✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. The Indian Navy has placed two passenger ships on standby to evacuate Indian nationals from Gulf countries, even as families of Indian seafarers stranded in Iran grow increasingly anxious over a complete communication blackout at Iranian ports.
2. PM Modi on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed with him the current situation in West Asia and agreed on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Historian William Dalrymple has been awarded the prestigious Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 for his book “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World”. The prize is part of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize Project, jointly administered by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Columbia University School of Journalism.
4. India has achieved a technological milestone with the successful testing of an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). Conducted off the coast of Muttom in Tamil Nadu, the innovation marks a major step forward in ocean observation and atmospheric data collection, especially for offshore environments.
5. India and Indonesia have announced a collaborative initiative to restore the historic Prambanan Temple complex in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, marking a significant step in cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation. The partnership highlights shared civilisational ties and aims to preserve one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic Hindu architectural sites.
6. AirIndia and Air India Express will operate a combined total of 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the WestAsia region.
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🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
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1. Bhumika Shrestha, a 37-year-old LGBTQ rights activist, has made history by becoming Nepal’s first transgender woman member of parliament. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in South Asia’s journey towards inclusivity and representation of marginalised communities.
2. President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel observed a special ceremony of Ghode Jatra organized by the Nepal Army at Sainik Manch in Tundikhel ground.
3. US President Donald Trump has said that most NATO allies have declined to join the US military operation against Iran, criticising the alliance and asserting that Washington does not need foreign support.
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