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Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play; eases internet blockades

Iranian authorities have officially lifted the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store, signalling a significant shift in the country's internet restrictions, the Islamic Republic News Agency......

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Women shoot a damaged picture of Bashar al-Assad in Qamishli, Syria, December 8, 2024 after he fled......

India announces one-day state mourning for Iranian president

A one-day state mourning will be observed across India on Tuesday as a mark of respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, the Union Home Ministry has announced.......

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, New York Times reported, citing......

Ayatollah Khamenei Prays For Hamas Leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, led the prayers at assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran, on August 1, 2024, a rare honour for someone who is not Iranian. On......

Modi to visit Iran to boost economic ties

The visit will provide thrust to expand bilateral cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Iran on May 22-23 as India looks at stepping up engagement with the sanctions-free energy-rich......

India's growth to reach 6.3 per cent in 2016: UN report

India will see a gradual growth acceleration with its GDP expected to reach 5.9 per cent this year and 6.3 per cent in 2016, the UN said on Monday while partly crediting the recovery to improved......

India won't scale down its petroleum imports from Iran: FM

India, which imports 12 per cent of its oil from Iran, will not scale down its petroleum imports from Tehran despite US and European sanctions against the Islamic republic, Finance Minister......

Indian drug majors to supply life-saving medicines to Iran

Major drug makers from India such as Ranbaxy, Cipla, Glenmark and Ind-Swift Laboratories will supply life-saving drugs to the Islamic Republic of Iran."Iran, faced with a shortage of life-saving......

World's 25 most innovative nations, India way behind!

Which are the world's most innovative countries? While nine out the top 10 innovative nations were already in the top league in 2011, Ireland joins the top group for the first time. Canada is the......

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran. IMAGE: Raj Kapoor in Shree 420. A Party in......

What August 15 means to these stars

As Independence Day approaches, we asked a few Bollywood stars what they thought about India's Big Day. Here's what they said: We begin with Kalki Koechlin,......

Bollywood's on-screen artists

While many a Bollywood character writes poetry, surprisingly few have weilded a paintbrush. We hear Deepika Padukone plays an artist in Imtiaz Ali's latest film, Love Aaj Kal, and decided to take......

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Queiroz said there was a time and place to use football to make an impact in the world and received applause from journalists when he spoke of "magic moments" from a simple gesture like giving......

Players, staff 'apologise' for US soccer altering Iran flag

'Of course, our thoughts are with the Iran people, the players and the whole country, but our focus is on this match.' IMAGE: USA's Weston McKennie warms up with teammates during the United......

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

IMAGE: Fans hold up a shirt with the name of Mahsa Amini and a flag advocating for women's rights prior to the FIFA World Cup. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images A man wearing a jersey......

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

IMAGE: Politics have spilled into the World Cup, the first held in a Middle East country, with the Iran team facing pressure to side with protesters. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images......

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

IMAGE: US Soccer's social media pages displayed Iran's national flag without the emblem of the Islamic Republic. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images The United States Soccer Federation......

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