Operation 'Roaring Lion' against Iran making 'great progress': Israeli PMO spokesperson (IANS interview)

Lomas Jha | March 6, 2026 8:32 PM

Tel Aviv, March 6 (IANS) David Mencer, the spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, has said that Operation 'Roaring Lion' launched by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and US against Iran is making "great progress" as the conflict entered its sixth day on Friday. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Mencer said that Iranian ballistic missile sites, which were a threat to Israel and other countries in the region, have been destroyed.

India urges its nationals in Qatar to follow guidelines issued by local authorities

IANS | March 6, 2026 3:13 PM

Doha, March 6 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Doha issued a fresh advisory on Friday, urging its nationals in Qatar to follow the guidelines issued by local authorities, especially the Ministry of Interior. The Embassy noted that it is also sharing advisories issued by Qatari authorities on its social media channels.

Ex-RAW chief backs India’s calibrated approach on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 6, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Vikram Sood on Friday said India is adopting a prudent and balanced approach to the evolving crisis in West Asia, noting that regional conflicts can only be resolved by the countries directly involved.

Instability risks like ongoing Gulf crisis becoming new normal, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | March 6, 2026 1:15 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the risks of instability caused by geopolitical rivalry across land, sea, and air, such as the current tensions in the Gulf region involving the US, Israel, and Iran, are increasingly becoming the new normal.

IAF confirms loss of two pilots in Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter aircraft crash, expresses condolences

IANS | March 6, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the loss of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The IAF also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased officers.

Indian Coast Guard foils major sea cucumber smuggling bid near Vedalai coast

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:58 PM

Mandapam (Tamil Nadu), March 5 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Station Mandapam executed a rapid and successful anti-smuggling operation in the coastal waters off Vedalai, seizing around 280 kg of illegally harvested sea cucumbers, an official said.

Corporate career to combat readiness: Srijana Ghalley chooses service over comfort

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:59 PM

Chennai, March 5 (IANS) In a story of grit, conviction and service beyond self, Foreign Officer Cadet (Women) Srijana Ghalley from Bhutan has transformed an early childhood dream into military distinction, choosing the rigours of uniformed life over the comfort of a promising corporate career.

India signals shift to AI-driven warfare after India AI Impact Summit 2026

IANS | March 5, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The dust has barely settled after the India AI Impact Summit 2026, but the message from the gathering is already echoing far beyond India’s borders, a report has said.

Gulf states intercept Iranian missiles and drones: Pentagon

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:57 PM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Several Gulf nations have joined defensive operations against Iranian missile and drone attacks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East expands, senior US military officials said on Tuesday, highlighting the growing regional response to Tehran's strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.

China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat

IANS | March 4, 2026 5:43 PM

Naypyidaw, March 4 (IANS) China's growing military footprint in Africa now extends beyond nations that have distanced themselves from Paris, with Senegal and Ghana, long aligned with France and Western security partners, having stepped up acquisitions of Chinese defence systems.

Defence

Operation 'Roaring Lion' against Iran making 'great progress': Israeli PMO spokesperson (IANS interview)

India urges its nationals in Qatar to follow guidelines issued by local authorities

Ex-RAW chief backs India’s calibrated approach on West Asia crisis

Instability risks like ongoing Gulf crisis becoming new normal, says Rajnath Singh

IAF confirms loss of two pilots in Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter aircraft crash, expresses condolences

Indian Coast Guard foils major sea cucumber smuggling bid near Vedalai coast

Corporate career to combat readiness: Srijana Ghalley chooses service over comfort

India signals shift to AI-driven warfare after India AI Impact Summit 2026

Gulf states intercept Iranian missiles and drones: Pentagon

China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat

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