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PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian, voices concern over escala
Updated : 1 day, 19 hours ago IST
"Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.
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"Huge vacuum in global leadership": Kanwal Sibal calls to halt West Asia c
Updated : 2 days ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he noted that the international community currently lacks respected voices capable of exerting the moral and critical pressure necessary to move toward peace, stressing that countries like India, with moral authority, should push for a ceasefire and dialogue.
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"Unjust and unlawful": Iran rejects UNSC resolution, warns of "lasting sta
Updated : 2 days, 5 hours ago IST
Iran's UN envoy rejected a Security Council resolution, calling it an "unjust and unlawful" document that serves political agendas. He defended Iran's military response as a "right to self-defence" following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and strikes on civilian infrastructure, urging ful
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US-Israeli strike hits industrial area near Tehran; abandoned warehouse am
Updated : 2 days, 7 hours ago IST
A US-Israeli attack struck an industrial area in Rabat Karim as regional conflict enters its thirteenth day. While an abandoned warehouse was one of the targets struck, Iran has set three conditions for peace. Meanwhile, the IRGC continues retaliatory strikes against US bases and tankers ami
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Modi govt 'clearly afraid' of discussion on impact of West Asia conflict o
Updated : 2 days, 7 hours ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday claimed that the Modi government is "clearly afraid" of a discussion in both Houses of the Parliament on the situation in West Asia and its impact on India.
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Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest, alleges LPG sh
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders have continued protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday.
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UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unifie
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
The UAE has led a successful UN diplomatic push, with the Security Council adopting Resolution 2817 to condemn Iran's "egregious attacks." Co-sponsored by 140 nations, the resolution demands an end to "indiscriminate strikes" and affirms the UAE's right to self-defence against threats to its
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Kuwait residential building struck by "enemy drone" at dawn
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
A drone strike on a Kuwaiti residential building has caused casualties and "material damage," following revelations that a previous Iranian attack on US forces was more severe than disclosed. While "robust air defences" are in place, dozens of personnel suffered "brain trauma" and other "urg
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India joins 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran's "egregio
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" against regional neighbours, demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and interference with maritime trade. While 13 members voted in favour, Russia and China abstained, with Tehran dismissing the move a
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LPG cylinder crisis hits restaurants in Hyderabad
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
Gas shortage is hitting restaurants hard in Hyderabad. A restaurant owner said that the fuel shortage is affecting their business big time, and with wood prices allegedly skyrocketing, especially in Ramdhan, it is challenging.
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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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