How Iran’s most powerful institution traces part of its history to India

Team TOI Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 23:43 IST IST Iran is confronting one of the most consequential turning points in its post 1979 history following reports that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated United States–Israel strikes on Tehran. Iranian state television confirmed early Sunday that the 86 year old leader had died…

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Almost all US bases hit by Iran: Is America unable to safeguard its Middle East military assets?

NEW DELHI: Hours after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a sweeping US–Israel operation, Tehran launched what it described as a broad retaliatory campaign targeting American and Israeli military assets across the Middle East.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that all Israeli and US military targets in the region had…

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Bella Hadid brings back a 1998 Dior masterpiece for Orebella launch

Bella Hadid surprised at her fragrance launch by opting for a stunning Christian Dior archival gown from 1998. This deliberate choice, rather than a new designer piece, shifted the event’s mood, highlighting fashion memory and the enduring power of great design. Her selection underscored a growing trend towards archival dressing, emphasizing awareness and sustainability over…

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T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe stuck in India amid closure of airspace in Middle East | Cricket News

Zimbabwe players celebrate after the wicket of South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between Zimbabwe and South Africa, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: Already out of the T20 World Cup semi-final race, Zimbabwe readied for the dead rubber…

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‘Very disturbing’: Thousands of Indians stuck in Iran and Gulf as Middle East conflict escalates | India News

Strikes in Iran (AP photo) The Middle East is plunged into turmoil following joint US-Israel missile strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory attacks and widespread instability across the region. The conflict has disrupted air travel, forced airport closures, and prompted India to issue urgent advisories urging its citizens in…

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Nepal polls: Border to remain sealed for 4 days from today | Patna News

Motihari: The India-Nepal international border will be completely sealed from March 2 to March 5 in view of the general election in Nepal. During this period, only ambulances and emergency services will be allowed to cross. To strengthen security, personnel from India and Nepal will conduct joint patrols and monitor the bordering areas through CCTV…

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‘Crumbling empire’: What Khamenei said about US in his last public speech

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 inside…

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‘Go back to your senses’: UAE tells Iran after attacks on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait

The UAE on Sunday urged the grief-stricken Tehran leadership to “go back to your senses” as Iran, in a wave of military retaliation, launched strikes across the Middle East, including attacks on Dubai, its international airports, and other key locations, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a massive US-Israel military operations.The…

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Massive prediction! West Indies to falter; India set to storm into semifinal | Cricket News

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has delivered a bold prediction ahead of the mouth-watering Super 8s clash between India and West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. The equation is simple: winner advances to the semifinals, loser goes home. With a semi-final spot on the line, Lobo weighed in on planetary patterns, pressure dynamics, and…

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Muslim bodies announce protests, mourning after killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: Muslim organisations in the city on Sunday expressed grief and anger over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes by the US and Israel, and announced protest and prayer programmes.All India Shia Personal Law Board general secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas said a large protest along with a condolence meeting…

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