Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani in attack

Tehran, March 18 (RPS) Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.

In a statement, the council said…

204 Retired Officials Raise Concerns Over Rahul Gandhi’s Conduct in Parliament

New Delhi — A group of over 200 prominent senior citizens, including retired bureaucrats, army officers, ambassadors, and legal professionals, have expressed serious concerns about the conduct of Rahul Gandhi in Parliament. They argue that his…

Jamshedpur man among crew of LPG vessel back from West Asia

JAMSHEDPUR, Mar 17: A family in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur breathed a sigh of relief after an Indian-flagged LPG vessel, on which their son was serving as a crew member, safely reached Gujarat’s Mundra port following a tense…

Deadly Airstrikes Deepen Afghanistan Crisis as Civilian Toll Mounts

The situation in Afghanistan has taken a severe turn, with reports of a devastating airstrike allegedly carried out by Pakistan killing around 400 people, marking one of the deadliest incidents in recent years.

According to officials in Kabul,…

Iran Not Seeking Ceasefire, Ready to Defend Itself 'As Long As It Takes': Iranian FM

Tehran: Iran has made it clear that it is not seeking a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States and is prepared to defend itself for as long as necessary, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said.

In an interview with CBS…

ICU Fire at SCB Medical College in Odisha Claims 10 Lives, Several Injured

Bhubaneswar: A devastating fire at the trauma care centre of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed the lives of at least 10 patients and left several others with serious burn injuries in the early hours of Monday.

According…

Fuel, LPG Supplies Stable; India Engaging Global Partners Amid West Asia Crisis

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday reiterated India’s call for de-escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict, while assuring that the country has adequate supplies of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and LPG. The government…

Two Indian-Flagged Tankers Carrying 92,700 MT LPG Heading to Domestic Ports: Govt

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — have safely crossed the crucial Strait of Hormuz and are now on their way to India carrying around 92,700 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the government…

India Can Play Key Role as UN Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Iran–Israel War

New Delhi: The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is rapidly intensifying and could trigger serious humanitarian, economic and global repercussions. The UN has urged an immediate ceasefire…

MHA Revokes NSA Detention of Ladakhi Activist Sonam Wangchuk

Jammu: The Ministry of Home Affairs, India (MHA) on Saturday revoked the detention of Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) with immediate effect.

In a statement, the ministry said the decision was taken…