The Indian Embassy in the UAE has issued a travel advisory as airlines revise and reduce flight schedules after instructions from the UAE Civil Aviation Authorities. The embassy said limited flights will operate between airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah and several destinations in India. It asked travellers to check details directly with their airlines before planning journeys. The advisory comes amid disruptions in aviation activity across the UAE due to the regional security situation. Airlines have already scaled back operations and some flights remain suspended. Authorities and airlines are adjusting schedules as conditions evolve and airspace restrictions continue. (PC: HT)

Indian Railways is preparing to launch a new ticket reservation system that will replace its 40-year-old Passenger Reservation System.   Officials say the upgraded platform will be faster and more secure. It will handle up to 125,000 ticket bookings per minute, compared with about 25,000 now.   The system is being developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). A senior official said the project is in the testing stage. “It is in an advanced stage… We are currently testing it,” the official said. The rollout is expected between April and June.   The new system will also aim to reduce booking failures and bot activity. Indian Railways carries about 23 million passengers daily. (PC: India Today)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would welcome any initiative that leads to a “complete end to the war”. “Tehran welcomes any initiative that leads to a complete end to the war,” Araghchi said, according to Iranian state media. His remarks came as the conflict in West Asia entered its third week. Iran has also warned it could intensify its response against the United States and Israel. Earlier, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The group said it would “pursue and kill him with full force”. Tensions have risen across the Gulf region. Several countries reported missile and drone interceptions. Iran has also accused the United States of launching attacks from the United Arab Emirates. (PC: News18)

Israel has launched “wide-scale” strikes on targets in western Iran, the Israeli military said.   The attacks came as Iran and Israel exchanged strikes overnight. Several Gulf states also reported missile and drone interceptions.   US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a deal to end the war. However, he said Washington is not ready to accept it. “They want to make a deal, but the terms are not good enough,” Trump told NBC.   Trump also claimed US forces had “totally demolished” Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. He added the US “may hit it a few more times just for fun”.   The UK said it is discussing options to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. (PC: BBC)

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to “pursue and kill” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The group described him as a “child-killing criminal”. In a statement reported by Iranian state media, the Guards said, “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force.” The warning came after rumours on social media claimed Netanyahu had been assassinated. His office quickly rejected the claims and said the Israeli prime minister was “fine”. Speculation started after a video on Netanyahu’s X account appeared unusual to some users. X’s chatbot Grok later said the video was not manipulated and the claims were false. (PC: HT)

Software demonstrations by US defence contractor Palantir suggest the US military could use AI chatbots to help plan battlefield operations. The system uses Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform to connect large language models, including Anthropic’s Claude, with defence data systems. In one demo, the AI flagged unusual enemy activity from radar and satellite images. When an analyst asked what unit might be present, the chatbot suggested it could be an armoured battalion based on equipment patterns. The analyst could then ask the system to create possible “courses of action”, such as an airstrike or artillery strike. Commanders would review the options before approval. Anthropic earlier said its Claude models should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. (PC: NDTV)

A second key sea route could face disruption as Yemen’s Houthi group warned it may join the Iran war. The group said its “fingers are on the trigger” and it is ready to respond if the conflict widens.   Experts say the Houthis could target the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The narrow route connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is vital for ships travelling between Asia and Europe through the Suez Canal.   The threat comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted during the war.   Analysts say if both routes are affected, global trade and oil shipments could face major delays and rising costs. (PC: India Today)

Two Indian LPG tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are heading to ports in Gujarat. The ships, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, are carrying about 92,700 tonnes of LPG. Officials said the vessels crossed the strait between Friday night and Saturday morning. Shivalik is expected to reach Mundra port on Monday. Nanda Devi is likely to arrive at Kandla on Tuesday. The government said 22 Indian vessels remain stuck in the Persian Gulf. Many of them are carrying energy cargo. Sources said the Indian Navy has deployed warships in the region. They may escort merchant ships if needed to ensure safe passage. (PC: The Indian Express)

Hamas has urged Iran to stop attacks on Gulf countries during the ongoing Middle East war. The Palestinian group made the appeal in a statement on Saturday. Hamas asked its “brothers in Iran to avoid targeting neighbouring countries”. It said regional nations should work together “to preserve the bonds of brotherhood”. At the same time, the group said Iran has the right to defend itself against strikes by the United States and Israel. Iran says its missile and drone strikes target American installations in the Gulf. However, some attacks have hit civilian infrastructure in the region. Iran is Hamas’s main supporter and provides funding, weapons and political backing. (PC: BBC)

Explosions were heard in parts of Dubai on Sunday as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks during the ongoing Middle East war. Authorities said loud sounds were reported in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas. Some were linked to air defence interceptions. Iranian strikes also forced operations to stop at the Fujairah oil terminal in the UAE. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the site. Officials said a Jordanian national was injured in the incident. Several drones also struck Kuwait’s international airport, though no injuries were reported there. According to officials, Iran has fired more than 1,800 missiles and drones at the UAE since the conflict began. (PC: NDTV)