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Islamabad talks: Vance leads US delegation in direct negotiations with Iran
Pakistan's state-run PTV said Iranian and US officials sat across the table for "landmark peace negotiations." The format of the talks was not very clear
 "Islamabad talks: Vance leads US delegation in direct negotiations with Iran")
Over 2,000 killed in Lebanon during Israeli strikes on Hezbollah: Officials
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group fired missiles into Israel on March 2 in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks on Iran
 "Over 2,000 killed in Lebanon during Israeli strikes on Hezbollah: Officials")
US Navy ships transit Hormuz as mine-clearing efforts begin in Strait
Iran has asserted control over the strait through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas typically flows, effectively halting most commercial traffic
 "US Navy ships transit Hormuz as mine-clearing efforts begin in Strait")
Asha Bhosle admitted to hospital due to chest infection, says family
Bhosle, with a career spanning eight decades, is known for her versatility. She is the younger sister of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
 "Asha Bhosle admitted to hospital due to chest infection, says family")
13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar
The accident took place at 6:30 pm on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar, Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary told reporters
 "13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar")
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
The war and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz also largely halted the oil exports upon which Iraq's economy depends
 "Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout")
Trump has 'no idea' how talks with Iran will go as negotiations begin
The US president said he would know shortly if he felt Iran was acting in good faith about resolving the war
 "Trump has 'no idea' how talks with Iran will go as negotiations begin")
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in UAE amid West Asia tensions
Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to the UAE, is expected to focus on exchanging views on the West Asia conflict
 "EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in UAE amid West Asia tensions")
Russia, Ukraine swap PoWs as Kremlin-announced Easter truce begins
The state TV also added that after more than an hour after its beginning, the truce was holding
 "Russia, Ukraine swap PoWs as Kremlin-announced Easter truce begins")
312 stranded Indian fishermen in Iran return home via Armenia
The fresh batch was brought back home a week after 345 Indian fishermen were evacuated from Iran
 "312 stranded Indian fishermen in Iran return home via Armenia")
Former deputy speaker of Haryana Assembly Gopichand Gahlot dies aged 76
Gahlot became deputy speaker in the INLD government after winning the Gurgaon seat in 2000
 "Former deputy speaker of Haryana Assembly Gopichand Gahlot dies aged 76")
Experts welcome Delhi EV's policy, flag need for strict enforcement
DPCC will develop a policy framework to establish battery collection centres across Delhi through a public-private partnership (PPP) model
 "Experts welcome Delhi EV's policy, flag need for strict enforcement")
Women's participation in flexi IT roles reaches 40% in FY26: Report
Careernet's report is based on an annual sample of 3,000 placements in contractual positions in FY26 and was compared with data from the last four fiscal years
 "Women's participation in flexi IT roles reaches 40% in FY26: Report")
Pakistan deploys troops, jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact
Expert on international affairs Mohammad Mehdi told PTI that Pakistan had sent aircraft and troops to Saudi Arabia last month, but the news has been broken only now by the Saudi authorities
 "Pakistan deploys troops, jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact")
Rajnath Singh calls for more agri reforms, says funds no barrier to growth
Underlining his concern for farmers, Singh said the defence ministry had begun procuring organic fresh vegetables and fruits directly from farmers for cantonment areas
 "Rajnath Singh calls for more agri reforms, says funds no barrier to growth")
Trump warns he 'won't accept' fertiliser price hikes for US farmers
The US president posted on social media that he is monitoring fertiliser price and "will not accept" any increase in costs for farmers.
 "Trump warns he 'won't accept' fertiliser price hikes for US farmers")
Israel says it struck over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours
In Israeli communities along the border with Lebanon sirens continued to warn of drone and rocket attacks from Lebanon throughout the day Saturday
 "Israel says it struck over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours")
US intel indicates China plans to ship air defense systems to Iran: Report
Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs, CNN said, citing sources it did not name
 "US intel indicates China plans to ship air defense systems to Iran: Report")
US revokes green cards of Iranian-linked residents amid tensions
The State Department said Saturday it had taken action against Seyed Hashemi, a Los Angeles-area psychology teacher, his wife, son, all of whom were Iranian born lawful permanent residents of the US
 "US revokes green cards of Iranian-linked residents amid tensions")
Centre hikes export duty on diesel to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol nil
The Finance Ministry effected the hike through five notifications by raising the Special Additional Excise Duty on diesel to ₹24 per litre and adjusting the Road and Infrastructure Cess
 "Centre hikes export duty on diesel to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol nil")