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S Jaishankar addressed the evolving situation in West Asia, highlighting the importance of restraint and diplomatic dialogue amid rising regional tensions. India is closely monitoring developments as conflicts in the region continue to impact global energy markets, trade routes and security.

On Sunday, Jr NTR was mobbed by fans when the actor visited a Bengaluru hospital for the inauguration of a new facility. Netizens react to viral videos. Read on to know more.

Amid the escalated military tensions across West Asia during the Iran war, Turkey is expected to deploy at least six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus to bolster the Turkish community in that region.

S Jaishankar spoke about the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, stressing the need for dialogue, restraint and diplomatic engagement amid rising regional tensions. India is closely monitoring developments as the conflict impacts global energy markets, trade routes and regional stability.

After the Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader - succeeding his late father Ali Khamenei -some Iranian citizens and officials have expressed support for his leadership, calling him the “most deserving” candidate to lead the country through turbulent times. Mojtaba’s appointment comes amid ongoing war and geopolitical tensions in the region.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran’s new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei. The decision was announced by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s highest authority.

A fire has been reported at the BAPCO oil refinery in Bahrain, with eyewitnesses reporting thick smoke rising from the direction of the facility.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that India favours dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the US-Iran conflict in West Asia. He said PM Narendra Modi is closely monitoring developments, while the government is ensuring the safety of Indians

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has built an extensive portfolio of properties across the world, including at least 13 in London alone that are worth Rs 25 billion. Two of them are in Kensington and are deemed a security risk.

The United States is reportedly concerned that continued strikes on Iran could backfire strategically as the conflict escalates. Officials fear that attacks on key infrastructure may rally Iranian public support behind the government and deepen the crisis across the region.

A video circulating online appears to show a U.S. Tomahawk missile strike near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility in the Iranian town of Minab. The strike reportedly occurred close to the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school, where Iranian officials say around 170–175 people, most of them children, were killed.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the decision to end the ongoing war with Iran will be a “mutual” decision with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking in an interview, Trump indicated that while he would make the final call, Israel will have a significant say in determining when the conflict ends. The remarks come as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes and Iran’s retaliatory attacks.

Zahra Haddad-Adel was killed along with Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei almost nine days ago when the US and Israel jointly launched an attack on Iran. She was the wife of Mojtaba Khamenei, newly elected supreme leader of Iran. Know more about her family & kids.

The gardens of the Valley are finally transforming into vibrant palettes of almond and cherry blossoms. These blossoms mark the first flowers to bloom each season, signalling the arrival of spring.

India defeated New Zealand in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Several celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, among others, cheered up for the Indian team.

The spike in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran conflict may seem eerily similar to the 2022 energy crisis. But the economic backdrop now looks very different. In this next report, from the jobs market to monetary policy, we dive into what has changed over the past four years. Take a look.

Donald Trump has ordered military action against at least eight nations since returning as US president. This, after he promised that the country would not start any new wars under him. A magazine cover showing his duality has gone viral.

The spike in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran conflict may seem eerily similar to the 2022 energy crisis. But the economic backdrop now looks very different. In this next report, from the jobs market to monetary policy, we dive into what has changed over the past four years. Take a look.

Major producers are cutting output as storage fills up, and the most crucial route for the world's energy markets is still essentially closed. That has driven bets for oil markets to experience yet another uphheaval on monday as the war in iran unleashes unparalleled turmoil.