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"Complete obedience to Supreme Leader of Revolution": Iranian President rejects Trump's claim of internal divisions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (local time) asserted that there are no divisions within the country's leadership, rejecting claims of internal rifts between "hardliners" and "moderates."... read..

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Cricket's Olympic comeback gains momentum as LA28 stadium construction begins in California

The road to cricket's long-awaited return to the Olympic Games gathered pace on Wednesday as construction officially began on a dedicated venue in Pomona, California, ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.... read..

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Iranian Embassy in Thailand mocks Trump administration over US Navy Secretary's exit

The Iranian Embassy in Thailand has launched a fresh verbal assault on Donald Trump, following the exit of United States Navy Secretary John C Phelan. In a social media post on X, the diplomatic mission highlighted the departure and remarked that "Regimen... read..

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Iranian President Pezeshkian slams US over 'hypocritical' stance amid ceasefire extension

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday (local time) criticised the United States for what he termed "hypocritical" and contradictory behaviour, even as US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to allow time for negotiati... read..

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We are all "Iranian" and "revolutionary": Iran's Parliament Speaker slams Trump claims over infighting

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday strongly dismissed claims of internal divisions within the country, responding to remarks attributed to US President Donald Trump.... read..

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets German counterpart, receives ceremonial welcome, lays wreath in Berlin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin as part of his three-day official visit to the European nation, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony.... read..

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Yasin Malik used Pakistan links to push secession of J-K from India: NIA tells Delhi HC

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has told the Delhi High Court that Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik was in contact with top leaders of Pakistan, including its Prime Minister and President, and used those links to propagate the secession of Jammu an... read..

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US sanctions target Iranian weapons and UAV procurement networks

The United States has imposed sanctions on 14 individuals, entities, and aircraft linked to Iran, targeting networks involved in procuring and transporting weapons and components for the Iranian regime, as per the release by the US Department of the Treas... read..

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Iranian news network casts aspersion on Pakistan's mediation role even as Trump extends ceasefire

Casting serious aspersions on Pakistan's role in high-stakes peace negotiations, the Student News Network (SNN) has suggested that Islamabad's mediation efforts are stalling and failing to secure a definitive response from the United States.... read..

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NIA attaches multiple properties of Jaish-e-Mohammed terror operative in J-K in 2017 CRPF Centre attack case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached several properties belonging to a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror operative in a 2017 case of Fidayeen attack on a CRPF camp, in which five paramilitary personnel were killed and three seriously ... read..

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NIA court convicts 7 in LeT-linked Bengaluru prison radicalisation case; mastermind T Naseer among accused

A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced seven accused persons, including mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) member T Naseer, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to terror conspiracy activities inside ... read..

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As US-Iran ceasfire deadline looms, think tank analysis flags deep divisions in Iranian leadership over peace deal

A new assessment by the Institute for the Study of War has pointed to deepening divisions within Iran's leadership, as diplomatic tensions and military pressure between the United States and Iran continue to mount before the second round of Islamabad Talk... read..

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Iranian supertanker breaches "blockade line" after offloading 2 million barrels of crude oil

An Iranian supertanker has successfully bypassed a US naval blockade returning to Iranian waters after delivering 2 million barrels of crude oil via the Riau Archipelago, reports Fars News. The vessel had departed Iran in March to Indonesia and was making... read..

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US and Iranian delegations to arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes talks amid regional tensions: Report

Delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to arrive in the Pakistani capital simultaneously on Tuesday, signalling a potential breakthrough in regional diplomacy. According to a report by Al Arabiya, citing a senior Pakistani source, both p... read..

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MK Stalin campaigns for DMK candidate Ma Subramanian in Saidapet ahead of Tamil Nadu polling

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Kolathur, M.K. Stalin, on Tuesday campaigned in support of state Health Minister and party candidate from Saidapet Assembly Constituency, Ma. Subramanian, as the state heads towa... read..

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No Iranian diplomatic delegation has travelled to Islamabad yet: IRIB

Iran's state broadcaster the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has stated that no Iranian diplomatic delegation has travelled to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, dismissing reports of any such movement.... read..

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USS Abraham Lincoln enforcing naval blockade near Iranian ports; Receives supplies during vertical replenishment: CENTCOM

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is operating in West Asia, enforcing a US naval blockade on vessels attempting to enter and depart Iranian ports and also received supplies during a "vertical replenishment" in the Arabian Sea, according t... read..

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Modi govt 'slept' on women's reservation, now linking it to delimitation: Jairam Ramesh slams Centre; cites Rahul, Sonia letters

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Centre of deliberately delaying the implementation of women's reservation by linking it to the contentious delimitation exercise, despite repeated demands made by Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi.... read..

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IRGC forces US troops to retreat from Strait of Hormuz after attack on Iranian ship: Iran media

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that US forces stationed in the Sea of Oman were forced to retreat after firing at an Iranian merchant vessel, according to a report, Press TV reported.... read..

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Prez Pezeshkian slams US for 'historical mistrust', asserts 'Iranians do not submit to force'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday slammed the United States, saying that deep historic mistrust towards Iran, along with unconstructive signals from American officials, paints a dark picture of seeking Iran's surrender. He affirmed that the co... read..

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Court grants time to NIA to file reply on Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer's plea seeking interim bail

The Patiala House Court on Monday granted time to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file a reply on Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea for interim bail. Sheikh has sought interim bail to meet his ailing father.... read..

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Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on commercial ship in Sea of Oman: Iran media

Iranian forces launched drones towards US warships following an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian media.... read..

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Trump says US takes "full custody" of Iranian ship TOUSKA after interception

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed that American forces have taken full custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, TOUSKA, after it attempted to breach a US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman.... read..

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PM Modi attends ceremonial reception for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Rashtrapati Bhavan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital.... read..

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CENTCOM confirms interception of Iranian vessel TOUSKA, says US forces fired "several rounds" to disable it

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday (local time) confirmed that American forces intercepted and disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, TOUSKA, in the Arabian Sea after it violated a US naval blockade, stating that "several rounds" were fired to ... read..

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Talks with US "continuation of battlefield," must serve national interest: Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi

Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, has asserted in an interview with Al Jazeera that Tehran's engagement in diplomatic talks with the United States is strictly governed by national interest and security.... read..

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US releases footage showing tactical sequence as Marines rappel, board and seize Iranian-flagged vessel Touska in Gulf of Oman

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released footage documenting a maritime operation where Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged vessel, the Touska, within the Gulf of Oman.... read..

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Wrestlemania 42, day 2: Roman beats Punk to capture WWE World Heavyweight title; Oba shocks Brock

Roman Reigns outclassed defending champion CM Punk to capture his maiden WWE World Heavyweight title and his seventh-overall world title in a hard-fought main event on day two of Wrestlemania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.... read..

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Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi asserts Tehran will "never" relinquish control of strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran has asserted that it will never surrender its authority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with a senior legislator describing the waterway as an integral component of the nation's sovereignty.... read..

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"Hitting F-35 is not one-off event": Iranian Parliament Speaker claims forces neutralised 180 drones, targeted US stealth jet

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has highlighted what he described as the Islamic Republic's growing military capability, claiming that its forces neutralised around 180 drones and targeted a US F-35 stealth fighter jet.... read..

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UAE, UK foreign ministers discuss Gulf tensions, Iranian attacks

The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom held high-level talks on escalating tensions in the Gulf region, including recent Iranian missile attacks and their broader regional implications, according to an official statement released by the UAE Minis... read..

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Wrestlemania 42: Cody Rhodes retains WWE Undisputed Championship against Randy Orton

The day one of Wrestlemania 42 saw Cody Rhodes retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship against 14-time world champion Randy Orton in a 'student versus mentor' clash at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.... read..

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says all enemy plans failed, including Strait of Hormuz opening

Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the enemy has failed in multiple objectives, including attempts to weaken Iran's air force and missile capabilities, destroy its navy, launch a ground offensive, and open the Strait of Hormuz, ass... read..

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Two civilians killed in militant attack in Ukhrul, probe handed over to NIA: Manipur Home Minister

The investigation into the killing of two civilians in a militant attack in Ukhrul district on Saturday will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a thorough probe, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said on Sunday.... read..

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"Who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?": Iranian Prez Pezeshkian slams Trump over nuclear restrictions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has challenged the legitimacy of the United States' efforts to restrict his country's atomic programme, questioning the legal basis for such interference. As reported by Al Jazeera, citing the Iranian Student News Agenc... read..

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"Strait of Hormuz is still closed": Iranian Embassy in South Africa mocks Donald Trump as "idiot" over viral IRGC maritime audio row

The Iranian Embassy in South Africa has launched a biting social media attack on US President Donald Trump, using a viral maritime audio clip to label him an "idiot".... read..

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Passage through Strait of Hormuz to be based on "designated route" and "Iranian authorisation": Iran's Parliament Speaker

Iran has asserted that maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Tehran, stating that passage will be allowed only through designated routes and under Iranian approval, amid escalating tensions with the United States ov... read..

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NIA arrests Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah in a 30-year-old case, court grants 3 days transit remand

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Kashmiri Separatist leader Shabir Shah in a 1996 case of Jammu and Kashmir. He was produced before the Patiala House Court on Friday evening.... read..

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Sonia Gandhi's electoral list matter: Court asks counsel to file written submissions within a week

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday asked the counsel to file written submissions within one week.... read..

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Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on Monday: Iranian sources

A fresh round of talks between Iranian and American negotiators is expected to take place in Islamabad on Monday, Iranian officials familiar with the discussions said, CNN reported.... read..

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"We're going to take it back home to the US": Trump reiterates to take enriched uranium despite Iran's denial

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reiterated that the United States will take enriched uranium from Iran as part of ongoing negotiations, even as Tehran strongly denied any agreement to transfer nuclear material.... read..

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Another Genocide Behind Walls: Palestinian embassy raises concern over prisoners' situation

The Embassy of the State of Palestine has issued a press statement drawing urgent attention to the situation of Palestinian prisoners on the eve of Prisoners Day, describing it as a long-standing issue that has been widely criticised by human rights organ... read..

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Iranian envoy called to MEA over firing incident on Indian vessel at Strait of Hormuz

India on Saturday lodged a protest with the Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali over the incident of firing on an Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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India conveys deep concern to Iran over shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz; MEA calls Iranian envoy

India on Saturday called Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali and conveyed "deep concern" at the shooting incident earlier today involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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India conveys deep concern with Iran over shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz; MEA calls Iranian envoy

India on Saturday called Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali and conveyed "deep concern" at the shooting incident earlier today involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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India lodges protest with Iran over firing incident on Indian vessel; Iranian envoy called to MEA

India on Saturday lodged a protest with the Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali over the incident of firing on an Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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"Neither Rahul nor Sonia came to campaign": TN BJP chief Nagendran flags DMK-Congress "confusion" ahead of polls, slams "family rule"

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Saturday said that Narendra Modi will visit Coimbatore to campaign in support of Bharatiya Janata Party candidates ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, while alleging "confusion" between the Dravida Munn... read..

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IRGC imposes strict navigation rules in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade on Iranian ports

Amid the US's continued blockade of Iranian ports despite the Islamic Republic announcing the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy issued new directives restricting maritime movement through the s... read..

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US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) said that US forces are actively enforcing a large-scale maritime blockade targeting Iran's ports and coastline, involving more than 10,000 personnel, over a dozen naval vessels, and upwards of 100... read..

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"Blockade will remain": Trump keeps pressure on Iranian ports despite Hormuz reopening

US President Donald Trump has declared that the American naval blockade of Iranian ports will persist until a comprehensive peace agreement is finalised with Tehran, despite Iran's move to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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2,361 Indians including students and fishermen repatriated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday that 2,361 individuals have been successfully repatriated to India since the commencement of the conflict in West Asia.... read..

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