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Earthquake in Iran: Tremors felt as 4.1 magnitude quake jolts Bandar Abbas
World | Mar 07, 2026, 09:40 AM ISTBandar Abbas, Iran's key port on the Strait of Hormuz, felt light to moderate shaking from the quake, with no reported halts to shipping or key infrastructure by early March 7, 2026. Given nearby nuclear sites and regional tensions, Iranian officials keep close tabs on such tremors.
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Russia shares information with Iran on US targets amid war, White House downplays impact: Sources
World | Mar 07, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTUS intelligence officials claim Russia has shared information with Iran that could help Tehran target American military assets in the region. While the White House downplayed the impact, the revelation signals possible Russian involvement in the escalating US-Iran conflict.
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Days before US hit IRIS Dena, India allowed docking another Iranian ship in Kochi upon request
India | Mar 06, 2026, 10:28 PM ISTMiddle East conflict: The Iranian ship, IRIS Lavan, had raised a request for docking in Kochi on February 28 after it developed some technical issues. This was days before the IRIS Dena was sunk by the US near Sri Lanka.
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Trump wants Kurds to join fight against Iran: Who are they and why the US needs them | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Mar 06, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTMiddle East on boil: The Kurds make up to 8 to 17 per cent of total population of Iran. But they have always alleged that they were oppressed consistently by the Iranian forces, particularly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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India not dependent on supplies stuck in Strait of Hormuz, say government sources
Business | Mar 06, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTThere 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 01:58 PM ISTQatar 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTThe 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
Market | Mar 06, 2026, 12:51 PM ISTAccording 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTMiddle 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 12:17 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 08:46 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 06:25 AM ISTUS-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 | Mar 04, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 04, 2026, 10:32 PM ISTSri 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 | Apr 07, 2026, 12:50 PM ISTAmid 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 | Mar 04, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 04, 2026, 11:30 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 04:08 AM ISTUS-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 | Mar 04, 2026, 12:36 AM ISTThe ministry added that airlines are making “calibrated adjustments” to schedules, using alternative routes to avoid restricted airspace and ensure safe travel for passengers.