Iran gets new security chief: Zolqadr appointed as Larijani's successor

IANS | March 24, 2026 5:57 PM

Tehran, March 24 (IANS) Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani who was killed in an Israeli attack last week, the Iranian media reported on Tuesday quoting a statement issued by Mehdi Tabatabai, the Iranian President's Public Relations aide.

EAM Jaishankar, Rubio speak on Middle East tensions​

IANS | March 24, 2026 12:20 AM

Washington, March 24 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone on Monday about the West Asia crisis. They reviewed its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both agreed to continue working together.​

Graft report rekindles fresh concerns over China-aided projects in Nepal

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:06 PM

Kathmandu/New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Even before a new government officially assumes office in Nepal, certain contentious issues coming to the public domain recently are raising serious questions over the previous government's economic and ideological connections with China.

Oil slides after Trump delays Iran attack​

IANS | March 23, 2026 6:52 PM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) Oil prices fell, and markets rallied after President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran, a development closely watched in India for its economic impact.​