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Congress shut down CIRUS reactor in 2010 under US pressure, crippled India's nuclear independence: Nishikant Dubey

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:28 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The CIRUS (Canada-India Reactor US) reactor, a cornerstone of India's early nuclear programme that helped establish the country's capabilities in atomic research and fissile material production, was permanently shut down by the Congress-led UPA government in December 2010 amid allegations of yielding to external pressures.

PM Modi speaks to Jordan's King Abdullah II on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:50 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan, expressing India's deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in West Asia.

Christian worker found dead in legislator’s room in Pakistan: Rights body

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:07 PM

Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) A Christian worker was fatally shot in Pakistan’s Punjab province inside a legislator’s room, a leading minority rights group said on Monday.

Two Bangladeshis killed, seven injured amid escalating tensions in Middle East

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:45 PM

Dhaka, March 2 (IANS) At least two Bangladeshi nationals have been killed and seven others injured in missile and drone attacks across different parts of the Middle East, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday.

Killing of citizens outside US Consulate exposes Pakistan govt's diplomatic inaction: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:43 PM

Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) The killing of at least 12 Pakistani citizens in Karachi by Marine Security Guards stationed inside the United States Consulate on Mai Kolachi Road marks another such episode on Pakistani soil, with Islamabad opting to contain the diplomatic fallout rather than pursue accountability, a report said on Monday.

Pakistan promoting Chinese arms despite mounting credibility concerns: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:30 PM

Vienna, March 2 (IANS) Pakistan is steadily emerging as a key collaborator and promoter of Chinese defence systems amid growing global concerns about the performance of China’s military equipment in real-time operations.

Israel and US control skies of Iran, continue to target over 2,500 military targets: Israeli envoy

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:01 PM

Jerusalem, March 2 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that Israel and the United States (US) are controlling the skies of Iran and are continuing to target over 2,500 military targets. In an exclusive chat with IANS, he also expressed hope that a regime change will take place in Iran.

Iran conflict: Indian national dies in Oman after oil tanker attacked by Unmanned Surface Vessel

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:36 PM

Muscat, March 2 (IANS) India on Monday suffered its first casualty in the ongoing Iran conflict as an oil tanker was reportedly targetted in the Gulf of Oman, killing an Indian on board.

US reveals scale of multi-domain Iran strikes

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:16 PM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) The United States on Monday disclosed the scale of Operation Epic Fury, describing a coordinated air, naval, cyber, and space campaign that struck more than 1,000 targets across Iran within the first 24 hours and involved thousands of personnel, carrier strike groups, and long-range bombers operating across continents.

India and Canada continue work on restoring diplomatic staff to previous levels

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney discussed restoring diplomatic staffing levels in both countries to their previous strength, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday.