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- India
67 in 28 days: Hate crimes against India’s minorities surged 60 pc in February
Hyderabad: At least 67 hate crimes were recorded across India in February 2026, a 59.5 per cent rise from January’s figures, according to data we compiled at Siasat.com. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest…
- Middle East
US fighter jet downed over Iran as conflict widens on Day 35
A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States (US) intensified, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. With the war now at…
- Middle East
5 Indians hurt as debris falls in Abu Dhabi, first Western ship crosses Hormuz
Iran fired on targets across West Asia, sparking multiple blazes at a Kuwaiti oil refinery, while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic on Friday, April 3, as the war neared…
- Middle East
US–Israel–Iran war, Day 35: Trump warns of next phase, says Iran leadership ‘knows what to do’
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its 35th day on Friday, April 3, with US President Donald Trump signalling further escalation even as Iranian missiles struck central Israel, triggering air defence responses…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad turns saffron for Hanuman Jayanti but banners leave bitter aftertaste
Hyderabad: Chants of “Jai Shri Ram” rang out across Hyderabad on Thursday, April 2, as the city threw itself into the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, with scores of devotees pouring onto the streets…
- Middle East
Iran vows ‘crushing’ retaliation after Trump’s ‘back to the Stone Age’ warning
Iran on Thursday, April 2, signalled an escalation in its military response against the United States and Israel, warning of broader and more destructive attacks after US President Donald Trump threatened to…
- Middle East
‘We don’t want to leave early’: Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran
The US–Israel war on Iran entered Day 34 on Thursday, April 2, with President Donald Trump ruling out an early withdrawal and vowing to “finish the job” as Washington pressed ahead with…
- Middle East
Israel under largest Iranian assault in weeks as missile salvo hits centre
Israel is facing the largest continuous Iranian assault since hostilities escalated three weeks ago, Channel 14 reported, marking a sharp escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Iran launched its largest missile salvo since…
- Middle East
Iran fires cruise missiles at Qatar, oil tanker hit
Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, the country’s defence ministry said on Wednesday, April 1, adding that two were intercepted while the third struck an oil tanker leased…
- Middle East
‘Will leave very soon’: Trump hints at ending Iran war in two to three weeks
As the US–Israel war on Iran entered its 33rd day on Wednesday, April 1, US President Donald Trump said Washington could wind down its military campaign within the next two to three…
- Middle East
Trump voices frustration with allies, Iran says will attack US businesses
President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Tuesday, March 30, with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil”…
- Middle East
Go get your own oil: Trump to nations upset over high fuel prices
Countries upset over high fuel prices should build some courage and go get their own oil, United States President Donald Trump said. His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came…
- Middle East
Trump says US negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not…
- India
A day before deadline, Amit Shah declares India Maoist-free
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, March 30, declared that the country has become free from Maoists with the apex body of the Maoists and the central structure almost…
- Middle East
Internet shut down in Iran enters its second month
Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown has entered its second month, as reported by the monitoring group NetBlocks. ⚠️ Update: It has now been over 720 hours since #Iran fell off the global internet…
