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Iran-Israel conflict: Blinken calls Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi FMs
Almost all Iranian drones and missiles were shot down by Israeli, US and allied forces before they reached their targets
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Despite years of enmity, Why did Iran attack Israel for the first time?
The hostility between the countries has only worsened in the six months since Hamas launched its attack on Israel
 "Despite years of enmity, Why did Iran attack Israel for the first time?")
Iran-Israel conflict: US highlights its role in thwarting missiles
The group of advanced democracies the US, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Britain and Canada condemned Iran's attack on Israel
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Fuelling tensions: West Asian conflict reveals India's oil vulnerability
Iran attacked Israel after an airstrike by Jerusalem on April 1 on an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus killed an Iranian general and six officers
 "Fuelling tensions: West Asian conflict reveals India's oil vulnerability")
World on edge as Iran launches attacks on Israel; latter intercepts in time
Iran promised an attack against Israel after its embassy compound in Syria was hit by missiles on April 1, killing seven Iranian officers
Jaishankar speaks to Iranian EAM, seeks release of Indians on MSC Aries
On the Iran-Israel hostilities, Jaishankar, during the phone conversation, called for avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to the path of diplomacy
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G7 leaders condemn Iran attack, say they stand in solidarity with Israel
They said their nations stand ready to take further measures now and in response to further destabilising initiatives
 "G7 leaders condemn Iran attack, say they stand in solidarity with Israel")
Army carries out field trials of anti-tank guided missile weapon system
The overall system consisted of the man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM), launchers, target acquisition device and a fire control unit.
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Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights; airlines avoid Iranian airspace
Air India on Sunday decided to temporarily suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
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Kerala CM seeks govt's help for return of 3 from cargo ship seized by Iran
As per reports, three among the crew, namely Sumesh, P V Dhanesh and Syamnath have been confirmed to be natives of Kerala
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Iran attack on Israel disrupts flight schedules for major Arab airlines
Emirates Airlines also cancelled some of its fights and rerouted others due to temporary airspace closures in the region from the late evening of Saturday to Sunday morning
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Hamas rejected latest ceasefire proposal from mediators says Israel
Hamas, a militant group supported by Iran, turned down the outline presented by mediators, according to Mossad, the Israeli external-intelligence agency
Iran told Turkey in advance of its operation against Israel, says report
Turkey, which has denounced Israel for its campaign on Gaza, said earlier on Sunday that it did not want a further escalation of tensions in the region
 "Iran told Turkey in advance of its operation against Israel, says report")
MV Ruen rescue boosted our first responder status: Indian Navy chief
In his address at a Naval Investiture Ceremony held at INS Hansa, Goa, he also urged the Navy personnel to "affirm and align all your actions to the vision of Ships First"
 "MV Ruen rescue boosted our first responder status: Indian Navy chief")
Second batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives: President Muizzu
Muizzu announced this on Friday while speaking during a campaign event for ruling party candidates ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for later this month
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Iran warns Israel of 'larger response' against retaliation for drone attack
An Air Force base in southern Israel was hit, but continued to operate as normal and a 7-year old child was seriously hurt by shrapnel. There were no other reports of serious damage
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US will not take part in Israeli counter strike on Iran: Biden to Netanyahu
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night in response to a suspected Israel attack on Iran's Syria consulate on April 1
40 years since Operation Meghdoot, here is why Siachen Glacier matters
Within the Pakistani army Siachen is a military setback with the Indians dominating the glacier from the Saltoro. Pakistan insists on terming it 'the Siachen dispute'
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India calls for de-escalation in wake of hostilities between Israel, Iran
We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said
Conflict in West Asia: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of wider war
As more than 300 drones and missiles headed toward Israel in the early hours of Sunday, the country was able to successfully put to the test its aerial defense array