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After pressing for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, US shifts its message

US officials stress that they have repeatedly come out in support of Israel's right to defend itself and that any change in their language only reflects evolving conditions on the ground

Iran's strikes latest sign of spiraling Middle East conflict, global threat

Middle East is in much more volatile situation than it was even a year ago as the conflict has expanded far outside of fighting primarily between Israel-Hamas in Palestine and Gaza

Pentagon chief warns Iran of 'serious consequences' if it attacks Israel

Israel and the US have promised to retaliate against Tehran as fears of a wider war intensify

Air Marshal Surat Singh assumes charge as new chief of Eastern Air Command

The new chief of Eastern Air Command was awarded with Vayu Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2006, 2011 and 2015 respectively.

Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider regional conflict

Israel renewed its bombardment early on Wednesday of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of the Iran-backed armed Hezbollah group, with at least a dozen airstrikes

India, Israel aligned in condemning terrorism: Israeli Embassy spokesperson

When asked how long is the conflict going to last, he said that even they didn't want this to prolong

Here's why Iran missile strike against Israel was another strategic blunder

In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly last week, Netanyahu said Israel should be supported as it tries to reshape the Middle East in positive ways

Iran made big mistake tonight, will pay for it: Netanyahu on Israel attack

At the start of the Security Cabinet Meeting, Netanyahu said that whoever attacks them, they will counter-attack

Totally unacceptable: Antony Blinken condemns Iran's attack on Israel

Blinken reaffirmed US support for Israel, stating that they would continue close communication with Israel moving forward

Iran fires barrage of missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows

Netanyahu said the missile attack was a failure and that Iran would soon learn a painful lesson just as its enemies in Gaza, Lebanon and other places have learned

All about Iran's missile barrage, Israel's ground operations in Lebanon

The missile attack came after Israel said ground troops crossed into Lebanon overnight, launching what the military described as a limited operation to root out Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure

Don't feel bad if India comments on internal affairs: EAM to US think tank

Jaishankar said the world is very globalised and as a result, the politics of any country doesn't necessarily stay within the national boundaries of the country

Indian Embassy issues advisory after Iran launches attack against Israel

Earlier in the day, the IDF initiated limited, localised, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Biden directs US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel

According to a White House situation room update, President Biden directed the U.S. military to aid Israel's defence against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles that are targeting Israel

India is communicating between Russia and Ukraine: EAM Jaishankar

The intent is to be helpful. To some extent, we have to keep other people sort of informed. Where it is necessary, we do that as well, he added

Russia asks Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon, warns of escalation

Israel said commando and paratroop units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday as part of a "limited" ground incursion, while Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel

Israel says Iran launched missiles, warns residents to shelter in place

The orders to shelter in place were sent to Israelis' mobile phones and announced on national television. TV stations reported sirens in parts of Jerusalem as well as central Israel

PM Modi holds talks with Jamaican counterpart Holness, inks four pacts

PM Modi said India has always been a reliable partner in Jamaica's development journey and it is ready to share its expertise with that country

Iran preparing to imminently launch missile attack on Israel, warns US

The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence, said the US is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations

NSA Doval dials French President Macron; conveys PM Modi's greetings

He also met the Armed Forces Minister of France and discussed enhancing bilateral defence relations and advancing space collaboration, as well as the "evolving" global situation