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Strait of Hormuz is Only Closed to US and Israeli Ships: Iran
Strait of Hormuz is Only Closed to US and Israeli Ships: Iran
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Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remains open but barred US and Israeli ships as Israel intensified strikes, killing two Iranian intelligence officials, while missile alerts sounded in Israel amid escal ...
US Deploys B-52 in Operation Epic Fury as Israeli Strikes Kill Health Workers in Lebanon
US Deploys B-52 in Operation Epic Fury as Israeli Strikes Kill Health Workers in Lebanon
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US launched a B-52 mission under Operation Epic Fury against Iranian threats as Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensified. WHO confirmed 14 health workers killed in Lebanon strikes, highlighting worsening ...
From MS Dhoni to Ajinkya Rahane: IPL 2026 Could Be the Last Dance for Several Legends
From MS Dhoni to Ajinkya Rahane: IPL 2026 Could Be the Last Dance for Several Legends
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Several long-serving stars may be entering their final season as IPL 2026 approaches, marking a symbolic transition for modern cricket’s most influential league
Balen Shah Wears Nepal's Crown: What It Means for India
Balen Shah Wears Nepal's Crown: What It Means for India
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For India, which shares an open border, deep economic links, and unresolved territorial disputes with Nepal, the stakes could not be higher
Saudi Air Defences Intercept Wave of Drones as Iran Claims Strikes on US Bases Across Region
Saudi Air Defences Intercept Wave of Drones as Iran Claims Strikes on US Bases Across Region
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Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting key regions as Iran claimed strikes on US bases across the Middle East, while Israel attacked Tehran and Lebanon amid escalating regional tensions an ...
Shiite Militia Group Claims Strikes on US Bases in Iraq as Dispute Grows Over KC-135 Crash
Shiite Militia Group Claims Strikes on US Bases in Iraq as Dispute Grows Over KC-135 Crash
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Shiite militia Saraya Awliya al-Dam claimed strikes on US installations in Iraq as conflicting narratives emerged over a KC-135 crash that killed six crew, while Iran accused US and Israel of false-fl ...
Beyond Hormuz: What Are India's Alternative Oil Import Routes?
Beyond Hormuz: What Are India's Alternative Oil Import Routes?
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With the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupted following the Israel-Iran conflict, here is a breakdown of every viable alternative route available to India right now
Iran says ‘India and I are friends’ as it permits Indian ships through Hormuz
Iran says ‘India and I are friends’ as it permits Indian ships through Hormuz
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Two Indian LPG carriers received transit clearance from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tensions, while Tehran reiterated friendship with India and vowed safe passage for I ...
In Memoriam: Jürgen Habermas (1929-2026) - The Last European
In Memoriam: Jürgen Habermas (1929-2026) - The Last European
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The German philosopher who popularised the ‘public sphere’ had refused to give up on the Enlightenment, reason, and humanity
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Shivraj Hits His Target
Shivraj Hits His Target
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Power Shift In Patna: Bihar moves on even as Nitish Kumar remains central to the transition
Nitish Kumar may soon be out of state politics but his influence on events and decisions will not evaporate overnight. Kumar has not been free of idiosyncrasies and has made opportunistic decisions as ...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: The Next Contest
The DMK’s incumbency, the AIADMK’s attempt at revival and the entry of smaller players are reshaping the familiar political arithmetic in the state
Change of Guard In Bihar
Change of Guard In Bihar
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Twist In the Script
Twist In the Script
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100 million strong! PM Modi becomes the most followed world leader on Instagram
US President Donald Trump holds the second spot with 43.2 million followers
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