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26-year-old Hindu man killed after Holi altercation with Muslim neighbour in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar; four arrested | Zohran Mamdani defends wife amid scrutiny over her 'support' for Palestinian cause | Explosions rock club in Kolkata’s Paikpara, locals claim bombs were stored inside | Iran conflict: White House says US could achieve ‘Operation Epic Fury’ objectives in 4–6 weeks | Sensex, Nifty tumble as global tensions and Dow selloff rattle Indian markets | Two IAF pilots killed as Su-30MKI fighter jet crashes in Assam | 'Who is the US to permit?': Congress slams Modi govt over Trump administration’s waiver on India’s Russian oil purchase | US makes surprise move: India gets 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil amid global supply crisis | India edge England by 7 runs in thriller to reach T20 World Cup 2026 final | 'Guest of India struck in international waters': Iran furious after US submarine torpedoes IRIS Dena

Indo-American student among 3 killed in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes possible terror link

Mar 05, 2026, at 12:20 am

New details have emerged in the deadly shooting at a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, that left three people dead, including 21-year-old Indian-American student Savitha Shan, media reports said.

NATO intercepts Iranian missile headed for Turkey as war widens across region

Mar 04, 2026, at 11:53 pm

A ballistic missile fired from Iran and headed toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems over the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

80 feared dead as US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

Mar 04, 2026, at 09:26 pm

At least 80 people were killed after a US submarine sank Iran’s IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

Iranian ship sinks close to Sri Lanka following 'submarine' attack: Reports

Mar 04, 2026, at 05:40 pm

At least 75 crew members were injured and over 100 others are missing after an Iranian warship sank outside Sri Lankan territorial waters, media reports said on Wednesday.

US orders non-essential staff to leave Karachi, Lahore consulates days after violent protests

Mar 04, 2026, at 03:54 pm

The United States on Wednesday ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from its consulates in Karachi and Lahore, citing security concerns, days after Pakistan witnessed massive protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.

Drone strike near US Consulate in Dubai sparks fire, check out the video

Mar 04, 2026, at 03:38 pm

A suspected Iranian drone struck a parking area near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, triggering a fire that sent thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, officials said.

$20,000 Iranian drones are testing $4 million US Patriots: The missile math behind Tehran’s strategy

Mar 04, 2026, at 02:17 pm

In the skies above the Gulf, the conflict is no longer defined solely by targets hit or territory defended — it is being calculated in spreadsheets and stockpiles.

A new era begins in Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Khamenei, elected new Supreme Leader

Mar 04, 2026, at 09:13 am

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reportedly elected Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Khamenei, as the country’s next Supreme Leader, according to local media reports.

Canada: Debate intensifies over deportation of Humboldt bus crash driver

Mar 04, 2026, at 05:44 am

A growing chorus of Canadian journalists, commentators and public figures is urging the federal government to reconsider the deportation of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver at the centre of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

Parked Iranian aircraft destroyed at Bushehr as US-Israel strikes intensify: Report

Mar 03, 2026, at 11:30 pm

An Iranian aircraft was destroyed on the ground at Bushehr Airport during a fresh wave of military strikes, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, as hostilities between Iran and a joint US-Israeli coalition escalated sharply.

Explosions rock Dubai, Doha as Iran escalates drone and missile strikes

Mar 03, 2026, at 11:03 pm

Loud explosions were heard across Dubai and Doha on Tuesday night as Iran continued drone and missile attacks on nations in the region hosting a United States military presence, media reports said.

Drone strikes hit Amazon data centers in UAE, Bahrain amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Mar 03, 2026, at 10:23 pm

Amazon said drones struck three of its Middle East data centers, causing service outages and significant disruption as the broader regional conflict intensifies.

Inside the operation: How Mossad surveillance, US firepower targeted Khamenei

Mar 03, 2026, at 07:34 pm

A sophisticated intelligence campaign involving hacked traffic cameras, mobile network disruption and human sources reportedly paved the way for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US–Israeli air strike in Tehran.

Pakistani President Zardari alleges India is preparing for 'another war’

Mar 03, 2026, at 05:58 pm

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that India is preparing for “another war”, nearly a year after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

USD 350,000 ticket to freedom? How the ultra-rich are racing out of Dubai

Mar 03, 2026, at 04:10 pm

Dubai — long regarded as one of the safest cities in the world and a magnet for the global elite — has suffered a major jolt after Iran targeted the emirate during the ongoing regional conflict.

How UAE stopped Iranian missile storm: Inside the shield that protected the nation

Mar 03, 2026, at 03:48 pm

Residents across the United Arab Emirates watched the night sky flicker with distant flashes and felt windows tremble from muffled explosions.

Defiant silence: Iran women’s team refuses anthem days after Khamenei’s death

Mar 03, 2026, at 01:43 pm

In a bold gesture, Iran’s women’s national football team refused to sing their national anthem before their match against South Korea in the Asian Cup at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Monday, media reports said.

Not an endless war, says Netanyahu during live TV appearance after Iran claims attacking his office

Mar 03, 2026, at 11:49 am

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu made his first televised appearance hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had targeted his office in Tel Aviv and facilities linked to Israel’s air force command.

Drones strike shocks Riyadh: US Embassy hit amid escalating Iran conflict

Mar 03, 2026, at 11:02 am

The US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed.

'You’ll find out soon': Trump hints at massive retaliation after Riyadh attack, says ‘boots on ground’ may not be needed

Mar 03, 2026, at 10:51 am

Washington DC/IBNS: In a shift from his earlier hardline posture, US President Donald Trump said “boots on the ground” may not be necessary following the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, media reports said.

India, Canada ​launch ​renewed ​strategic ​partnership, ​fast-​track CEPA ​talks

Mar 03, 2026, at 12:58 am

N​ew Delhi: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced an ambitious reset of the India–Canada relationship, agreeing to accelerate negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and deepen cooperation across energy, defence, artificial intelligence, talent mobility and trade.

'Whatever it takes, we'll do it': Donald Trump rules out timeline for Iran operations

Mar 02, 2026, at 11:47 pm

US President Donald Trump on Monday said military operations against Iran could continue for as long as necessary, signalling no fixed timeline for an end to the campaign.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi resume limited flight ops after days of airspace shutdown amid Iran war

Mar 02, 2026, at 09:34 pm

Air travel across the United Arab Emirates is beginning a cautious return to normal after days of disruption triggered by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi preparing to restart limited flight operations.

Three US F-15E jets shot down in 'friendly fire' incident by Kuwait as Iran war escalates

Mar 02, 2026, at 09:16 pm

Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down in separate friendly-fire incidents by Kuwaiti air defences, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday evening.

Pakistan: Thousands attend funeral prayers of seven people killed during US Consulate protest over Khamenei's death

Mar 02, 2026, at 09:02 pm

Thousands of people gathered in Pakistan's Numaish region to offer their funeral prayers to seven people who were shot dead during the demonstration close to the US Consulate in Karachi over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Pakistan: Two bullet-riddled bodies recovered from Balochistan

Mar 02, 2026, at 07:55 pm

Police have recovered two bullet-riddled bodies from the Kech Kaur River area in Pakistan's Balochistan, media reports said.

Iran claims its missiles hit Netanyahu’s Tel Aviv office, Israeli silence fuels uncertainty

Mar 02, 2026, at 07:46 pm

Iran has claimed that its Kheibar Shekan missiles struck the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, intensifying uncertainty around the fate of Israel’s leadership as hostilities across the Middle East sharply escalate.

Middle-East crisis: IAEA urges restraint amid ongoing strikes

Mar 02, 2026, at 07:43 pm

As the violent escalation in the Middle East entered a third day on Monday sparked by the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States, the head of the UN atomic energy agency urged a return to diplomacy, given the “increasing risk to nuclear safety” in the region.

Bombs fall, bodies counted — Yet Trump isn't calling Iran strikes a ‘war’! Here's why

Mar 02, 2026, at 06:16 pm

The Middle East is burning, scores are dead, and missiles are crossing borders with alarming frequency — yet from the White House, the language remains restrained.

Saudi oil giant targeted? Drone debris sparks fire at Ras Tanura refinery

Mar 02, 2026, at 05:02 pm

The Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia sustained limited damage after debris from the interception of two drones fell in its vicinity, according to media reports.