Morning Digest | Iran launches drones at Israel as regional crisis escalates; stone hurled at Andhra Pradesh chief minister causes minor injury, and more
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Israel closes airspace as Iran launches drones in first-ever full-scale military assault
Iran launched drones toward Israel late Saturday, the Israeli military announced, and Iran’s state-run media reported that dozens had been fired. Iran had been threatening to attack Israel since an airstrike last week killed two Iranian generals in Syria.
CBI books officials of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure, Steel Ministry on corruption charge
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an alleged case of corruption against Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), eight officials of NMDC Limited and NMDC Iron and Steel Plant (NISP) Limited, and two officials of MECON Limited, which come under the Ministry of Steel, in connection with a work contract worth over ₹314.57 crore.
Iran-Israel tensions cloud plans for thousands of Indian workers recruited for Israeli construction sites
War clouds between Iran and Israel have cast a shadow over the future of more than 5,000 Indians who have been recruited for construction work in Israel, even as experts questioned the government for allowing the recruitment at this time.
Two killed in Manipur ahead of Amit Shah’s visit
Canada challenges U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports through WTO dispute consultations, seeking resolution.
Jaffar Express driver recounts BLA hijacking as military rescues passengers, killing all terrorists in dramatic 30-hour siege.
UN Secretary-General assesses Rohingya refugee situation in Bangladesh amid fears of aid cuts, welcomed by Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs adviser.
US and Israel consider Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians from Gaza.
Millions face displacement as aid cuts worsen global refugee crisis, leaving vulnerable populations without essential support.
American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport, passengers evacuated safely, minor injuries reported, FAA to investigate.
Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Judge blocks mass firings of federal probationary workers, orders reinstatement, sparking legal battle over Trump administration's downsizing efforts.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok urges respect for Constitutional Court ruling on impeachment, warns against challenging public authority.
Trump reiterates desire to annex Greenland for international security, highlighting Chinese and Russian interest in Arctic region.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval for birthright citizenship restrictions amid legal battles, facing nationwide block and constitutional challenges.
Interim government of Ethiopia's Tigray region appeals for federal intervention as TPLF faction seizes control, raising civil war fears.
Possible link between Starlink internet and cyber fraud in Myanmar-Thailand border, as Indian citizens repatriated from scam call centres.