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02 Mar

Punjabi Singer Ammy Virk Breaks Down as Family Stranded in UAE Amid Israel–US–Iran Airstrikes

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Mohali ( Gurpreet Singh): Ammy Virk has shared an emotional and alarming update as tensions rise in the Middle East following Israel–US–Iran airstrikes. Taking to Instagram, the popular singer revealed that his 6-year-old daughter and wife are currently stranded in the UAE due to flight disruptions caused by the escalating conflict. In a heartbreaking note, Virk expressed deep distress over their safety, saying the situation has left him helpless and anxious. He also thanked UAE authorities for swiftly stepping in to ensure civilian protection and maintain order during the crisis. His post has triggered an outpouring of support from fans…

02 Mar

Israeli Bombardment in Lebanon Leaves 31 Dead as Regional Hostilities Deepen

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Lebanon (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon has claimed at least 31 lives and left 149 people wounded, Lebanese health authorities confirmed on Monday. The strikes followed a missile barrage launched by Hezbollah toward Israel, pushing an already volatile regional conflict into a more dangerous phase. Officials in Beirut said the majority of casualties were reported from southern Lebanon, an area long regarded as a flashpoint in cross-border tensions. The Israeli military action came after Hezbollah announced it had fired missiles into northern Israel, calling the move a response to what it described as continued Israeli…

02 Mar

10 Million Indians in West Asia in Limbo as Conflict Deepens, Government Weighs Options

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): The deepening confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran has placed India before a formidable challenge: protecting an estimated 10 million citizens spread across West Asia. With air routes disrupted and tensions rising across the Gulf, New Delhi is navigating a complex diplomatic and logistical landscape, even as no large-scale evacuation plan has been formally announced. In the past 24 hours, senior officials from Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have conveyed assurances regarding the well-being of Indian nationals residing in their territories. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has…

02 Mar

PM Modi Engages Netanyahu Over Phone, Urges De-escalation in Tense West Asia

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): As instability deepens across West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday connected with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange views on the unfolding security situation and its wider implications. Sources indicated that the leaders reviewed recent developments in the region, where military actions and counter-strikes have sharply intensified tensions. During the call, Modi voiced India’s apprehensions about the escalating conflict and highlighted the urgent necessity of protecting civilian populations caught in the crossfire. Sharing details of the interaction on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said India has consistently advocated restraint and…

02 Mar

Energy Markets on Edge as Middle East Strikes Trigger Sharp Oil Rally

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Crude oil prices leapt in early trading this week after renewed military action in the Middle East sparked fears of serious disruptions to global energy flows. The latest wave of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, followed by retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region, has unsettled traders who worry that escalating tensions could choke off supply from one of the world’s most vital oil corridors. The prospect of prolonged instability pushed benchmark prices significantly higher on Monday. US crude, known as West Texas Intermediate, climbed more than 7 per cent in morning trade to hover above…

01 Mar

“Cynical Murder”: Vladimir Putin Condemns Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei as Breach of International Law

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Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, March 1, 2026, issued a scathing condemnation of the targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the act as a "cynical murder" that violates the fundamental norms of human morality and international law. In a formal condolence note addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and released by the Kremlin, Putin expressed his deep personal grief over the loss of the 86-year-old leader, who was killed alongside members of his family during a massive joint military operation by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The Russian leader lauded…

01 Mar

Trade Risk Assessment: Commerce Ministry Summons Exporters and Shipping Chiefs as Hormuz Blockage Looms

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — The Union Commerce Ministry has convened an emergency high-level meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to evaluate the growing threat to India’s trade interests following the dramatic escalation of the Middle East conflict. The hybrid-mode session will bring together senior government officials, representatives from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), major shipping lines, and freight forwarders to assess the viability of critical maritime corridors and the potential for a massive spike in logistics costs. The immediate trigger for the meeting is the reported unofficial "blockage" of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard…

01 Mar

Alireza Arafi Appointed to Lead Temporary Council as Iran Enters 40-Day Mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma) — In the wake of the seismic shift in West Asian geopolitics, the Islamic Republic of Iran has moved to stabilize its leadership by appointing Alireza Arafi to lead a temporary leadership council. The announcement comes as the nation officially enters a 40-day period of national mourning following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli military operation on Saturday. Arafi, a 67-year-old prominent cleric and a member of the Guardian Council, is widely seen as a pragmatist within the Iranian establishment. Born in 1959 in Yazd, he has held significant positions,…

01 Mar

CBSE Postpones Class 10 and 12 Board Exams in Middle East Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a major disruption for thousands of Indian expatriate students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, across the Middle East. The decision comes as the region grapples with severe instability following the recent escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict and the subsequent closure of regional airspaces. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj confirmed on Sunday that the postponement affects exam centres in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "Due to the current situation in…

01 Mar

Precision Strikes on Tehran Reported Amid Israel–Iran Conflict; Khamenei and 7 Other Senior Commanders Claimed Killed

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Rajeev Sharma :- Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated sharply after what both sides described as precision military strikes targeted several Iranian cities, including the capital, Tehran. The developments mark one of the most intense phases of the ongoing confrontation, with conflicting claims emerging about high-level casualties and strategic impact. According to Israeli military statements, its forces conducted highly targeted operations against Iranian defence infrastructure. Israeli officials assert that these strikes completely neutralised key military sites and resulted in the deaths of seven senior Iranian defence figures. Among those named by military sources were former defence minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, elite…