Spread the love Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Sunday, an event that sent shockwaves far beyond West Asia. The echoes were heard in India as well, with sections of the Shia community and clerics condemning the death.In Jammu and Kashmir, home to a sizeable Shia population, demonstrations took place in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk and Saida...
Decoding the red flags of sleep debt
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiMar 1, 2026 06:00 PM IST Staying up all night may feel manageable — until your body starts pushing back. A reversed sleep cycle doesn’t just cause tired mornings; over time, it strains the body’s internal clock, affecting immunity, hormones, and even breathing. According to pulmonologist Dr Sudhir Gupta (Chest Physician), Kailash Hospital, Noida,...
‘Cynical violation of law’: Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes
Spread the love Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes (Picture credit: AP) The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes has drawn strong reactions from both Russia and China, with leaders in Moscow and Beijing sharply criticising the move and urging an immediate halt to military operations.Khamenei, 86, was killed in a...
‘My heart is heavy’: Khushbu Sundar urges Centre to evacuate Indians from the Middle East amid Iran-Israel tensions
Spread the love 2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 1, 2026 05:22 PM IST The ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran have rattled the Middle East. In the midst of this escalation, Gulf countries including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have experienced significant security challenges. Amid these developments, actor-politician Khushbu Sundar took to her social media platforms to...
US-Israel strike Iran: With homeland under attack, Iran women chase FIFA World Cup dream
Spread the love Iranian women’s national football team captain Zahra Ghanbari reacts during a press conference ahead of their game against South Korea on Monday at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP) Football authorities have extended support to Iran’s women’s team competing in Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup after military strikes by the...
Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz; 15 Indians evacuated
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128913657,imgsize-98688,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-03-01t163400.jpg" alt="Middle East crisis: Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian retaliation; 15 Indian nationals evacuated" title=" Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members and forcing...
‘Crumbling empire’: What Khamenei said about US in his last public speech
Spread the love Khamenei (File photo) As Iran and much of the world reels from the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israel strikes early Sunday, his final public speech has come under spotlight. Delivered on February 17, just over ten days ago, Khamenei’s address included sharp warnings against the United States and Israel, reflections on unrest...
Iran fired missiles towards UK bases in Cyprus, says defence secretary
Spread the love Iran fired two missiles in the direction of Cyprus, where the United Kingdom maintains military bases, defence secretary John Healey said, warning that the retaliation from Tehran showed signs of being indiscriminate.Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News, Mr Healey said: “We are pretty sure they weren’t targeted at our bases.” However, he added that “it shows...
Who is Ayatollah Alireza Arafi? Iran’s interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei’s death
Spread the love Iran has appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as its interim Supreme Leader, a pivotal step in the country’s leadership transition following the death of longtime leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran early Saturday.Arafi, a senior cleric and a long-time insider in Iran’s religious and political hierarchy, now faces the challenge of steering the Islamic...
