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The draft rules states that any organization that owns, operates, manages, or interfaces with power infrastructure connected to the electricity grid will have to prepare a board-approved cyber security policy, designate a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and align to standards by the Power Ministry.

Iran-Israel Conflict: Centre to meet shipping stakeholders to assess impact on trade

Nearly two-thirds of India's crude oil and half of the LNG imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway which could be at risk in the ongoing Israel-Iran war.

US says 'obviously' on aligning with India's view on Pakistan supporting terror groups

US also called for de-escalation amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

Netanyahu rolls Israeli tanks into West Bank, vows to 'combat terrorism' | N18G

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu rolls Israel tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002. The operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians from refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams. The move comes to destroy terrorist infrastructure, said Israel PM Netanyahu. Palestinian authorities have condemned the move as a "dangerous escalation."

Hamas hands over Israeli hostages Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu to Red Cross in Gaza's Rafah

Hamas freed two hostages and was set to release four more from Gaza on Saturday (February 22) in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Tal Shoham, 40 and Avera Mengistu, 39, were handed over to the Red Cross in southern Gaza's Rafah after they were led onto a stage by armed Hamas militants. Four more were expected to be released in central Gaza soon after.

Jharkhand News Live Updates: Due to Bangladeshi infiltrators, one after another tribal villages are becoming extinct, says Champai Soren

Supreme Court News Live Updates: Centre informs SC that striking down Exception 2 of Section 375 of IPC on the grounds of its constitutional validity will have a far-reaching effect on the institution of marriage

Countries that pledged aid to Lebanon as conflict with Israel escalated

Israeli attacks on the Hezbollah group in Lebanon have killed more than 1,000 people and wounded 6,000 in the past two weeks, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Two more Indians serving Russian Army killed in conflict with Ukraine

India reports two more deaths of nationals recruited by the Russian Army, bringing the total to four, and demands an end to further recruitment.

Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages; Their families are less certain

Israel’s government has not described what a rescue mission could look like. In a televised address late Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the agony of hostages’ families and promised their release was an "integral" part of Israel’s war effort, on par with its goal of destroying Hamas.

Hamas vows 'full force'; Israel says troops still on the ground in Gaza

Israel said on Saturday morning its troops, sent in on Friday night, were still on the ground.

Terrorism is a 'malignancy', knows no borders: India tells UNGA as it abstains on resolution on Israel-Hamas conflict

India on Friday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a Jordanian-drafted resolution titled Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations' that called for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict and unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza strip.

An attack from Gaza and an Israeli declaration of war. Now what?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being pressured to launch a full-scale invasion that Israeli leaders have been scrupulously avoiding since 2005.

Sudan conflict shows no sign of easing, U.N. warns of breaking point

The fighting has pitched Sudan towards a civil war and sent tens of thousands of people fleeing into neighbouring countries.

Sudan's army says evacuations of diplomats expected to begin

Army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan said that diplomats from Saudi Arabia had already been evacuated from Port Sudan and airlifted back to the kingdom.

People’s Liberation Army patrol was 'contested firmly': Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita

He also informed the public that a flag meeting held at the delegation level at Bumla has helped in further resolution of the conflict.

Deeply concerned over escalation of conflict in Ukraine: India

Reiterating India's position on the conflict, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said escalation of hostilities is in no one's interest and noted that India stands ready to support all such efforts aimed at de-escalation of the situation.

India is willing to do whatever it can to facilitate solution to Ukraine crisis: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who is here on his first visit to New Zealand as the External Affairs Minister, during a lengthy interaction with Simon Bridges, the CEO of Auckland Business Chamber, said when it comes to Ukraine, it is natural that different countries and different regions would react a little differently.

Indian and Chinese troops disengage from Patrolling Point 15 in eastern Ladakh

People familiar with the development said the two sides disengaged as per the plan which also entailed a joint verification of the entire process.

Cannes Film Festival: Focus on conflict, climate change and societal crises

Filmmakers are crossing borders and inventing new cinematic languages to explore the tensions and anxieties in contemporary society.

Ethiopia, World Bank sign $300 million grant agreement for reconstruction

NAIROBI Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed an agreement for a $300 million grant to help with reconstruction and recovery in conflict-hit..

Russia-Ukraine crisis | Indians stranded in Ukraine urge government to rescue them

With the closure of airspace over Ukraine following the Russian invasion, the Indian government is trying to evacuate its stranded citizens through neighbouring countries.

Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine declare full military mobilisation

Separatist authorities on February 18 announced plans to evacuate around 700,000 people, citing fears of an imminent attack by Ukrainian forces – an accusation Kyiv flatly denied

Russia Ukraine Conflict Highlights: Zelenskiy says will not respond to Russian provocations

Russia Ukraine Crisis Highlights: Russia, which has massed some 150,000 troops along Ukraine's eastern borders, has said that for its own long-term security it needs a commitment that Kyiv will never join the NATO military alliance.

Taiwan crisis is a critical test of American resolve in Asia

There’s little doubt that the recent PLA Air Force intrusions into Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone are intended as threats. But they also seem designed not to provoke an actual crisis.

Healing Space | Can we become friends with our enemies?

Sworn enemies make up and get on the same side. Is it denial or maturity? And how do we achieve it in our lives?