World
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Wave of US court rulings frees Indian migrants from detention
Washington: A wave of federal court rulings across the United States this week has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention, with judges…
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Israel–US attack on Iran Day 9: Indian among two killed in Saudi attack
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday, March 8, amid intensifying military exchanges and mounting political tensions in Tehran, including expectations that Iran could soon announce its new…
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Rapper Balendra Shah wins Nepal elections by a landslide victory
Kathmandu: Months after Gen Z youth stormed the streets of Nepal, effectively toppling the KP Oli-led government, the country held its general elections on Thursday, March 5. And on Saturday, March 7,…
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Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices to record levels amid Israel-US-Iran war
Islamabad: In the first post-Iran war economic shock, the Pakistan government in an overnight decision, has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by PKR 55 per litre each, the highest-ever hike. Addressing…
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Pakistani man linked to Iran convicted in Trump assassination plot
New York: A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been convicted in New York for plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other American politicians to avenge the death of…
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US–Israel attack on Iran Day 8: Expat driver killed in Dubai’s Al Barsha; debris hits Marina tower
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its eighth day on Saturday, March 7, anßd continues to intensify, with huge overnight explosions reported across several locations in Iran, including the capital Tehran. The…
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Sensex tumbles over 1,000 points as Israel-US-Iran tensions push crude oil higher
Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent on Friday after a day’s breather as the conflict in the Middle East entered its seventh day, driving crude…
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Gulf states weigh pulling investments from US, as war impacts budget: Report
The sovereign wealth funds and investment pledges of Gulf allies to Washington have come under doubt after the US and Israel began a war on Iran. According to a report in the Financial…
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Nepal elections: RSP leading in 23 seats as per initial results
Kathmandu: Rastriya Swotantra Party is leading in 23 seats, while Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are leading in three each as per the preliminary election results. Vote counting started late on Thursday, March…
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US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil
New York/Washington: Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the US said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. “President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted…
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US-Israel attack Iran Day 7: Kuwait issues safety advisory over missiles, foreign objects
On the seventh day of the war on Iran on Friday, March 6, the United States (US) and Israel continued intensive attacks on Iranian targets, amid conflicting signals from Israel about the…
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India seeks US cover for Middle East energy cargoes: Source
New Delhi: India is tapping the United States to secure marine cover for vessels to ferry oil from the Middle East as it looks for continuity in energy supplies beyond its current…
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Voting concludes peacefully in Nepal
Kathmandu: Tens of thousands of Nepalese voted on Thursday, March 5, in the crucial parliamentary elections to elect a new prime minister, six months after violent Gen Z protests toppled the K…
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UN: India calls on international community to act together against ISIS, Al Qaeda
United Nations: India has called on the international community to act together against ISIS and Al Qaeda and their proxies, underlining that terrorism is an “existential threat” to international peace and security.…
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US interior secretary in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
Caracas: US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Wednesday, March 4, met in Venezuela with acting President Delcy Rodríguez in the latest sign of the Trump administration’s intent to exercise control…
