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  Trump tells G7 Iran 'close to surrender,' hails 'Operation Epic Fury' as major success

  World | March 13, 2026 15:49 IST

  During 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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  Is Khamenei's wife alive? Iranian media debunks Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death reports

  World | March 12, 2026 23:42 IST

  In 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 | March 12, 2026 21:56 IST

  Amid 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 | March 12, 2026 20:34 IST

  The conflict that began at the end of February 2026 after Joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran has escalated into a broader war.

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  All retail outlets operational, production up at 28%: Petroleum Ministry on reports of LPG shortage

  India | March 12, 2026 20:04 IST

  Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the directive issued on March 9 has already begun yielding results, with domestic LPG output witnessing a steady increase.

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  From opening new fronts to revenge: Key points from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's message

  World | March 12, 2026 19:41 IST

  Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, died on February 28 in Tehran after a targeted airstrike during a military operation involving the United States and Israel. Iranian state media confirmed his death on March 1.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: IRGC's missile unit commander and key Hezbollah leader killed, claims IDF

  World | March 12, 2026 18:21 IST

  The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out a strike on a facility it identified as the 'Taleghan' compound, a site the Israeli military claims was used by Iran in the past to advance nuclear weapons-related capabilities.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia amid escalating Middle East conflict

  World | March 12, 2026 16:04 IST

  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact in September last year, with the commitment to come to the defence of each other in case of an attack by a third country.

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  EAM held talks with Iran three times, flagged India's energy security and safety of vessels: MEA

  India | March 12, 2026 16:00 IST

  On evacuation of Indian nationals from the strife-hit region, Jaiswal said the Foreign Ministry was helping people who wish to return home. Sharing the details further, he said over several people from Iran have been either been evacuated or shifted to safer locations.

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  About Iran's elite NOPO force: The secret unit guarding Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

  Explainers | March 11, 2026 23:01 IST

  The NOPO force reportedly consists of six brigades — four based in Tehran, one in Mashhad, and one in Isfahan. The unit is considered more highly trained, aggressive and tightly controlled than standard IRGC forces.

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  India deplores attack on Thai ship bound for Gujarat as conflict rages in Middle East

  India | March 11, 2026 21:42 IST

  Thai officials said the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by Iranian projectiles while sailing close to the coast of Oman. The attack occurred about 11 nautical miles (around 18 kilometres) north of the Omani shoreline.

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  Two Indians killed, one missing after merchant ships attacked amid Middle East conflict

  India | March 11, 2026 18:32 IST

  In addition to the fatalities and the missing person, several other Indians have been injured in separate incidents across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. One Indian national was reportedly wounded in Dubai and is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital.

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  India-bound Thai cargo ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as conflict rages in Middle East

  World | March 11, 2026 17:08 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime passages, carrying a large portion of international oil and cargo shipments. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation as further details emerge.

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  Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound' despite war injuries: President's son

  World | March 11, 2026 14:37 IST

  The new supreme leader is the son and successor of the Islamic Republic's longtime ruler, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which triggered a war across the Middle East.

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  EAM Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Araghchi speak for third time amid Middle East turmoil

  India | March 10, 2026 23:47 IST

  EAM Jaishankar, his Iranian counterpart Araghchi hold talks for third time amid Middle East turmoil

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 10, 2026

  India | March 10, 2026 20:38 IST

  Amid reports of LPG shortage, government sources on Tuesday said sufficient stock is available and production has been increased by 10 per cent. Sources also said that India is sourcing supplies from approximately 40 countries.

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  Trump signals possible talks with Iran as Middle East reels under severe unrest: Report

  World | March 10, 2026 19:23 IST

  US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that American forces are stepping up operations against Iranian targets, signalling a sharp escalation in the conflict.

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  OPINION | War will continue, Iran unlikely to surrender soon

  India | March 10, 2026 16:48 IST

  On Monday, Iran declared the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mujtaba Khamenei as its supreme leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated him, but US leaders said Mujtaba may not remain alive for long.

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  Turkey deploys F-16 jets after defence systems intercept Iranian missile; warns Tehran

  World | March 09, 2026 23:18 IST

  Regional tensions linked to the Iran–Israel conflict have prompted several nearby countries to raise their defence alert levels. In response to these concerns, Turkey has also shifted additional military equipment and personnel to northern Cyprus as a precaution.

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  Middle East unrest: US missile attack behind killing of 165 people in Iranian school, suggests probe

  World | March 09, 2026 16:19 IST

  Researchers from Bellingcat geolocated the footage to a site close to the school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, in Hormozgan Province. According to analyst Trevor Ball, the weapon seen in the video appears to be a Tomahawk cruise missile, a type of missile used by the United States.