'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv': Gaza’s story of unending war

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) 'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv', a book available on Amazon, written by Col. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as an urgent exposé of the ongoing West Asia conflict. It unravels the intricate web of alliances, hostilities, and historical grievances shaping the volatile region today.

ISI planning multi-pronged offensive on India’s defence, financial systems: Intel

Vicky Nanjappa | April 2, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s ISI is planning to launch a series of cyber attacks on crucial Indian infrastructure, the Intelligence Bureau has learnt. Officials say that the intention is to disable crucial infrastructure relating to defence and financial institutions. ISI officials have, in the last week, held a series of meetings aimed at planning these attacks, an official said.

US revamps Foreign Service selection, training

IANS | April 2, 2026 10:05 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) The US State Department has announced major reforms to how it selects and trains its diplomats. The changes aim to prepare the Foreign Service for the challenges of the 21st century.

Stocks fall, oil prices jumps after Trump's Iran speech

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:43 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) Global markets fell, and oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump signalled the Iran conflict would continue for weeks, raising concerns about supply disruptions and prolonged economic fallout, according to American media reports.

Launch of Artemis II signals new US space race push

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) The United States has launched its first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, with President Donald Trump and senior lawmakers hailing Artemis II as a milestone in a renewed global space race.

India deeptech push needs capital, clients: Indian American CEOs

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) India’s push to build a globally competitive deep tech ecosystem will depend on patient capital, stronger domestic demand, and tighter integration between industry, government and research, some of the top Indian American CEOs from the sector have said.