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‘Ab challan mat kaat dena’: Rakesh Bedi jokes with traffic police as cops turn fanboys in heartwarming encounter. Watch

‘Ab challan mat kaat dena’: Rakesh Bedi jokes with traffic police as cops turn fanboys in heartwarming encounter. Watch

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Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is winning the internet with a hilarious video that shows him getting recognised by traffic police officers for his role in Dhurandhar. The video shows the actor instantly slipping into his trademark comic timing and joking, “Ab challan mat kaat dena,” leaving everyone around him amused. Rakesh Bedi had a memorable encounter with traffic cops in Mumbai. Rakesh Bedi gets recognised by traffic cops On Tuesday, a video from the latest episode of the YouTube show, The Bombay Journey, featuring Rakesh was posted on Instagram. The caption of the video read, “It’s not every day you see the traffic squad turn into fanboys!” The video captured an unexpected star-struck moment at a traffic signal, where police officers spotted Rakesh and instantly broke into smiles. What could have been a routine stop soon turned into an impromptu fan interaction, with the officers showering praise on his performance in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. One of the officers shook hands with him and was heard saying, “Jabardast picture hai Dhurandhar (It is too good),” adding …

Sri Lankan MP Rajapaksa Calls US Strike On IRIS Dena Unethical, Says ‘Legality Can Be Debated’ | India News

Sri Lankan MP Rajapaksa Calls US Strike On IRIS Dena Unethical, Says ‘Legality Can Be Debated’ | India News

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 14:07 IST Namal, the eldest son of former President and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, said the incident also highlights broader concerns about how major powers operate in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa. (X) In the wake of the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, which killed at least 87 people, Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa, described the attack as unethical and said its legality could be challenged. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on Saturday, Rajapaksa said the incident raises serious questions about international law, maritime norms, and the conduct of major powers in the Indian Ocean. Rajapaksa said, “The legality of it can certainly be debated,” adding that academics may argue over whether the action violated international law. However, he questioned whether the legal and humanitarian principles advocated globally are being applied consistently in today’s conflicts. “Academics can debate the legality of it. But the moral values, the ethics and the practices …

Repatriation Of Fallen IRIS Dena Sailors Begins Following India-Led Diplomatic Mission | Exclusive | World News

Repatriation Of Fallen IRIS Dena Sailors Begins Following India-Led Diplomatic Mission | Exclusive | World News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 22:57 IST The repatriation process began in Sri Lanka, where the chartered flight first landed to collect the mortal remains of Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena The IRIS Dena, which was returning to Iran after an Indian naval exercise off Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, was torpedoed by an American submarine in an unprecedented military escalation on March 4, 2026. (Image: AFP) In a significant humanitarian and diplomatic mission, an Iranian chartered aircraft facilitated by the Indian government has successfully coordinated the repatriation of sailors and civilians caught in the fallout of the West Asia conflict. The mission, which spanned two South Asian nations, marks a critical step in the de-escalation of the naval crisis in the Indian Ocean. The repatriation process began in Sri Lanka, where the chartered flight first landed to collect the mortal remains of Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena, CNN-News18 has learnt. The frigate was tragically sunk on March 4 by a US submarine torpedo approximately 19 nautical miles off the coast of Galle. Of the …

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian survivors of sunken Iris Dena frigate: Report

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian survivors of sunken Iris Dena frigate: Report

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Days after the US sunk Iranian warship Iris Dena international waters off Sri Lankan coast, Washington is reportedly asking the Sri Lankan government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship. It has also asked Sri Lanka to not send back the crew of another Iranian ship that is in Sri Lankan custody, Reuters reported, citing an internal State Department cable. Track updates on Iran US conflict Sri Lankan Navy sailors take one of the injured Iranian sailors from IRIS Dena warship to hospital after their ship sank outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, in Galle, Sri Lanka, March 4, 2026. (AP) Also read: India allows Iranian warship to dock at Kochi, crew housed at naval facilities An Iranian naval vessel was sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka by a US submarine or torpedo on Wednesday, following which the Sri Lankan authorities launched a rescue operation and rescued at least 87 bodies. Thirty two others were rescued as the raging Iran-US conflict intensified sending, sending ripples to South Asia as well. Sri Lankan authorities …

Repatriation Of Fallen IRIS Dena Sailors Begins Following India-Led Diplomatic Mission | Exclusive | World News

Days Before US Hit IRIS Dena, Iran Asked India To Allow IRIS Lavan Visit: Sources | World News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 21:24 IST Iran requested permission for its naval ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi due to technical issues. The IRIS Dena, which was returning to Iran after an Indian naval exercise off Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, was torpedoed by an American submarine in an unprecedented military escalation on March 4, 2026. (Image: AFP/File) Iran had approached India days before the US strike on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka, seeking permission for another naval vessel, IRIS Lavan, to dock at Kochi due to technical issues, according to government sources. The vessel was in the region for the International Fleet Review. According to the government sources, the request was received on February 28, 2026, with Iran stating that the ship required urgent docking due to the technical problem. The Indian authorities granted approval for the docking on March 1. IRIS Lavan later arrived and docked at Kochi on March 4. The ship’s crew of 183 personnel are currently being accommodated at naval facilities in Kochi. First …

Repatriation Of Fallen IRIS Dena Sailors Begins Following India-Led Diplomatic Mission | Exclusive | World News

From Selfies To Torpedo Strike: Iranian Warship Iris Dena Crew’s Last Moments In India | India News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 12:07 IST The sailors had spent several days in Visakhapatnam between February 15 and 25 while participating in multinational naval exercise MILAN 2026. The IRIS Dena, which was returning to Iran after an Indian naval exercise off Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, was torpedoed by an American submarine in an unprecedented military escalation on March 4, 2026. (Image: AFP/File) Days before their warship was torpedoed in the Indian Ocean, sailors from the Iranian naval frigate IRIS Dena were exploring beaches and sightseeing across India during a multinational naval exercise. They posed for selfies, took photos of the beach in India, unaware that they will be caught in the crossfire off the Sri Lankan coast days later. Be it the long walks in Rushikonda Beach or the visit to the salubrious Kailasagiri hills, the crew members of Iranian warship Dena now would not be able to cherish the sweet memories they experienced in Visakhapatnam. The sailors had spent several days in Visakhapatnam between February 15 and 25 while participating in multinational naval exercise …

Congress slams govt for ‘silence’ on Iran’s IRIS Dena sinking in Sri Lankan waters| India News

Congress slams govt for ‘silence’ on Iran’s IRIS Dena sinking in Sri Lankan waters| India News

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The Opposition Congress on Thursday expressed concern over the incident of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena being targeted by US strikes in the international waters off Sri Lanka. At least 87 people were killed after US torpedo sunk the ship. The party said that the incident has ‘worryingly expanded the conflict to our immediate vicinity, risking further escalation on our doorstep.’ Healthcare workers unload from a vehicle, the bodies of Iranian sailors who died when their IRIS Dena warship sank outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters. (AP) The Congress said that the sailors of the frigate were ‘honoured guests of India’ as they had participated in the International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026 in India until February 25, 2026.”In accordance with established exercise protocols, it was likely defenceless at the time of the attack. Furthermore, as per Articles 95 and 96 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which India has ratified, IRIS Dena enjoyed sovereign immunity on the high seas and was far from any active theatre of hostilities. Given this, …

INS Tarangini And INS Ikshak: The Indian Navy Ships That Joined IRIS Dena Rescue | India News

INS Tarangini And INS Ikshak: The Indian Navy Ships That Joined IRIS Dena Rescue | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 20:28 IST Know all about INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak- the Indian Navy’s sail trainer and survey ship that were deployed for search and rescue after IRIS Dena was sunk by a US torpedo. INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak are seen.  When the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sent out a distress call after being struck by a US torpedo off the coast of Galle on March 4, the Indian Navy responded promptly- deploying a long-range maritime patrol aircraft and two commissioned naval vessels to join the search and rescue operation led by Sri Lanka. The two ships were INS Tarangini, a sail training barque that was already operating in the vicinity and arrived in the search area by 1600 hours that day, and INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel that sailed from Kochi and continues to remain in the area searching for missing personnel. Read more: Trump Is Bombing Iran Without A War Declaration. Can A US President Get Away With It? INS Tarangini INS Tarangini is a three-masted barque commissioned …

Indian Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean | India News

Indian Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 20:08 IST Navy said the ship was operating 20 nautical miles west of Galle, in the search and rescue region under Sri Lankan responsibility. By sinking the vessel on its homeward transit, the United States has effectively declared that international waters are no longer a neutral sanctuary for Iranian assets. (File image) The Indian Navy mounted a swift search and rescue operation after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean, deploying maritime patrol aircraft and two naval vessels to assist in the effort, the Navy said in a statement. A distress call from IRIS Dena was received at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Colombo in the early hours of March 4, as reported by the Sri Lankan Navy. The ship was operating 20 nautical miles west of Galle, in the search and rescue region under Sri Lankan responsibility. Read more: New Shield At Sea: Will US Start Insuring India’s Oil Lifeline After Torpedoing Iranian Ship? Aircraft, Ships, Life Rafts: Indian Navy Moves In On receiving the information, …

Indian Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean | India News

Shadow War Hits Indian Ocean As Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena Sunk Off Sri Lankan Coast | Exclusive Details | World News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 18:42 IST Top Indian intelligence and maritime experts are raising alarms over the implications for New Delhi’s economic and energy security Sri Lankan Navy and Defence Ministry sources describe the sinking as a ‘classic submarine torpedo attack’. (File image) In a dramatic and lethal escalation of the broadening West Asia conflict, the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena was sunk in the early hours of March 4, approximately 40 nautical miles south of Galle, Sri Lanka. The incident marks the first major naval casualty of the US-Israel-Iran war within the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, with intelligence sources telling CNN-News18 that this signals a dangerous “spillover” into India’s primary maritime backyard. The IRIS Dena was transiting homeward via the standard westward routing following its high-profile participation in India’s MILAN 2026 multinational naval exercise and International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam just weeks ago. Sri Lankan Navy and Defence Ministry sources describe the sinking as a “classic submarine torpedo attack”. Distress calls were intercepted between 5.08 am and 5.30 am local time, reporting …