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US CENTCOM denies Iran's claim of destroying US radar in Bahrain, says two drones shot down

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday (local time) rejected Iran's claim that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) destroyed a US early-warning radar installation in Bahrain, stating that two Iranian one-way attack drones targeting the countr... read..

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Assam: Kaziranga road accident death toll rises to 26

 The death toll in the road accident near Kaziranga National Park has risen to 26, with 24 victims identified and two still unidentified, officials said on Saturday.... read..

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Two oil tankers explode, catch fire after hitting naval mines near Hormuz: Iran's IRGC Navy

Two oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Friday (local time).... read..

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Death toll in Kaziranga road accident rises to 25, two remain unidentified

The death toll in the tragic Kaziranga road accident has risen to 25, including 14 women and 11 men, with 23 victims identified so far and two remaining unidentified, Additional District Commissioner of Golaghat, Jintu Bora, said on Friday.... read..

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Iran warns states against supporting US-Israeli operations, says military assistance to Washington will be viewed as hostile act

Iran warned countries against providing military or logistical assistance to the United States for its operations against Tehran, saying any such support would be considered a hostile act and make the countries concerned responsible for aggression against... read..

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US-Israel military action may have strengthened Iran’s resolve to pursue nuclear weapons: former diplomat Anil Trigunayat

Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat has said that the joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iran may have strengthened Tehran's resolve to pursue nuclear weapons rather than discourage its nuclear ambitions, arguing that the con... read..

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Assam: Head-on collision near Kaziranga leaves several feared dead, injured 

Multiple fatalities are feared following a head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck in Assam's Golaghat district on Friday in the Rongajaan area near the Kaziranga National Park, police said.... read..

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Emergency certificate issued to Keralam seafarer Akshay Harish stranded in Iran, repatriation underway: MEA

An emergency travel certificate has been issued to Akshay Harish, an Indian seafarer from Keralam stranded at Chabahar Port in Iran, paving the way for his earliest possible return home, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed ... read..

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"F the Iranian leadership. I'm not gonna be cowered": Scott Bessent confirms relocation to military base amid Iranian threats

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that he relocated from his Washington residence to a military base on Secret Service instructions following Iranian death threats, delivering a blunt rebuke to Tehran's leadership and criticising The Wall ... read..

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Assam CM mourns loss of life in Kaziranga accident; directs immediate relief measures

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed profound grief over the tragic accident in Kaziranga earlier today and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. ... read..

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Gaurav Gogoi blames poor highway construction, corruption for recurring road accidents after Kaziranga tragedy

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday expressed deep condolences to the families of those killed in the road accident in Assam's Kaziranga area and alleged that corruption, poor highway construction and a nexus between contractors and politicians were respon... read..

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Araghchi asserts Iranian right to self-defense, cautions unchecked US military force puts UN Charter at risk

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asserted that Iran retains its legitimate right to self-defence under the United Nations Charter in response to military aggression, warning that allowing military might to override international law will jeopar... read..

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Would not hesitate to strike Iran if things go other way: Trump says “they will not exist" if Tehran kills US officials

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned Iran of severe consequences if Tehran targets American officials, saying those responsible "will not exist any longer", while asserting that he would not hesitate to use military force if the situa... read..

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Mossad official arrives in US for high-level talks as Netanyahu pushes for resumed war against Iran: Report

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes the Trump administration to resume military action against Iran, one of his closest confidants and a top Israeli spy agency Mossad official is holding high-stakes talks in Washington and Miami with senior US off... read..

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'Shouting match', Trump, Netanyahu clash over future of Iran war: Report

United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a heated telephone conversation over the preceding days, which reportedly deteriorated into an acrimonious exchange amid ongoing disagreements regarding the cour... read..

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After midterm setback, JD Vance weighs direct talks with Iranian official amid US push for peace: Report

United States Vice President JD Vance is considering the possibility of engaging in direct negotiations with a senior Iranian security official as the Trump administration seeks to carve out a diplomatic path toward resolving the ongoing conflict with Teh... read..

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"America did not start war with Iran": Trump says wants to have "total victory"

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States did not initiate the war with Iran, asserting that Tehran had been waging war against America since 1979, as he defended his administration's military action against the count... read..

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Iran to decide on negotiations after seven conditions are met: Basij chief

Iran will determine the format and agenda of any negotiations only after seven conditions laid down by Tehran have been fulfilled and accepted by the opposing side, Head of the Basij Organization Hossein Taeb said, stressing that meeting these requirement... read..

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Trump says US doesn't need Iran deal, asks Vance to focus on mid-term 'corruption'

US President Donald Trump underscored that America no longer needs a diplomatic deal with Iran, directing Vice President JD Vance instead to focus on alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-led states following recent midterm election losses.... read..

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IDF ordered to intensify preparations for possible Iranian attack under Netanyahu cabinet directives: Israeli media

Preparations for a possible attack by Iran have been ordered to be stepped up by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) under directives from the security cabinet led by caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report published by Israeli publ... read..

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US delusions lead to failure of American policies: Iranian Foreign Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised Washington's approach towards Tehran, arguing that unrealistic expectations and American "delusions" have contributed to the failure of US policies.... read..

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Assam: Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail at Digaru railway station, no casualties reported

Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on Wednesday morning, officials said.... read..

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US Treasury chief Scott Bessent relocates to military base amid Iran threats: Report

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his residence to a military base following threats to his safety allegedly connected to Iran, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing individuals familiar with the situation.... read..

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Six coaches, locomotive of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail in Assam; no injuries reported

A locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express (Train No. 13125) derailed at Digaru Railway Station in Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam on Wednesday morning.... read..

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Narrow escape for passengers as Kolkata-Sairang Express derails at Digaru Station in Assam

The locomotive engine along with five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru Railway Station in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on Wednesday morning after the loco pilot could not control the train’s speed while it was being received at... read..

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US, Israel war crimes backfired at their polls: Iranian President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that the United States and Israel are confronting political fallout stemming from military conflicts, as reported by Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency, prior to his departure for an international environmen... read..

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No bombs, no deal, Trump goes own way to bring Iran to its knees: Report

United States President Donald Trump has settled on a third option in the Iran war, choosing to intensify economic pressure on Tehran rather than resume military strikes or agree to a peace deal under terms deemed unacceptable by Washington, according to ... read..

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Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Turkiye for COP31, alleges US threatening global security

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Turkiye on Wednesday to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).... read..

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“Please save me somehow”: Kollam native Akshay stranded in Iran after losing travel documents; govt steps in for safe return

A harrowing ordeal involving an overseas maritime worker has brought attention to the plight of stranded Indian sailors abroad. Akshay Harish, a young seafarer and native of Prakkulam in Kollam, has been left stranded in Iran without a passport or travel ... read..

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"Normal operations restored, passengers transported via special train": NF Railway details swift relief efforts following Kolkata–Sairang Express derailment

Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) on Wednesday successfully restored normal train operations along the UP and DOWN lines following the derailment of Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express at Digaru Railway station in the Guwahati–Lumding section. ... read..

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"Not a single particle" of enriched material: Iran Security Chief Rezaei rules out moving nuclear stockpile abroad

Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has ruled out transferring the country's enriched nuclear material abroad, asserting that Tehran would retain its entire stockpile and use it for domestic purposes, ac... read..

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Iran security chief warns Tehran will target distant US bases, including in Europe

Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has warned that Tehran would target all US military bases, including distant installations in Europe, if Washington launches another "attack" on Iran, asserting that t... read..

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US-Israeli "attacks" on Iran caused 1.5M tons of carbon emissions: Iranian Prez Pezeshkian addresses COP31 UN climate summit 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday accused the United States and Israel of causing extensive environmental damage during their military offensive against Iran, claiming that the strikes on fuel facilities in the country released 1.5 million ... read..

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US indicts 3 Iranian-backed operatives for nearly 20 terror attacks across US, Europe; UK airbase targeted

The United States Department of Justice has indicted three Iranian-backed operatives for their alleged involvement in nearly 20 executed and attempted terrorist attacks across the US and Europe, including a foiled plot targeting a British Royal Air Force ... read..

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"Unable to manage fridges": Iran mocks France after Paris blames IRGC unit for supermarket cyberattack

A sharp diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Paris and Tehran after France officially attributed an “unprecedented” cyberattack that compromised refrigeration systems across more than 700 supermarkets to an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)... read..

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France blames Iran for "unprecedented" cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators, vows EU sanctions

French authorities have formally accused Iran of orchestrating an "unprecedented" cyberattack campaign targeting supermarket refrigeration networks across the country, pledging to push for European Union sanctions against Tehran, CNN reported on Monday.... read..

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"Threat to Constitution": Republican Rep. Massie files articles of impeachment against Hegseth over Iran war actions

Republican representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has introduced articles of impeachment against US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on the House floor, CNN reported on Sunday (local time).... read..

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"Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon — That is non-negotiable!": Trump after talks with Qatari PM

Following a high-level dialogue with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, United States President Donald Trump announced that key Gulf allies have backed an unprecedented joint land-and-sea blockade against Iran under... read..

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After Trump indicates possible end of military ops in West Asia, Iran warns "surrender to seven conditions" 

Iran's powerful secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei has issued a warning to the US after Donald Trump indicated that the war is unlikely to resume. ... read..

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Netanyahu calling Trump "every day" to resume Iran war as US president mulls end: Report

As US President Donald Trump evaluates options for ending the ongoing war with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly maintained daily communication with the American leader, urging him to resume strikes against Tehran, according t... read..

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Iran moves beyond replicating weapons, develops indigenous missiles amid war with US: IRGC general Balali

Iran has moved beyond replicating existing weapons systems to independently developing advanced missiles capable of detecting and targeting enemy radar installations, Brigadier General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ali Balali, said. He ... read..

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US evacuates aircraft from UK air base after Iran threat: Report

The United States has evacuated American aircraft from an air base in the UK following a threat from Iran, according to people familiar with the matter, raising fresh concerns over the security of US military assets amid the ongoing conflict, as reported ... read..

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"What's there to get shocked about?": Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha defends father after Sonia calls him PM 'aspirant' in memoir

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee on Tuesday defended her father's ambition to become Prime Minister after Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi described him as someone who never gave up his aspiratio... read..

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"Certainly not going to indulge in any finger pointing": Hegseth after JD Vance links Iran war to GOP midterm losses

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's military actions during a press briefing addressing ongoing impeachment efforts against him.... read..

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Iran's economic "pain" will intensify, says US Secy of State Marco Rubio 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said economic pressure on Iran would continue to intensify over the coming months, warning that the country's oil revenues would dry up as sanctions compound.... read..

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Tehran cannot have nuclear weapon because they would use it: Trump signals possibility of quick end to Iran war

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing military conflict with Iran could come to an end quickly, while reiterating that Washington would not allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons, saying, "We can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon, becau... read..

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Hegseth defends Iran war, brushes off impeachment

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has defended the war in Iran as necessary despite questions about its electoral cost, brushed aside impeachment concerns and urged Republicans to approve a major military funding package.... read..

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Trump to meet Qatar's Prime Minister today as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles

US President Donald Trump will meet Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the White House on Monday to discuss efforts to reach a new ceasefire and resume nuclear negotiations with Iran, according to the White House... read..

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End war on all fronts or Iran will 'rain down hell', says FM Abbas Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a fierce warning to the United States, telling the White House to either accept Tehran’s proposal to end hostilities on all fronts or face severe military retaliation that will "rain down hell.”... read..

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Trump says renewed attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely' if talks show progress 

United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that it is "highly unlikely" he will order American forces back into conflict with Iran, provided tangible progress is achieved in negotiations surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of... read..

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US asks Iraq to shut most border crossings with Iran: Iraqi FM

The United States Department of the Treasury has asked the Iraqi government to close almost all of its commercial border crossings with Iran, leaving only two operational, as Washington intensifies its economic campaign to isolate Tehran, Iraqi Foreign Mi... read..

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