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Pro-Khalistani groups doing their best to tear down Carney's push to reset ties with India: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:13 AM

Ottawa, March 2 (IANS) As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his visit to India -- widely seen as one of the most pivotal diplomatic missions -- a small but disruptive Pro-Khalistan extremist group operating within the North American nation is attempting to sabotage efforts to rebuild bilateral ties, a report said on Monday.

US Embassy in Pakistan cancels visa appointments, other services after attacks on its consulates

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad on Monday announced that visa appointments, as well as American Citizens Services, have been cancelled for the day following the violent protests that unfolded the previous day.

Will not negotiate with US: Top Iranian secretary official

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:41 AM

Tehran, March 2 (IANS) Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking dialogue with the United States as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian PM Mark Carney, hails commitment towards strengthening ties

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of the visiting leader's bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Protest in AMU, market shut in Old Lucknow area over Khamenei's death

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:01 AM

Aligarh/Lucknow, March 2 (IANS) A protest was held at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as students gathered to express their grief and anger.

Middle East conflict, security of stranded Indians reviewed in CCS meet

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.

Nur Khan base among key Pak military infrastructure attacked by Afghanistan; 32 soldiers killed

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:06 AM

Kabul, March 2 (IANS) Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that its Air Force had conducted what it described as precise and coordinated aerial operations against multiple Pakistani military installations, signalling a sharp escalation in the already worsening security situation between the two neighbouring countries.

Irresponsible act, endangers security: Lebanese PM after Hezbollah strikes on Israel

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:46 AM

Beirut, March 2 (IANS) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday said that those launching rockets from the southern part of the nation are endangering the security and safety of the citizens and giving Israel reasons to continue with its attack.

Game changer: Reza Pahlavi thanks Trump for Iran strike

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has described the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “the game changer we’ve been waiting for”, declaring that the moment marks “the beginning of the very end of the regime”.

Rubio, Hegseth to brief Congress on Iran strike: White House

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:21 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Senior members of the Trump administration will brief Congress on Tuesday (March 3) on the US-led military strikes against Iran, as lawmakers remain divided over the scope and legality of the operation.

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Pro-Khalistani groups doing their best to tear down Carney's push to reset ties with India: Report

US Embassy in Pakistan cancels visa appointments, other services after attacks on its consulates

Will not negotiate with US: Top Iranian secretary official

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian PM Mark Carney, hails commitment towards strengthening ties

Protest in AMU, market shut in Old Lucknow area over Khamenei's death

Middle East conflict, security of stranded Indians reviewed in CCS meet

Nur Khan base among key Pak military infrastructure attacked by Afghanistan; 32 soldiers killed

Irresponsible act, endangers security: Lebanese PM after Hezbollah strikes on Israel

Game changer: Reza Pahlavi thanks Trump for Iran strike

Rubio, Hegseth to brief Congress on Iran strike: White House

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