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EAM Jaishankar holds calls with Iranian, Israeli FMs to urge de-escalation

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar engaged in back-to-back telephone conversations with his Iranian and Israeli counterparts on Saturday, expressing India's deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East following a major joint US-Israel strike on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions.

US-Iran war: Flights between Kathmandu and Gulf cities cancelled

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:21 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 28 (IANS) More than a dozen scheduled flights between Nepal and various cities in Gulf countries were cancelled on Saturday following the escalation of war between the United States and Iran.

Pakistani forces kill another student in Balochistan: Rights body

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:05 PM

Quetta, Feb 28 (IANS) Another Baloch student was extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Saturday.

Canadian Hindus flag escalating attacks on temples by Khalistani goons

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:00 PM

Ottawa, Feb 28 (IANS) The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF), representing Hindu Canadians and allied multicultural communities across Canada, has expressed grave concern over the persistent harassment and intimidation directed at the Hindu community, temples, and Indian diplomatic officials in the country in recent years.

Awami League reopens over dozen offices in Bangladesh amid cautious strategy: Report

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:00 PM

Dhaka, Feb 28 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League has begun reasserting its political presence in the country following the recent parliamentary elections, with over a dozen party offices reopened in the past two weeks, local media reports have cited.

Hundreds killed in US-Israel attacks; Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian safe: Iranian Envoy

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Claiming that hundreds of innocent Iranian citizens have been killed during the large-scale attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali confirmed that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian have not suffered any harm and remain in good health.

India deeply concerned with developments in Iran and Gulf region: MEA

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Saturday said that it remains deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians.

UAE confirms intercepting and destroying new wave of Iranian missiles

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:17 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that the country's air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country, on Saturday.

Govt directs airlines to follow route restrictions amid Middle East war

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed all Indian airlines operating international services to continuously monitor airspace advisories, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and route restrictions issued by the concerned authorities to ensure passenger safety in the wake of the massive military operation launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Saturday.

Ongoing escalation dangerous for all, says French President Macron

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:36 PM

Paris, Feb 28 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that the outbreak of fresh conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran would have severe consequences for international peace and security.