As reports of a possible talks to end the war between the United States and Iran surfaces even as US President Donald Trump drops suggestions on truce talks, Tehran’s has put forward a list of demands.. Iran launched a fresh barrage of missiles toward Israel after denying Trump’s claims of talks with the US. (Reuters). While Trump said that “good talks were” underway with Iran, Tehran which first mocked Trump’s claims, has now acknowledged that it received messages from “some friendly countries indicating a US request for negotiations at ending the war”.. At the core of Iran’s stance is a clear message, ending the war alone will not be enough, according to a report by Reuters citing sources. If talks move forward, its key demands are expected to include:. An end to the war. Guarantees against any future US military action. Compensation for losses suffered during the conflict. Formal control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route. Iran would also refuse to negotiate any limitations to its ballistic missile programme. These concessions are potentially “red lines” for Donald Trump.. “very, very strong talks”. Despite claims from Donald Trump that Washington has already held “very, very strong talks” with Tehran, Iran has publicly denied that any such direct negotiations have taken place.. Also read | Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility hit by US-Israel strikes: Why the site is key. Instead, what appears to be underway are indirect efforts. Countries such as Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have been involved in preliminary discussions, essentially testing whether there is enough common ground to even begin formal talks.. European officials noted that while there is no direct dialogue yet, messages are being passed through intermediaries, including Gulf states.. A Pakistani official and a second source also said on Monday that direct talks on ending the war could be held in Islamabad this week.. Also read | Stage set for US-Iran talks in Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif invites, Donald Trump nods. However, final decisions would rest with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has gained increasing influence since the conflict began.. On the other side, Israeli officials remain sceptical about the prospects of any agreement. They believe that US demands would likely include curbs on Iran’s missile and nuclear programmes — conditions Tehran is unlikely to accept. For Iran, these capabilities are seen as essential deterrents, especially after recent military strikes.. Strategically, Iran’s leverage lies in its missile arsenal and its ability to disrupt movement through the Strait of Hormuz.. Iran’s ‘head for an eye’ warning to Trump. Iran has issued a fresh warning to the US and President Donald Trump. Speaking to state media, Iran’s Military Advisor Mohsen Rezaei has said that the “deadline to save America” is approaching.. In a televised interview with IRNA, the military advisor to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamen 

 India backs restoration of peace in West Asia at the earliest and wants to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and secure for the global community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said when US President Donald Trump dialled him on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Gulf region amid growing concerns about food and fuel security.. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 25, 2020. (Mohd Zakir/HT FILE PHOTO). This was the first phone conversation between the two leaders since Israel and the US’s military strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered a conflict that has entered its fourth week. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacting supplies of fuel and other commodities, the Indian side has reached out in recent days to Iran, Israel, all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US to find ways to end the hostilities.. Modi posted on social media that he had received a call from Trump and had a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia”. He said: “India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world.”. He added that the two sides agreed to stay in touch “regarding efforts towards peace and stability”.. The phone call was initially announced on social media by US ambassador Sergio Gor, who said Trump spoke with Modi to discuss the “situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open”.. Modi and Trump last spoke on the phone on February 2, when the two sides announced progress towards concluding a bilateral trade deal aimed at addressing the issue of US tariffs on Indian exports.. People familiar with the matter noted that the PM has had two rounds of phone calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the leadership of the six GCC member states – Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – as well as a conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu since the start of the hostilities.. External affairs minister S Jaishankar met the envoys of the GCC countries on Monday and Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Tuesday. He has also spoken to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on five occasions and dialled his American counterpart Marco Rubio on Monday.. Following his meeting with the Iranian envoy, Jaishankar said in a social media post that they discussed the conflict in West Asia but didn’t give details. “Appreciate the support provided to Indians in Iran in these challenging times,” he added.. The phone call between Modi and Trump has to be seen in the context of India’s outreach, which has focused on efforts aimed at ending the hostilities as soon as possible and ensuring the unimpeded flow of energy and other commodities, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, i 

 Senior Maoist leader Paparao, the last active senior commander in the Bastar region, has come forward to surrender along with 17 other cadres in Bijapur district, the Chhattisgarh police said on Tuesday.. Paparao carries a reward of ₹25 lakh on his arrest. Paparao was a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) and was in charge of the South Sub Zonal Bureau. He carries a reward of ₹25 lakh.. Among the 18 Maoists who surrendered are divisional committee members Prakash Madvi and Anil Tati.. A statement by Bastar police said the 18 Maoists had agreed to shun violence and join the mainstream in a “decisive breakthrough” in the ongoing efforts to eliminate Maoists from the region.. Police said the development was evidence that the goal of a Naxal-free Bastar was steadily becoming a reality, adding that this is the first time in the history of the Maoist movement in the Dandakaranya region that the organisation was left without an effective leadership.. “This marks a decisive success in our sustained efforts to end Left Wing Extremism in the region,” the statement said.. Officials said it was hoped that the remaining cadres, operating in small scattered groups, would also surrender.. The formal reintegration process of the surrendered cadres will be carried out subsequently. 

 Amid global concerns over energy supply disruptions due to conflict in West Asia and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday assured that all Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe.. Indian LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, carrying 92,612.59 MT of LPG, have transited through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels have 33 and 27 Indian seafarers onboard, these vessels are destined for India and are likely to reach Ports between 26th & 28th March 2026. (Government of India). Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, Rajesh Sinha, said two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have already safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en-route to India.. “All Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe. No maritime incidents have been reported in the last 24 hours. Late last evening, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, both are loaded with LPG. Both vessels safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are headed towards India,” said Sinha.. He informed that Pine Gas ship, carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on the morning of March 27. Meanwhile, another vessel Jag Vasant, loaded with approximately 47,600 metric tonnes of LPG, is headed towards Kandla and is likely to reach on March 26.. “Pine Gas is carrying 45,000 metric tons of LPG and is due to arrive at the New Mangalore Port, likely in the morning of March 27th. The other LPG carrier vessel, Jag Vasant, is carrying approximately 47,600 metric tons of LPG and is headed towards Kandla, with an estimated arrival date of March 26th,” said Rajesh Sinha.. Sinha further stated that with the departure of these two vessels from the Persian Gulf, there are currently 20 Indian-flagged ships in the region, carrying around 540 Indian sailors. He also confirmed that no congestion has been reported at any ports.. “Thus, with the departure of these two ships from the Persian Gulf, there are now 20 Indian-flagged ships, carrying 540 Indian sailors, in the Persian Gulf…No congestion has been reported at any port,” Sinha added.. After the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28 in joint military strikes by the US and Israel and the subsequent retaliatory strikes and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran have severely disrupted international waterways and global energy markets.. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has sufficient crude oil reserves and robust arrangements for continuous supply amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.. He highlighted the expansion of strategic petroleum reserves and increased refining capacity, as global trade through the Strait of Hormuz faces disruptions.. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said, “…In the last 11 years, strategic petroleum reserves have been developed to more than 53 lak 

 Three men were arrested in Karnataka’s Bengaluru after a video showing them consuming alcohol while riding a two-wheeler on a busy road went viral on social media platforms.. In the footage, the bike can be seen weaving unpredictably between vehicles. (X@HateDetectors). The clip shows three young men, later identified as doctors engaging in dangerous conduct while riding the bike through traffic.. The incident took place in BTM Layout on Sunday evening, according to a report by India Today. In the footage, the bike can be seen weaving between vehicles, putting not just the riders but others on the road at risk.. What particularly drew public outrage was the sight of one of the pillion riders calmly drinking from a beer bottle mid-ride. While he had a helmet on, the rider and another passenger were without any protective gear, further highlighting the disregard for basic safety norms.. The video quickly triggered backlash online, with many users calling out the stunt as irresponsible and dangerous, especially in a busy urban setting where such actions could easily lead to serious accidents involving pedestrians and other motorists.. Taking note of the viral clip, Bengaluru City Police initiated action on their own. Officials began tracking down those involved by analysing CCTV footage from the surrounding area along with the visuals circulating online. This led to the identification and arrest of all three individuals, who were found to be doctors working at separate private hospitals.. Police later confirmed that the accused were released on bail, as the offences filed against them fall under bailable categories.. In a separate update, Bengaluru Traffic Police highlighted the scale of traffic violations in the city. During a special enforcement drive conducted between March 16 and 22, authorities registered 634 cases of drunken driving. Additionally, fines amounting to ₹1.29 lakh were collected for speeding violations over the same period.