‘In solidarity with Qatar’: PM Modi condemns attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:44 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) In a strong display of diplomatic support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Thursday to convey warm Eid greetings and firmly reiterate India’s condemnation of the recent attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region.

Only Trump can bring peace: Japanese PM Takaichi

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:17 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told President Donald Trump on Thursday that she believed he alone could deliver peace in a world facing a severe security crisis, as the two leaders met at the White House against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East and growing fears over the global economy.

War can't erase Iran's nuclear know-how: IAEA Chief

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:03 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) Military action has badly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, but it cannot wipe out the knowledge, materials, and industrial capacity that could allow Tehran to rebuild, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi said in an interview on Thursday.

Pakistan ICBM push raises US threat: Tulsi Gabbard

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:49 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme could develop into a threat to the U.S. homeland, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned on Thursday.

Legal matter, govt agencies investigating case: India on arrest of six Ukrainian nationals

IANS | March 19, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday said that the case involving arrest of six Ukrainian nationals is a "legal matter" and Indian government agencies are investigating the matter.

Cracks in Pakistan’s power core: Intelligence failures trigger likely ISI shake-up, warning by Munir

Vicky Nanjappa | March 19, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) All is not well within the Pakistan establishment and there is likely to be a major reshuffle in the ISI. This comes in the wake of multiple Intelligence failures that have led to major casualties among the army in Pakistan. This has led to harsh words directed at the ISI by Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Muted Eid message signals leadership churn within Jaish-e-Mohammed

Vicky Nanjappa | March 19, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Masood Azhar, has always released a message for his supporters and cadres before Eid-ul-Fitr. This time, too, an audio clip has been released, but the Indian agencies noticed something drastically different.

ECI seeks fresh report from Kolkata Police on March 14 Girish Park violence

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:15 AM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a fresh report from Kolkata Police on the violence that erupted on the streets of Girish Park in North Kolkata in front of the residence of a member of the West Bengal cabinet following clashes between ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists in the afternoon of March 14.

Iran seeks Russia, China intel help: CIA chief

IANS | March 18, 2026 11:16 PM

Washington, March 18 (IANS) Iran is seeking intelligence support from US adversaries, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on Wednesday, flagging a new dimension to the conflict as Tehran looks outward for strategic backing.

UN Chief calls for probe in Pakistan airstrike on Afghan hospital

Arul Louis | March 18, 2026 11:10 PM

United Nations, March 18 (IANS) UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres “strongly condemns” the deadly Pakistani air strike on a hospital in Kabul and has called for an independent investigation into the incident, his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Wednesday.