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  Mojtaba Khamenei condemns Ali Larijani's killing, vows retribution: 'Every drop of spilled blood…'

  World | March 18, 2026 23:36 IST

  Earlier, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in Israeli strikes, calling it a "cowardly assassination". He also expressed anguish over the deaths of Ali Larijani and Aziz Nasirzadeh.

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  Gulf tensions spike as Israel hits Iran's South Pars; Know about world's largest gas reserve

  World | March 18, 2026 22:48 IST

  The South Pars/North Dome field is located on the Persian Gulf continental shelf and is shared between Iran and Qatar. The field is divided into two sections: South Pars, under Iranian territory, and North Dome, under Qatari control.

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  'Joe Kent had no role in Iran operation': White House clarifies amid information leak claims

  World | March 18, 2026 20:48 IST

  Following Kent’s resignation, fresh controversy emerged with claims of internal information leaks within the administration. According to a report by the New York Post, former White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich accused Kent of being 'at the centre of national security leaks'.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 18, 2026

  India | March 18, 2026 20:24 IST

  Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday joined the BJP in the presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP President, Dilip Saikia. In a jolt to the opposition Congress, Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday resigned from the party, barely 20 days ahead of assembly elections in the state.

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  Middle East conflict: India sends medical aid to war-torn Iran; Tehran expresses gratitude

  India | March 18, 2026 18:12 IST

  Earlier, the Iranian Embassy in India also shared a message regarding donations. The consulate thanked Indians for their support and released an official account number to make donations.

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  West Asia conflict: Nearly 2.44 lakh Indians return home amid war; five dead, one missing

  India | March 18, 2026 8:41 IST

  The West Asia conflict began on February 28 when the US-Israeli combine conducted airstrikes on Iran. In retaliation, Iran attacked the Gulf countries hosting American military bases and choked the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the US and Israel.

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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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  Yogi Government cracks down on LPG black marketing; 11 nabbed in over 5,800 raids

  Uttar Pradesh | March 17, 2026 20:58 IST

  The government is facing growing pressure from both domestic and commercial consumers as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Iran has been actively launching missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for the transportation of oil worldwide.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 17, 2026

  India | March 17, 2026 19:49 IST

  Afghanistan's deputy government spokesman said early Tuesday the death toll from an airstrike by Pakistan that hit a hospital treating drug users in the Afghan capital Kabul has increased to 400.

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  Sri Lanka introduces four-day work week amid fuel shortages; declares every Wednesday public holiday

  World | March 17, 2026 19:37 IST

  Officials said that discussions with India and Russia are ongoing to secure a steady fuel supply. The move comes in the wake of escalating tensions in the Gulf, where the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on February 28.

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  'Not right time for peace': Mojtaba Khamenei vows 'to bring US, Israel to knees' as conflict rages

  World | March 17, 2026 22:38 IST

  This came days after the US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, claimed Mojtaba was seriously injured and likely 'deformed' in the joint strikes by the United States and Israel.

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  Netanyahu shares another video to counter death rumours amid rising tensions in Middle East

  World | March 16, 2026 22:40 IST

  The video appears to have been filmed near the same cafe that featured in a clip shared by Netanyahu a day earlier. In Sunday’s video, he was seen ordering coffee while addressing online speculation that claimed he had been killed.

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  India says no bilateral talks with US on deployment of naval vessels in Gulf of Hormuz

  India | March 16, 2026 19:55 IST

  The Indian ship, Shivalik, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Mundra Port without any issues. Another vessel, Jag Laadki, which departed from the United Arab Emirates with a crude oil cargo, is on a safe course towards India and is expect to arrive at Mundra Port tomorrow.

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  India evacuates over 550 people from war-torn Iran; Jaishankar thanks Armenian Govt for safe transit

  India | March 16, 2026 15:55 IST

  The evacuation effort comes as the security situation in Iran remains uncertain. The Indian government has advised its citizens in the country to move towards neighbouring Armenia and Azerbaijan, from where arrangements are being made for their journey back to India.

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  Middle East unrest: Shivalik reaches India; crude oil tanker Jag Laadki from UAE to arrive tomorrow

  India | March 16, 2026 18:38 IST

  The ministry said the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JLN Port) in Navi Mumbai is providing temporary storage facilities for cargo in view of the situation. To support cargo movement, the port has announced a 100 per cent waiver on storage charges for 15 days for cargo originating from the port.

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  Indian Navy warships deployed near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels amid West Asia conflict

  World | March 15, 2026 7:09 IST

  Iran'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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  Two Indians killed, several injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman: MEA

  India | March 13, 2026 23:47 IST

  Sharing 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 | March 13, 2026 21:07 IST

  The 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 | March 13, 2026 19:51 IST

  The 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 | March 13, 2026 19:16 IST

  Secretary 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.