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US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders
Offer issued under the US Department of State's counter-terrorism reward programme targets about 10 senior Iranian officials, including new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
 "US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders")
Prisoner and prison guard: Jafar Panahi's empathetic vision of cinema
His latest feature film, 'It Was Just An Accident', uses a child's morality to demand what it means to be human in a world shaped by power
 "Prisoner and prison guard: Jafar Panahi's empathetic vision of cinema")
US strike on Iran's Kharg Island risks further disruptions to oil supply
With Kharg Island handling most of Iran's crude exports, any disruption could intensify oil market volatility already driven by supply losses through the Strait of Hormuz
 "US strike on Iran's Kharg Island risks further disruptions to oil supply")
500 Indians depart from Qatar on limited flights amid airspace restrictions
The embassy said Qatar's airspace is only partially open, resulting in limited flight operations by Qatar Airways
 "500 Indians depart from Qatar on limited flights amid airspace restrictions")
Dry fruits prices jump 40% in Hyderabad as West Asia crisis disrupt supply
The disruption has particularly impacted businesses dependent on imports from these regions, with several consignments either delayed or stranded in transit
 "Dry fruits prices jump 40% in Hyderabad as West Asia crisis disrupt supply")
Flight from Abu Dhabi arrives safely in Bengaluru amid West Asia conflict
Due to the rising war tensions in the West Asia region between Iran, the US, and Israel, an atmosphere of concern has developed among Indians living in that region
 "Flight from Abu Dhabi arrives safely in Bengaluru amid West Asia conflict")
US faces rising terror threats against backdrop of Iran war, FBI, DOJ cuts
The country's counterterrorism system is strained by the departures of experienced national security professionals at the FBI and Justice Department
 "US faces rising terror threats against backdrop of Iran war, FBI, DOJ cuts")
'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
 "'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz")
Safdarjung hospital to start first online critical care follow-up clinic
The online follow-up clinic will be available via an e-Sanjivani OPD portal from 10 am to 11 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
 "Safdarjung hospital to start first online critical care follow-up clinic")
US withdraws draft rule that called for permits for global AI chip exports
The now-abandoned Trump administration proposal would have carved out a significant role for the Commerce Department's licensing office to conduct case-by-case reviews of AI chip exports
 "US withdraws draft rule that called for permits for global AI chip exports")
IDF detects missiles launched from Iran targeting Israeli territory
The IAF urged the public to follow safety instructions and move to protected spaces when alerts are issued
 "IDF detects missiles launched from Iran targeting Israeli territory")
Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to appeal a ruling blocking subpoenas tied to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite fears a prolonged legal fight could delay confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed chief
 "Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell")
US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 mn barrels amid W Asia crisis
The release is part of a 400 million barrel effort coordinated with other nations aimed at prices that have climbed dramatically since the US-Israel invasion of Iran
 "US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 mn barrels amid W Asia crisis")
What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike
Kharg Island, the centre of Iran's oil export network in the Persian Gulf, has come under the spotlight after Trump said US forces carried out a major strike on military facilities there
 "What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike")
Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions
IMD forecasts heavy rain in Northeast, storms in central and northwest India, while heat wave and hot-humid conditions persist in parts of east and coastal regions
 "Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions")
US slated to receive $10 billion fee from investors for TikTok deal
The new entity, known as TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will be responsible for moderating content on TikTok and protecting the data of US users
 "US slated to receive $10 billion fee from investors for TikTok deal")
Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,60,680; silver falls ₹100, trading at ₹2,79,800
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,47,290
 "Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,60,680; silver falls ₹100, trading at ₹2,79,800")
2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC
A division bench of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Subhash Upadhyay, hearing the petition, sought a response from the government on the matter
 "2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC")
Businesses in Moscow struggle as Russia restricts mobile internet services
The intermittent shutdowns have prompted some Moscow residents to turn to long-forgotten gadgets like walkie talkies, pagers and media players
 "Businesses in Moscow struggle as Russia restricts mobile internet services")
Air India, AI Express to operate 80 flights to and from West Asia on Mar 14
Air India Express will also operate its scheduled services to Muscat, including one round-trip each from Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode and Mumbai
 "Air India, AI Express to operate 80 flights to and from West Asia on Mar 14")