Om Gupta
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Middle East conflict: UAE closes embassy in Tehran amid heightened tensions with Iran
World | Mar 02, 2026, 12:58 AM ISTThe UAE has closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn its ambassador after repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE. The decision underscores rising regional tensions as attacks hit civilian sites including airports and key infrastructure.
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Middle East conflict: 9 Iranian naval ships 'destroyed and sunk' by US, says Trump
World | Mar 01, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump said US forces sank nine Iranian naval ships and destroyed Iran’s naval headquarters. Iran's missile and drone attacks escalated across Israel and the Gulf region, raising fears of wider unrest.
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Iran claims missile strikes on UK and US oil tankers in Gulf, one reported dead
World | Mar 01, 2026, 10:48 PM ISTIran says it hit three UK and US oil tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz with missiles. A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was reportedly struck, killing one person. The US and UK have not confirmed the claims.
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48 Iranian leaders killed in US attack; Tehran wants to hold talks: Trump
World | Mar 01, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTDonald Trump said 48 Iranian leaders were killed in a joint US-Israel strike. The operation has sharply escalated tensions, with Iran launching retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.
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'Rendering all possible assistance': Govt on Indian national injured in UAE in Iranian strikes
World | Mar 01, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTThe Indian Embassy in the UAE said an Indian injured in Iranian strikes is out of danger. UAE authorities reported 3 deaths and 58 injuries as air defence forces intercepted missiles and drones.
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US strikes Iranian warship in Gulf of Oman, calls on Tehran to lay down arms
World | Mar 01, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTUS forces struck an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette at Chah Bahar pier, US Central Command said, adding the vessel is sinking in the Gulf of Oman and calling on Iranian forces to lay down their weapons.
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UAE hit by Iranian drones and missiles: 3 dead, 58 injured as situation escalates in Gulf
World | Mar 01, 2026, 07:56 PM ISTIranian drone and missile attacks in the UAE have left three people dead and 58 injured. Dubai International Airport, Burj Al Arab, and Jebel Ali Port were among the sites affected, authorities confirmed.
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PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Subramanya Swamy Temple in Madurai
India | Mar 01, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Subramanya Swamy Temple in Tirupparankundram, Madurai, offered prayers to Lord Murugan, and received traditional honours. The temple visit was the highlight of his Tamil Nadu tour.
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Middle East on boil: Why is Iran attacking its neighbours? The strategy explained
Explainers | Mar 01, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTAfter a joint US-Israel strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated by targeting nine countries across the Gulf and beyond. From Dubai to Cyprus, here’s a breakdown of Iran’s strategy and why these nations were attacked.
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Menaka Guruswamy, TMC’s pick for Rajya Sabha, could become India’s first LGBTQ+ parliamentarian
India | Feb 28, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTSenior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, part of the legal team behind the 2018 Section 377 verdict, has been nominated by the Trinamool Congress as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal.
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Israel-Iran conflict: Global powers react as Middle East conflict escalates
World | Feb 28, 2026, 06:09 PM ISTThe US and Israel launched major strikes across Iran, prompting regional retaliation and sharp global reactions. Saudi Arabia, France, the EU, Russia, Pakistan and others responded as airspace closures and military escalation deepened tensions.
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Kakinada cracker factory blast: 18 Killed, 6 critically injured in Andhra Pradesh
India | Feb 28, 2026, 05:34 PM ISTAt least 18 people were killed and six critically injured in a massive explosion at a cracker manufacturing unit in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. Authorities are investigating the cause as rescue efforts continue.
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Flightradar24 hit by heavy traffic as military aircraft tracking surges amid Israel-Iran conflict
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTThe US and Israel launched major strikes across Iran, prompting missile and drone retaliation and widespread Middle East airspace closures. Global flight disruptions followed, with heavy traffic crashing Flightradar24.
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Smartphone price drop: Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus gets Rs 25,000 cut, now available at Galaxy S25 price
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 03:46 PM ISTThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has received a price cut of up to Rs 25,000 and is now available for Rs 74,999. Buyers can also avail a Rs 1,500 bank discount. The phone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 120Hz AMOLED display, and 4,900mAh battery.
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Smartphone prices could jump 14% this year; IDC predicts sharpest shipment drop in a decade
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTA global memory chip shortage driven by rising AI demand could increase smartphone prices by up to 14% this year, according to IDC. Budget phones under Rs 9,000 may be hit hardest, while global shipments are expected to see their steepest decline in a decade.
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Oppo announces special Holi offers on Reno and Find X Series
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 01:04 PM ISTOppo has announced special Holi offers on Reno 15 and Find X9 series phones, including up to 24-month no-cost EMI and up to 10% cashback on select bank cards and UPI transactions.
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OpenAI secures $110 billion funding from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank; valuation hits $730 billion
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ISTOpenAI has secured USD 110 billion in funding from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, raising its pre-money valuation to USD 730 billion. The company says the investment will help scale infrastructure, expand global reach, and bring frontier AI to wider audiences.
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Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for February 28, 2026: Unlock exclusive rewards
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTUnlock free premium items in Free Fire Max with today’s active redeem codes. Learn how to use the official redemption site to claim your rewards before they vanish.
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Giridih Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Complete list of winners
Jharkhand | Feb 27, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTCounting for Jharkhand’s 2026 Urban Local Body elections was underway on Friday across 48 ULBs after a 63 per cent turnout. Polls covered 1,042 wards. Giridih’s mayoral seat was reserved for SC candidates. Over 5,500 ward candidates contested.
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Adityapur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Check full list of winners
Jharkhand | Feb 27, 2026, 04:00 PM ISTCounting of votes for Jharkhand’s 48 Urban Local Bodies was underway amid tight security. Over 63% turnout was recorded. Elections were held for mayors, chairpersons and 1,042 ward councillors across municipal corporations, nagar parishads and nagar panchayats.