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India in touch with Iran to secure safe passage for its merchant vessels through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi:  India is in touch with Iran to secure safe passage to around 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran following its escalating conflict with the US and Israel, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The issues relating…

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Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13, seven undergoing treatment

Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh): The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district has risen to 13, while seven persons continue to receive treatment at hospitals in Rajamahendravaram, an official said on Thursday. Health department officials said the cluster of cases was first noticed on February 22 after several elderly residents were…

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India cosponsors UNSC resolution condemning ‘egregious’ attacks by Iran against GCC nations, Jordan

United Nations: India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the “egregious” attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan and demanded immediate cessation of all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threats of closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-nation Security Council, currently under the presidency of the…

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