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Nirvaan Anandd Joins Smriti Irani-Starrer 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2'
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Known for working in shows such as Parineetii, Chahenge Tumhe Itna and Bhagya Lakshmi, actor Nirvaan Anandd has now joined cast of“'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2” starring Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay....

Uruguayan court sentences Iranian traveling on a fake passport to 3 months in jail
Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 09:00 UTC In a separate court ruling, two former military officers were convicted of crimes against humanity An Iranian citizen has been sentenced to three months in prison in Uruguay for entering the country with a fake...

Iran strongly condemns US sanctions against energy, oil industries
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has vehemently denounced the United States latest round of sanctions as a blatant assault on the Iranian people and their national dignity. In a statement on Thursday, spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei issued a strong rebuke after...

FM says Iran still has capability to enrich uranium
Abbas Araghchi made the comments in a recent interview with Financial Times (FT). He stressed to the FT that ‘the road to negotiation is narrow’ as he lays out conditions for renewed diplomacy after war. The US must agree to compensate Iran for...

US Sanctions At Least Six Indian Firms For Purchasing And Marketing Iranian Oil
Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 07:51 IST The Indian firms are among a broader list that includes businesses operating across the petroleum supply chain, including brokers, shipping companies A total of 20 companies have been blocked in the recent...
US sanctions six Indian companies over Iran petroleum purchases
The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian companies for allegedly engaging in the trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, which Washington says violates its sanctions under Executive Order 13846. The US Department of...
Drop in Afghan repatriations from Iran raises questions amid tighter controls
According to local media, the Imam Reza Return Center near Qiamdasht, previously bustling with activity, has seen a sharp decline in numbers over recent weeks. Officials attribute the slowdown to a mix of logistical shifts and increasing...

‘Axis of Upheaval’ – Bipartisan US Senators Join Forces to Bar Moscow, Beijing, Tehran From America’s Oil Reserves
WASHINGTON, DC – In a rare display of bipartisan unity, US Senators Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, and John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, have proposed an amendment to the upcoming 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would...
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Hawaii Tsunami: 5 feet High Wave Shakes Oahu Coast In U.S. | First Footage Shows Nightmare Scenes A powerful tsunami triggered by a massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is now impacting Hawaii. The Pacific Tsunami Warning...

Six Indian Firms Hit by American Sanctions for Importing Iran Oil
Iran Plans To Abandon GPS & Replace With China's BeiDou System
Recent reports in Mideast regional media say that Iran is actively exploring abandoning GPS technology and instead adopting China's main navigation satellite system, BeiDou. Such a drastic change can't be accomplished overnight, however, as the...

Six Indian companies hit with US sanctions for trading Iranian petroleum
New York: The Trump administration has sanctioned six Indian companies for their “significant” sales and purchases of Iranian-origin petrochemical products. “The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict in the Middle East to fund its...

U.S. sanctions massive Iranian oil shipping network
July 31 (UPI) -- The United States on Wednesday sanctioned dozens of individuals, entities and vessels accused of being an Iranian oil and petroleum shipping network, as the Trump administration continues with its so-called maximum pressure...
U.S. sanctions Indian nationals and firms in global crackdown on Iran’s oil network
Representational illustration of the map of Iran and an oil pipeline | Photo Credit: Reuters In a sweeping sanctions announcement aimed at dismantling a vast maritime oil smuggling operation benefiting Iran, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has...

US sanctions 6 Indian companies over trade of Iranian petroleum products
New York: The Trump administration has sanctioned six Indian companies for their “significant” sales and purchases of Iranian-origin petrochemical products. “The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict in the Middle East to fund its...

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Did you know THIS Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star was part of season 1? Calls Smriti Irani a...
Fans are currently hooked to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Smriti Irani has returned as Tulsi Virani. However, quite a few stars are missing in season 2. THIS Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star recently recalled her time spent on season 1 sets of...

Dipika Kakar calls Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 a...: 'Tulsi and Savita...'
Actress Dipika Kakar took to her social media as she called Smriti Irani starrer Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 a... Popular television actress Dipika Kakar Ibrahim, who managed to rule hearts with her exceptional performances in various shows,...

Exclusive - Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2's Amar Upadhyay reacts to the show's return and reuniting with Smriti Irani; says 'Bilkul pehle ki tarah hai Smriti...'
Amar Upadhyay shares his excitement about the return of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' for a second season, reuniting with Smriti Irani. He expresses surprise at the audience's enthusiasm and nostalgia, noting the show's enduring appeal across...

US sanctions 6 Indian companies over Iran oil trade
Washington DC: The United States has imposed sanctions on at least half a dozen Indian companies accused of trading in Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals as part of broader action targeting 20 entities worldwide. The US Department of State...

After 25% Tariffs, US Sanctions 6 Indian Firms For Alleged $221 Million Petrochemical Trade With Iran: Here's All You Need To Know
After 25% Tariffs, US Sanctions 6 Indian Firms For Alleged $221 Million Petrochemical Trade With Iran: Here's All You Need To Know | FPJ Washington: The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian companies for allegedly purchasing and...