Tehran hit by US-Israel airstrikes as Iran launches missile and drone attacks on Israel

Washington/ Tehran, March 6 (UNI) Tehran and other Iranian cities faced relentless airstrikes on the seventh day of the US–Israeli campaign, as United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the bombardment was “about to surge dramatically.” In a striking escalation, Iran responded with a major combined attack on Israel, firing UAVs and Kheibar missiles at…

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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Sochi, no damage reported

Sochio, March 6 (SPUTNIK/UNI) A 4.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Russian city of Sochi early Friday, but authorities report no damage to buildings or infrastructure, Mayor Andrei Proshunin said. “An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred this morning in Sochi. No infrastructure facilities were damaged, and the emergency response center has received no reports…

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IndiGo waives cancellation charges for West Asia travel until March 31; Indian airlines operate special flights

New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) India’s leading airline, IndiGo, Friday announced that passengers scheduled to travel to destinations in the region, can cancel their tickets without paying cancellation charges for journeys planned until March 31. In a statement issued here, the airline said the waiver applies to tickets booked for travel to various West Asian…

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India–EU programme in Varanasi highlights study and work opportunities for UP youth in Europe

Varanasi, March 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh government officials, European union representatives and policy experts gathered here for a state-level programme exploring education and employment opportunities for students and skilled workers from Uttar Pradesh in European countries. The event, titled “Linking India-EU Mobility Opportunities with Uttar Pradesh,” was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in…

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