May 21, 2026
Is Ghalibaf Iran’s next leader backed by US? Who Trump is really talking to

Is Ghalibaf Iran’s next leader backed by US? Who Trump is really talking to

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Iranian lawmakers chant slogans while the parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf sits at center as they wear the Revolutionary Guard’s uniform in a session of parliament. (AP photo) The Trump administration is reportedly exploring Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential interlocutor — and even a possible future leader — as it signals…

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NEW DELHI: Even though the first supplementary voters’ list was published on Monday in West Bengal based on adjudication of cases found ‘doubtful’ during special intensive revision (SIR), the window for filing appeals, based on electoral rules, by those aggrieved by exclusion and others objecting to electors’ inclusion may be rather small.As per rules, the electoral roll is frozen on the last day of nomination. However, since an appeal process follows publication of final roll, seven days may be left for making appeals after publication of the supplementary lists, these being part of the final roll. Thus, the last of supplementary lists for West Bengal may need to be out by March 29 for Phase 1 and April 1 for Phase 2. Watch Defections and Electoral Strategy: How Turncoats Are Redefining West Bengal Politics The 19 appellate tribunals set up EC on Friday, will therefore have only a few days to decide on the appeals, with April 6 and April 9 being the date on which the roll must be frozen for Phase 1 and Phase 2 respectively; unless, of course, the Supreme Court relaxes the rule. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacksInterestingly, it is not only those aggrieved by their exclusion from the supplementary roll who can file appeals before the tribunals. Any person can object to inclusion of an elector in the supplementary list, by attaching evidence and a signed declaration/oath under Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Presenting false evidence or making a false declaration in connection with the electoral roll is, however, punishable with a term of up to three years under Section 227/229 of BNS and up to a year’s imprisonment under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Raps Forces Over Gender Bias, Orders Justice For Women Officers In Historic RulingGovt Tightens Grip On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Amid Rising Concerns Over Unauthorised SalesIndia, US Step Up Defence Talks As Elbridge Colby Visit And Jaishankar-Rubio Call Focus On West Asia“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic Disruptions123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases of the week: ‘Mardaani 3’, ‘Bait’, and moreTamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 20265 unusual morning habits of US presidents you never knewVaibhav Suryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrifices behind the success of India’s young cricket prodigyGoddess Durga symbols associated with your birth dateSiberian Husky: 7 reasons why this dog breed is good for childrenOn World Tuberculosis Day, doctors share early symptoms, debunk myths, and discuss treatment challengesHow wars changed food habits across countriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and more6 iconic destinations on the banks of the world’s longest river123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayRajasthan 8th Class ResultTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper

NEW DELHI: Even though the first supplementary voters’ list was published on Monday in West Bengal based on adjudication of cases found ‘doubtful’ during special intensive revision (SIR), the window for filing appeals, based on electoral rules, by those aggrieved by exclusion and others objecting to electors’ inclusion may be rather small.As per rules, the electoral roll is frozen on the last day of nomination. However, since an appeal process follows publication of final roll, seven days may be left for making appeals after publication of the supplementary lists, these being part of the final roll. Thus, the last of supplementary lists for West Bengal may need to be out by March 29 for Phase 1 and April 1 for Phase 2. Watch Defections and Electoral Strategy: How Turncoats Are Redefining West Bengal Politics The 19 appellate tribunals set up EC on Friday, will therefore have only a few days to decide on the appeals, with April 6 and April 9 being the date on which the roll must be frozen for Phase 1 and Phase 2 respectively; unless, of course, the Supreme Court relaxes the rule. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacksInterestingly, it is not only those aggrieved by their exclusion from the supplementary roll who can file appeals before the tribunals. Any person can object to inclusion of an elector in the supplementary list, by attaching evidence and a signed declaration/oath under Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Presenting false evidence or making a false declaration in connection with the electoral roll is, however, punishable with a term of up to three years under Section 227/229 of BNS and up to a year’s imprisonment under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Raps Forces Over Gender Bias, Orders Justice For Women Officers In Historic RulingGovt Tightens Grip On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Amid Rising Concerns Over Unauthorised SalesIndia, US Step Up Defence Talks As Elbridge Colby Visit And Jaishankar-Rubio Call Focus On West Asia“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic Disruptions123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases of the week: ‘Mardaani 3’, ‘Bait’, and moreTamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 20265 unusual morning habits of US presidents you never knewVaibhav Suryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrifices behind the success of India’s young cricket prodigyGoddess Durga symbols associated with your birth dateSiberian Husky: 7 reasons why this dog breed is good for childrenOn World Tuberculosis Day, doctors share early symptoms, debunk myths, and discuss treatment challengesHow wars changed food habits across countriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and more6 iconic destinations on the banks of the world’s longest river123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayRajasthan 8th Class ResultTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper

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NEW DELHI: Even though the first supplementary voters’ list was published on Monday in West Bengal based on adjudication of cases found ‘doubtful’ during special intensive revision (SIR), the window for filing appeals, based on electoral rules, by those aggrieved by exclusion and others objecting to electors’ inclusion may be rather small.As per rules, the…

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How much oil does India have? PM Modi explains nation’s preparedness amid global fuel crisis

How much oil does India have? PM Modi explains nation’s preparedness amid global fuel crisis

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PM Narendra Modi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the impact of the ongoing West Asia war on India’s fuel supplies, assuring the country of sufficient crude oil storage and uninterrupted supply arrangements.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said the conflict has created a serious fuel crunch globally and…

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Ancient human habitation unearthed: 125,000-year-old settlement discovered in Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter | World News

Ancient human habitation unearthed: 125,000-year-old settlement discovered in Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter | World News

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Study reveals humans lived at Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter from 125,000 to 16,000 years ago/Image: WAM For years, a site believed to have remained largely uninhabited between 60,000 and 12,000 years ago has been re-evaluated, as new research uncovers evidence of repeated human occupation at Buhais Rockshelter, an archaeological site in Sharjah, UAE. The findings challenge…

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N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: Puducherry’s Thattanchavady constituency will see Congress MP and former chief minister V Vaithilingam take on incumbent CM N Rangasamy, marking the most high-profile contest in the upcoming assembly election.Rangasamy is also the current Thattanchavady MLA. Watch TN Polls Turn 5-Cornered: DMK, NDA, Vijay & Rebels: Who Holds The Edge? The Union territory will hold assembly polls on April 9. The counting of votes will be held on May 4, along with the four poll-bound states – Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal – which will vote around the same time.Rangasamy, a former Congress leader, floated his own party, the All India NR Congress (AINRC), in February 2011. He has served as chief minister twice as a Congress leader and twice more as the founder-president of the AINRC.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacks Rangasamy vs Vaithilingam Vaithilingam is a two-term former CM and the sitting MP from the Union territory’s lone Lok Sabha seat, also called Puducherry, which he won in the 2019 general elections and retained five years later.Rangasamy is also contesting from a second constituency, Mangalam.The AINRC is contesting the polls in alliance with the BJP and will field candidates in 16 of the 30 seats that go to direct elections (the remaining three MLAs are nominated by the central government).Also Read | Puducherry polls: BJP names candidate for Karaikal South – check full listThe BJP will contest the remaining 14 constituencies, of which it has allotted two seats each to the AIADMK and the Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi.The Congress and the DMK will contest under a similar seat-sharing arrangement, with the Congress set to field 16 candidates and the DMK 14.Also Read | Puducherry assembly polls: Seat deadlock ends; Congress gets 16, DMK 14In the 2021 polls, the AINRC-BJP combine won 16 seats—the exact majority mark—to unseat the Congress, which secured just two seats, while its ally, the DMK, won six. The Congress had unseated the AINRC in 2011.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Raps Forces Over Gender Bias, Orders Justice For Women Officers In Historic RulingGovt Tightens Grip On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Amid Rising Concerns Over Unauthorised SalesIndia, US Step Up Defence Talks As Elbridge Colby Visit And Jaishankar-Rubio Call Focus On West Asia“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic Disruptions123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases of the week: ‘Mardaani 3’, ‘Bait’, and moreTamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 20265 unusual morning habits of US presidents you never knewVaibhav Suryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrifices behind the success of India’s young cricket prodigyGoddess Durga symbols associated with your birth dateSiberian Husky: 7 reasons why this dog breed is good for childrenOn World Tuberculosis Day, doctors share early symptoms, debunk myths, and discuss treatment challengesHow wars changed food habits across countriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and more6 iconic destinations on the banks of the world’s longest river123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayRajasthan 8th Class ResultTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper

N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: Puducherry’s Thattanchavady constituency will see Congress MP and former chief minister V Vaithilingam take on incumbent CM N Rangasamy, marking the most high-profile contest in the upcoming assembly election.Rangasamy is also the current Thattanchavady MLA. Watch TN Polls Turn 5-Cornered: DMK, NDA, Vijay & Rebels: Who Holds The Edge? The Union territory will hold assembly polls on April 9. The counting of votes will be held on May 4, along with the four poll-bound states – Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal – which will vote around the same time.Rangasamy, a former Congress leader, floated his own party, the All India NR Congress (AINRC), in February 2011. He has served as chief minister twice as a Congress leader and twice more as the founder-president of the AINRC.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacks Rangasamy vs Vaithilingam Vaithilingam is a two-term former CM and the sitting MP from the Union territory’s lone Lok Sabha seat, also called Puducherry, which he won in the 2019 general elections and retained five years later.Rangasamy is also contesting from a second constituency, Mangalam.The AINRC is contesting the polls in alliance with the BJP and will field candidates in 16 of the 30 seats that go to direct elections (the remaining three MLAs are nominated by the central government).Also Read | Puducherry polls: BJP names candidate for Karaikal South – check full listThe BJP will contest the remaining 14 constituencies, of which it has allotted two seats each to the AIADMK and the Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi.The Congress and the DMK will contest under a similar seat-sharing arrangement, with the Congress set to field 16 candidates and the DMK 14.Also Read | Puducherry assembly polls: Seat deadlock ends; Congress gets 16, DMK 14In the 2021 polls, the AINRC-BJP combine won 16 seats—the exact majority mark—to unseat the Congress, which secured just two seats, while its ally, the DMK, won six. The Congress had unseated the AINRC in 2011.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Raps Forces Over Gender Bias, Orders Justice For Women Officers In Historic RulingGovt Tightens Grip On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Amid Rising Concerns Over Unauthorised SalesIndia, US Step Up Defence Talks As Elbridge Colby Visit And Jaishankar-Rubio Call Focus On West Asia“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic Disruptions123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases of the week: ‘Mardaani 3’, ‘Bait’, and moreTamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 20265 unusual morning habits of US presidents you never knewVaibhav Suryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrifices behind the success of India’s young cricket prodigyGoddess Durga symbols associated with your birth dateSiberian Husky: 7 reasons why this dog breed is good for childrenOn World Tuberculosis Day, doctors share early symptoms, debunk myths, and discuss treatment challengesHow wars changed food habits across countriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and more6 iconic destinations on the banks of the world’s longest river123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayRajasthan 8th Class ResultTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper

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N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: Puducherry’s Thattanchavady constituency will see Congress MP and former chief minister V Vaithilingam take on incumbent CM N Rangasamy, marking the most high-profile contest in the upcoming assembly election.Rangasamy is also the current Thattanchavady MLA. Watch TN Polls Turn 5-Cornered: DMK, NDA, Vijay & Rebels: Who Holds…

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ICAI launches mega CA placement drive 2026: Interviews begin on April 6 as top recruiters line up across India

ICAI launches mega CA placement drive 2026: Interviews begin on April 6 as top recruiters line up across India

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ICAI launches mega CA placement drive 2026: Interviews begin April 6 as top recruiters line up across India ICAI CA placement drive 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has opened registrations for its 64th campus placement programme. It is one of the country’s largest recruitment exercises for newly qualified Chartered Accountants. The announcement…

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Aamir Khan admits his character in Raja Hindustani was an ‘MCP’, says their marketing was wrong for ‘Talaash’

Aamir Khan admits his character in Raja Hindustani was an ‘MCP’, says their marketing was wrong for ‘Talaash’

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Aamir Khan is often called ‘the perfectionist’, because of his choice of roles and the dedication he puts into every film. The actor recently opened up about his journey so far at the International film festival of Melbourne. Speaking to the audience, he revisited some of his films and shared candid insights and lesser-known anecdotes…

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After billions of funding and multi-year deal, Sam Altman ‘calls’ Microsoft risk for OpenAI

After billions of funding and multi-year deal, Sam Altman ‘calls’ Microsoft risk for OpenAI

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has now warned the prospective investors that its deep reliance on Microsoft could pose a risk to its business, according to a financial document viewed by CNBC. The filing which appears as an IPO prospectus, highlights that Microsoft offers “a substantial portion of our financing and compute,” making the company’s fortunes closely tied…

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Representational image (ANI file photo) The central government called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis. The move comes amid reports of an LPG crisis and unstable market conditions caused by tensions in the region.Opposition leaders have been attacking the government’s handling of the situation and pressing it to convene an all-party meeting at the earliest. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the government’s handling of the ongoing West Asia conflict.Meanwhile, in Rajya Sabha, CPI(M) MP John Brittas cited a 2003 parliamentary resolution condemning the Iraq war and urged the government to take a similar stand on Iran. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacksCongress MP Vijay Vasanth also moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on the LPG cylinder shortage and alleged irregularities in pricing.Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday on India’s energy security and the broader impact of the West Asia conflict.”About 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. Safeguarding their life and livelihoods is a matter of great concern for India. Several ships are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian crew members are stuck on those ships in large numbers. This too is a cause of major concern for India. In such a difficult situation, it is important that India’s Upper House sends out a united voice of peace and dialogue,” PM Modi said.Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a review meeting with top military officials on Tuesday, including CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat, to assess India’s defence preparedness amid global and regional security challenges.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Raps Forces Over Gender Bias, Orders Justice For Women Officers In Historic RulingGovt Tightens Grip On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Amid Rising Concerns Over Unauthorised SalesIndia, US Step Up Defence Talks As Elbridge Colby Visit And Jaishankar-Rubio Call Focus On West Asia“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic Disruptions123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases of the week: ‘Mardaani 3’, ‘Bait’, and moreTamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 20265 unusual morning habits of US presidents you never knewVaibhav Suryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrifices behind the success of India’s young cricket prodigyGoddess Durga symbols associated with your birth dateSiberian Husky: 7 reasons why this dog breed is good for childrenOn World Tuberculosis Day, doctors share early symptoms, debunk myths, and discuss treatment challengesHow wars changed food habits across countriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and moreTop 10 happiest countries in the world in 2026123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayRajasthan 8th Class ResultTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper

Representational image (ANI file photo) The central government called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis. The move comes amid reports of an LPG crisis and unstable market conditions caused by tensions in the region.Opposition leaders have been attacking the government’s handling of the situation and pressing it to convene an all-party meeting at the earliest. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the government’s handling of the ongoing West Asia conflict.Meanwhile, in Rajya Sabha, CPI(M) MP John Brittas cited a 2003 parliamentary resolution condemning the Iraq war and urged the government to take a similar stand on Iran. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacksCongress MP Vijay Vasanth also moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on the LPG cylinder shortage and alleged irregularities in pricing.Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday on India’s energy security and the broader impact of the West Asia conflict.”About 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. Safeguarding their life and livelihoods is a matter of great concern for India. Several ships are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian crew members are stuck on those ships in large numbers. This too is a cause of major concern for India. In such a difficult situation, it is important that India’s Upper House sends out a united voice of peace and dialogue,” PM Modi said.Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a review meeting with top military officials on Tuesday, including CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat, to assess India’s defence preparedness amid global and regional security challenges.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Raps Forces Over Gender Bias, Orders Justice For Women Officers In Historic RulingGovt Tightens Grip On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Amid Rising Concerns Over Unauthorised SalesIndia, US Step Up Defence Talks As Elbridge Colby Visit And Jaishankar-Rubio Call Focus On West Asia“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic Disruptions123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases of the week: ‘Mardaani 3’, ‘Bait’, and moreTamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 20265 unusual morning habits of US presidents you never knewVaibhav Suryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrifices behind the success of India’s young cricket prodigyGoddess Durga symbols associated with your birth dateSiberian Husky: 7 reasons why this dog breed is good for childrenOn World Tuberculosis Day, doctors share early symptoms, debunk myths, and discuss treatment challengesHow wars changed food habits across countriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and moreTop 10 happiest countries in the world in 2026123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayRajasthan 8th Class ResultTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper

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Representational image (ANI file photo) The central government called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis. The move comes amid reports of an LPG crisis and unstable market conditions caused by tensions in the region.Opposition leaders have been attacking the government’s handling of the situation and pressing it to convene…

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MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Where will MS Dhoni feature in the Chennai Super Kings playing XI? Will he come in as an Impact Player? Will he bat in his usual No. 7 or No. 8 position? How many matches will he play this season? And is IPL 2026 going to be his…

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RBSE Class 10 Results 2026 declared: Jhunjhunu tops with 97.77%, Kota lowest at 89.25%; check top 3 districts

RBSE Class 10 Results 2026 declared: Jhunjhunu tops with 97.77%, Kota lowest at 89.25%; check top 3 districts

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RBSE Class 10 Results 2026 have been declared. Jhunjhunu becomes the highest performing district with 97.77%. The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has declared the Class 10 results for 2026, recording a strong overall pass percentage of 94.23%. District-wise performance data highlights sharp contrasts across the state, with Jhunjhunu emerging as the top-performing district,…

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“I’m not the type to hide, lie…”: Alaya F REACTS to plastic surgery buzz, denies nose job and lip fillers

“I’m not the type to hide, lie…”: Alaya F REACTS to plastic surgery buzz, denies nose job and lip fillers

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Alaya F laughed off nose job/lip filler buzz post-Lakmé runway via Instagram: “Same nose, lips—kuch nahi kiya! Not the type to hide or lie.” Credits lighting/habits. Debuted in Jawaani Jaaneman; latest ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. Fitness-focused Bollywood star Alaya F has always been outspoken, and she didn’t hold back when online speculation heated up. After…

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Tamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 2026

Tamannaah Bhatia just introduced the lehenga style that will rule 2026

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Bhumika Sharma’s Afterglow line, as the name suggests, plays with that soft glow you carry after a beautiful moment—easy, relaxed, yet still radiant. With a mix of lehengas, saris, and festive silhouettes, the collection blends traditional Indian aesthetics with a more current, wearable feel—perfect for the upcoming wedding season. Tamannaah later summed it up best…

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