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For decades, India’s approach to West Asia was defined by a cautious, ideological adherence to non-alignment and an unwavering, singular focus on Palestinian solidarity. However, as the region stands at a volatile crossroads in 2026, New Delhi’s strategy has undergone a profound transformation

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Discover vibrant matte and shine lipsticks designed for comfortable wear, now available on Myntra Birthday Blast starting from 28th Feb. Find shades that enhance daily and occasion makeup looks. Using a good lipstick means you will immediately add definition and colour to your face and this can be

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Analysts say the duration of the refinery shutdown will be key in determining the trajectory of Brent prices Crude oil prices have surged as Iran exchanges missile and drone strikes with the US and its long-time adversary Israel, intensifying fears of a wider Middle East conflict

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'Serious consequences on economy': India as Middle East burns amid US-Iran warThere are almost one crore Indians who live and work in Gulf region, India said in a statement, adding that their safety and well-being is of utmost priority. Updated on: Mar 03

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For the best part of 48 hours, first the defence secretary and then the foreign secretary were struggling to cogently articulate in public what the government made of the US and Israel's attacks on Iran and why. But in the Commons the prime minister directly and explicitly set out his view

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Who was Savitha Shan? Texas professor mourns Indian-origin student killed in Austin shooting: 'Our superstar student'Russ Finney, Assistant Professor at the McCombs School of Business, remembered Savitha Shan as one of the institution’s brightest students. Updated on: Mar 03

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As the conflict between Iran and Israel continues, many international flights have been cancelled or delayed due to safety concerns. Airspace in several parts of the Middle East remains tense, with reports of missile and drone attacks in Dubai. In the middle of this situation

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The closure of shops, businesses and commercial activity came following the US-Israeli air strikes in Iran that reportedly killed Khamenei, sparking widespread protests across the region and beyond. A complete shutdown was observed in parts of Poonch district on Tuesday as residents mourned the

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Digital payments are deepening across India. Because of this, credit cards are finding a new role in an ecosystem shaped by UPI, tokenisation (a security method that replaces card details with codes), and biometric checks. Rather than competing, UPI and credit cards now work together

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Jio Platforms Limited today announced the appointment of Dan Bailey as its new President. Jio Platform announced the appointment through a press release which stated, "he will lead the company's international business initiatives. Based in London, Dan will report to Akash Ambani

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South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Details: All you need to know about SA vs NZ first semi-final South Africa Vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-final Live Streaming: South Africa face off against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

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Qatar business traveller stranded in Gujarat as Middle East escalation halts flights: ‘I need to fly back’A man who originally came on a six-day business trip to India said he needed to return to Qatar, where his family lives. Published on: Mar 03

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Lucknow, Mar 3 (PTI) A 13-year-old boy was killed allegedly in firing during a birthday party in the Krishna Nagar area of Lucknow, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place around 6.40 pm on Monday at an LDA Colony residence under the Krishna Nagar police station limits.Lucknow

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What does ‘abdication’ mean? Explained as Sonia Gandhi uses word over Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's deathSonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government, saying its silence on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an “abdication.” Published on: Mar 03

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Carney and Ambani discuss trade partnership to boost Canada-India economic tiesThe focus was on enhancing economic ties in energy and technology, with a goal of USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through CEPA negotiations. Published on: Mar 03

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Meme of the day: Viral ‘saas toh len de’ post sums up Nur Khan Air Base’s repeated targetingAs reports of fresh strikes emerged, a viral meme had humorously captured the repeated targeting of Nur Khan Air Base. Published on: Mar 03, 2026 2:25 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy

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Sonia Gandhi argued that such silence reflected a departure from India’s long-standing foreign policy based on sovereignty, non-intervention and adherence to international law. As the West Asia war entered its fourth day, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi questioned the Indian

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In Hyderabad’s Santosh Nagar, workers were seen handling heavy iron rods while constructing a steel bridge even as vehicles continue to move directly below them. The videos from the area have left many people questioning how such work is being carried out without basic safety measures

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India's national carrier Air India on Tuesday brought back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai as part of special operations amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. New Delhi: India's national carrier Air India on Tuesday brought back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai as part of special

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Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 3 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) is closely monitoring around 10 lakh people from Andhra Pradesh working in Gulf countries amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, with APNRT CEO Dr Ravi Vemuru stating that the situation is

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed 30 million subscribers on YouTube, becoming the most-followed world leader on the platform. His subscriber base is far ahead of other global leaders. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stands second but has only about one-fourth of PM Modi’s numbers

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Plane-shaped balloon with ‘PIA’ text in Urdu found in J&K's RajouriRajouri police reportedly said that no electrical or electronic components were found affixed to the balloon. Published on: Mar 03, 2026 2:28 PM IST By HT News Desk Share via Copy link An aeroplane-shaped balloon marked 'PIA'

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ICC announces full match officials for IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Mumbai. Complete list and key context inside. India will face England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on March 5 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s studio Artists Equity signed a first-look production and distribution agreement with Netflix. The production house entered a multi-year production and distribution pact with the streaming giant. As per reports, the deal was signed after the artist equity-produced

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Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude has faced massive traffic in the last few hours and this seems to have caused a big outage at the AI company which has been reported by thousands of users across regions on Tuesday. Most of the issues have been reported with Claude AI chatbot

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Holi 2026 is here, and like every major festival now, it comes with a wave of AI-generated images across social media. If you’re looking to create your own Holi-style images, here's a full guide with prompts to help you capture the classic festive vibe without getting your hands colouredHoli 2026

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