In Pictures: US-Israeli strikes and Iran’s response
More than 130 cities across Iran have come under attack.
Month: March 2026
“Sense of déjà vu” in Lebanon as Middle East conflict widens
The Israeli military said on March 2nd it hit more than 70 Hezbollah targets including missile launchers in a wave of strikes against the Iran-backed armed group in southern Lebanon. This comes as Lebanon bans the militant group’s military activities….
Starmer says UK will not join ‘regime change from the skies’ on Iran
PM defends use of UK bases for defensive action but says Britain has ‘learned the lessons from Iraq’ on need for ‘thought-through plan’US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesKeir Starmer has said the UK will not join offensive strikes by Israel and the US…
India Pitches ‘Made-In-Philippines’ Defence Lines With Tech From Its Own Arsenal Amid Manila’s Anti-China Build-Up
BrahMos technicians working on NG variant of the cruise missile at the new Lucknow plantIndia’s defence sector is extending a significant olive branch to the Philippines, proposing the establishment of local production facilities as Manila accelerates its military modernisation program. This initiative aims to align with the Philippines’ ambition to build self-reliant defence capabilities
India Advances Indigenous Defence With AHSP Transfer For Carrier Command Post Tracked Vehicle
In a significant milestone for India’s self-reliant defence manufacturing, the Authority of Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) for the Carrier Command Post Tracked (CCPT) vehicle was officially transferred on Friday at Ordnance Factory Medak (OFMK). This event marks a crucial step in bolstering the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities through home-grown technology.The CCPT vehicle has been
PM Modi And PM Mark Carney Launch Defence Dialogue
India and Canada have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral relations with the announcement of a new Defence Dialogue during a high-level meeting in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the declaration on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This development underscores a maturing partnership amid shared strategic
Iran Claims Fresh US-Israel Strikes On Key Natanz Nuclear Site; Tehran Vows To Rebuild Facility
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of launching airstrikes on its Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, a cornerstone of Tehran’s atomic program. The claim emerged on Monday, 2 March 2026, amid heightened tensions in the region.Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Reza Najafi, levelled the allegations during a press briefing, describing the purported
Aule Space Unveil Jetpack Satellites To Breathe New Life Into Ageing Orbiters
In the bustling aerospace hub of Bangalore, a young start-up named Aule Space is pushing the boundaries of satellite technology with its ambitious "Jetpack Satellites".These compact, propulsion-enabled spacecraft are designed to rendezvous with ageing satellites in low Earth orbit, docking seamlessly to extend their operational lifespan by years.Founded in 2023 by a team of IIT alumni and former
PM Modi And PM Carney Target USD 50 Billion Trade Milestone By 2030 Amid CEPA Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ambitious plans for India and Canada to achieve USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Speaking alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark J Carney in New Delhi on 2 March 2026, Modi described this target as a key step in elevating their partnership to the next level.The leaders committed to finalising a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA
Indian Mariner Killed In Drone Boat Strike On Oil Tanker Amid Iran Retaliation Escalation
A bomb-laden drone boat struck the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MKD VYOM in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, resulting in the death of an Indian crew member.Omani authorities confirmed the attack occurred off the coast of Muscat, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The vessel, laden with crude, sustained significant structural damage from the explosion, though it remained afloat.The