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‘Rogue Zionist regime’, ‘colonial thug’: NC MP Mehdi criticises Israel after strike on Iran

Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar said Iran, like any sovereign nation, now has every right to defend itself and take 'full, punishing revenge'.

Indians in Iran advised to observe safety protocols amid Israel’s attack on Tehran

Israel launched a broad aerial assault across Iran, targeting nuclear installation and key military officials in Operation Rising Lion. Indian Embassy in Tehran posted an advisory on X.

Israel launches ‘pre-emptive strikes’ on nuclear sites in Iran, ‘top military official killed’

The strikes under Operation Rising Lion targeted, among other sites, Iran’s main nuclear enrichment complex at Natanz, Israeli PM Netanyahu confirmed in a video message.

Iran condemns Trump’s travel ban says it shows ‘deep hostility’ for Iranians, Muslims

The ban, which Trump said was necessary against 'foreign terrorists', was similar to one from his first term when he banned 7 Muslim-majority nations.

IAEA says Iran carried out secret nuclear activities. Tehran terms report ‘politically motivated’

US intelligence agencies and IAEA have long believed Iran had a secret, coordinated nuclear weapons programme that it halted in 2003. Iran denies ever having had one.

‘Trump is lying when he speaks of peace,’ says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

On the contrary, said Khamenei, the United States uses its power to give "10-ton bombs to the Zionist (Israeli) regime to drop on the heads of Gaza's children".

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araqchi lands in Delhi, reiterates call for ‘restraint’ in India-Pakistan issue

Abbas Araqchi is on visit to India to attend the 20th Joint Commission Meet on 75th anniversary of Friendship Treaty.

Toll in blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port climbs to 25

The blast, which officials say was probably caused by chemical materials, took place in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port – Iran’s biggest container hub.

Iran’s foreign minister speaks to Pakistan Dy PM, urges restraint amid tensions with India

The telephonic conversation between Ishaq Dar and Seyed Abbas Araghchi focusses on recent developments between India and Pakistan & its impact on the region.

US-Iran hold ‘positive’ nuclear talks in Oman, agree to reconvene next week

'I think we are very close to a basis for negotiations,' Iranian foreign minister said, while a White House statement called the talks ‘constructive’.

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British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.