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"Eknath Shinde became god for us": Indira University dean as 84 stranded s
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
She stated that the entire team was focused only on ensuring their safe return and described Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a saviour during the crisis. While there were no major logistical challenges, she noted that the situation was emotionally difficult, adding that
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"Best people who can assassinate leaders in the world": Expert on Israel t
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Middle East expert Waiel Awwad on Wednesday criticised Israel's warning that it would target whoever becomes Iran's next Supreme Leader, stating that it was Israel's style and "their survival".
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MEA sets up Special Control Room amid West Asia crisis; Releases helpline
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update on X, stating that a dedicated Control Room has been set up to assist citizens amid the ongoing tensions.
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India's Petroleum Ministry assures availability, affordability of energy a
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"We are continuously monitoring the evolving situation, and all necessary steps will be taken in order to ensure availability and affordability of major petroleum products in the country," the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a post on X.
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Putin, UAE President call for immediate ceasefire amid escalating West Asi
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The discussion comes after the United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and several senior commanders. Tehran has since responded with missile and drone strikes targeting American and Israeli assets across the Gulf regio
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"All services to London and Paris continue to operate as scheduled": Malay
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"Malaysia Airlines confirms that all services to London and Paris continue to operate as scheduled. To ensure the highest safety standards, our flights are utilising alternative routes to avoid affected regions. While this may result in slightly longer flight times, the safety of our pass
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"Hezbollah entering a fight it cannot win": IDF as Israel continues strike
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
After carrying out overnight retaliatory strikes on multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said that the terror organisation is "entering a fight it cannot win" as conflict in West Asia escalates.
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"Iran is not an Israeli problem, it's a global, regional problem": Former
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
He claimed that Iran's actions have affected several countries in the region.
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"India can intervene to stop the war," Kerala LoP urges PM Modi to protect
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
"We are all very much worried about that because there is a large diaspora of Malayalis and Indians there. We requested the Prime Minister. I have sent an email to the central government. India can contribute, and it can intervene to stop the war. All the people and their relatives in Ker
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IREF urges rice exporters to exercise caution amid West Asia crisis
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has issued an advisory to its members in view of the deteriorating situation in Iran and parts of the Gulf, and reports that movements through the Strait of Hormuz could be restricted.
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FRRO to assist foreign nationals affected by West Asia crisis: MEA on visa
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday issued an advisory for foreign nationals in India who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing security situation in West Asia.
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Iran enters US nuclear talks "with open eyes", won't compromise on rights:
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is negotiating with the US "with open eyes" and will not compromise on its rights. Talks in Oman aim for a fair nuclear deal, with both sides stressing mutual respect and good faith.
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