Putin maintains grip on Russia as party leads wartime parliamentary elections | World News  Hindustan TimesRussia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear  BBCEarly returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show main Kremlin party leading  thehindu.comPutin-backed United Russia leads Duma polls with 57.5% as Ukraine war overshadows votes  The Times of IndiaPolls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate  Al Jazeera  Read More

Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict By Reuters  Investing.comIran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes; fighting rages in Yemen  Al JazeeraIran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict  ReutersIran threatens ‘painful retaliation’ if US launches fresh strikes as Trump warns of ‘big things’  The Times of IndiaIran’s military command says it’s been informed US plans to resume strikes  The Times of Israel  Read More

Major travel alerts issued as Trump leaves Camp David early amid Middle East tensions, US warns of escalation | Hindustan Times  Hindustan TimesU.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise  CNBCUS issues fresh warning, urges citizens to leave Iran  RediffU.S. fears rapid escalation in West Asia after Houthis attack Riyadh  The HinduUS issues new travel authorisation rules for government staff in Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu  Gulf News  Read More

Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote  ReutersRussia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear  BBCEarly returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show main Kremlin party leading  The HinduPolls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate  Al JazeeraUkraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections  The Guardian  Read More

Iran sends 7 conditions to US via Qatar to restart talks, warns of ‘decisive war’  Moneycontrol.com”If US Wants To Get Out Of Quagmire…”: Iran Sends 7 Conditions To Trump  NDTVIran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz, returning to US talks until conditions met  The Times of IndiaAccept 7 conditions or face ‘decisive war’: Iran tells Trump  RediffIran offers terms for US talks as Houthi attacks escalate in Saudi Arabia  National Herald  Read More

Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools  aljazeera.comMeloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, cap foreign students in classrooms  The HinduItaly to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says  CNNItaly to limit foreign students, ban burqa and hijab in schools  The Times of IndiaItaly to ban burqa and niqab in schools, cap number of foreign students per class: Giorgia Meloni  India Today  Read More

Iran’s military command says it’s been informed US plans to resume strikes  The Times of IsraelIran war live: Tehran warns of ‘painful’ response if US launches new attack  Al JazeeraIran warns US ships in Indian Ocean ‘will be attacked’ if war resumes, says ‘totally prepared’ for naval confrontation  Hindustan TimesIran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict  ReutersMiddle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign  The Guardian  Read More

Comedian lampoons PM Modi on stage at Rahul Gandhi’s event, BJP slams ‘third-rate antics’  Telegraph IndiaBJP leaders slam mimicry of PM at Rahul Gandhi’s student event  The HinduBJP, Congress trade barbs over PM Modi mimicry at Rahul Gandhi’s Indore event  The Times of India’Asanskari naaraz fufa’: Piyush Goyal on Rahul over PM Modi mimicry; Fadnavis says quit Congress, turn comedian  Deccan HeraldOdisha CM Majhi questions Cong leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘sanskar’ over alleged mockery of PM Modi  ThePrint  Read More