damaged a US E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, along with KC-135 tankers, injuring over a dozen personnel. The hit on the high-value surveillance platform raises concerns over air defence gaps and operational readiness 26 days ago
CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries

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. Mar 15, 2026
US urges Americans to leave Middle East, activates 24/7 task force

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. Mar 3, 2026
Will not negotiate with US: Top Iranian secretary official

Will not negotiate with US: Top Iranian secretary official

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has rejected reports that Tehran is seeking talks with the United States, stating, "We will not negotiate with the United States." His remarks came after a Wall Street Journal report claimed Iran was exploring diplomatic engagement through Omani intermediaries. Mar 2, 2026
Death toll from joint US‑Israeli strike on girls' school in Iran's Hormozgan province rises to 148, with 95 wounded

Israel-US attack on Iran: Karnataka Deputy CM condemns strikes on school

Amid escalating tensions following the Israel-US strikes on Iran, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar strongly condemned the reported airstrike on a school that allegedly killed several children. Calling the war between the United States, Israel and Iran "not right," Mar 1, 2026
Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Unlike the Islamic State, Al Qaeda aims for a pan-India presence, taking a slow, calculated approach. Experts warn that the use of AI, especially deepfakes of figures like Osama Bin Laden, has enhanced the group's recruitment and radicalisation efforts, posing a significant challenge for Indian security agencies. Jan 14, 2026
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