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Founded by Prem Prakash in 1971, ANI today is one of South Asia's leading news agencies with a focus on multimedia. It has over 100 bureaus across India, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

Founded by Prem Prakash in 1971, ANI today is one of South Asia's leading news agencies with a focus on multimedia. It has over 100 bureaus across India, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

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Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis

Instability in West Asia often triggers volatility in global oil markets as fears of supply disruptions push prices higher

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats today; voting for 11, others unopposed

Voting will now take place for the remaining 11 seats, including five from Bihar, four from Odisha, and two from Haryana

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats today; voting for 11, others unopposed
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:19 AM IST

Iran's military heavily damaged, would take a decade to rebuild: Trump

Trump also accused Iran of spreading AI-generated disinformation about the ongoing conflict and criticised media organisations for reporting false information

Iran's military heavily damaged, would take a decade to rebuild: Trump
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Nuclear material buried under rubble after US strikes: Iranian FM Araghchi

Araghchi also said Iran had previously been willing to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched material during negotiations with the United States before the latest escalation

Nuclear material buried under rubble after US strikes: Iranian FM Araghchi
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights to and from West Asia today

These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions from the relevant Indian and local regulatory authorities

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights to and from West Asia today
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

'Neither sought truce nor talks': Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire claim

Remarks come a day after Trump said the United States was not ready to make a deal with Iran because 'the terms aren't good enough yet'

'Neither sought truce nor talks': Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire claim
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

Israeli Air Force says 200 targets struck in Iran, 5 killed in Lebanon

The Israeli military said the strikes were part of its ongoing campaign targeting Iran's ballistic missile network and air defence systems in multiple locations across the country

Israeli Air Force says 200 targets struck in Iran, 5 killed in Lebanon
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:50 AM IST

Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing for limited movement of people

Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said the crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen on Wednesday in both directions

Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing for limited movement of people
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:44 AM IST

Missile, drone strikes on 4 US airbases; Israeli raids in southern Lebanon

The Iranian force also claimed that satellite imagery showed extensive damage to the targeted bases

Missile, drone strikes on 4 US airbases; Israeli raids in southern Lebanon
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:26 AM IST

UK weighing deployment of 'Octopus' interceptor drones to West Asia: Report

UK defence officials are evaluating the possibility of redirecting cutting-edge equipment initially intended for Eastern Europe to meet new regional demands

UK weighing deployment of 'Octopus' interceptor drones to West Asia: Report
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

IndiGo revises schedules, Air India cancels flight to Dubai amid Iran war

Air India stated that following instructions from the UAE airport authorities, both Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express have curtailed several scheduled flights on March 15

IndiGo revises schedules, Air India cancels flight to Dubai amid Iran war
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

Hezbollah fires missiles at advancing Israeli troops in south Lebanon

Meanwhile, Israeli forces attempted to advance into the border town of Aita al-Shaab, where gunfire and shelling were heard during clashes

Hezbollah fires missiles at advancing Israeli troops in south Lebanon
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

At least 17 vessels attacked in West Asia waters over 2 weeks: UKMTO

The attacks have occurred in and around the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman since March 1

At least 17 vessels attacked in West Asia waters over 2 weeks: UKMTO
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Key oil hub in UAE disrupted, drones strike US Embassy in Baghdad

The incident came after Iran's military warned it could target ports and docks in the UAE in retaliation to a US strike on the critical Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island

Key oil hub in UAE disrupted, drones strike US Embassy in Baghdad
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first

The development comes as Israel threatens what could be its largest ground invasion of Lebanon since the 2006 War

Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:47 AM IST