World

PM Modi welcomes Finland President Stubb

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Welcome to India, President Alexander Stubb. I fully agree with you, your visit will take India-Finland relations to new heights. I eagerly look forward to our meeting tomorrow and to your keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026."

2026-03-04T06:07:00.277720+00:00 IST

"No evidence of Iran building nuclear bomb," says IAEA DG

In an interview to CNN, Grossi said that the IAEA had no indication of a systematic program to build a nuclear weapon.

2026-03-04T06:03:30.995280+00:00 IST

US: First bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Montana

According to the official X post by the Consul General of India in Seattle through the handle of 'India in Seattle', the bust was jointly unveiled by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and the Consul General of India in Seattle, during a ceremony attended by senior state officials, faculty, and students of the university, and members of the Montana World Affairs Council.

2026-03-04T05:50:55.322109+00:00 IST

Iran's IRGC claims control of Strait of Hormuz

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas.

2026-03-04T05:31:23.153352+00:00 IST

US voters split 50-50 on US strikes on Iran

Overall, the polls showed that eight in 10 Republicans approve of the current US use of force, while nearly 8 in 10 Democrats disapprove and 6 in 10 independents disapprove. Among voters who have served in the military, 59 per cent approve of the US strikes on Iran.

2026-03-04T05:16:19.952484+00:00 IST

"Iran is run by lunatics," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio has once again justified the attack mounted by US-Israel on Iran saying that the world would be a better place once the radicals had no access to weapons of destruction.

2026-03-04T04:42:41.124631+00:00 IST

After relocation to Qom, Indian students report explosions

According to a release issued by All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA), Indian nationals who were earlier residing in Tehran were shifted to Qom as a precautionary measure due to the deteriorating security situation. Buses were arranged to transport the students to what was described as a relatively safer area.

2026-03-04T04:35:16.423968+00:00 IST

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Kuwait "mistakenly" shoots down 3 US jets; drones hit Qatar sites

CENTCOM confirmed Kuwaiti air defence "mistakenly been shot down" three US F-15Es, while drone strikes hit Qatari energy facilities. These incidents occur amid "Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion," a massive US-Israeli "military offensive" against Iranian targets following the outbreak of full-scale regional conflict on 28 February.

2026-03-02T12:30:05.891847+00:00 IST

Homeland Security warns of potential lone-wolf, cyberattacks

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about possible lone-wolf and cyberattacks in the country amid ongoing US military strikes in Iran, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by ABC News.

2026-03-02T06:32:27.389785+00:00 IST

US Congress to be briefed on Iran conflict on Tuesday

According to the Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine will address lawmakers on March 3.

2026-03-02T05:33:44.564407+00:00 IST

Europe

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Reza Pahlavi urges US Prez Trump to help end Islamic Republic

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi urged President Trump to help Iranians overthrow the regime, declaring it is "time to end the Islamic Republic." He called for rooftop chants at 8 pm on February 14-15 to sustain protests amid over 7,000 reported deaths.

2026-02-15T14:58:57.447183+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds key bilateral meetings on Day 2 of MSC 2026

In a post on X on Sunday, Jaishankar said he appreciated his conversation with Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026. He described the interaction as a valuable opportunity to present perspectives and exchange views on key international issues at the 2026 edition of the global security conference.

2026-02-15T12:53:10.280363+00:00 IST

French Embassy underlines trust in India-France relations

According to the French Embassy in India, the visit comes a year after Prime Minister Modi travelled to France in 2025, where he co-chaired the AI Action Summit alongside President Macron. The reciprocal participation in each other's flagship AI summits reflects the deep trust and close policy coordination between New Delhi and Paris, particularly in emerging and critical technologies.

2026-02-15T12:46:28.062523+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Jaishankar lauds India-Australia ties at Indian Ocean Conference

Speaking on the "increasingly consequential relationship" between India and Australia, Jaishankar said, "A few words on India-Australia relations. Not because we happen to be in Perth, but because it is truly an increasingly consequential relationship. We are today officially Comprehensive Strategic partners, Quad members and share trilaterals with France and Indonesia."

2024-02-09T16:09:05.662826+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds discussions on Indo-Pacific with Penny Wong

On the sidelines of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart, Senator Penny Wong, held discussions in Perth today on a spectrum of global issues, including the Indo-Pacific and the situation in West Asia.

2024-02-09T11:07:02.512288+00:00 IST

'Looking forward to my Perth visit for Indian Ocean Conference'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Friday and discussed the bilateral partnership between the two countries.

2024-02-02T11:34:16.969185+00:00 IST

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"Invite US Govt to collaborate with us," Acting Venezuelan Prez

Delcy Rodriguez the Acting President of Venezuela has sent out a message extending an invitation to the US government to work together

2026-01-05T03:49:16.258400+00:00 IST

Venezuela Defence Minister Calls Maduro Arrest ‘Kidnapping'

Addressing a press conference, Padrino Lopez said the detention of Maduro amounted to a serious violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and constitutional order. "Yesterday they kidnapped the person whom the Venezuelan people chose as their president, elected for the 2025-2030 term. Nicolas Maduro is the authentic and genuine constitutional leader of all Venezuelans," he said.

2026-01-05T03:07:29.656846+00:00 IST

“Brutally oppressive regime”: Canada PM Mark Carney on Maduro

Explaining the rationale behind the move, Carney said in a post on X that the sanctions were meant to unequivocally condemn Maduro's "grave breaches of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations, and corruption."

2026-01-04T09:29:58.039883+00:00 IST

Asia

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Qatar condemns Iranian attack on Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia

The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured.

2026-03-09T04:04:16.912140+00:00 IST

Vote counting in Nepal enters final phase, Balen led party dominates the parliament heading for two-third majority

The Balen-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set for a historic two-thirds majority in Nepal's parliament. With 124 FPTP seats and nearly 50% of the PR vote, the RSP is projected to secure 185 seats in the 275-member House, comfortably crossing the 184-seat threshold.

2026-03-09T03:53:36.907960+00:00 IST

No Indian fatalities in the Al Kharj incident: Indian embassy

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia wrote, "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue. Counsellor (CW) Shri Y. Sabir visited Al Kharj last night and met the injured Indian national involved in this unfortunate incident. He is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital in Al Kharj."

2026-03-09T02:40:56.837764+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Emirates operating reduced flight schedule amid partial airspace

Emirates on Friday said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule following the partial reopening of regional airspace, while working to gradually restore its full network operations.

2026-03-06T12:31:24.233824+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Doha issues travel advisory for Indians

In an advisory issued on Friday, the Embassy provided a registration link for stranded Indian nationals in Qatar on transit to facilitate obtaining a temporary transit visa for Saudi Arabia. Indians who have confirmed tickets for travelling out of Saudi Arabia can utilise the link.

2026-03-06T11:35:53.853496+00:00 IST

Qatar Airways extends suspension of its flight operations

Qatar Airways has extended the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to the closure of Qatari airspace amid the West Asia conflict.

2026-03-06T08:03:03.464775+00:00 IST

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Middle East

MEA sets up Special Control Room amid West Asia crisis

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update on X, stating that a dedicated Control Room has been set up to assist citizens amid the ongoing tensions.

2026-03-04T04:10:36.683925+00:00 IST

Middle East

IRGC says 16th wave of Operation True Promise launched

IRGC claimed that it had struck the "heart and the northern parts of the occupied territories" with "effective" missile and drone operations.

2026-03-04T04:07:44.234589+00:00 IST

Pentagon identifies four soldiers killed in War

US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said in a post on X, "I'm deeply saddened by the loss and injury of our Soldiers from the recent Iranian attacks on U.S. Army forces in the Middle East. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all those impacted by these recent attacks."

2026-03-04T03:34:12.415234+00:00 IST

Middle East

IDF strikes hundreds of targets in Iran, Lebanon

Israel's Defence force said that in the past 24 hours, hundreds of fighter jets and aircraft had been striking hundreds of targets simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon.

2026-03-04T03:26:07.119927+00:00 IST

Asia

Finland President Alexander Stubb arrives in New Delhi

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "A warm welcome to India! President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland has arrived in New Delhi on a State Visit to India."

2026-03-04T03:25:01.553461+00:00 IST

Middle East

Khamenei's representative describes leader's death a profound l

In an interview with ANI, Ilahi said, "Actually, our Supreme Leader wasn't just an ordinary leader. He was our father. He was our spiritual leader. He was our Marja in our religion. Marja means authentic, which we rely on him.

2026-03-04T03:00:11.560307+00:00 IST

Middle East

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba chosen as successor

Senior Israeli officials told Ynet news that the Assembly is expected to formally announce Mojtaba Khamenei as successor in the coming hours.

2026-03-04T02:57:11.463090+00:00 IST

"Will achieve objective," US Central Command Chief

Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of United States Central Command in briefing said that the US will not stop and that Iran's ability to hit back was declining rapidly.

2026-03-04T01:55:12.465020+00:00 IST

Asia

"If Trump said earlier that US destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilit

Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that Iran had said several times that they were not trying to procure nuclear weapons, as it is not permitted as per their religious scriptures.

2026-03-04T01:47:48.386038+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel eliminates highest ranking Iranian terror Commander

Ali Zada was the highest-ranking Iranian commander responsible for operations in Lebanon and served at a rank equivalent to a brigadier general.

2026-03-04T01:38:07.278363+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel strikes Iranian's Qom building

Israel struck a building in the Iranian city of Qom where senior clerics had gathered to appoint a successor to supreme leader Ayataollah Ali Khameini, an Israeli security official said.

2026-03-04T01:36:53.277496+00:00 IST

Middle East

CIA station in Riyadh targeted by drones, no damage

Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of United States Central Command, said that with the intensity of the US attack, Iran's ability to hit back was diminishing.

2026-03-04T01:20:10.157022+00:00 IST

Asia

"Canada's solidarity with UAE against Iranian attacks on civilians across Middle East": PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks.

2026-03-04T01:11:22.524436+00:00 IST

Europe

Finland President Alexander Stubb to visit India from March 4-7

The visit will see President Stubb attend the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue from March 5-7 in New Delhi as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker.

2026-03-04T00:45:10.523002+00:00 IST