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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reaffirmed Tel Aviv's objective is to achieve a situation without "Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in Southern Lebanon as Israel continues to strike Lebanon after the ceasefire with Iran. Speaking with ANI, Reuven Azar differentiated between its conflict with Hezbollah and Iran, showing extensive support for the temporary ceasefire with Tehran, while reaffirming Tel Aviv's goal in southern Lebanon. "It has nothing ...Read More >
Important topics and their relevance in UPSC CSE exam for April 4, 2026. If you missed the April 3, 2026, UPSC CSE exam key from the Indian Express, read it here. FRONT India inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology What's the ongoing story: India Frid ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his deadline of 8 p.m. EDT ...Read More >
BENGALURU, - Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his deadline of 8 p.m. ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his dea ...Read More >
New Delhi: US forces have recovered the second missing crew member from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over southwestern Iran, officials confirmed early Sunday, capping a high-stakes search-and-rescue operation carried out under heavy fire. The dramatic recovery, seen in shaky nighttime footage aired by Al Jazeera and widely shared on social media, came hours after the Pentagon said one crew member had already been pulled to safety. The second airman was located and extracted after intense co ...Read More >
Hong Kong/New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Councillor for French Citizens Abroad in Hong Kong and Macau, Marc Guyon on Friday termed the ongoing conflict in West Asia a "big mess" and called for an end to the war at the earliest. Speaking to IANS, Guyon backed France's decision of not being part of the US-led military action, stressing that it is not France's war as nobody attacked the country. "It's a big mess and it has to stop as soon as possible because we cannot afford the cost of this ...Read More >
New Delhi: As U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the escalating West Asia war on Thursday, Tehran issued its first formal response, mocking the President's remarks. Amid ongoing hostilities, Tehran rebuked President Trump's claims of victory, sarcastically stating that the U.S. has now "defeated Iran for the 23,456,736th time." Continuing its mockery of the U.S. President, Iran compared Trump to a version of himself 'from dreamland.' The response followed a major address by President Trump ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday night that America's military campaign in Iran is moving towards its final phase, but made clear that the operation is not over yet. In his first prime-time address since the US joined Israel's strikes more than a month ago, Trump said America's "core strategic objectives" were "nearing completion" and added, "We are going to finish the job. And we're going to finish it very fast." The speech was meant to show progress and project control ...Read More >
Dubai: An Indian national was injured when he was hit by shrapnel from a drone intercepted by the air defence system in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, local government said. The incident occurred near the Umm Al Thuoob Industrial Area in Umm Al Qaiwain, one of the seven emirates, state-run WAM news agency reported. The Umm Al Qaiwain Government Media Office confirmed that the relevant authorities in the emirate responded to an incident that occurred near a facility in the Umm Al Thuoob ...Read More >
In Dubai, four people -- including two Indian nationals -- suffered minor injuries after missile debris from a successful air defence interception fell on residential houses in the southern part of the city. Four people, including two Indian nationals, were injured after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai in UAE on Tuesday. According to a statement released by Government of Dubai Media Office, the incident was handled in accordance with the highe ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, has commended New Delhi's role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, emphasising that India's deep regional engagement and constructive diplomatic tradition gives considerable weight to its voice. The Ambassador noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic conversation with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was viewed as a gesture of solidarity and reflected th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31: The US Iran conflict intensified after a likely United States strike hit Iran's central city of Isfahan early Tuesday. The attack created a massive fireball in the sky. At the same time, Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf near Dubai. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The developments highlight the growing intensity of the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The conflict has now lasted for a month. Meanwhile, Iran cont ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Union government to take initiative to stop the war and work towards establishing global peace. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the resolution in the Assembly. The resolution stated, "The war that has begun between Iran and Israel in West Asia is taking multiple forms and is destabilising the global economy. We all know that crude oil (petrol, diesel, gas) significantly influences the economic conditions ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution requesting the Union government to take initiative to end the West Asia crisis. The Iran-America war was creating an economic crisis by halting fuels and LPG supply, the resolution said. Introducing the resolution in the House, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said: "We all know that crude oil (petrol, diesel, gas) significantly influences the economic conditions of every country. Due to the impact of this war on crud ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, urging the Centre to take the initiative to stop the war in the Middle East. The resolution warns that if the war between the US, Israel, and Iran continues, this could lead to a third World War, posing a serious threat to the very survival of humanity. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the resolution, which was passed by a voice vote. The resolution noted ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, the Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution addressing the escalating conflict in West Asia. The House noted that the war in the Middle East has evolved into a multifaceted crisis, destabilising the global economy and disrupting vital supply chains for crude oil, petrol and gas. "The United States and Israel are carrying out attacks on Iran and Lebanon. At the same time, Iran is targeting US defense bases ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30: An Iran strike on a facility in Kuwait has claimed the life of an Indian worker, raising concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in the ongoing West Asia conflict. The latest incident has pushed the death toll of Indian nationals to at least eight. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the Kuwaiti government, the strike targeted a power and water desalination facility early on Monday. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water confirmed the incident in a post on X. ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy providing paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing no one would give them jobs in such a scenario and that such a provision would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes. The top court, however, asked the Centre and competent authorities to consider the representation of the PIL petitioner and examine the possibility of framing a policy on menstrual leave after consulti ...Read More >
New Delhi: US Central Command has confirmed that three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets crashed in western Kuwait early Monday morning after being struck in what officials described as an "apparent friendly fire incident". The incident took place during active combat operations that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones. According to US Central Command, at 11:03 p.m. ET on March 1, three F-15E Strike Eagles went down over Kuwait. US officials said th ...Read More >
New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting India. Today, February 17, he will participate in several programs with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Afterwards, both leaders will depart for New Delhi. This is Macron's first official visit to Mumbai. The visit also highlights the potential defence deal between India and France, especially the Hammer missile. It is speculated that an agreement may be reached between India and France to manufacture the Hammer missile in India. Let's take ...Read More >
New Delhi: India marked a historic milestone on September 25, 2025. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher at Chandipur, Odisha. This missile can strike targets up to 2,000 kilometres away. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a moment of national pride. The rail launcher adds a unique dimension to India's strategic capabilities. It is a specialised train-like system moving on railway tracks. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- India on Thursday test-launched a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that is designed to use the country's vast network of railways to avoid detection by enemy forces. The Agni Prime missile was fired from a rail-based launcher pulled by an Indian Railways locomotive. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the successful mission demonstrated India's growing strategic deterrence capabilities. The next-generation Agni Prime is designed to cover a range of more than 1, ...Read More >
India's Strategic Signals To Pak-China: Dual Missile And Air Defence System Tests Saturday, July 19, 2025 by Indian Defence News In a firm demonstration of its advancing military capabilities and strategic intent, India has conducted two significant weapons tests, sending an unambiguous message to both Pakistan and China. Over the past two days, the country has successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system and the nuclear-capable Agni-I and Prithvi-II ballistic missiles, reflecting bo ...Read More >
Amritsar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in Punjab and Congress lawmaker Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss continuing threats to the Golden Temple through threatening emails. Speaking after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and other Congress leaders, Bajwa said that he met with of ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has successfully tested 2 short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range located off the coast of Odisha. Prithvi-II is India's indigenous surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile. It has been developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is part of the Prithvi missile series and it is operated by the Strategic Forces Command of the Indian Army. The range of Prithvi-2 missile is 250-350 kilometers. With a payl ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM), Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The launches took place on Thursday, during which all operational and technical parameters were validated. These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. On July 16, India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying t ...Read More >
India's Defence Ministry confirmed the successful test-firing of two short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-II and Agni-1, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on 17 July. Both launches were carried out under the Strategic Forces Command and aimed at validating key operational and technical parameters. The Ministry said all systems performed as expected. India on Thursday conducted back-to-back test-firings of two short-range ballistic missiles -- Prithvi-II and Agni-1 -- from i ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled f ...Read More >
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