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  'No need for NATO help': Trump amid war with Iran after allies pushback

  World | March 17, 2026 21:32 IST

  US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that most NATO allies have told Washington they do not want to take part in any US military action in Iran.

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  'Good thing he's out': Trump after key official quits claiming Israel's pressure on US over Iran war

  World | March 17, 2026 21:54 IST

  Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby, Joseph Kent wrote in his resignation letter.

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  Kerala Polls: Congress releases first list, fields VD Satheesan, Chennithala and Oommen Chandy's son

  India | March 17, 2026 18:29 IST

  Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress has released its first list of 55 candidates for the Kerala elections, fielding key leaders like VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and Chandy Oommen from Paravur, Haripad, and Puthuppally respectively.

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  Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight Opposition MPs: 'Don't display placards, AI-generated pics'

  India | March 17, 2026 13:21 IST

  The Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs after a proposal moved by Kiren Rijiju. Speaker Om Birla warned members against using placards and AI-generated images, stressing discipline in the House.

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  India slams Pakistan over Kabul Hospital strike, calls it 'barbaric, unconscionable act of violence'

  India | March 17, 2026 13:16 IST

  India has strongly criticised Pakistan over a deadly airstrike on a Kabul hospital that killed over 400 civilians. Calling it a "cowardly" and unjustifiable act, the MEA said the attack violates Afghanistan's sovereignty and threatens regional stability.

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  Nanda Devi tanker arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar Port with 47,000 metric tonnes of LPG after Shivalik

  World | March 17, 2026 11:43 IST

  Chief Officer of Nanda Devi vessel said that the initiative was taken by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Shipping Corporation of India, with the Indian and Iranian navies providing the necessary assistance to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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  CBSE warns class 10, 12 evaluators against sharing exam details on social media

  Education | March 16, 2026 19:12 IST

  The CBSE has issued a stern warning to evaluators of Class 10 and 12 board exams against sharing any information on social media. Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said that the evaluation process is strictly confidential and governed by established protocols.

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  West Bengal Polls: BJP releases first list of 144 candidates, fields Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata

  March 16, 2026 17:51 IST

  BJP has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. Suvendu Adhikari has been fielded from Bhabanipur to take on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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  10 patients killed after massive fire breaks out at SCB Medical College Hospital in Odisha's Cuttack

  India | March 16, 2026 10:24 IST

  Upon receiving news of the incident, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi immediately rushed to the hospital to take stock of the situation at the site. He visited the New Medicine Building to meet with the patients affected by the fire and their relatives.

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  Iran rejects US' Mojtaba Khamenei is 'disfigured' claim, says 'no issues with new Supreme Leader'

  World | March 14, 2026 23:52 IST

  Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed speculation about the health of the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

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  Foreigners in India get 30-day visa extension, overstay penalty waived amid Middle East tensions

  World | March 14, 2026 0:02 IST

  India has announced 30-day visa extensions and waived overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to travel disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Middle East.

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  Two Indians killed, several injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman: MEA

  India | March 13, 2026 23:47 IST

  Sharing details of the incident, the MEA condoled the loss of lives and stated that the Indian Mission in Oman was in touch with local authorities to provide the necessary assistance.

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  All six crew members aboard US KC-135 military plane killed in crash in Iraq amid Iran war

  World | March 13, 2026 20:56 IST

  Despite upgrades over the years, the KC-135s' age has fuelled concern about their reliability and durability. The plane reportedly crashed over Iraqi airspace while assisting US military operations against Iran.

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  Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, warns US

  World | March 12, 2026 19:26 IST

  Delivering his first message as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei called for revenge for the killing of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and that Iran will use the leverage in war with US, Israel.

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  EAM held talks with Iran three times, flagged India's energy security and safety of vessels: MEA

  India | March 12, 2026 16:00 IST

  On evacuation of Indian nationals from the strife-hit region, Jaiswal said the Foreign Ministry was helping people who wish to return home. Sharing the details further, he said over several people from Iran have been either been evacuated or shifted to safer locations.

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  Indian oil to get safe passage through Strait of Hormuz after Jaishankar's call with Iran's Araghchi

  World | March 12, 2026 11:08 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but vital maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, and serves as one of the world's most crucial energy chokepoints.

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  US responsible for strike on Iranian girls' school, probe finds targeting mistake: Report

  World | March 12, 2026 0:08 IST

  New York Times report which cited unnamed US officials familiar with the findings says the strike on February 28 hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, killing a large number of civilians.

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  J-K: Firing at wedding attended by Farooq Abdullah, Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary; accused nabbed

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 12, 2026 17:46 IST

  Security personnel quickly overpowered the shooter, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, and took him into custody. Police have launched an investigation to establish why the suspect opened fire and whom he intended to target.

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  Opposition's no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla defeated in Lok Sabha amid uproar

  India | March 11, 2026 18:45 IST

  The no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla was dismissed in the Lok Sabha through a voice vote following uproar from the Opposition, which objected to Amit Shah's attack on LoP Rahul Gandhi's absence from the Parliament at a time when his own party was seeking the Speaker's removal.

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  Van crashes into security barricade near White House, area shut down

  World | March 11, 2026 19:03 IST

  The vehicle smashed into a gate at Lafayette Square, located just north of the White House. The area, which is usually crowded with tourists and office workers, was immediately cordoned off.