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‘She’s wrong’: Trump on intel chief Tulsi Gabbard’s claim of no evidence Iran is developing nukes

In March, Gabbard testified to Congress that the US intelligence community ‘continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon’.

‘Hope Pakistan will stand with Iran,’ says Iranian diplomat, urges India to condemn Israeli aggression

Deputy Chief of Mission Mohamed Javad Hosseini makes it clear that Tehran is not 'disappointed' with India’s position. Around 1,000 Indians are to be evacuated starting Friday.

SubscriberWrites: As Israel and Iran Edge Closer to War, Can India Intervene to Stop the Spiral?

What began as a proxy battlefield in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza is now veering toward full-scale war. Iran’s recent threats, Israel’s pre-emptive strikes, and spiraling retaliations have set the region on fire.

Basmati rice, fertilisers & diamond likely to suffer due to Middle East unrest, says Crisil report

Israel & Iran made up around 14% of Indian basmati rice exports in FY25. Israel also accounts for 4% of India’s diamond exports. Both are likely to be significantly impacted.

Israeli strikes have damaged Iranian reactor, including distillation unit, says IAEA

Under-construction Khondab Heavy Water Research Reactor was not functional, but Israel says it could have produced plutonium that could eventually be used for nuclear weapons.

Israel says it targeted ‘nuclear weapon development sites’ in Iran’s Arak and Natanz

DUBAI (Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Thursday it had targeted the Arak nuclear reactor in Iran overnight and struck what it said was a nuclear weapons development site in the area of Natanz.

Hours after Israel bombed Arak nuclear reactor, Iran hits Beersheba hospital in widening conflict

Israeli hospital chief alleges Iranian strike destroyed several wards as civilians on both sides bear brunt of escalating regional conflict.

What happens when nuclear site is struck & can Israel-Iran conflict lead to next Chernobyl or Fukushima

Amid Israel-Iran conflict, concerns over a possible nuclear disaster at Iran's four nuclear facilities, including Fordow.

‘Iran won’t surrender,’ says Khamenei after Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’

In a recorded speech on TV, Khamenei warned that the Americans should know that any U.S. intervention will ‘undoubtedly’ be accompanied by irreparable damage.

Israel launches airlift operation for stranded citizens stuck in Iran after Israeli strikes

The operation, being carried out in stages, aims to rescue 50,000 Israelis as Tel Aviv's airport remains shut. First rescue flight touched down at Ben Gurion Airport early Wednesday.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.