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Iran vows to respond to US bombing Tehran: Iran on Sunday vowed to avenge the US bombing of three of its major nuclear facilities saying the American strikes will have "everlasting consequences".

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‘Peace through strength’, Trump’s leadership created pivot of history: Netanyahu Jerusalem: Applauding US President Donald Trump’s “bold decision” to hit Iran’s nuclear facilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that it demonstrated “peace through strength” and will lead to a future of peace and prosperity in the region and beyond. By Harinder Mishra

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India is on the side of peace and humanity: PM Modi to Iran president Pezeshkian New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India's "deep concern" over Iran's conflict with Israel and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation through "dialogue and diplomacy".

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Another flight from Iran carrying 311 Indians lands in Delhi; over 1,400 evacuated so far New Delhi: India on Sunday evacuated more than 300 Indian nationals from Iran amid the escalating tensions between the Persian Gulf nation and Israel following the US bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites.

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160 nationals evacuated in first batch under Operation Sindhu: Indian mission in Israel Jerusalem: With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel and Jordan, in a joint effort, evacuated 160 Indian nationals in the first batch under Operation Sindhu on Sunday, according to an embassy source. By Harinder Mishra

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Blocking of Strait of Hormuz will impact India's energy procurement: Experts New Delhi: Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz -- a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea -- will have significant global and regional impact including for India's energy security, strategic affairs experts said on Sunday. By Manash Pratim Bhuyan

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FACTBOX: Strait of Hormuz Closure? India sitting pretty on oil front, no worries on gas at all New Delhi: US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

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Iran-Israel War: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June New Delhi: India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by Israel's dramatic attack on Iran.

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Air India reduces 118 weekly flights operated with narrow-body planes on 19 routes New Delhi: Air India on Sunday said it will temporarily reduce 118 weekly flights operated with narrow-body planes on 19 routes as well as suspend services on three routes.

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Stitching together evidences in AI plane crash to be tedious process; probe may take time: Former AAIB DG New Delhi: Stitching together evidences in the fatal Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad would be a tedious process and in all probability, the probe is likely to take time, according to former AAIB chief Aurobindo Handa. By Manoj Rammohan

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EC mulls concerted house-to-house verification during voters list revision before Bihar polls New Delhi: Seeking to ensure greater accuracy in electoral rolls in Bihar where assembly polls are due later this year, the Election Commission is mulling intensive house-to-house verification during the revision of the voter list in the state.

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Amit Shah warns Naxals of no respite from ops during monsoon, rules out talks Raipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Naxalites won't get rest during monsoon as operations against them will continue during rains, even as he ruled out talks and appealed to the ultras to lay down arms and join the journey of development.

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Meghalaya Police arrests two persons in MP in connection with Raja Raghuvanshi murder case Shillong/Indore: A special investigation team (SIT) of the Meghalaya Police arrested two persons in Madhya Pradesh in connection with the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, a senior officer said.

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NGT notice to CPCB, Bihar authorities over rise in lightning deaths due to felling of palm trees New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and others in a matter related to the large-scale felling of palm trees in Bihar which is reportedly causing an increase in lightning-related deaths.

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Pak govt under fire for nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Lahore: The Pakistan government, as well as the country's military establishment, have come under severe criticism from netizens on social media for recommending US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. By M Zulqernain

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New Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London to get green light: Report London: A new Chinese so-called “super embassy” planned in central London is expected to get the UK government’s stamp of approval after the country’s Planning Inspectorate has reportedly given its nod. By Aditi Khanna

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