Iran conflict exposes limits of China's geopolitical power in Middle East: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 7:30 PM

Brussels, March 28 (IANS) The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region - economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while avoiding the military commitments required for regional security management, a report has stated.

Union Minister seeks nominations for science, tech, innovators' honours

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday invited nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2026 to recognise outstanding contributions in the fields of science, technology and innovation.