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Iranian missile strike damages five US refuelling aircraft at Saudi airbase

Missile attack reportedly damaged US aerial refuelling tankers parked at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over potential disruption to American air operations in West Asia

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

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

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

Dubai in wartime: Key attractions offer free entry for residents, tourists

Aquaventure World, Lost Chambers Aquarium and Miracle Garden are offering limited free entry during the Dubai school break

Australia training visa rules: Applicants now need sponsor approval first

Australia now requires sponsor and nomination approvals before a Training visa (subclass 407) application can be filed from March 11, 2026

LPG production up 30%, fuel supply stable, says govt amid West Asia crisis

The government said India has enough petrol, diesel and crude stocks despite the West Asia conflict; LPG output has risen 30 per cent and people are urged not to panic buy fuel

Changing jobs and have multiple PF accounts? How to merge them online

EPFO's portal allows salaried professionals to maintain a seamless service record and pension valuation throughout their careers

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help India tackle global headwinds: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Economic Stabilisation Fund will create fiscal headroom for India to respond to global shocks such as supply chain disruptions and energy crises

$100,000 H-1B visa fee may have cost Trump govt $20 million as filings drop

A study says fewer H-1B filings after the $100,000 fee may have cut US visa fee collections by about $28 million despite generating $8.5 million in payments

Rare but vital: Living will concept explained after Harish Rana verdict

Supreme Court verdict a critical legal gap in India where the absence of living wills often leaves families to navigate the emotional and financial burden of end-of-life decisions alone

Mandatory menstrual leave may hurt women's career prospects, says SC

The Supreme Court warned that making menstrual leave mandatory could hurt women's career prospects, and asked the Centre to consider the petitioner's request for a policy after consulting stakeholders

Indians buying property in Dubai: Foreign exchange, loan rules explained

They must adhere to the $250,000 LRS limit and avoid foreign financing to stay on the right side of foreign exchange laws

Canara Bank raises long-tenor MCLR; some borrowers may face higher EMIs

Decision to hike long-term lending rates by 10 basis points signals a rise in borrowing costs for older loan accounts

PM Modi to launch ₹47,600 crore projects in Assam ahead of elections

PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, his fourth to the state in the last four months, will feature the launch of projects worth around ₹47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar

Flights disrupted, airfares rise amid Iran war: What travellers can do

With global airline capacity slashed by 10% and major Gulf transit hubs facing severe disruption, international travellers face a summer of record-high fares and significant routing delays

US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail

Pennsylvania-based brothers Bhaskar and Arun Savani found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving visa fraud, Medicaid fraud, tax evasion and money laundering

Supreme Court to deploy AI system for case listing, bench allocation

The Supreme Court decision follows an internal probe that reportedly revealed systemic issues within the court registry, often leading to administrative lapses and irregularities in case allocation

'Alive in some form but damaged': Trump on Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump's remarks came after reports claimed that Khamenei was injured in US-Israeli strikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during an attack on a compound in Tehran on February 28

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to Iran, says 'watch what happens today'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Iran of consequences, saying Washington had unmatched firepower and unlimited ammunition to destroy the 'terrorist regime' in Tehran