Israel to procure new squadrons of F-35 and F15IA: Defence Ministry

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:26 PM

Jerusalem, May 3 (IANS) Israel's Ministry of Defence (IMOD) plan to simultaneously acquire two new fighter squadrons: a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin, and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing, was approved by the Ministerial Committee on Procurement, the Ministry said on Sunday.

Iran wants guarantees of non-aggression from US

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:10 PM

Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran wants guarantees of non-aggression and the withdrawal of US military forces from the areas surrounding it in its response to the United States’ nine-point proposal, local media reported on Sunday.

India to grow over 7 pc despite West Asia conflict: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | May 2, 2026 10:01 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India's economy is likely to sustain growth above seven per cent in the near term even as geopolitical tensions in West Asia pose risks to the macroeconomic outlook, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Saturday.