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Trump says Kharg Island totally demolished, may strike again 'just for fun'

Trump says strikes have destroyed Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and warns of further attacks while seeking allied naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Kerala govt clears amnesty on traffic fines to reduce e-challan backlog

Under the amnesty scheme, motorists will get a 50 per cent concession on fines imposed for all traffic violations committed up to December 31, 2024

Election Commission to announce assembly poll dates for five states today

Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule

Amit Shah to launch ₹2,092 cr health projects, address BJYM meet in Assam

Shah will inaugurate the ₹675 crore Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) here, and virtually launch cancer centres at Golaghat and Tinsukia

Fire breaks out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi, nearly 50 shops gutted

The fire erupted at the Nature Bazaar market located near Andheria Mor in the Lado Sarai area, where several temporary and semi-permanent shops selling handicrafts and other items are set up

North Korean leader observes test of rocket launch systems with daughter

South Korea's military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea's capital region toward the eastern sea

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

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

From Fed to BOJ, global central banks brace for fallout from Iran war

Interest-rate bets that fully anticipated easing in the US have eroded, while possible hikes in the UK and euro zone later in the year are now being priced in

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days

Haryana govt okays panels to ensure supply of commercial LPG as per need

The deputy commissioners may also, on priority, allot commercial LPG cylinders for marriage functions as per need and priority

JPMorgan moves to offload over $30 bn in LBO debt amid market jitters

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is gearing up to help issuers sell billions of dollars in junk bonds and leveraged loans, with deals to fund the buyouts of Electronic Arts Inc and Sealed Air Corp

War pollution from Iran conflict may spread widely and last decades

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which are released into the air, soil and water when they explode and crash, lingering often for decades

Stock trader's guide to navigating supply disruption amid Iran war

Here's a look at some of the sectors under increased investor scrutiny as the broader consequences of the war unfold

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The discussions, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to focus on shifting US tariffs, the flow of Chinese-produced rare earths among others

US regulator threatens broadcasters' licenses after Trump's Iran complaints

The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," FCC Chairman Carr warned

US Senate to take up Bill seeking sweeping electoral reforms this week

The SAVE America Act requires voters to furnish a photo identity card before exercising their franchise rights and seeks to limit mail-in ballot

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

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

US energy secy directs oil company to restore operations off California

Restoring Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara aims to address supply disruption risks, according to a department news release