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US bombs Iran's Kharg Island: Why this island matters and how critical it is to country's economy
World | Mar 14, 2026, 09:03 AM ISTLocated in the Persian Gulf, Kharg Island serves as Iran’s main oil export terminal and is a crucial hub for the country’s energy sector, handling the vast majority of its crude shipments.
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Iran vows to incinerate US-linked oil assets if Kharg Island infrastructure targeted
World | Mar 14, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTIran war: Iran's Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya spokesperson warned that striking the nation's oil infrastructure would prompt the total destruction of all regional oil and energy assets linked to US companies or shares, leaving them "a pile of ashes."
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Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island that handles oil exports
World | Mar 14, 2026, 06:31 AM ISTThe small island in the Persian Gulf is the primary terminal through which Iran's oil exports pass. Trump announced the action in a social media post as he prepared to fly to Florida for the weekend.
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After European nations, Canada's Carney backs Denmark on Greenland against Trump
World | Jan 06, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe European stand was reinforced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who publicly backed Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland and warned against any challenge to established principles of territorial integrity.
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Did you know? World's largest and smallest inhabited river islands are in same river
India | Apr 25, 2025, 08:38 PM ISTThe world's largest inhabited river island, Majuli, and the smallest, Umananda, are both located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. This unique river holds two extremes of human habitation, showcasing nature’s incredible contrasts.
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Tristan da Cunha: How Do People Survive on an Island with No Airports or Neighbors?
Originals | Apr 08, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTIn this video, we'll take a closer look at the story of Tristan da Cunha. We'll find out how the people live in isolation, what life is like on this remote island, and how they’ve managed to build a community despite the difficulties.
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9 best island destinations you can explore in India
Fashion | Mar 18, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTIndia is not only home to several beaches and mountains but also boasts several beautiful islands. If you have been wanting to take a trip to an island, here are some of the best island destinations in India that you can explore.
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Planning to explore Barbados? 5 amazing places in Caribbean island that hosted T20 World Cup Final
Travel | Jul 01, 2024, 03:51 PM ISTVisit these top 5 must-visit spots in Barbados, which also hosted the T20 World Cup Final. This Caribbean island offers a blend of cultural richness, scenic beauty, and historical charm.
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Australia: Four Indians, including two women, drown at Philip Island beach in Victoria
World | Jan 25, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTAustralian High Commissioner to India Philip Green offered his condolences to the loved ones and friends of the Indians who drowned in Victoria. It is reportedly the worst drowing incident seen in Victorian waters in almost two decades.
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Enormous iceberg seen approaching Canadian island of Newfoundland, takes social media by surprise
World | Aug 02, 2023, 09:15 PM ISTMore icebergs are sighted nowadays, especially from Greenland, due to rise in temperatures caused by climate change.
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Check out these beautiful islands around the world that you must visit
Travel | Mar 02, 2023, 06:19 PM ISTHere are some of the most beautiful islands in the world that you should add to your travel lists. Whether you are looking for relaxation, adventure, or culture, these islands offer a unique experience that is hard to find elsewhere.
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Man buys private island worth Rs 47,366 crore after negotiating deal on WhatsApp
Travel | Jul 16, 2020, 02:44 PM ISTAn island worth Rs 4,73,66,55,00,000 ($6.3 billion) was purchased by a European man without even visiting the location once. As per reports, a 157-acre island southwest of Ireland was purchased after watching it on a video tour.
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Spanish islands crackdown on alcohol-fuelled holidays
World | Jan 18, 2020, 02:46 PM ISTSpain's Balearic Islands have passed a law banning pub hopping and happy hours in three popular tourist destinations in a bid to crackdown on alcohol-fuelled holidays, the media reported on Saturday.
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Work begins on 2km-long Pamban-Rameswaram sea bridge with 'bhoomi pooja'
India | Nov 08, 2019, 04:01 PM ISTA 'bhoomi pooja' (ground breaking ceremony) was performed to mark the inauguration of the construction work on the bridge to be built by the Railway Vikas Nigam Limited, a public sector unit
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Welcome to SuperShe- the women-only resort island
Travel | Feb 07, 2018, 06:19 PM ISTA woman has come up with an ultimate refuge for the women peers.
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Why the world's largest river island should be on your travel bucket list
Travel | Feb 05, 2018, 05:56 PM ISTMajuli, a hub of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, has many satras (religious and cultural institutions).
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Uninhabited Lakshadeep island vanishes due to coastal erosion, says study
India | Sep 06, 2017, 01:45 PM ISTOne of the biodiversity-rich uninhabited islands part of Lakshadweep has vanished due to coastal erosion and another four such territories in the sea are shrinking fast, claims a new study
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India sees red over Maldives’ plans to sell island to Saudi Arabia
World | Mar 03, 2017, 11:56 AM ISTWith India already faced with a serious security threat from Pakistan and China, a fresh controversy in the Maldives over its government planning to give control of an entire atoll to Saudi Arabia seems to have added to its worries.
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See Pics! NASA satellite captures the fierce might of super typhoon Meranti (Video)
World | Sep 15, 2016, 12:17 PM ISTNASA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite Suomi NPP has captured some jaw-dropping images of dangerous Typhoon Meranti as it hit the Philippines island of Itbayat in the Luzon Strait yesterday. Itbayat is the largest
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Assam’s Majuli becomes first island district of India
India | Sep 09, 2016, 12:01 AM ISTIndia has got its first river island district on Thursday when Majuli became India's first island district with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating it as the 35th district of Assam. "The long cherished dream of