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Not surrender, responsible statecraft: Days after Sonia Gandhi, Tharoor writes, citing Nehru on India's 'silence' on West Asia

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has weighed in on the ongoing West Asia crisis, offering a nuanced defence of India’s diplomatic restraint and pushing back against critics who have described the government’s silence on the US-Israeli war on Iran as a moral failure, instead terming New Delhi’s approach as “responsible statecraft”.

US military shifting to AI-led warfare model: Pentagon

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:40 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) A US congressional hearing on special operations forces offered a glimpse into the future of warfare -- one driven by artificial intelligence, cyber operations, and autonomous systems -- highlighting lessons closely watched in India as it reshapes its military to address emerging threats.

Trump says US 'unaware' of Israeli strike on South Pars, warns Iran on Qatar

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:32 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States “knew nothing” about Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and warned Tehran of massive retaliation if it “unwisely” targets Qatar again, after Iran struck a portion of Qatar’s LNG facility following the attack.

Qatar condemns Tehran's attack on Ras Laffan, declares Iranian diplomats ‘persona non grata’

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:25 AM

Doha, March 18 (IANS) Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned and denounced what it described as a “blatant Iranian attack” targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City, which reportedly caused fires and significant damage to the LNG facility.

Days after Kabul hospital attack, Pakistan, Afghanistan announce Eid ceasefire

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:39 AM

Kabul, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a “temporary pause” in hostilities on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, following appeals from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, even as tensions remain high after Kabul accused Islamabad of carrying out a deadly strike that killed hundreds.

US lawmakers sound alarm over social media’s growing influence on kids, democracy

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:55 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US lawmakers across party lines voiced growing alarm over the sweeping influence of social media platforms, warning that their impact on children, public discourse, and the flow of information has outpaced existing laws.

Global rivalry, AI, and missiles reshape threat landscape

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:45 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) China and Russia are emerging as the most persistent strategic rivals to the United States, even as rapid advances in artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, and missile systems are reshaping the global threat landscape, US intelligence officials told lawmakers.

US Homeland Security debate flags security, diaspora concerns

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:40 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) A tense US Senate hearing for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin underscored growing concerns over domestic security, law enforcement powers, and rising threats -- issues that carry direct implications for Indian American communities in the United States.

'India has emerged as leading force in AI applications'

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:32 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) India has emerged as a leading force in the application of artificial intelligence and is third in core AI creation after the United States and China, Indian-origin scientist Dr Taraknath Woddi said, pointing to the country’s growing strengths and untapped potential in the sector.

US DHS nominee backs legal migration, signals tougher enforcement climate

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin said he supports legal immigration but will push for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.

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Not surrender, responsible statecraft: Days after Sonia Gandhi, Tharoor writes, citing Nehru on India's 'silence' on West Asia

US military shifting to AI-led warfare model: Pentagon

Trump says US 'unaware' of Israeli strike on South Pars, warns Iran on Qatar

Qatar condemns Tehran's attack on Ras Laffan, declares Iranian diplomats ‘persona non grata’

Days after Kabul hospital attack, Pakistan, Afghanistan announce Eid ceasefire

US lawmakers sound alarm over social media’s growing influence on kids, democracy

Global rivalry, AI, and missiles reshape threat landscape

US Homeland Security debate flags security, diaspora concerns

'India has emerged as leading force in AI applications'

US DHS nominee backs legal migration, signals tougher enforcement climate

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