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  India's first Captagon bust: Everything you need to know about the 'Jihadi drug' seized by NCB

  India | May 16, 2026 17:09 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government remains committed to a “Drug-Free India” and warned that agencies would act strongly against every attempt to use India as a transit route for illegal drugs.

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  PM Modi calls for energy saving steps amid crisis, but countries have enforced even stricter curbs

  World | May 12, 2026 20:35 IST

  Around 40 countries moving beyond appeals to restrictions According to international energy data trackers, nearly 40 countries have gone beyond simple awareness campaigns and introduced restrictions to manage fuel and power usage.

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  Anwar Gargash, UAE President's advisor, says Iran acts like superpower even without nuclear weapons

  World | April 27, 2026 20:17 IST

  Anwar Gargash stressed that its scale and execution confirm that this was not an isolated decision, but a strategic move carried out despite sustained Gulf efforts to de-escalate and avoid confrontation, including a unified position not to facilitate any action against Iran.

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  China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran? US intelligence flags concerns

  World | April 11, 2026 23:41 IST

  Reports indicate that the systems under consideration are shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, commonly known as MANPADs. These portable weapons are specifically designed to target low-flying aircraft.

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  Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

  World | April 08, 2026 7:33 IST

  Despite Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire, strikes continued between Iran and Israel, with missile alerts across the Gulf. Even Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered forces to stop firing.

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  'Radioactive fallout will end life in Gulf capitals': Iran's warning after strike on nuclear plant

  World | April 04, 2026 19:24 IST

  A projectile from a US-Israel strike landed near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing one person. Iran's foreign minister has warned against further attacks on the facility.

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  Iran war escalates: Two US jets downed, two Black Hawks hit, pilot missing in last 24 hours

  World | April 04, 2026 12:03 IST

  A US A-10 Warthog was hit over Kuwait. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered, but the back-to-back losses have shaken confidence in US air control over the region.

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  US deploys 3,500 marine troops, amphibious assault ship to Middle East amid war against Iran

  World | March 29, 2026 6:42 IST

  The United States Central Command said US sailors and marines aboard the USS Tripoli arrived in CENTCOM's Area of Responsibility (AoR) on March 27.

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  ‘Troops will leave in coffins': Iranian daily's cover picture serves warning against US ground ops

  World | March 28, 2026 23:49 IST

  Iranian English daily Tehran Times carried a stark warning to the US against a ground invasion amid the ongoing conflict. The cover picture titled "Welcome to Hell" said the US troops will leave in cofffin" if a ground offensiv is attempted against Iran.

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  Iran's retaliation destroys US bases in Middle East as 13 military stations now 'unlivable': Report

  World | March 26, 2026 12:34 IST

  Iran's sweeping retaliation for the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has reportedly left several American military bases in ruins across the Middle East. A New York Times report says 13 US installations are now nearly unlivable, forcing troops into temporary shelters.

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  Amazon AWS Cloud data centres hit by drone strikes in UAE, Bahrain: Services disrupted

  Technology | March 24, 2026 14:01 IST

  Amazon’s cloud division AWS has confirmed that its data centres in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged due to drone strikes amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The incident has disrupted cloud services and may take time to fully recover.

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  Closure of Hormuz not acceptable, government alert, Indians safe: PM Modi in Lok Sabha | Top Quotes

  India | March 23, 2026 23:38 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that the ongoing West Asia conflict is "worrying" and is affecting both the global economy and India. He said the situation has created economic, security, and humanitarian challenges for the country.

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  UAE shuts Habshan gas facilities as Iran's missile and drone waves hit key sites in Abu Dhabi

  World | March 19, 2026 7:52 IST

  Gas operations in Abu Dhabi were halted after missile debris caused an incident at key facilities, while Qatar's Ras Laffan hub suffered significant damage in a separate missile strike. The attacks come as Iran and its regional allies intensify retaliatory operations against US and Israeli assets.

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  'Left us in deep mourning': Iran confirms Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed by Israel

  World | March 18, 2026 20:53 IST

  The assassination of Esmail Khatib comes barely a day after Israel killed two key people in the Iranian regime - Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani on Tuesday.

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  Netanyahu threatens to kill more Iranian leaders, says erased two names, many more to follow

  World | March 18, 2026 7:31 IST

  Asserting that Israel has emerged as a formidable power after the shock of October 7, the Israeli Prime Minister, who has constantly come under attack from his people and opposition demanding a state commission of enquiry, said that Israel has emerged stronger than ever.

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  Proof of life or deepfake: Netanyahu’s 'punch card' video sparks AI verification war

  World | March 18, 2026 16:44 IST

  Netanyahu 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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  Fire breaks out on US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, 600 sailors without beds

  World | March 18, 2026 0:01 IST

  At least three sailors were injured in the incident. Two suffered from smoke inhalation and were treated on board, while one had to be flown out for further medical care.

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  'Will work together for peace': PM Modi speaks to UAE President, discusses West Asia conflict

  India | March 17, 2026 22:22 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the current situation in West Asia.

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  Air India ramps up Middle East operations with 48 flights scheduled today amid ongoing conflict

  India | March 16, 2026 6:48 IST

  Air India and Air India Express will operate over 40 flights to the Middle East on Monday despite widespread airspace restrictions caused by escalating regional tensions. With diversions via Egypt increasing flight durations, DGCA has also temporarily relaxed duty-time limits for long-haul pilots.

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  Fuel prices surge in Nepal amid West Asia conflict; petrol, diesel, LPG see steep hike

  World | March 16, 2026 6:33 IST

  According 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.