22:40

Trump warns Iran missile growth poised direct threat to US

22:32

Pak court jails 4 defence ministry employees for leaking secrets to Russia

22:26

IndiGo to operate 10 flights from Jeddah to India tomorrow

22:24

Oleum gas leak in Maha's Palghar causes panic, workers evacuated

22:13

Dubai begins limited flight operations as airlines resume select services

21:49

Joint Holi-Purim celebrations in Israel cancelled amid rising tensions

21:43

Energy supply secure, prices stable: India amid West Asia tensions

21:09

Flight disruptions continue in Kerala, 89 cancellations reported

20:51

Man hacks to death parents, 2 others of family over money dispute in UP

20:34

Putin, UAE president call for immediate ceasefire in West Asia

20:02

Dhanush's 'Kara' to be released on Apr 30

19:52

Hezbollah intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

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Fri, 20 March 2020

09:41

Fitch cuts India growth forecast to 5.1 pc from 5.6 pc due to coronavirus outbreak: Statement

Sensex opens 352.50 pts higher at 28,640.73; Nifty jumps 68.65 pts to 8,332.10.

Number of coronavirus cases in India rises to 195: Health Ministry data.

Image: Wholesale fruits and vegetable market in Pune's Gultekdi closed, due to (what else?) the coronavirus pandemic.

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Modi condemns Iran attacks on Bahrain, Saudi; calls for peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, condemning recent attacks on both countries and emphasising the importance of regional peace and stability.

Is Iran nearing Chinese missile deal as conflict escalates?

China has denied reports of finalising a deal with Iran to sell CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and joint US-Israeli airstrikes.

Several US jets crash, fire at embassy compound: Kuwait

The Kuwaiti Defence Ministry said all crew members of the crashed aircraft ejected safely and were taken to a hospital for medical check-ups.

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian drone struck a British RAF base in Cyprus, prompting the UK to allow US defensive operations and consider evacuation plans for British citizens in the region.