Iran-Israel conflict: CBSE postpones class 10, 12 board exams in Middle East region
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. “Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East—Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and […]
Protests against Khamenei’s killing: Curbs remain in force in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) Strict restrictions remained imposed in Kashmir for the second consecutive day on Tuesday following massive protests across the valley against the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While educational institutions were shut for two days and mobile internet speed throttled on Monday as precautionary measures, the authorities cancelled all […]
ATS conducts late-night raids in Mumbai over Pak terror links; 4 suspects questioned
Mumbai, Mar 3 (PTI) In a late-night crackdown, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) raided four locations in the suburbs of Mumbai over suspected links to a Pakistan-based terror outfit, an official said on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, the ATS raided three premises in the eastern suburb of Govandi and one in Kurla. Four suspects […]
As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify
Dubai, Mar 3 (AP) Israel and the United States pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said Monday would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets inside Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the American embassy […]
Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a ‘limited fire’
Dubai, Mar 3 (AP) Israel and the United States pounded Iran on Monday in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets inside Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the American […]
Security forces told to avoid convoy movements in view of protests in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) Authorities have directed all security forces to avoid movement of convoys in Kashmir in view of the protests triggered there by the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel joint air strike, officials said. With the ongoing protests causing law and order problems, Tuesday shall remain a […]
Police appeals people across Kashmir to refrain from violence, provocation
Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) In the wake of protests erupting in the Valley following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini in a US-Israel joint air strike, the Jammu and Kashmir Police urged people to exercise restraint and refrain from violence and provocation. They also warned strict legal action against instigators of violence […]
Lt Guv visits family of cop who died in mishap
JAMMU, MAR 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the family of Special Security Force (SSF) Personnel, SGCT Sunny Salgotra, who had lost his life in an unfortunate road accident. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the departed soul. He expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and assured all assistance and support from the […]
Peaceful Protests in Kashmir over killing of Iranian Leader; Life Normal: Officials
Srinagar, Mar 2: Spontaneous peaceful protests erupted in several parts of the Kashmir Valley on Monday against the killing of Iran’s top leadership, but the demonstrations remained largely peaceful and did not disrupt normal life, officials said. Authorities confirmed that small processions and gatherings were held in areas with significant Shia populations, including Lal Chowk […]
Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
New York, Mar 2 (AP) Oil prices rose sharply Monday as US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or […]