Israel Iran War
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Fuel prices surge in Nepal amid West Asia conflict; petrol, diesel, LPG see steep hike
World | Mar 16, 2026, 06:33 AM ISTAccording to the Nepal Oil Corporation, the price hike was necessitated due to the rising prices in the international market and the challenges being faced in supply management.
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'If this child-killing criminal is alive...': Iran vows to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM Netanyahu
World | Mar 15, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTIran's Revolutionary Guards made the remarks after the office of the Israeli Prime Minister's office dismissed viral social media claims about Benjamin Netanyahu's assassination as fake news.
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'Strait of Hormuz closed only to US and Israeli ships': Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi on key oil route
World | Mar 15, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remarks cams as hundreds of ships remain stranded in the narrow maritime corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
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Indian Navy warships deployed near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels amid West Asia conflict
World | Mar 15, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTIran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that Tehran will provide safe passage to vessels bound for India through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
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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-US-Israel war: 'We will rebuild everything', says Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian
World | Mar 14, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTIran-US-Israel war LIVE: Trump has called for multinational naval deployments to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. While claiming Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralized, he warned of small-scale threats like drones and mines.
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Two Indians killed, several injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman: MEA
India | Mar 13, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTSharing 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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LPG mayhem: Routine leaves of Delhi Police personnel cancelled over law and order concerns
Delhi | Mar 13, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTThe move comes at a time when the city has witnessed anxiety among residents and businesses due to disruptions in LPG cylinder supply. Authorities have received complaints related to panic buying, crowding outside gas agencies and allegations of black marketing.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 13, 2026
India | Mar 13, 2026, 07:51 PM ISTThe government on Friday flagged concerns about liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply amid conflict in West Asia, but said that the supply of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) to domestic consumers is being ensured without any interruptions or cuts.
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US claims Iran's new Supreme Leader severely injured, vows unprecedented strikes
World | Mar 13, 2026, 07:16 PM ISTSecretary Hegseth addressed the ongoing US military campaign in Iran, declaring that the United States is executing strikes at a pace “the world has never seen before” to defeat, destroy and disable Iran’s military capabilities.
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Trump tells G7 Iran 'close to surrender,' hails 'Operation Epic Fury' as major success
World | Mar 13, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTDuring the call, Trump reportedly told the leaders that he had 'got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all', referring to the situation involving Iran. He also highlighted what he described as the positive results of the operation while speaking with allied nations.
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Israel-Iran conflict: Jaishankar speaks to Iranian FM, discusses bilateral matters, BRICS issues
India | Mar 13, 2026, 02:35 PM ISTIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said he also held a telephone conversation with Jaishankar to discuss regional and international developments.
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Mojtaba Khamenei 'damaged' but probably alive: Trump on Iran's new Supreme Leader
World | Mar 13, 2026, 01:28 PM ISTOne Iranian official stated that the newly appointed supreme leader was lightly injured but was continuing to operate, after state television described him as war-wounded.
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Iran targets Turkey’s Incirlik air base housing US nuclear bombs; sirens trigger panic
World | Mar 13, 2026, 11:12 AM ISTThere was no immediate official comment on the incident, which took place four days after NATO air defences shot down a ballistic missile in Turkish airspace that was fired from Iran, the second in five days.
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Iran claims it struck US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, forcing it to retreat from regional water
World | Mar 13, 2026, 10:40 AM ISTThe IRGC said the strike rendered the carrier non-operational and compelled the strike group to withdraw from the area at high speed. However, the Iranian authorities framed the operation as part of Tehran’s effort to defend its sovereignty and deter foreign military pressure in the region.
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Iran-US-Israel war: 'We are going to hit Iran very hard over the next week,' Trump's stark warning
World | Mar 13, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe US Treasury Department announced that it was taking steps to further ease sanctions on Russian oil as crude prices surge during the Iran war. The agency said that it was granting a license that authorises the delivery and sale of some sanctioned Russia crude oil and petroleum products.
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Netanyahu on possible strike on Iran's Supreme Leader: 'No life insurance for Mojtaba Khamenei'
World | Mar 13, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTReplying to a question about whether Israel would target Khamenei and Hezbollah leader Naem Qassem, Netanyahu said, "I wouldn't take out a life insurance policy on any of the leaders of the terror organisations."
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Is Khamenei's wife alive? Iranian media debunks Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death reports
World | Mar 12, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIn his first message, the new Supreme Leader also did not mention his mother as being killed.
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'Doing everything possible to safeguard India's energy security': PM Modi on Middle East conflict
India | Mar 12, 2026, 09:56 PM ISTAmid reports of fuel and LPG shortage, PM Modi urged state governments to enhance monitoring to curb black-marketing and hoarding, underscoring the importance of protecting citizens from global shocks.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 12, 2026
India | Mar 12, 2026, 08:34 PM ISTThe conflict that began at the end of February 2026 after Joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran has escalated into a broader war.