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Ayatollah Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran’s Leadership Council that will fulfill supreme leader’s role Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/world/middle-east/ayatollah-alireza

Tehran, 1/8:Sunday announced that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as a member of the temporary Leadership Council that will fulfill the supreme leader’s role following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint operation conducted by the United States and Israel on Saturday. Arafi, a cleric of the Guardian Council, has been appointed in the temporary…

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Jammu and Kashmir scripts history; defeats Karnataka to win first-ever Ranji Trophy title

Hubli, 28/2:Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 67 years at the KSCA Stadium in Hubballi on Saturday. J&K batters continued to frustrate Karnataka on the final and to play out a wicketless first session and followed it up with another wicketless period accumulate to the already gigantic lead…

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Indian Embassies in Iran, other Middle Eastern countries advise citizens to ‘stay indoors’ after joint US-Israel strikes

New Delhi, 28,2/:The Indian Embassy in Iran on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens and urged them to exercise “utmost caution” and “stay indoors as far as possible” following a joint operation by Israel and the United States in Iran. In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to…

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At least 12 people feared dead in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada fireworks factory blast

Hyderabad, 28/2: At least 12 people were feared dead and several others remained in critical condition following a massive explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem, Samalkot Mandal of Kakinada district in Andhra Pradesh. The blast, which occurred while workers were making firecrackers on a large scale, ignited a huge fire and trapped many…

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BJD announced Dr Datteswar Hota and Santrupta Mishra as Rajya Sabha Candidate

Bhubaneswar, 28/2: In a major political development, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, naming Dr. Datteswar Hota and Dr. Santrupt Mishra as nominees. Dr.Datteswar Hota, a distinguished medical professional, brings decades of experience in healthcare. His nomination reflects BJD’s emphasis on strengthening representation in public…

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Israel launches preventative attack’ against Iran, says Defence Minister

Tehran, 28/2: Israel on Saturday, February 28, launched preventive attacks on Iran, the country’s defence minister said. Iranian local media said explosions were heard in central Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces said sirens were sounded all throughout Israel as a proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the…

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