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Nasscom issues advisory on strengthening operational and cyber resilience
Updated : 1 week ago IST
In light of the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Nasscom has issued another advisory to member companies, urging heightened vigilance and preparedness across business continuity and cybersecurity frameworks. While business operations currently remain stable, organizations
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Trichy Airport operates 8 flights to Gulf Region amid West Asia Conflict
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has continued to reverberate through global aviation networks, forcing widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations and rerouting across Middle East corridors and beyond.
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"Citizens and residents urged to head to safe place": Sirens activated acr
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Bahrain activated sirens and urged citizens to seek shelter following an Iranian drone attack on civilian targets, including a desalination plant. The strike in Sitra caused casualties, including children. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian denied seeking conflict with neighbours, while rejecti
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Pune gas-based crematoriums temporarily closed due to LPG supply prioritis
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The gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in Pune will be temporarily closed following directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This decision comes as the ministry has prioritised propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG cons
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Iran makes hardline choice in Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme leader
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Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is more hardline than his father, has been announced as the third Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution following a decision by the country's Assembly of Experts after days of deliberation.
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"I'll make a decision at the right time": Trump says end of Iran war will
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US President Donald Trump stated that the end of the war with Iran will be a "mutual" decision with Benjamin Netanyahu. He claimed the conflict saved Israel from destruction, reiterated that Iran's new leadership needs US approval to "last long," and urged a pardon for Netanyahu to ensure wa
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UAE air defences "addressing a missile threat" as military intercepts ball
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The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting a major Iranian aerial attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. Since the February 28 killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, over 1,600 projectiles have targeted the UAE, resulting in four deaths and 112 injuries. Authorities remain on high al
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"Foreign policy mortgaged under BJP:" SP MP Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP ahead
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Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP for its management of foreign policy ahead of the INDIA bloc floor leaders' meeting on Monday.
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Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in t
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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.
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Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to "st
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coo
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Bahrain: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitr
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Bahrain reports an Iranian drone strike on a desalination plant and the Sitra area, leaving children in critical condition. Despite President Pezeshkian's claims of seeking "good relations" with neighbours, Tehran remains defiant against US President Trump's demands for "unconditional surren
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Iran's absence in oil market likely to be offset by global oversupply: Car
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Iran's absence from the global oil market is likely to be offset by an existing oversupply in global oil inventories, providing a buffer against potential supply disruptions, according to a report by CareEdge.
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