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Ministry of Civil Aviation steadily resumes flight operations on alternative routes despite airspace restrictions

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Ministry of Civil Aviation steadily resumes flight operations on alternative routes despite airspace restrictions

New Delhi: Indian airlines have started gradually resuming long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations by rerouting flights to avoid restricted airspace. In addition, we have made special arrangements to assist travelers stranded abroad.Air India operated a total of 24 flights today, while Emirates and Etihad Airways operated nine flights from the Gulf in the last 24 hours, … Read more

Assam Assembly elections: Congress announces first list of 42 candidates; Gaurav Gogoi field in Jorhat

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Assam Assembly elections: Congress announces first list of 42 candidates; Gaurav Gogoi field in Jorhat

New Delhi: The Congress party on Tuesday announced its first list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, even before the polling schedule has been officially announced, marking an early start to the party’s campaign in the northeastern state.assam According to the list released by AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, Congress president … Read more

From CAA criticism to Kashmir rhetoric: India’s history of silence on Khamenei’s demise

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From CAA criticism to Kashmir rhetoric: India’s history of silence on Khamenei’s demise

NEW DELHI: India has stopped short of condemning the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei despite criticizing Iran’s attacks on Gulf states and calling for restraint, dialogue and de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.The calibrated response sparked a strong political reaction at home, with Congress president Sonia Gandhi describing the government’s silence as … Read more

CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates NDMC’s two-day flower festival

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CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates NDMC's two-day flower festival

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the NDMC’s two-day flower festival at Connaught Place, attracting visitors to the heart of the national capital to view colorful seasonal flowers and various floral-themed displays.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) organized the festive celebrations at Connaught Place Central Park. The event started with a … Read more

US-Iran war: Indian students evacuate Tehran

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US-Iran war: Indian students evacuate Tehran

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has relocated most Indian students out of the Iranian capital as continued US-Iran hostilities heighten risk perceptions. The Indian Embassy in Iran said in a statement that it had moved most Indian students in Tehran to safer locations outside the city. The mission arranged transportation, food and accommodation … Read more

India urges early end to Iran-Israel conflict through “dialogue and dialogue”. Diplomacy’; Indians and Indians face risks in flag trade

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India urges early end to Iran-Israel conflict through "dialogue and dialogue". Diplomacy'; Indians and Indians face risks in flag trade

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday reiterated its call to Iran and the wider Gulf region for an “early end to the conflict” and expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities and mounting civilian casualties. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the situation began to deteriorate on February 28, posing serious … Read more

Evening News Report: Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon; why is India silent on Khamenei’s death? more

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Evening News Report: Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon; why is India silent on Khamenei's death? more

Explosions in Tehran as fighting between Israel and Iran intensifies. Beirut suburbs were attacked, Iran banned food exports and the United Nations urged an investigation into reports of an airstrike on a girls’ school. India’s cautious response to Khamenei’s assassination, condemning Iran’s Gulf attack but not the killing, was prompted by domestic criticism despite prioritizing … Read more

US-Iran war: PM Modi calls Omani and Kuwaiti leaders to discuss Indian security

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US-Iran war: PM Modi calls Omani and Kuwaiti leaders to discuss Indian security

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Tuesday, he spoke to the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait, expressing concern over recent attacks and reviewing the security situation of Indian communities in the two Gulf countries amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Prime Minister Modi spoke on the phone with Sultan Haitham … Read more

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP announces nine candidates from six states; party president Nitin Nabin to contest from Bihar

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Rajya Sabha polls: BJP announces nine candidates from six states; party president Nitin Nabin to contest from Bihar

Bharatiya Janata Party Chairman Nitin Nabin New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced its national president Nitin Nabin as its candidate from Bihar for the upcoming biennial elections to the Lok Sabha.Nabin, who hails from Bihar, took over the party chiefship from Union Minister JP Nadda in January. The BJP has also fielded … Read more

Three Indian seafarers on foreign vessel die, one injured as tensions rise in Middle East

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Three Indian seafarers on foreign vessel die, one injured as tensions rise in Middle East

Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers working on foreign-flagged ships were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned shipping operators about the risks of reviewing specific voyages amid escalating military action involving the United States, Israel and Iran.“There … Read more