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Colombo, March 4 Sri Lanka has rescued at least 30 Iranian sailors from a distressed Iranian frigate in the southern waters of the island nation early Wednesday, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said.In response to a question raised in parliament, Herath said, “At 5.08 this morning, a message...

Mumbai, March 4 – Bollywood dancing sensation Nora Fatehi has strongly stated that she stands by her position after her appeal for world peace amid the Iran-Israel tensions upset many.Nora had previously shared a video in response to rising tensions in West Asia, where she spoke about...

Mumbai, March 4 – A 22-year-old man was allegedly killed after a minor dispute occurred following Holi celebrations in the Wadala area of Mumbai. Four young men have been arrested in connection with the incident, and a murder case has been registered against them, the Mumbai Police said on...

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 3 The state-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested all international airport operators in the country to provide details about available fuel stocks as well as estimated requirements for the next seven days amid the escalating Middle East crisis, sources...

Islamabad, March 3 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation in West Asia.During a telephone conversation, the leaders discussed the situation arising from the attacks...

New Delhi, March 3 The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) appealed to the Indian leadership, the UN, and the international community on Tuesday to take immediate, serious, and practical measures to stop the aggression carried out by the US and Israel against Iran.A statement issued...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had a telephone conversation today with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that their discussions centered on the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region.

Moscow, March 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every possible effort to de-escalate the crisis in the Gulf, and he is in close contact with regional leaders. This comes as Iran is retaliating with massive strikes on US facilities and infrastructure within its territory, the Kremlin...

Imphal, March 3 – In a unique display of ethnic harmony, 24 young people from four different communities in Manipur – Meitei, Kuki, Naga, and Meitei Pangal (Muslim) – have embarked on an 11-day National Integration Tour that will take them to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and West Bengal...

Guwahati, March 3 The Rashtriya Raksha University, in collaboration with the Assam government, conducted a specialized training program on 'tourism policing' for 155 officers of the Assam Police, according to an official release on Tuesday.The training for 32 deputy superintendents of police...

Jammu, March 3 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condemned the attacks on Iran and questioned the authority of the United States and Israel to take such actions.He asserted that no international law justifies foreign military aggression, the assassination of a nation's...

Islamabad, March 3 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that he was engaged in back-channel communication with leaders from Saudi Arabia and Iran following the outbreak of the conflict.Addressing the media in Islamabad, Dar said that he was in Saudi Arabia to attend the...

India strongly reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy in the ongoing conflict in the West Asian region today. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is clearly advocating for an early end to the conflict. He expressed grief over the many...

New Delhi, March 3 Amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must speak out and answer whether he supports the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order.He said the unilateral attacks on Iran, as...

Pune, March 3 A drone attack near their hotel in Dubai and a sense of insecurity kept 23 tourists from the Kolhapur district on edge, but thanks to Indian and UAE authorities, the group safely landed in Mumbai on Tuesday and returned to their hometown.The tourists said they arrived in Mumbai...

Tehran, March 3 – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Tuesday that entrance buildings at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility had sustained partial damage, following analysis of satellite images taken over the past two days that appear to show the impact of the ongoing...

New Delhi, March 3 Amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must speak out and clarify whether he supports the assassination of a head of state as a means of defining the world order.He said the unilateral attacks on Iran...

Colombo, March 3 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all parties involved in the ongoing West Asia conflict on Tuesday to commit to a swift and peaceful resolution, highlighting the conflict's repercussions on the global economy.President Dissanayake made these remarks while...

Kochi, March 2 The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the state government to submit a report outlining the steps to establish a robust defense mechanism to deal with human-wild animal conflict in Aralam in Kannur district and in Wayanad.A Division Bench comprising Justices A K Jayasankaran...

Dhaka, March 2 Bangladesh expressed sorrow on Monday over the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a "targeted attack," describing the joint attack by the US and Israel as a violation of international law and norms.The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on...