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At India’s border, Nepal’s former Prime Minister Oli takes on formidable Gen Z icon on March 5

Jayanta Bhattacharya | March 2, 2026 12:56 PM

Jhapa (Nepal), March 2 (IANS) Nepal’s Jhapa-5 constituency, lying close to the India border, is bustling with activity this Monday, but if elections are about blaring loudspeakers, street corner meetings, and aggressive street marches, the hullabaloo is comparatively less hours before campaign ends officially. Significantly, on March 5, Nepal’s former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli takes on formidable Gen Z icon Balendra Shah.

India and Canada entering new era of partnership: Mark Carney

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday said that India and Canada are entering a "new era of partnership" as he held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India-EU trade deal sparks alarm in Pakistan as textile exports, millions of jobs face risk

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The recently concluded free trade agreement between India and the European Union is creating concern in Pakistan, where industry leaders fear it could hurt the country’s textile sector and threaten millions of jobs, a report has said.

Qatar Airways suspends flights amid airspace closure after Iran attacks

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flight operations following the closure of Qatari airspace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran claims US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait as tensions escalate

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:34 PM

Tehran, March 2 (IANS) Iran on Monday claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet had crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating on social media purportedly showing an American pilot ejecting seconds before the aircraft went down.

Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan’s regime change plans

Vicky Nanjappa | March 2, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The fragile ceasefire between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan collapsed when the latter declared an open war with Kabul. The first round of strikes went in Pakistan’s favour, and this boosted its army’s morale.

UAE, Jordan summon Iranian envoys over ‘terrorist attacks’ targeting Arab territories

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:25 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have summoned the Iranian envoys in their respective capitals to deliver strong protests against recent attacks targeting their territories, condemning them as flagrant violations of sovereignty and international law.

You cannot impose your views on anyone forcefully: Sukhdeo Bhagat on Iran-Israel conflict

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Monday commented on the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and the recent killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasising the importance of respecting the sovereignty of nations.

'Threat to world peace': Muslim Personal Law Board on US-Israel strikes on Iran

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Umrain Mahfooz Rahmani, strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel airstrikes, calling the action “completely unacceptable” and a serious threat to world peace.

PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, at New Delhi's Hyderabad House to discuss strengthening the bilateral partnership.

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At India’s border, Nepal’s former Prime Minister Oli takes on formidable Gen Z icon on March 5

India and Canada entering new era of partnership: Mark Carney

India-EU trade deal sparks alarm in Pakistan as textile exports, millions of jobs face risk

Qatar Airways suspends flights amid airspace closure after Iran attacks

Iran claims US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait as tensions escalate

Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan’s regime change plans

UAE, Jordan summon Iranian envoys over ‘terrorist attacks’ targeting Arab territories

You cannot impose your views on anyone forcefully: Sukhdeo Bhagat on Iran-Israel conflict

'Threat to world peace': Muslim Personal Law Board on US-Israel strikes on Iran

PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House

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