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India expressed condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signing the condolence book at the Iranian embassy. The move came amid Opposition criticism of the government’s silence and escalating tensions in West Asia

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its exclave of Nakhchivan, with one drone crashing near an airport and another near a school.

Senior US military leaders told lawmakers over 108,000 American soldiers are deployed across 160 countries, maintaining global operations while confronting conflicts in the Middle East and rising threats from China and Russia, despite ongoing readiness challenges such as ageing equipment and maintenance delays

Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases as the Middle East war entered its sixth day. Israel struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing civilians and militants, while tensions spread regionally, rattling oil markets and prompting diplomatic clashes in Seoul

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena by a US submarine off Sri Lanka. He condemned the strike as an atrocity, warning America would regret the precedent of attacking Iranian forces far from its shores

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In a dramatic escalation of the West Asia conflict, a US submarine torpedoed and sank Iran’s warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors. The strike, confirmed by Washington, widens the conflict beyond the Gulf, raising serious maritime security concerns in the Indian Ocean region

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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has re-emerged in succession discussions following the reported Israeli airstrike. Long viewed as an influential behind-the-scenes figure, he is seen by some as a potential contender for Iran’s top leadership post

Sri Lankan authorities rescued 32 sailors from the Iranian naval ship Iris Dena, which was sinking off the island’s southern coast. The rescued crew members were admitted to hospital, with one in critical condition and several receiving emergency treatment.

The US-Iran conflict, rooted in the 1980s hostage crisis and Iran-Iraq War, has evolved through naval, proxy, and air wars. Recent escalations, including US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, mark the latest phase of this long, undeclared military confrontation

Asian markets plunged as the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalated, with South Korea’s Kospi falling over 12% and oil prices surging. Investor fears over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz drove global market volatility and rising inflation concerns

Israel Katz threatened that Iran’s next supreme leader will be “a target for elimination,” following Israel’s strike that killed Ali Khamenei and targeted a building linked to the Assembly of Experts

SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to evacuate passengers stranded amid Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, as regional airspace disruptions continue affecting flight operations

The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a control room to assist Indians amid the West Asia crisis, following US strikes that killed Ali Khamenei. India is monitoring developments to safeguard citizens in the Gulf

An Iranian drone strike killed six US soldiers at a tactical operations centre in Port Shuaiba, located miles from Camp Arifjan. The attack, confirmed by the Pentagon, raises concerns over troop safety amid escalating regional conflict

Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been elected Iran’s Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has drawn scrutiny amid allegations of IRGC pressure and concerns over dynastic succession.

Lakshya Sen shocked defending champion Shi Yuqi in the opening round of the All England Open 2026, winning in three games. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, while Malvika Bansod exited after a straight-game defeat

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, leaped another 7.8% to $83.84. That's up from close to $70 less than a week ago

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 exams in Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Fresh dates will be announced later, with a review set for March 5

Multiple Baloch militant groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Front, BRG, and UBA, launched coordinated attacks on Pakistani military and police across Balochistan, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and escalating hostilities in the province

Afghan forces conducted retaliatory strikes on Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line after cross-border air raids by Pakistan. Clashes in Kandahar, Khost, and Jalalabad have killed and captured soldiers, marking the heaviest fighting in years along the tense border

The Trump administration faced criticism for delayed public communication on the Donald Trump-led attack on Iran. While the Pentagon briefed select pro-Trump media, mainstream outlets reported limited clarity, highlighting an unconventional communications strategy during the initial stages of the conflict

Crude oil prices rose over 1 per cent amid West Asia tensions and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude touched $79.2 per barrel, with analysts warning prolonged disruptions could sharply impact India’s imports