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  India not dependent on supplies stuck in Strait of Hormuz, say government sources

  Business | March 06, 2026 16:27 IST

  There are approximately 330 million LPG connections in the country, and LPG allocated for petrochemicals can be redirected to domestic consumers if necessary.

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  Explained: India's Plan-B to meet crude oil and gas needs as Middle East tensions rise

  Business | March 06, 2026 13:58 IST

  Qatar remains an important partner for India, supplying 60 million metric standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) to the country.

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  Iran says Strait of Hormuz not closed, no plans to shut it until further notice

  World | March 06, 2026 13:39 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz is a 55-kilometre-wide narrows between Iran and Oman, separating the Persian Gulf from the Arabian Sea. It is a particularly important piece of global real estate in terms of the energy sector and one of the most strategically significant shipping routes in the world.

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  Crypto's 'secret route': How Bitcoin mining helps Iran make payments abroad despite sanctions

  March 06, 2026 12:51 IST

  According to a crypto analysis report, illegal or banned crypto addresses received approximately USD 154 billion in 2025.

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  US strikes Iran drone carrier at sea, vessel catches fire as naval conflict escalates | VIDEO

  World | March 06, 2026 8:14 IST

  The United States has claimed that it struck an Iranian drone carrier during escalating naval hostilities, setting the vessel on fire. Washington also released visuals of the burning ship and vowed to continue operations targeting Iran's naval and military infrastructure.

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  Middle East conflict: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister; second time in a week

  World | March 05, 2026 18:10 IST

  Middle East conflict: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman, as the situation in the Gulf continues to remain tense. This is the second in around a week when Jaishankar held talks with the Iranian foreign minister.

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  US committed 'atrocity,' will 'bitterly regret': Iranian FM on attack on warship IRIS Dena

  World | March 05, 2026 12:17 IST

  The comment by Abbas Araghchi represents the first time the Iranian government acknowledged the sinking of the IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean.

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  'Baseless and fabricated': India dismisses report claiming its ports used by US Navy to attack Iran

  India | March 05, 2026 8:46 IST

  The US and Israel carried out joint strikes on Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran launched missiles at Israel and at American bases in Gulf countries. The war entered its sixth day on Thursday, with no signs of easing tensions.

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  US-Israel-Iran war: Tehran says 'no reason to negotiate', calls US attack on ship 'war crime'

  World | March 06, 2026 6:25 IST

  US-Israel-Iran War: The war has killed more than 1,000 people in Iran, more than 50 in Lebanon, and around a dozen in Israel, according to officials in those countries. The United Nations says 100,000 people fled the Iranian capital in the war's first two days alone.

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  Pezeshkian tells Arab nations: Iran 'respects sovereignty' but was 'forced to act'

  World | March 04, 2026 22:58 IST

  The conflict sharply escalated after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Saturday. Following Khamenei’s killing, President Pezeshkian addressed the nation and said Iran’s armed forces would “disappoint the enemies” and were already targeting enemy bases.

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  US releases video of Iranian warship sinking off Sri Lanka coast after submarine attack

  World | March 04, 2026 22:32 IST

  Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed the identity of the vessel and said the attack caused heavy loss of life. At least 80 people were killed, and nearly 150 were reported missing after the strike.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 4, 2026

  India | April 07, 2026 12:50 IST

  Amid hectic political activity in Patna, speculation is growing that Nitish Kumar may step down, with his son Nishant Kumar likely to become Deputy Chief Minister, as all Janata Dal (United) MLAs have been summoned, though the next Chief Minister remains uncertain.

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  Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian Air Force YAK-130 over Tehran as war enters fifth day

  World | March 04, 2026 16:47 IST

  The F-35I “Adir” is Israel’s special version of the F-35, built by American defense company Lockheed Martin. The jet is considered one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world.

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  Iran Guards claim 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz, warn ships of risk from missiles, drones

  World | March 04, 2026 11:30 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is considered one of the most critical chokepoints in global energy trade.

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  US-Israel-Iran war: Spain rejects US claim of military cooperation; death count tops 1,000

  World | March 05, 2026 4:08 IST

  US-Israel-Iran war: Israel stepped up attacks on Iranian missile launchers and weapons factories, while Iran fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel and launched drone attacks across the Gulf, including hitting the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

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  Indian airlines to operate 58 more flights today to evacuate citizens amid West Asia conflict: Govt

  India | March 04, 2026 0:36 IST

  The ministry added that airlines are making “calibrated adjustments” to schedules, using alternative routes to avoid restricted airspace and ensure safe travel for passengers.

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  Trump threatens trade cutoff after Spain denies US air base access amid Middle East conflict

  World | March 03, 2026 23:31 IST

  The decision comes amid Trump’s frustration with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who opposed using Spanish bases in Rota and Moron for US operations against Iran. Trump added, “If we want, we can just fly in and use it."

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  US-Israel strike hits building linked to Iran's Supreme Leader selection panel

  World | March 03, 2026 21:02 IST

  Israeli and US forces struck a building in Tehran used by the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for choosing Iran’s next supreme leader, AFP reported. The attack comes as the joint military campaign against Iran continues.

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  Fire erupts at UAE's Fujairah oil hub as Middle East conflict disrupts energy supplies

  World | March 03, 2026 20:21 IST

  A fire at Fujairah’s oil hub, caused by debris from a drone interception, highlights the growing impact of the US-Iran conflict on Gulf energy infrastructure.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 3, 2026

  India | April 07, 2026 12:48 IST

  The US and Israel launched large, coordinated air and missile strikes across Iran, targeting military installations and sites linked to the country’s senior leadership. During the operation, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed.