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Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday advised airlines to avoid airspaces of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, till March 2.The countries are Iran, Israel, Lebanon, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar.Many airspaces are already shut in the wake of the...
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Following reports by some Israeli media channels that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was believed to have been killed in Saturday morning's strikes, the Iranian foreign minister has said the Ayatollah is still alive.In an interview with NBC News, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has...
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The Opposition on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Israel as the US and Israel launched military attacks on Iran.The Congress termed Modi's visit to Israel shameful and ill-timed, saying it creates the perception of a political endorsement of military escalation...
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Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, Reuters reported citing three sources.Iran has yet to comment publicly on the status of the two senior officials.A joint attack by the United States and...
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India on Saturday expressed 'deep concerned' over the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling for restraint. India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians,...
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Smoke rises in the sky after reported Iranian missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. Photograph: Reuters
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday said it is working on alternate flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup in India and Sri lanka amid the disruption caused by the US strikes on Iran. The T20 showpiece that began on February 7 will wind up on...
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The escalating situation across the Gulf region following the joint Israel-US attacks on Iran has majorly disrupted flight connections in and out of Dubai, a major aviation destination and a commercial hub on Saturday. Regional airspace closures have caused disruption to several flights in...
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Here's how India and West Indies stack up in T20 Internationals
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India will take on the West Indies in their Super 8 clash at Kolkata's Eden Gardens tomorrow.
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Here's how South Africa and Zimbabwe stack up in T20 Internationals.
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South Africa, Zimbabwe to meet for Group 1 Super 8 match at Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on March 1.
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The Iranian Embassy in India on Saturday unequivocally refuted any chance of 'surrender' to the 'ignoble' demands of Israel and United States of laying down their arms and surrendering.The Iranian embassy said that the United States, in collaboration with the 'corrupt Zionist regime' of Israel...
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As many as 20 people were killed and six others critically injured in the cracker unit blast in Vetlapalem in Kakinada district on Saturday, a top police official said.We have information that 20 people were killed in the incident, Kakinada Superintendent of Police G Bindu Madhav told PTI.Andhra...
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The death toll from an aerial strike on a girls' school in southern Iran has risen amid a major military offensive by the United States and Israel, Iranian state media reported on Saturday.The attack struck a girls' school in Minab, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province in the Gulf region.According...
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West Asia finds itself plunged into another conflict as the United State and Israel conducted joint strike on Iran in what has been dubbed as Operation Roaring Lion.The aim they say is to prevent the Islamist regime from arming itself while calling for the people to rise up and seize power.One...
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IndiGo on Saturday temporarily suspended flights to and from the Middle East in view of the evolving situation in Iran.'In view of evolving airspace restrictions around Iran and the Middle East, all flights to and from the Middle East are cancelled till 0000 hrs,' it said in a post on X.The...
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Explosions were heard in Qatar on Saturday as Iran launched a counterattack following the joint US-Israel military campaign against the Islamic Republic. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.According to initial reports, Iran first fired a wave of missiles and drones...
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Israel and the United States embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video message to citizens.I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership, Netanyahu...
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The government of Bahrain on Saturday said that a missile attack was aimed at the headquarters of the United States Navy's 5th Fleet located in the island nation.Authorities, however, did not immediately provide details about the extent of damage, casualties, or who was responsible for the...
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The Maharashtra government is examining the feasibility of airlifting damaged tankers in extreme emergencies following a recent gas tanker accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway that caused a 36-hour traffic disruption, the assembly was informed on Saturday. The...
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The Bombay Chartered Accountants Society (BCAS) has urged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to address what it described as restrictive norms and rising delays in the registration of research analysts (RAs).In a 22-page letter sent earlier this week, the industry body flagged...
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United States President Donald Trump has said that American military action against Iran could result in casualties among US forces.In a video message posted on social media early Saturday, Trump said that 'the lives of courageous American heroes may be lost' and acknowledged that casualties are...
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Explosions were heard across parts of northern Israel on Saturday as the country's air defence systems were activated to intercept incoming missiles from Iran, following Israeli strikes carried out earlier with United States involvement.The Israeli military said it was using its air defence...
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Air India on Saturday diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Mumbai due to the closure of Israeli airspace.Israel has launched attacks on Iran, following which some airspaces are closed for flight operations.AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February is returning to India due to closure...
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Brent crude oil prices can hit the $110 a barrel (bbl) mark, up around 57 per cent from the current levels in the worst case scenario, if tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, analysts said.Crude prices have firmed by around 10 per cent since the US began positioning military...
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India on Saturday issued advisories for its nationals in Israel and Jordan in view of the prevailing security situation in the region, urging them to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant.The Embassy of India in Israel advised Indian nationals to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines and...
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Jammu and Kashmir were on the verge of scripting history as they piled on the runs on the fifth and final day of the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubballi on Saturday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was present at the venue, posted a photograph on X, saying he was in Hubballi...
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Israel has launched what it described as a 'preventive' missile attack against Iran, its defence minister said, as visuals circulating online showed a plume of smoke billowing into the sky following the strike.According to Reuters, Israel's military said it had sounded air raid sirens in several...
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India is closely watching the evolving situation following the United States supreme court's verdict against tariffs and will continue to engage with Washington, DC for best possible opportunities in the interim trade deal finalised earlier this month, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal...
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United States President Donald Trump on Friday said Cuba is in serious economic trouble, suggesting the possibility of a 'friendly takeover', as his administration intensifies pressure on the communist government in Havana through a fuel blockade.Speaking to reporters before a trip to Texas,...
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Nine more cheetahs from Botswana landed safely at Kuno National Park (KNP) on Saturday, taking India's total count of the big cats to 48, an official said.The third batch of cheetahs from Africa arrived on IAF aircraft as part of a four-year population revival plan, the official said.Union...
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Chaos prevailed at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after passengers bound for Nepal have staged a protest against a private airline, alleging gross mismanagement that disrupted their travel plans for two consecutive days.According to passengers, the flight departed Bengaluru for...
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A Duty Magistrate of Patiala House Court granted bail to Indian Youth Congress president Udai Bhanu Chib after a midnight hearing at her residence.Chib was produced before the judge around 12.30 am after the expiry of four days of police custody. He has been arrested in the AI Summit Protest...
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India's forex reserves dropped by $2.119 billion to $723.608 billion during the week ended February 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by $8.663 billion to a new all-time high of $725.727 billion.For the week ended February...
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The Election Commission is set to publish West Bengal's post-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral rolls on Saturday, marking a crucial stage in the voter list overhaul ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.According to officials, all 7.08 crore names that figured in the draft rolls will...
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Afghanistan said it is open to negotiations after Pakistan carried out airstrikes on several major cities, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the two countries in 'open war' following months of escalating tensions and reciprocal attacks, as reported by Al Jazeera.On Friday, Pakistan...
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United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker on Friday expressed condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the recent conflict with Afghanistan and affirmed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself.In a post on X, Allison Hooker wrote, 'Spoke today with...
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Three persons have been arrested in connection with cyber fraud cases involving more than Rs 82 crore and 352 complaints registered nationwide, police said here on Friday. The accused have been booked by the cybercrime police station under Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act and...
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The Karnataka government has facilitated the opening of a salon at Shingatalur village in Gadag district after Dalits were allegedly denied hair-cutting services by upper-caste residents, sources in the Social Welfare Department said on Thursday. According to department sources, Dalits in...
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