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White House now begging world, including India, to buy Russian oil: Iran Minister Abbas Araghchi

Dubai, 14/3: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the US, despite “bullying India” to end Russian oil imports, is now begging them to buy crude from Moscow, two weeks after its war with Iran. The US spent months on bullying India into ending oil imports from Russia,” said Araghchi on Friday in a post…

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Badshah faces threat of arrest after missing Women’s Commission hearing

Gurugram, 14/2:The Haryana State Commission for Women is cracking down on Bollywood rapper Badshah after he failed to appear before the board. The directions came after Badshah failed to appear before the Commission in Panipat by the deadline set by the chairperson to explain his side on the song containing objectionable lyrics, allegedly insulting women….

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316 domestic LPG cylinders used for commercial purposes seized in Karnataka

Bangalore, 14/3: 316 domestic LPG cylinders allegedly being used for commercial purposes across the state have been seized, the Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Department said on Saturday. Cases have also been registered against those involved. Following the minister’s (K H Muniyappa) instructions to take appropriate legal action if domestic cylinders are used for commercial…

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‘No, never’: Iran rules out US talks, ready for war even for five year

Tehran, 14/3: As tensions continue to escalate in West Asia, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative in India of Iran’s Supreme Leader, has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that Tehran is seeking negotiations with Washington, asserting that Iran is prepared to prolong the conflict “even for five years”. Speaking to ANI on Saturday,…

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Sonam Wangchuk released after six months in Jodhpur jail !

Ladakh, 14/3: Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday was released from the Jodhpur central jail hours after Union government revoked its decision to detent him with immediate effect. Wangchuk was arrested nearly six months ago on September 26, 2026 under the National Security Act (NSA) following an order issued by the Leh district magistrate. He…

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‘India is our friend’: Iran may allow safe passage for India-bound vessels through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, 14/3: Iran may grant safe passage for vessels carrying oil and other cargo to India through the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s envoy to New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali, said on Friday, a day after the newly appointed Supreme Leader of the Persian Gulfnation, Mojtaba Khamenei, said that the narrow sea-lane would remain blocked. Tehran,…

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Trump says US struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, key oil export hub

Washington/Dubai/Beirut/Jerusalem, 14/3 – The United States on Friday attacked military targets on Iran’s main ⁠oil hub of Kharg Island, President Donald Trump said, threatening to strike oil infrastructure on the island if Iran continues to block ⁠shipping through the Strait of Harmouz. In a social media post, Trump said the U.S. ‌military “totally obliterated every…

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Karnataka govt embarrassed as Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain joins Opposition in criticising state Budget

Bengaluru, 13/3: : Ramanagara Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain joined the Opposition BJP in criticising Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s 2026-27 Budget, leaving the government embarrassed and leading to calls for his expulsion from the party. Hussain is a supporter of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition. I’m not happy with the Budget,” Hussain said….

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