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Jaishankar Briefs Parliament on Iran War, Assures Safety of Indians in Region


External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed Parliament that the government is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East amid the ongoing Iran conflict and prioritising the safety of Indian nationals.

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Huge Crowd Attends Indian Orchid Festival 2026 in Sikkimโ€™s Pakyong


A large number of visitors gathered in Pakyong district of Sikkim to witness the Indian Orchid Festival 2026, organised by the ICARโ€“National Research Centre for Orchids.

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Namibian Cheetah Jwala Gives Birth to Five Cubs at Kuno National Park


Namibian cheetah Jwala has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking Indiaโ€™s cheetah population to 53 under the ongoing cheetah reintroduction programme.

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Vijay Promises 8 Grams of Gold for Brides, Gold Ring for Newborns


Actor-turned-politician Vijay has proposed providing 8 grams of gold to women at the time of marriage and a gold ring to newborn babies as part of his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagamโ€™s poll promises.

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Residents Demand Action as Illegal Bike Silencers Disturb Residential Areas in Pune


Residents in several areas of Pune have raised concerns over frequent late-night disturbances caused by motorcycles with modified silencers, calling for stricter enforcement against noise pollution.