Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Gulf leaders, including Oman and Kuwait, amid escalating West Asia tensions after US-Israel strikes on Iran.

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The war has raised fears that the conflict could spiral into a protracted regional war and deepen uncertainty. Spot gold was up 0.7% at $5,362.90 per ounce, as of 0452 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on ⁠Iran over the weekend.

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Axios reports that Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump began planning a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear program after a Dec 2025 meeting—while running an elaborate public deception campaign.

Watch how talks masked military prep with Israel, and how the attack unfolded.
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A Special National Investigation Court (NIA) in Jammu has issued a Letter Rogatory to the judicial authority in China for assistance in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation.

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Loud explosions were heard across the cities of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as the country’s next Supreme Leader, according to informed sources cited by Iran International and the New York Times.

The reported decision follows days of military escalation and internal deliberation after Ali Khamenei was killed in United States–Israeli strikes on Saturday.

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#WATCH | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the renewed Canada–India partnership is not just a continuation but an expansion with fresh ambition and focus, describing both nations as confident countries charting their own course for the future.

📽WATCH | Punjab: People in Amritsar celebrate Holi 2026 by applying gulaal to each other, playing dhol manjira and singing phag.

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Sensex crashes 1,700 points, investors lose ₹8 lakh crore— US-Iran war, crude shock, other key factors explained

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#WATCH | Amid the frozen expanse of Pangong Lake at 14,300 ft, ITBP personnel of the North West Frontier marked Holi with residents of nearby vibrant villages. Local children presented lively cultural performances, adding colour and warmth to the high-altitude celebrations.

How Iran War Can Expose India Economically & Politically | From Crude Inflation To Diplomatic Crisis

For India, each $1 increase in crude adds roughly $2 billion to the annual import bill, putting pressure on the trade balance. Oil-sensitive sectors such as oil marketing companies, paints, tyres, aviation and chemical companies may face margin compression.

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An average foreign trip by PM Narendra Modi costs ₹10.2 crore in today’s prices and lasts nearly four days. A Mint analysis of government data shows the US has been his most visited country during his tenure.

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Dubai Hotel Guests, Influencers Forced To Sleep On Ground In Basement Parking Lot Amid Iran Strikes

Luxury hotels in Dubai were forced to move guests into basements and parking areas after Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted parts of the Gulf region.

Visuals circulating online showed hundreds of guests sheltering underground, while debris from intercepted attacks caused fires near landmarks such as Burj Al Arab and at Jebel Ali Port.

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Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israel-US joint strike, will be buried in the city of Mashhad, the Fars news agency said.

Iran announced a 40-day period of mourning over the loss. Iran's second-largest city and a popular pilgrimage site, Mashhad is home to a population of 3.5 to 5.4 million people.

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Multibagger defence stock shows resilience against stock market crash; here's why👇

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Swiggy share price gains 4% despite stock market crash, snaps 8-day losing streak🚨👇

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Sensex slumps 1,122 points, Nifty 50 ends below 24,500🚨👇

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Sensex crashes 1,100 points, investors lose ₹10 lakh crore— Why did the stock market fall? Explained👇

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