Iran-Israel war looms; India issues advisory: Indians in Gulf countries urged to stay home; Kashmiri students demanded to be brought back
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Iran-Israel war looms; India issues advisory: Indians in Gulf countries urged to stay home; Kashmiri students demanded to be brought back

Tensions have escalated in the Gulf region following the US and Israel's joint military strike on Iran. In response, the Indian government on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens living in Gulf countries, including Iran and Israel, urging them to stay at home. Indian embassies in Iran, Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, and Palestine have advised their…
Andhra Pradesh – Fireworks factory blast kills 21, seriously injures 8; blast heard 5km away
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Andhra Pradesh – Fireworks factory blast kills 21, seriously injures 8; blast heard 5km away

An explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vettlapalem village in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. Twenty-one people were killed and eight others seriously injured. Locals reported that the blast occurred around 2 p.m. The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard five kilometers away. Villagers rushed to the scene and began transporting the injured to…
Bengal SIR – Final list includes over 70.4 million voters: 6.3 million people removed; final voter lists released for 11 states and UTs so far
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Bengal SIR – Final list includes over 70.4 million voters: 6.3 million people removed; final voter lists released for 11 states and UTs so far

Following the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, the final voter list has been published. The number of voters has dropped from 76.6 million to 70,459,284. This means that 6.36 million names have been removed from the SIR so far, representing 8.3% of the total electorate. Over 5.8 million names were removed from the draft list released in…
Israel-Iran war; Dubai attack near Burj Khalifa: Airport closed; Air India and IndiGo cancel Middle East flights, affecting flights worldwide
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Israel-Iran war; Dubai attack near Burj Khalifa: Airport closed; Air India and IndiGo cancel Middle East flights, affecting flights worldwide

The situation in the Middle East has rapidly deteriorated amid the Israel-Iran war, with effects felt from Dubai to India. A drone attack occurred near Dubai's iconic landmark, the Burj Khalifa. As a precaution, the Burj Khalifa was evacuated and its lights were turned off. Following the attack, flight operations at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum Airport were suspended…
Former AIADMK CM Panneerselvam, expelled from the party, joins the DMK; Chief Minister Stalin granted him membership; he has served as Tamil Nadu’s CM three times.
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Former AIADMK CM Panneerselvam, expelled from the party, joins the DMK; Chief Minister Stalin granted him membership; he has served as Tamil Nadu’s CM three times.

Tamil Nadu politics witnessed a major shift. Former Chief Minister and former AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam (OPS) joined the DMK on Friday. He joined the party in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin. This move comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April-May. Three-time Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, a close confidante of J. Jayalalithaa, first became…
Chief Election Commissioner says Tamil Nadu will have one phase of elections: A final decision will be made soon; the state has 56.7 million voters after the SIR.
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Chief Election Commissioner says Tamil Nadu will have one phase of elections: A final decision will be made soon; the state has 56.7 million voters after the SIR.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar held a press conference in Chennai regarding preparations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He stated on Friday that Tamil Nadu will hold elections in one phase. He stated that a final decision on this matter will be made soon. The CEC stated that Tamil Nadu will set a record in the elections and…
Five dogs mauled a child to death: bitten on every part of his body; father rescued him; he had gone to the fields with his mother in Jalandhar.
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Five dogs mauled a child to death: bitten on every part of his body; father rescued him; he had gone to the fields with his mother in Jalandhar.

In Jalandhar, a pack of five dogs mauled a six-year-old boy to death. He had gone with his mother to the farm to feed his father. The boy went into the field to relieve himself. The pack surrounded him and attacked him. They bit him hard on the head and other parts of his body. Hearing his son's cries, his…
PM says, “India has recognized its strengths in 12 years: Developed countries are making trade deals with us; after Millennials, Gen-Z will teach Congress a lesson.”
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PM says, “India has recognized its strengths in 12 years: Developed countries are making trade deals with us; after Millennials, Gen-Z will teach Congress a lesson.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that over the past 12 years, India has recognized its inner strengths and strengthened itself. This confidence is driving developed countries to enter into trade agreements with India. Addressing the News18 Rising India Summit, he said that if India hadn't recognized its potential and implemented institutional reforms, no country would be willing to…
TVK chief-actor Vijay’s wife files for divorce; accuses husband of having an affair with an actress; 27 years of marriage, two children included
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TVK chief-actor Vijay’s wife files for divorce; accuses husband of having an affair with an actress; 27 years of marriage, two children included

Sangita, wife of Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, filed a divorce petition in the Chengalpattu Family Court on February 24, 2026. The petition accuses Vijay of having an illicit relationship with an actress. The court accepted the petition and referred the case to the Family Welfare Committee. The couple had been living separately for the past…
PHOTO-VIDEO: Kejriwal wept after being acquitted in the liquor policy case. His wife and daughter showered him with flowers when he arrived home. Sunita became emotional after hugging her husband.
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PHOTO-VIDEO: Kejriwal wept after being acquitted in the liquor policy case. His wife and daughter showered him with flowers when he arrived home. Sunita became emotional after hugging her husband.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi government minister Manish Sisodia received a major relief in the Delhi liquor policy case. The Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Kejriwal and Sisodia, along with 23 others, of all charges in the CBI case. The court ruled that charges against both parties cannot be proven without evidence. Kejriwal broke down in tears…