Victoria, March 9 (IANS) An Indian Armed Forces contingent has reached Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE-2026” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that 67,000 Indian nationals have returned to India from conflict-affected countries in West Asia as of March 8, as the government continues efforts to assist citizens amid the ongoing crisis in the region.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing that the conflict is of particular concern to India because of the large number of Indian citizens living and working in the Gulf region.
Tehran, March 9 (IANS) Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, in a move that signals the continued dominance of hardliners in Tehran even as the country remains locked in an escalating conflict with the United States and Israel.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) A newly surfaced video appears to show a US Tomahawk cruise missile striking an Iranian military facility next to an elementary school in the southern town of Minab, adding new questions to competing claims over a deadly attack that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including children.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Indian refineries processing Russian crude was a "pragmatic decision" taken to stabilise global energy markets and speed up supplies in Asia, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Former US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the Trump administration’s war with Iran risks drifting without a clear strategic objective, even as American military operations demonstrate significant tactical success.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict involving Iran disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global markets.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives seeking to nullify President Donald Trump’s proclamation that imposed strict wage requirements and steep fees on employers hiring H-1B visa workers.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a cultural evening to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the iconic national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
