At least nine killed after Iranian strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh
The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service says that 20 others were injured by the impact.
Day: March 1, 2026
Khamenei dead, Iranians flood streets: Trump wants protesters to ‘take over,’ but can they?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, triggering celebrations and mourning across the nation. The US and Israel see this as an opportunity for regime change, while Iran’s leadership signals escalation with retaliatory strikes. The count…
India-Russia Defence Ties Unaffected By US Trade Deal; Affirms Top Defence Official
India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has firmly stated that the nation’s longstanding defence ties with Russia will remain unaffected by the recent US trade deal.Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat 2026 summit in New Delhi, Singh emphasised that New Delhi prioritises a diversified procurement strategy alongside accelerated indigenisation efforts.He explicitly noted, "The US trade deal
Has Trump misunderstood Iran’s IRGC and the Basij forces?
US president called for IRGC members to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’. Here’s how he misunderstands IRGC.
Iran Strikes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz—15 Indian Crew Feared Aboard
Iran has launched a daring attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions in one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors.The Palau-flagged vessel Skylight, carrying a multinational crew, was struck off Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, marking a significant escalation in Iran’s retaliation against recent US and Israeli actions.This incident follows drone strikes on Oman’s
‘Chhattisgarh Triumph: Top Naxal Vikas Leads 15 Cadres In Mass Surrender, Division Disbands’
In a major breakthrough for security forces, fifteen Naxalites, including a senior leader known as Vikas, surrendered in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday.This development marks the complete disbandment of the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division of the Maoist insurgency, as all remaining fifteen cadres in this unit laid down their arms.Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who oversees
India Orders More Polish Drones As Talks Gain Momentum On Indian Munitions Factory In Poland
India has recently placed orders for additional Polish loitering munitions and tactical surveillance drones, building on their proven effectiveness during Operation Sindoor, reported The Print.Polish Ambassador to India, Dr Piotr Antoni Świtalski, disclosed this during an exclusive interaction with ThePrint at its New Delhi newsroom.He emphasised that these drones, supplied by Poland, played a
Flop Show: China’s HQ-9B Missile Shield Fails Again Amid US-Israel Onslaught—Mass Destruction Hits Iranian Cities
Recent coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel have devastated Iranian cities, thrusting Tehran’s air defence failures into the global spotlight. The HQ-9B system, freshly acquired from China, seemingly failed to intercept the incoming barrage of projectiles.This marks the second high-profile shortfall for the HQ-9B. It previously underperformed in Pakistan during India’s Operation
Defence Secretary Vows Chabahar Safeguards As India Balances West Asia Risks, AMCA And Rafale Indigenisation Drive
India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has affirmed that the nation will actively negotiate to protect its strategic interests in Iran’s Chabahar port amid escalating tensions in West Asia.Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit on 28 February 2026, Singh underscored the port’s vital role in ensuring connectivity to Central Asia and Afghanistan, even as geopolitical conflicts
‘Khamenei, One of The Most Evil People In History, Is Dead’; Trump Hails Khamenei’s Demise As ‘Justice’ Amid US-Israel Strikes On Iran
US President Donald Trump has declared Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dead following a joint US-Israel military operation. In a stark post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described Khamenei as "one of the most evil people in History". He framed the leader’s demise as "not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans".The announcement came hours after