UN Special Rapporteur echoes UNAMA concerns over deadly Pak-Afghan clashes, calls for restraint

IANS | March 4, 2026 5:11 PM

Kabul, March 4 (IANS) Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, on Wednesday echoed concerns raised by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) over the intensifying clashes along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border that have resulted in heavy civilian casualties and displacement.

Hoax threats, disinformation, terror plots: ISI's election playbook unfolds

Vicky Nanjappa | March 4, 2026 12:56 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Indian intelligence agencies have warned that cases relating to hoax bomb threats are set to increase in the coming months, especially with a number of elections coming up.

Over 1,700 targets struck in Iran, claims US

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:24 PM

Washington, March 3, (IANS) The United States has struck “over 1,700” targets across Iran in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury, unleashing bombers, fighter jets and missile systems in one of the largest direct military actions in recent years, as the White House declared “America will win” and that “the terrorist Iranian regime will be defeated.”

India must seriously anticipate possibility of persistent American interference: Report

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:16 PM

Washington/New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) As the regional security implications continue to unfold in the Middle East, India must adopt a broader perspective and recognise that European strategic autonomy remains inherently limited compared to its own.

India-bound travellers from Dubai, Abu Dhabi rerouted amid Gulf airspace restrictions

IANS | March 3, 2026 6:05 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) As flight operations gradually resume amid disruptions in the Middle East, passengers returning to India recounted challenging journeys and tense moments, even as they described conditions in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi as largely normal.

Indian drug bosses operating from Thailand expand grip in South, eye national spread

Vicky Nanjappa | March 3, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Investigations into several narcotics cases in India, especially down South, are increasingly being linked to cartels run from Thailand. While Thailand itself is a big market in terms of consumption, there are various cartels that are doing business in India.

Indian embassy relocates students from Tehran to safer place in Iran, says J&K Students Association

IANS | March 3, 2026 3:09 PM

Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) J&K Students Association (JKSA) said on Tuesday that all Indian students have been relocated from the worst-hit Tehran to a relatively safer location, Qom in Iran.

Army intensifies surveillance along LoC amid surge in drone, suspicious object sightings

Vicky Nanjappa | March 3, 2026 1:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Indian Army has intensified surveillance and monitoring along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir as drone sightings have gone up considerably. The heightened surveillance comes in the wake of Pakistan trying to push more drones and balloons resembling aircraft into Jammu and Kashmir.

Iran crisis: Indian Ambassador assures community in UAE of full support

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:33 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Sunjay Sudhir, issued a message to the Indian community in the UAE on Monday, assuring them of the government’s commitment to their safety and well-being during the “unprecedented times” of the past 48 hours.

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.

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UN Special Rapporteur echoes UNAMA concerns over deadly Pak-Afghan clashes, calls for restraint

Hoax threats, disinformation, terror plots: ISI's election playbook unfolds

Over 1,700 targets struck in Iran, claims US

India must seriously anticipate possibility of persistent American interference: Report

India-bound travellers from Dubai, Abu Dhabi rerouted amid Gulf airspace restrictions

Indian drug bosses operating from Thailand expand grip in South, eye national spread

Indian embassy relocates students from Tehran to safer place in Iran, says J&K Students Association

Army intensifies surveillance along LoC amid surge in drone, suspicious object sightings

Iran crisis: Indian Ambassador assures community in UAE of full support

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

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