US efforts to recover downed F-35 fighter pilot fail: Iranian media

IANS | April 3, 2026 6:04 PM

Tehran, April 3 (IANS) Shortly after Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Friday that a second US F-35 fighter jet has been destroyed in the skies of central Iran by the "new advanced defence system" of its Aerospace Force, country's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that that the US forces are conducting a search operation to recover the pilot who had ejected the fighter jet.

Disarming Hezbollah remains Israel's top objective in Lebanon: Defence Minister Katz

IANS | April 3, 2026 5:00 PM

Jerusalem, April 3 (IANS) Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday reiterated that the country's top objective in Lebanon remains disarming Hezbollah through military and political means. After an assessment with military officials, Katz said, "Israel’s policy in Lebanon has been and remains clear: the top objective is the disarmament of Hezbollah through military and political means, regardless of the Iran issue," 'The Times of Israel' reported.

'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv': Gaza’s story of unending war

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) 'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv', a book available on Amazon, written by Col. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as an urgent exposé of the ongoing West Asia conflict. It unravels the intricate web of alliances, hostilities, and historical grievances shaping the volatile region today.

Teen’s life saved in 12 minutes: UP Police act swiftly after social media suicide alert

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:36 AM

Raebareli, April 1 (IANS) In a remarkable display of prompt response and coordination, the police saved the life of an 18-year-old youth in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli after a distressing social media post signalled a potential suicide attempt. The incident highlights the growing role of technology and rapid law enforcement in preventing tragedies.