EAM Jaishankar Defends Kochi Docking of Stricken Iranian Warship As Humanitarian Imperative Amid Ocean Tensions

India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, has defended the decision to permit an Iranian naval vessel to dock at Kochi port, describing it as a humane gesture amid escalating tensions in the Indian Ocean.Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on 7 March 2026, Jaishankar clarified that the move prioritised humanitarian considerations over geopolitical frictions.The

March 7, 2026
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Rapper-Rebel Balen Crushes Nepal Veteran Communist Leader K P Sharma Oli In Poll Tsunami

In a stunning political earthquake, Rashtriya Swatantrata Party (RSP) leader Balendra Shah, popularly known as ‘Balen’, has decisively defeated Nepal’s four-time Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 constituency.The Election Commission confirmed Balen’s victory by a massive margin of approximately 50,000 votes, marking one of the most significant upsets in Nepal’s recent electoral

March 7, 2026
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Govt Relief For Exporters Amid West Asia Crisis Amid West Asia Shipping Chaos

The Indian government has introduced targeted relaxations for exporters grappling with the fallout from the West Asia crisis.These measures automatically extend export obligation periods, offering much-needed breathing space amid severe disruptions to global shipping routes and supply chains.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice outlining the changes. Export

March 7, 2026
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Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister To Bolster Defence Pact As Iran Targets Saudi Amid Regional Turmoil

Open-source illustrative photo          Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has undertaken a significant visit to Saudi Arabia amid mounting tensions in West Asia. He held discussions with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on the precarious regional security landscape.This meeting assumes particular importance following

March 7, 2026
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Nuclear Shadow Over Iran’s Gulf Onslaught: Pakistan Joins Saudi-US-Israel Axis Against Tehran In West Asia War

The escalating conflict in West Asia, pitting Iran against Israel and the United States, shows no signs of abating, drawing in regional powers with profound strategic implications.Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation with intricate ties across the Gulf, watches these developments with acute interest. Its newly formalised defence pact with Saudi Arabia has thrust Islamabad into a precarious position,

March 7, 2026
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ISRO’s ₹1,500 Crore Venus Probe Signals Bold Push Into Private Space Partnerships

India is set to allocate ₹1,500 crore for its ambitious first Venus mission, named Shukrayaan-1 often referred to as a "Shukra Graha", aimed at probing the planet’s atmosphere and its historical influence on Earth over millennia.Dr Nilesh Desai, Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Ahmedabad, shared these details during an interaction with a delegation of media personnel

March 7, 2026
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India’s Strategic Pivot: Chasing A ₹50,000 Crore Defence Export Milestone

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced that India’s defence exports are on a trajectory to reach approximately ₹29,000 Crores by April 2026. Speaking at the "Sagar Sankalp" maritime dialogue in Kolkata, the Minister highlighted a significant surge in domestic production, which has already surpassed a record ₹1.50 lakh Crores in the current financial year.This growth is part of a broader

March 7, 2026
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Ukraine Gears Up Prepayments For Gripen And Rafale Fighters Amid Swift Delivery Talks

Ukraine is advancing its military aviation capabilities amid ongoing conflict, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing preparations for prepayments on Saab Gripen and Dassault Rafale fighter jets. This development, reported by Ukrainian media on 5 March 2026, signals a potential shift towards bolstering Kyiv’s air force with advanced Western platforms, according to a UNIAN report, .

March 7, 2026
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