Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s Supreme Leader

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Tehran, March 9 (IANS) Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, in a move that signals the continued dominance of hardliners in Tehran even as the country remains locked in an escalating conflict with the United States and Israel.

New video contradicts US claims on Iran school strike (Ld)

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:31 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) A newly surfaced video appears to show a US Tomahawk cruise missile striking an Iranian military facility next to an elementary school in the southern town of Minab, adding new questions to competing claims over a deadly attack that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including children.

H-1B bill seeks to reverse Trump rules

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:26 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives seeking to nullify President Donald Trump’s proclamation that imposed strict wage requirements and steep fees on employers hiring H-1B visa workers.

Houston tribute to ‘Vande Mataram’ at 150

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a cultural evening to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the iconic national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

Seventh US troop dies as Iran war escalates

IANS | March 9, 2026 7:33 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) Another American service member has died from injuries sustained in attacks linked to the expanding conflict with Iran, the US military said, bringing the number of US troops killed in the war to seven.