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Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’ in Iran

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:43 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States had initiated “major combat operations in Iran” a short while ago, confirming a dramatic escalation in hostilities that has brought war to Iran for the second time in eight months and heightened fears of a broader regional conflict in a strategically and economically sensitive part of the world.

BNP govt faces uphill task of rebuilding trust in Bangladesh’s judiciary: Report

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:33 PM

Dhaka, Feb 28 (IANS) Backed by a two-thirds parliamentary majority, the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has assumed office amid high public expectations, with restoring confidence in the country’s judiciary emerging as one of its most pressing challenges.

Op Shield of Judah: Israel struck areas near Khamenei’s offices in Tehran, says report

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:17 PM

Tehran, Feb 28 (IANS) Israel launched “preventive” strikes against Iran on Saturday, targeting multiple sites in Tehran, including areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to media reports.

India urges nationals in Israel to stay alert after Israel-US strikes on Iran

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:58 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Saturday advised its citizens residing in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant amid the deteriorating security situation in the region, following joint airstrikes launched by Israel and the United States against Iran.

Israel launches ‘preventive’ strikes on Iran

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:22 PM

Tehran, Feb 28 (IANS) Tehran was rocked by massive explosions on Saturday after Israel launched what it described as “preventive” missile strikes against Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the region, local media reported.

PM Modi’s two-day visit historic, celebrated as festival in Israel: Ambassador of India to Israel (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Jerusalem, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country as 'historic' in every sense, saying the Israeli people welcomed him warmly and celebrated the occasion like a festival.

27 forcibly disappeared Baloch civilians killed by Pakistan forces during Op Herof: Report

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:58 AM

Quetta, Feb 28 (IANS) The killing of 27 forcibly disappeared Baloch people at the hands of Pakistani forces earlier this month during the second phase of 'Operation Herof' is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern that has persisted for more than a decade in Balochistan, according to a recent report.

ISI eliminates assets switching loyalties during Afghan war escalation

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) As the war with Afghanistan rages on, Pakistan is beginning to realise that many of its assets have deserted it, only to choose the opposite side. Hence, it has been eliminating assets who have been switching loyalties during the Afghan war escalation.

UN raises alarm over 40 Uyghur men deported from Thailand under China’s pressure

IANS | February 28, 2026 10:49 AM

Geneva, Feb 28 (IANS) United Nations experts expressed serious concern over 40 Uyghur men who were forcibly deported to China by Thai authorities a year ago under pressure from Beijing, as their current whereabouts, health and fate remain unknown.

India, EU agree to grant each other MFN status for 5 years under trade deal

IANS | February 28, 2026 10:07 AM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) India and the European Union have agreed to give each other Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment for five years after their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) comes into force.

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Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’ in Iran

BNP govt faces uphill task of rebuilding trust in Bangladesh’s judiciary: Report

Op Shield of Judah: Israel struck areas near Khamenei’s offices in Tehran, says report

India urges nationals in Israel to stay alert after Israel-US strikes on Iran

Israel launches ‘preventive’ strikes on Iran

PM Modi’s two-day visit historic, celebrated as festival in Israel: Ambassador of India to Israel (IANS Exclusive)

27 forcibly disappeared Baloch civilians killed by Pakistan forces during Op Herof: Report

ISI eliminates assets switching loyalties during Afghan war escalation

UN raises alarm over 40 Uyghur men deported from Thailand under China’s pressure

India, EU agree to grant each other MFN status for 5 years under trade deal

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