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Ceasefire in limbo? US strikes Iran following Apache helicopter crash; Tehran issues stark warning
World | June 10, 2026 6:37 ISTThe announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump accused Iran of bringing down the helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on an Iranian island located in the strategic waterway, rejecting Washington’s allegations regarding the helicopter incident.
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New Iran Defence Minister Seyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza killed in Israeli strikes: Reports
World | March 03, 2026 18:03 ISTIran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh’s successor, Seyed Majid Eb Al-Reza, is also reported by The Spectator Index to have been killed in Israeli strikes.
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Operation Hawkeye Strike: US launches large-scale airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria
World | January 11, 2026 6:40 ISTOperation Hawkeye Strike: The large-scale strikes, conducted by the US alongside partner forces, occurred around 12:30 pm ET. The strikes hit multiple Islamic State targets across Syria.
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Gaza crisis deepens: 25 killed in Israeli strikes as famine declared amid ongoing blockade
World | August 23, 2025 19:03 ISTAt least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where famine has been officially declared for the first time in the Middle East.
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Israeli forces take 'operational control' of Gaza side of Rafah crossing as ceasefire talks continue
World | May 07, 2024 14:45 ISTThe Israel military announced late Monday that it carried out "targeted strikes" in Rafah, despite intense international alarm, which killed 20 Hamas militants. Hours after the evacuation of Rafah was announced, Hamas approved a ceasefire proposed by Egypt and Qatar.
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Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation begins indefinite strike across state: Here's why
Tamil Nadu | January 09, 2024 9:24 ISTThe primary focal points of the strike include urging the authorities to expedite the signing of the 15th wage revision agreement, aimed at securing an equitable increase in pay for the employees.
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9 killed in lightning strikes in UP
India | July 22, 2019 17:14 ISTNine people were killed due to lightning strikes in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Monday.
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Indian Army strikes Naga insurgents along India-Myanmar border
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Turkey strikes Islamic State positions in Syria, kill 34 militants
World | May 02, 2016 13:03 ISTIstanbul: The Turkish military says its forces have hit Islamic State positions in Syria, killing 34 militants. The state-owned Anadolu Agency said Monday the strikes took out multiple rocket launchers and gun positions.
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Hasina favours 'speedy' punishment for Bangladesh arsonists
World | February 22, 2015 17:02 ISTDhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday called for "speedy" and "exemplary" punishment for arsonists and their backers in the strife-torn country.Hasina met senior officials and drew attention to the violence and anarchy that have
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HC refuses to declare hartals as illegal
India | October 29, 2014 18:57 ISTKochi: Kerala High Court today refused to declare calling of hartals as illegal and asked the state government to consider framing comprehensive legislation to restrict or prohibit the same.A Full bench of the court also
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Israeli army strikes Hamas-linked Islamists in Gaza
World | August 26, 2014 7:01 ISTJerusalem: A strike in central Gaza on Monday afternoon targeted Army of Islam militants who were plotting an attack against Israel in the near future, Israel's military and Shin Bet security service said.An aircraft, acting
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IOC seeks exemption for LPG plant operations from strikes
June 07, 2014 20:29 ISTNew Delhi: Public sector Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) wants operations of LPG bottling plants to be included in the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and has sought exemption for such facilities from strikes.IOC had lost
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil strikes a threat to a mega event
Football | June 07, 2014 8:11 ISTSao Paulo: Brazilian police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse striking workers inside a subway station on Friday, adding to fears that labor unrest could disrupt the FIFA World Cup that
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IM did recce of 11 Mumbai spots for terror strikes: ATS
India | September 25, 2013 20:33 ISTMumbai: A startling dislosure by arrested Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal that his outfit carried out recce of nearly a dozen spots in Mumbai last month has prompted Maharashtra Police to beef up security.A confidential
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US high court strikes down marriage provision
World | June 26, 2013 19:59 ISTWashington, Jun 26: The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that legally married same-sex couples should get the same U.S. benefits as heterosexual couples.The court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that
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Benteke strikes as Villa beats Reading 1-0 in EPL
Football | November 28, 2012 13:18 ISTBirmingham, England, Nov 28: Christian Benteke headed home a late winner as Aston Villa beat Reading 1-0 on Tuesday to climb out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.The Belgium striker met a left-wing
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10 days after his engagement, Pujara strikes a maiden double ton
Cricket | November 16, 2012 21:20 ISTAhmedabad, Nov 16: It is a coincidence that Team India's explosive batsman Cheteshwar Pujara hit his maiden double century against England today, exactly 10 days after his engagement to old friend Pooja Rasikbhai Pabari. The
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Strong earthquake strikes northern Myanmar
World | November 11, 2012 8:37 ISTYangon, Myanmar, Nov 11 : A strong earthquake has struck northern Myanmar, but no injuries were immediately reported. The magnitude-6.6 temblor hit the area at 7:42 a.m. Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The
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7.7 quake strikes western Canada, tsunami warning issued
World | October 28, 2012 10:01 ISTGolden, Colorado, Oct 28: A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of western Canada and a tsunami warning has been issued. There are no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake
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