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Jemima Goldsmith has urged Pakistan's Prime Minister to help her sons obtain visas to visit their father, Imran Khan, who is imprisoned. They applied over two months ago but faced delays, raising concerns about Khan’s health and access to family communication.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned anti-Olympics protesters as "enemies of Italy" after violent clashes in Milan. Around 10,000 demonstrated against the Milano-Cortina 2026 Games, voicing environmental and economic concerns, while police responded forcefully to disturbances.

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday highlighted the importance of INTERPOL liaison officers in strengthening international cooperation against transnational crime while addressing the 12th INTERPOL Liaison Officers Conference organised by the

NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026 highlights the importance of fiscal discipline among states, ranking Odisha and others as fiscally sound. It urges improved expenditure management and tax mobilization, while suggesting measures for states facing fiscal stress.

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The Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, with Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley

In February 2026, India's WPI inflation rose to 2.13% due to higher prices in manufactured goods and metals, while fuel prices remained negative. Analysts emphasize monitoring commodity prices and improving supply-chain efficiencies to manage costs and support growth.

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Figure Technology, a Nasdaq -listed blockchain-based lending firm, confirmed a data breach after attackers used social engineering to compromise an employee. A spokesperson cited by TechCrunch on February 13, 2026, said investigators found a limited set of files had been ac

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Why most AI service providers build the wrong thing and what to build instead
The building part has never been easier. Everyone obsesses over technical sophistication when the real constraint is finding clients and closing deals. But you still need to build something

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IAF Strikes Over 200 Targets in Iran
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The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday (local time) said it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran over the past day, targeting military infrastructure including missile

US stock markets mostly declined due to volatile oil prices amid rising tensions in Iran. The Dow and S&P 500 fell, while the Nasdaq rose slightly. Oil prices experienced dramatic fluctuations before stabilizing as geopolitical concerns eased.

The Left group in the European Parliament criticized Ursula von der Leyen for her silence on US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and support for the Iranian people's rights.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury. The 24-time Grand Slam champion recently reached the fourth round at Indian Wells but opted out of the Miami tournament, where he was the reigning finalist.

The Indian stock market rebounded on March 16, closing higher after a three-day decline, driven by gains in auto and banking sectors. The Sensex rose 939 points to 75,502.85, while Nifty increased by 257.70 points to 23,408.80. Despite this recovery, broader indices remained subdued.

A senior Income Tax officer in Bengaluru was defrauded of valuables worth ₹35 lakh by a roadside parrot astrologer. After seeking career guidance, he was tricked into giving money and jewelry for a supposed 'puja' meant to secure his job transfer. The police are investigating the case.

A recently released government document suggests an undercover FBI informant believed Jeffrey Epstein was an Israeli spy, detailing connections between Epstein, his attorney Alan Dershowitz, and Israeli intelligence.

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure conglomerate, on Monday reported net profit excluding valuation gains increasing 48 per cent to Dh2.3 billion for the full year of 2025.
For the 12 months ending 31 December 2025, the Group report

Actor-turned-politician Vijay faces further questioning by the CBI regarding the deadly Karur stampede incident. This is his third appearance as investigators seek clarity on crowd management and planning that led to the tragedy.