Explosions rock Gulf cities as Iran expands strikes across region

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:10 PM

Tehran, March 2 (IANS) Explosions were heard in Gulf cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, on Monday as Iran continued to attack several neighbouring nations, targeting both military installations and civilian infrastructure in an unprecedented regional escalation.

India has become fastest growing economy in world under PM Modi's leadership: Carney

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday lauded PM Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting his stellar role in making India the fastest growing economy in the world over the last decade. Addressing a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Modi following their talks in New Delhi, Carney also spoke about the increasing engagements between India and Canada in the last one year, terming it as an expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus and foresight.

Nepal: PM Karki calls voters to actively participate in March 5 elections

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:22 PM

Kathmandu, March 2 (IANS) With just three days remaining before the scheduled parliamentary elections on March 5, Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday urged citizens to actively participate in the polls, describing the vote as an opportunity to shape their own future and that of their children.