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Congress split over Iran war? Shashi Tharoor backs Centre, says 'restraint is not surrender'
India | March 20, 2026 23:31 ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks come after party veteran Sonia Gandhi, in a newspaper column, criticised the Centre's stance on Iran war and said that India should have condoled the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Mojtaba Khamenei's first-ever video released by Iran amid suspense over whereabouts | WATCH
World | March 20, 2026 16:24 ISTIran's state media has released a one minute nineteen seconds video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid suspense over his whereabouts. Earlier, US President Donald Trump had said that he is unsure if Mojtaba is alive or not.
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IRGC confirms spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in Israeli-American missile strike
World | March 20, 2026 15:11 ISTIRGC spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini's death marks the fourth major blow to Iran's government and military leadership this week, after earlier strikes killed three other senior officials - Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani, and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib.
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Iran claims F-35 hit mid-air, US says jet survived: How could the stealth giant be targeted?
Explainers | March 20, 2026 13:24 ISTIran has claimed that its air defence forces struck a US F-35 fighter jet inside its airspace, causing serious damage to the stealth aircraft. The IRGC says the attack followed the interception of more than 125 American and Israeli drones amid the ongoing war.
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Iran missile strike hits Israel's Haifa oil refinery as thick smoke rises from impact site | Video
World | March 20, 2026 9:37 ISTThe Middle East conflict continues to escalate as Iran launched its biggest strike on Israel so far, targeting the strategic Haifa and Ashdod refineries. Israel's air defence faced huge pressure as ballistic missiles and debris caused widespread damage.
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Israel decides to halt further strikes on Iran's key natural gas field after Trump's request
World | March 20, 2026 6:53 ISTIsrael has paused additional strikes on Iran's Asaluyeh gas complex after a request from US President Donald Trump, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu claiming Iran's missile, drone and nuclear-linked infrastructure is being dismantled.
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US F-35 fighter jet 'damaged' by Iran; aircraft makes emergency landing | WATCH
World | March 19, 2026 23:07 ISTUS-Israel-Iran war: The Iranian state media has also released a video that showed how the F-35 stealth fighter jet of the US military was shot by it during its mission over the Iranian airspace.
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Kuwait says drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery as Iran intensifies war against gulf nations
World | March 19, 2026 13:58 ISTThe refinery is one of the biggest in the Middle East, with a petroleum production capacity of 730,000 barrels per day. The development comes as Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours' energy infrastructure on Thursday.
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Iran Hits World's Largest LNG Hub in Qatar: How Will It Impact India and World Markets?
Originals | March 19, 2026 13:14 ISTGulf tensions rose after Iran reportedly struck Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub. Qatar expelled Iranian officials in response. The site, a key global energy supplier, exports most LNG to Asia and Europe. While no casualties were reported, the attack raises fears over energy security and supply disruption
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Qatar orders Iranian embassy staff to leave country within 24 hours after attack on main gas hub
World | March 19, 2026 7:32 ISTThe decision came after an Iranian missile attack caused damage at Qatar's main gas facility on its north coast. Qatar said it considers this assault a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, and a direct threat to its national security.
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Five Iran women players seeking asylum in Australia after AFC Asian Cup return home
Football | March 18, 2026 23:44 ISTFive members of the Iran women’s football team have returned home after initially seeking asylum in Australia during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. They rejoined the squad in Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, two players remain in Australia training with an A-League club.
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Ali Larijani, killed in Israeli airstrike, had opposed Mojtaba's elevation: Report
World | March 18, 2026 14:29 ISTMojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's slain supreme leader, was named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler. Mojtaba's father, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28.
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Saudi Arabia to convene Arab-Islamic Summit to tackle Middle East crisis
World | March 18, 2026 9:08 ISTThese discussions unfold amid severe regional unrest, sparked by a combined US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. Iran hit back with barrages of drones and missiles, pushing the clash into its 19th day. The volleys have targeted Gulf countries, Israel and American assets so far.
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Israel vows to hunt Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid escalating missile onslaught
World | March 18, 2026 6:52 ISTIsrael's IDF has adopted a hardline stance against Iran's Basij paramilitary, with spokesperson Effie Defrin warning, "We will reach everyone, no matter where or when."
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US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs
World | March 18, 2026 7:54 ISTUS Central Command said it had hit Iranian missile sites with "multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions," some of the most powerful bombs in the US arsenal, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike amid ongoing war as Iran confirms death of security chief
World | March 18, 2026 6:52 ISTIran has confirmed that its national security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in an Israeli strike. Seen as a key strategist after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Larijani played a crucial role in nuclear negotiations and governance.
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Proof of life or deepfake: Netanyahu’s 'punch card' video sparks AI verification war
World | March 18, 2026 16:44 ISTNetanyahu also addressed another viral claim suggesting his videos were AI-generated. Mocking the theory, he joked about having “five fingers on each hand,” referring to online posts that alleged he appeared to have an extra finger in earlier footage.
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Madhya Pradesh: Four cylinders stolen from lawyer's home amid LPG shortage | VIDEO
Madhya Pradesh | March 17, 2026 21:13 ISTThe theft comes at a time when LPG usage in India has dropped significantly. Preliminary industry data shows that LPG consumption in the first 15 days of March fell by 17.7 per cent compared to last year.
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'If India can get involved': Finland calls for New Delhi to mediate ceasefire in Iran war
World | March 17, 2026 20:26 ISTFinland President Alexander Stubb suggested that India could help broker peace, highlighting recent diplomatic outreach by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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Iran pushes to move FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from USA to Mexico amid West Asia war
Football | March 17, 2026 20:08 ISTIran is negotiating with FIFA to move their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from the US to Mexico due to safety concerns amid regional tensions. The federation seeks to relocate games against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt while discussions with FIFA continue.
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