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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 13:47 IST
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Iran launched fresh attacks on the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo: File/Reuters)
In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Iran-Israel conflict as Iran claimed that its missiles struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa; Iran’s President Vows ‘Forceful’ Response To American, Israeli Attack, and other top news of the day.
Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers As Military Escalation Continues
Iran has launched fresh attacks on the United States (US) Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain, killing 21 soldiers, the Tehran Times reported. Their footage purportedly showed a fire at the spot. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, is facing a major military escalation following a direct missile and drone assault by Iranian forces. Read more
Iran Strikes Israel’s Haifa Refinery Linked To India In Response To Attack On Oil Depots | Video
Iran has said its missiles struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa, a facility linked to India and Israel, in an attack that could trigger major economic and defence losses for Israel. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted the Bazan Group oil refinery in Haifa Bay on Saturday using Kheibar Shekan solid-fuel ballistic missiles. Read more
‘Won’t Surrender’: Iran’s President Vows ‘Forceful’ Response To American, Israeli Attack
Vowing to respond “forcefully" to the joint US-Israel attack, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not surrender as the ongoing West Asia conflict entered the ninth day on Sunday. “We will respond forcefully to the American and Israeli attacks and will not surrender," Pezeshkian said, as reported by Al Arabiya. Read more
‘No Water In Washroom, Garbage On Road’: Centre Seeks Report From Bengal Over President’s Visit
As the row between the Centre and the West Bengal government intensifies over alleged security and protocol lapses during Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the state, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty by 5 p.m. on Sunday, sources said. Read more
Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead
In Karnataka’s Ballari a shocking incident has been reported where a student brutally attacked his fellow hostel mates at the Gurukula residential school with an iron rod. One student died due to the attack while several others are grievously injured. Read more
More than 3,000 police personnel, around 1,000 home guards and three anti-drone systems will be deployed as part of a comprehensive security plan for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, officials said. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik on Saturday said elaborate security and crowd-management arrangements had been made at the Narendra Modi Stadium to ensure the smooth conduct of the high-profile match.
‘India Thoda Sa Patriarchal Hain’: Shreya Ghoshal Questions Male-Dominated Music Charts
When it comes to Indian playback music, Shreya Ghoshal has been one of the most celebrated voices for nearly two decades. But the singer recently raised an interesting question about the industry itself… why are there so few women dominating the charts today? Speaking on a podcast hosted by entrepreneur Raj Shamani, the award-winning singer shared her thoughts on gender representation in the Indian music scene. The discussion began with a comparison to global music charts, where female artists such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna frequently lead rankings. Read more
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March 08, 2026, 13:47 IST
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