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India has formally conveyed condolences to Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed hours after US-Israel airstrikes in Tehran. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi and signed the condolence book, signalling a subtle diplomatic move after New Delhi initially maintained silence on the strikes. The gesture comes amid growing geopolitical tensions across West Asia.

The US military is currently engaged in a high-cost battle of attrition in the Middle East. While Iran-backed groups deploy drones costing around $35,000 dollars, the US Navy and Air Force utilise advanced missiles worth millions to ensure a 100 per cent interception rate.

A drone strike has reportedly hit Azerbaijan’s autonomous province, leaving at least two people injured. Local authorities confirmed that emergency teams were rushed to the site following the blast, while security forces sealed off the affected area.

NATO air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple missiles headed toward Turkey, preventing potential damage and casualties. Alliance officials confirmed that the projectiles were detected early and neutralised through coordinated defensive action. The incident underscores heightened regional tensions and the growing threat of missile and drone attacks near NATO’s southeastern flank.

The tragic news left the seafarer’s family and neighbours devastated. Dixit Solanki had resumed work at sea recently after taking time off following the death of his mother. Neighbours described him as a hardworking young man.

President Donald Trump called the ongoing Iran conflict a “15 out of 10” as Senate Republicans rallied behind the administration’s military campaign, Operation Epic Fury. The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting the president’s war powers without congressional approval. While Republicans defended the strikes as necessary for national security, Democrats criticised the air campaign as unconstitutional and warned of deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict.

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Iranian Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Fathali, and offered condolences for the slain Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The condolence book for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was opened earlier on Thursday.

Global aviation has been hit hard by the Middle East conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. Over 23,000 flights were cancelled worldwide. Indian airlines and Gulf routes face major suspensions and passenger chaos

Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the DMK and Congress have finalised their seat-sharing agreement after intense negotiations that nearly pushed the alliance to the brink. The DMK has allotted 28 Assembly seats to Congress, three more than in 2021, along with a Rajya Sabha berth, securing the alliance as both parties prepare for a crucial electoral battle in the state.

Ali Larijani accused Donald Trump of dragging the US into a war with Iran for Israel and claimed 500 American troops were killed. Here’s who the Iranian leader is.

The Minuteman III is the cornerstone of the land-based leg of the US nuclear triad. Capable of traveling at speeds of roughly 15,000 miles per hour (24,000 km/h) with a range exceeding 6,000 miles (9,650 km).

Nepal is set to witness a crucial electoral contest as nearly one million new voters prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming elections. The vote marks the first major national test since widespread youth-led protests reshaped the political discourse in the Himalayan nation. With a surge of first-time and young voters entering the democratic process, political parties are intensifying campaigns focused on governance, economic recovery, jobs, and constitutional reforms.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has strongly rejected reports suggesting New Delhi played a role in the Iran conflict or allowed the US Navy to use Indian ports for strikes. The MEA called the claims in sections of the US media “baseless and fabricated,” warning against misinformation amid rising tensions in West Asia. India reiterated that such reports rely on unnamed military sources and do not reflect its official position.

A Pakistani national, Asif Merchant, accused of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump and Joe Biden, told a US court that an Iranian IRGC handler forced him into the plan by threatening his family. Prosecutors say he paid undercover FBI agents posing as hitmen.

An Irish businessman described a “nerve-wracking” ordeal after an Iranian drone struck a Dubai hotel where he was staying, shaking his room and sparking panic as Middle East airspace closures stranded travelers.

Several Gulf countries spend around $3.7 million per Patriot missile to stop Iranian drones that cost approximately $35,000. This cost asymmetry creates a massive financial burden.

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To prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation, authorities have curtailed high-speed mobile data services across the Valley. The move comes following protests and incidents of violence that erupted after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.