Evening news wrap: ​​Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia amid Iran war; Rupee sinks to all-time low of 93.71 vs US dollar, & more | India News

Indian Death in Saudi: An Indian national died in Riyadh; the embassy of India in Saudi Arabia is assisting the family, with MEA reporting six deaths so far. Sri Lanka neutrality: Sri Lanka rejected a US request to station warplanes, citing neutrality in the Iran war. Air India Error: Air India recalled a Delhi–Vancouver flight…

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‘Denied but not defeated’: Congress leader Shama Mohamed flags fewer women candidates in Kerala poll list | India News

Congress’ spokesperson Shama Mohamed NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Friday raised concerns over the low representation of women in the party’s candidate list for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, urging Rahul Gandhi to intervene.In a post on X, Mohamed said that out of 92 tickets, only nine had been allotted to women. She…

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Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia, embassy extends support to family; MEA says 6 deaths so far | India News

NEW DELHI: An Indian national died in Riyadh following recent developments on March 18, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia confirmed in an official statement.The mission confirmed it is in touch with the deceased’s family as well as local authorities, and is providing all necessary assistance. It also expressed condolences and said it is…

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‘Team UDF is Team Keralam, people ready for change’: Rahul Gandhi’s message ahead of Kerala polls | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Fruday pitched the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) as a unified and people-centric alliance ahead of the Kerala assembly elections, saying the coalition represents both experience and fresh leadership rooted in local realities.“Each candidate reflects the voice, the aspirations and the trust of the people of Keralam….

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‘He provoked me’: Sudhakaran to campaign against minister Prasad as rift in Kerala CPM widens | India News

NEW DELHI: CP(M) rebel leader G Sudhakaran on Friday announced that he would campaign against Keralam agriculture minister P Prasad in Cherthala, accusing him of making “unwarranted remarks.”Speaking to reporters in Alappuzha, Sudhakaran, who is contesting as an independent with the backing of the Congress-led opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), noted that he had earlier…

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Mamata vs EC: Bengal government moves Calcutta high court against transfers of IAS, IPS | India News

West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee, CEC Gyanesh Kumar Trinamool Congress on Friday approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the transfer of several IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal by the Election Commission of India after the announcement of assembly polls.The petition filed by TMC leader and lawyer Kalyan Banerjee names Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh…

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UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & more: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces amid escalating Middle East tensions | India News

NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…

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