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Ensure peace, freedom of navigation, PM urges Iran

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Ensure peace, freedom of navigation, PM urges Iran
03,Sep,2026

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Source: The Hindu · 3 Sep 2026

In the first top-level meeting between Iran and India since the beginning of the war on Iran in February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek and urged him to ensure peace and stability in West Asia and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mr. Pezeshkian blamed Israel and the U.S. for the conflict and requested Mr. Modi to “use India’s extensive contacts with various parties” and help the dialogue process.

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

The important words of this editorial with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example. Tap a word for its dictionary page.

Hedge (noun/verb)

A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes; also, to protect oneself against possible loss or risk. बाड़; जोखिम से बचाव करना

Synonyms: Barrier, Fence, Boundary, Safeguard

Antonyms: Opening, Exposure, Risk, Vulnerability

Example: The farmer planted a hedge around the field to protect his crops.

Magenta (noun/adjective)

A bright purplish-red colour. गहरा बैंगनी-लाल रंग

Synonyms: Fuchsia, Cerise, Crimson, Purplish-red

Antonyms: Green, Emerald, Lime, Chartreuse

Example: She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the ceremony.

Atlas (noun)

A book or collection of maps, often showing geographical information. मानचित्रों का संग्रह

Synonyms: Mapbook, Gazetteer, Cartographic Collection, Map Collection

Antonyms: Textbook, Novel, Narrative, Manuscript

Example: He opened the atlas to locate the countries of Central Asia.

Stalagmite (noun)

A mineral deposit that rises from the floor of a cave due to dripping water. गुफा की भूमि से ऊपर उठने वाली खनिज संरचना

Synonyms: Cave Deposit, Mineral Deposit, Calcite Formation, Speleothem

Antonyms: Stalactite, Ceiling Formation, Hanging Deposit, Pendant Formation

Example: A huge stalagmite had formed on the cave floor over thousands of years.

Parasol (noun)

A light umbrella used mainly for protection from the sun. धूप से बचाव के लिए प्रयोग की जाने वाली हल्की छतरी

Synonyms: Sunshade, Umbrella, Canopy, Shade

Antonyms: Exposure, Sunlight, Glare, Openness

Example: She carried a parasol to protect herself from the intense afternoon sun.

Cameo (noun)

A brief appearance by a well-known person in a film, play, or other performance. किसी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति की संक्षिप्त भूमिका

Synonyms: Appearance, Guest Role, Brief Role, Walk-on

Antonyms: Lead, Protagonist, Main Role, Starring Role

Example: The famous actor made a cameo in the final scene of the movie.

Duel (noun/verb)

A fight or contest between two people, traditionally using weapons. दो व्यक्तियों के बीच द्वंद्व या मुकाबला

Synonyms: Combat, Contest, Encounter, Confrontation

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Reconciliation, Agreement

Example: The two rivals agreed to duel to settle their dispute.

Spar (verb/noun)

To fight or argue with someone, especially as practice or in a playful manner. अभ्यास या हल्के रूप में लड़ना या बहस करना

Synonyms: Box, Argue, Quarrel, Bicker

Antonyms: Agree, Cooperate, Reconcile, Harmonize

Example: The two boxers sparred for several rounds before the championship.

Flush (verb/adjective/noun)

To become red in the face, especially because of embarrassment, heat, or excitement; also, to wash something out with a flow of water. चेहरा लाल होना; पानी के प्रवाह से साफ करना

Synonyms: Blush, Redd en, Cleanse, Rinse

Antonyms: Pale, Drain, Soil, Dirty

Example: Her face began to flush when everyone praised her achievement.

Binary (noun/adjective)

Consisting of or involving two parts, choices, or elements. दो भागों या तत्वों से मिलकर बना हुआ

Synonyms: Dual, Twofold, Bipartite, Dichotomous

Antonyms: Singular, Multiple, Unitary, Undivided

Example: Computers process information using the binary system of zeros and ones.

Pharmacy (noun)

A shop or place where medicines and medical products are prepared, dispensed, or sold. औषधालय

Synonyms: Drugstore, Chemist’s, Dispensary, Apothecary

Antonyms: Nonmedical Store, Grocery, Boutique, Hardware Store

Example: She went to the pharmacy to buy some medicine.

Intoxicate (verb)

To make someone drunk or affect them with alcohol or drugs; to excite greatly. नशे में करना

Synonyms: Inebriate, Befuddle, Stupefy, Enrapture

Antonyms: Sober, Clarify, Calm, Disenchant

Example: Excessive alcohol can intoxicate a person and impair judgment.

Trill (noun/verb)

A rapid succession of short, high-pitched sounds or to produce such sounds. कंपित स्वर निकालना

Synonyms: Warble, Chirp, Quaver, Tremolo

Antonyms: Silence, Hush, Stillness, Quiet

Example: We heard the cheerful trill of a bird outside the window.

Drizzle (noun/verb)

Light rain falling in very small drops or to rain lightly. फुहार पड़ना

Synonyms: Sprinkle, Mist, Shower, Spatter

Antonyms: Downpour, Deluge, Torrent, Drought

Example: A light drizzle began just before sunset.

Dislocate (verb)

To move a bone or joint from its normal position or to disrupt the normal arrangement of something. जोड़ खिसकाना

Synonyms: Displace, Luxate, Derange, Disturb

Antonyms: Reposition, Align, Restore, Stabilize

Example: He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

Cubic (adjective)

Having the shape of a cube or relating to a measurement obtained by multiplying three dimensions. घनाकार

Synonyms: Cubical, Cube-Shaped, Three-Dimensional, Blocklike

Antonyms: The tank can hold several cubic metres of water.

Spherical (adjective)

Having the shape of a sphere; round like a ball. गोलाकार

Synonyms: Round, Globular, Orbicular, Ball-Shaped

Antonyms: Flat, Angular, Planar, Irregular

Example: The scientist examined a spherical object under the microscope.

Dementia (noun)

A condition involving a serious decline in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. मनोभ्रंश

Synonyms: Cognitive Decline, Mental Deterioration, Senility, Cognitive Impairment

Antonyms: Cognition, Lucidity, Mental Clarity, Soundness

Example: Dementia can gradually affect a person’s memory and ability to perform daily activities.

Mortar (noun)

A mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones together. गारा

Synonyms: Cement, Grout, Plaster, Binding Material

Antonyms: Separator, Solvent, Detacher, Divider

Example: The mason used mortar to join the bricks firmly.

Sickle (noun)

A farming tool with a short handle and a curved blade used for cutting crops or grass. हँसिया

Synonyms: Reaping Hook, Reaper, Billhook, Harvesting Blade

Antonyms: Planter, Seeder, Cultivator, Sower

Example: The farmer used a sickle to cut the ripe wheat.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Cubic

2. Antonym of Sickle

3. Synonym of Parasol

4. Antonym of Binary

5. Synonym of Spar

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