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Stay where you are for next 48 hours, avoid electric, military sites: India to citizens in Iran amid war

Tehran: As the conflict intensifies in West Asia, the Embassy of India in Iran has issued a fresh and urgent advisory asking all Indian nationals in the country to remain indoors for the next 48 hours. The embassy has cautioned citizens to avoid electric installations, military locations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings due to heightened risks. Reiterating earlier instructions, the embassy said, "In continuation of previous advisories, Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating…

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White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran after Trump’s strong warning

Washington: The White House on Tuesday denied reports that it is considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, amid escalating tensions in the region. The clarification came just hours after US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, claiming that "a whole civilisation will die" if Iran fails to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz by the deadline set for Tuesday. 'We still have tools we haven't used yet': JD Vance The clarification also came after comments by Vice President JD Vance, who had said that US forces possess tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce…

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Pakistan issues over 2,800 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations

Lahore: Pakistan has issued more than 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to visit the country for the annual Baisakhi festival scheduled to be held in Punjab province between April 10 and 14, an official said on Tuesday. The pilgrims will also visit prominent Sikh religious sites, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib. Visas to Indian pilgrims  The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi made this official announcement on Tuesday. According to the High Commission, visas have been issued to more than 2,800 Indian devotees under the 1974 India-Pakistan Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines.…

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After Trump, JD Vance issues warning to Iran: ‘We still have tools we haven’t used yet’

Washington: Minutes after Donald Trump’s warning to Iran, US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said the US has tools in its toolkit that so far haven’t been decided to use. He said Trump can decide to use them, and he will decide to use them if the Iranians don’t change their course. “We have tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use. Trump can decide to use them, and he will decide to use them if the Iranians don’t change their course,” Vance said. Vance also stated that the US is still confident it can…

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One killed, two others injured after gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Istanbul: One suspected gunman was killed and two others were critically injured after a gunfight broke out near a building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to Turkish media reports. The incident was reported around 12:15 pm local time in the city’s Levent business district. Gunshots were fired outside the consulate, Turkish state television reported as footage showed armed officers taking cover as gunfire echoed through the streets. Attackers were carrying long-barrelled weapons  Reports suggested that the attackers were carrying long-barrelled weapons when they opened fire near the consulate building. Police returned fire in retaliation, killing one…

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Iran’s Kharg Island hit by fresh strikes hours before Trump deadline: Report

Tehran: Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, has reportedly been targeted by multiple strikes, according to Iranian media outlet Mehr News. Iran's Kharg Island hosts the country's main crude export terminal and is responsible for the overwhelming majority of its oil shipments to the world, about 30 kilometres south of the mainland in the north of the Gulf. Earlier on March 13, US President Donald Trump had said that American forces had "totally obliterated" all military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, describing it in a social media post as "one of the most powerful bombing raids…

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’14 million Iranians ready to sacrifice their lives’: President Pezeshkian defiant as Trump’s deadline looms

Tehran: As the countdown continues to the ultimatum issued by Donald Trump for Iran to come to the negotiating table, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iranians are ready to sacrifice their lives to defend the country. He made the remarks in a post on X, stating that he, too, stands ready to be sacrificed for the nation. "Over 14 million proud Iranians have, up to this moment, declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defence of Iran. I too, have been, am, and will be a sacrificer for Iran,” Pezeshkian wrote. Earlier, Iran’s Deputy Sports Minister Alireza Rahimi…

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Iran War LIVE: Khorramabad Airport hit in airstrikes, 18 killed in Alborz province in Israeli strike

New Delhi: United States President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp warning to Iran, stating that the country could face large scale destruction within 4 hours if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington by Tuesday night. He also dismissed concerns over potential war crimes related to possible attacks on critical infrastructure such as bridges and power plants. Speaking at a press conference, Trump claimed that the United States had the military capability to carry out widespread strikes across Iran. He said that every bridge and power plant in the country could be destroyed within a short time…

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Trump’s Iran deadline coincides with India-linked meeting at White House

New Delhi: Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated as President Donald Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Tehran to respond to a proposed deal. Trump warned that if Iran fails to agree, it could face “complete demolition” of its key civilian infrastructure. At the same time as this critical deadline, the White House schedule shows Trump attending a closed-door dinner with the US ambassador to India. While the purpose of the meeting is not clear, the timing has raised questions about whether it is just a coincidence or part of a larger diplomatic strategy. Iran hits…

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Two women among four candidates in race to become next UN Secretary‑General

New York: The selection process for the next Secretary‑General of the United Nations has begun, with four nominees taking part in interactive dialogues later this month. The sessions are scheduled to be held at UN Headquarters on April 21 and 22. Current UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres will finish his second term in December 2026. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal and once the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, took office in 2017. Since the United Nations was founded more than 80 years ago, no woman has ever led the organisation. Among the four candidates nominated for the top…

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