Headlines- "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic [Republic] of Iran," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on the X social media platform..
- The declaration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was applauded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which described it as "a critical and long-overdue reprieve for civilians who have endured weeks of unrelenting violence."
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed optimism that it will lay the groundwork for long-term stability in the Middle East.
- As part of an earlier two-week ceasefire deal between Tehran and the United States to pause the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Ministry praised the ceasefire reached by Israel and Lebanon.
- At midnight local time on Friday, gunfire broke out in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health estimates that since March 2, Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 civilians and injured another 7,185.
- The Lebanese government urges people not return back to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire.
- The United States is "very close" to a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House.
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The Gulf of Manner National Park...
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is located in South India’s Tamil Nadu districts of Ramanathpuram and Tuticorin. The main attractions are the marine wildlife and coral reefs. The park is made up of 21 islands that are surrounded by coral reefs and shallow water habitats with unique marine species
Siju Water Caves in North East...
The Siju Water Caves in Meghalaya in North East India are world-famous limestone caves formed by a massive river network interaction. The cave is located in the Garo hills and is also known as Dabokhol, which translates to ‘bats’ house’ in local dialect
Visit the Cleanest Village in...
The Mawlynnong village, a little scenic hamlet in Meghalaya, was little known until Discover India magazine dubbed it “Asia’s Cleanest Village” in 2003.As a result of this, the village has become one of Meghalaya’s most popular tourist destinations
Gokarna a Popular Tourist Destination in...
Gokarna is a city in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district that literally means “cow’s ear”. It is said to be the location where Lord Shiva arose from Mother Earth’s incarnation as a cow, according to popular mythology.Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, is around 483 kilometres away.There are so.many temples here like Tamra Gauri (Parvati) Temple, Mahaganapati Temple, Uma Maheshwari Temple, Bhadrakali Temple, Varadaraj Temple and others
Patan a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Patan is a treasure trove of architectural gems and ancient temples with a history dating back to the mediaeval period. It is home to Rani Ka Vav, the latest Indian entrant to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This location, located in Gujarat, is on the banks of the ancient Saraswati river’s remnants
Varkala Beach:An Ultimate Tourist Destination in...
Varkala is a seaside town in Kerala’s southern region, famous for its 15-meter-high ‘Northern Cliff,’ which overlooks the Arabian Sea. Capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is 40 kilometres to the north
Tawang- Tourists Paradise
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh which is located in north eastern part of India famed for being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. It is located at a height of roughly 3048m and is noted for numerous important and beautiful monasteries
Focus India: Kolkata
Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal, was founded as a commerce hub by an agent of the East India Company Job Charnok. Local landlords sold him Sutanati, Gobindapur, and Kalikata, three villages on the east bank of the Ganges. Dalhousie Square, originally the headquarters of the British Government’s administration, is still Bengal’s power hub, with Laldighi (a historic pond) in its midst. It has been renamed BBD Bag (after the freedom fighters Binay, Badol, and Dinesh who killed a high-profile police officer inside the Writers Building), and it is flanked by some land mark buildings
In the Name of Honor
Honor killings occur often in India, as they do in Pakistan. In India, honour killings have become a social problem.The state of Haryana has a poor track record of violating women’s human rights
Focus India:13 Arches Railway Bridge-A British...
The 13 Kannara Bridge (Pathimoonu Kannara Bridge) is a 112-year-old British-era bridge with 13 arches. It is a significant landmark on the Kollam-Sengottai railway route