EAM Jaishankar And German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Align On West Asia Crisis As Gulf States Demand Iran’s Military Curbs

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held a constructive discussion with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, on the escalating conflict in West Asia. The conversation took place on the evening of 22 March 2026 and focused on the region’s volatile security dynamics.Jaishankar shared details of the exchange via a post on X, describing it as a "useful conversation" and expressing

March 23, 2026
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Why Is NATO Refusing To Join The US-Israel War Against Iran

Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark RutteNATO is not refusing to join any US-Israel war against Iran out of revenge or otherwise, as no such collective obligation exists under its charter.The alliance operates strictly as a defensive pact, activated only by Article 5 when a member state faces an armed attack on its territory in Europe, North America, or specified regions. This conflict falls

March 23, 2026
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The Annals of History Have Many Answers Hidden: Only If We Check

by Shaumik Samar GhoshReggae Pop Group Boney M’s ‘By the Rivers of Babylon’ a song inspired by Psalm 137:1–4, reminisces the pain of people after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The psalm begins so, “By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept when we remembered Zion” and describes the captives being forced to sing songs for their oppressors in a foreign land, highlighting their

March 23, 2026
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ISRO-Armed Forces MoU Targets 53 New Telemedicine Nodes For Siachen And Beyond

In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare for soldiers in challenging terrains, the Indian armed forces and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster satellite-based telemedicine facilities, reported The Tribune.This pact focuses on maintaining existing infrastructure while introducing new nodes, particularly for troops

March 23, 2026
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American Tourists Face Charges Over Drone Flight Near Kochi’s Vital Naval Base

Two United States nationals have been booked by authorities in Kochi for operating a drone in a restricted high-security zone close to the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters.The incident unfolded in an area safeguarding critical naval and coast guard infrastructure, prompting swift legal action under sections pertaining to violations of no-fly zones and airspace regulations.The duo, identified as

March 23, 2026
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Indian Army Defuses ULFA(I) Unexploded Ordnances After Tinsukia Standoff Attack On Police Camp

In the early hours of Sunday, 22 March 2026, suspected militants from the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) launched a brazen standoff attack on an Assam Police Commando camp at Jagun in Tinsukia district.The assault, reported around 0200 hours, involved the use of rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL) rounds.The attack injured at least four

March 23, 2026
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US CENTCOM Levels Iran’s Qom Drone Engine Factory As US-Israel Tensions With Tehran Boil Over

The United States has conducted a precision airstrike that completely destroyed Iran’s Qom Turbine Engine Production Plant, a critical facility in the Islamic Republic’s military-industrial complex. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation, releasing before-and-after imagery to underscore the strike’s devastating impact.The plant, located in Qom, specialised in manufacturing gas

March 23, 2026
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Who is Emmanuel Grégoire, Paris’s next mayor?

With more than 50% of the vote, Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire was elected as the next mayor of Paris.FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at the political career of the 48-year-old, who was seen as incumbent Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s right hand man until a public f…

March 23, 2026
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