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Israel-Iran war LIVE: UN declares West Asia crisis ‘a major humanitarian emergency’; Israel pounds Iran and Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships. The United Nations refugee agency said it had declared the crisis in the Middle East a major humanitarian emergency, stressing the need for an immediate response.

UPSC civil services examination results declared

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of civil services exam for 2025, on Friday (March 6, 2026).

Govt asks refiners to maximise LPG production, OMCs to prioritise supply to domestic consumers