जागरण न्यूज नेटवर्क, नई दिल्ली। अमेरिका-इजरायल और ईरान के बीच चल रही जंग हो या रूस- यूक्रेन युद्ध। इनमें मिसाइलों के साथ दुश्मन को सबसे ज्यादा नुकसान पहुंचाने वाला दूसरा हथियार ड्रोन है। ईरान का शाहेद ड्रोन इसमें प्रमुख है।ईरान ने अमेरिकी तकनीक को कापी करके यह आत्मघाती हमलावर ड्रोन तैयार किया और अब इसका इस्तेमाल अमेरिका के खिलाफ ही कर रहा है। इस रिवर्स इंजीनियरिंग का जवाब अमेरिका अपने अंदाज में दे रहा है, आइये जानते हैं इसकी दिलचस्प कहानी....सर्विलांस ड्रोन सेंटिनल 2007 में अमेरिका ने अपनी वायुसेना में स्टेल्थ सर्विलांस ड्रोन शामिल किया। इसका नाम था आरक्यू 170 सेंटिनल। लाकहिड मार्टिन ने इसे बनाया था। अफगानिस्तान में तैनात अमेरिकी सेना इसका इस्तेमाल हवाई निगरानी और जासूसी के लिए कर रही थी।ड्रोन को दुश्मन के हवाई क्षेत्र में किसी की नजर में आए बिना घुसने, तथा टोही तस्वीरें और सिग्नल इंटेलिजेंस जुटाने के लिए डिजाइन किया गया था। बेस पर नहीं लौटा सेंटिनल एक दिसंबर, 2011 को सेंटिनल ने एक दिन कंधार एयरफील्ड से मिशन के लिए उड़ान भरी लेकिन वापस बेस पर लौटने के बजाए ड्रोन ने ईरान में लैंड किया। यहीं से रिवर्स इंजीनयिरिंग और तकनीक की कापी करने का एक चक्र शुरू हुआ है, जिसने दुनिया में आज के ड्रोन युद्ध के तौर तरीकों को आकार दिया।ईरान के कब्जे में आया सेंटिनल ईरान ने 4 दिसंबर, 2011 को बताया कि उसके सशस्त्र बलों ने एक स्टेल्थ टोही ड्रोन को अपने कब्जे में लिया है। यह ड्रोन ईरानी क्षेत्र में काफी अंदर आ गया था। ईरान ने दावा किया कि ड्रोन लाकहिड मार्टिन द्वारा बनाया गया आरक्यू 170 सेंटिनल है और इसे अमेरिकी खुफिया एजेंसी सीआइए आपरेट कर रही थी। इसके बाद अमेरिका ने भी स्वीकार किया कि उसका एक ड्रोन ईरानी सीमा के नजदीक खो गया है।ईरान का रिवर्स इंजीनियरिंग का दावा अमेरिकी ड्रोन पकड़ने के कुछ महीनों बाद ईरानी अधिकारियों ने इसकी तस्वीरें दिखाई और घोषणा की कि वे इसकी रिवर्स इंजीनियरिंग करेंगे। ईरान ने कहा कि वह ड्रोन के डिजाइन का विश्लेषण करेगा और इस विमान के स्वदेशी संस्करण तैयार करेगा।समय के साथ, ईरानी मीडिया ने कई ऐसे ड्रोनों के विकास की खबरें दीं, जिनके बारे में कहा गया कि वे सेंटिनल पर ही आधारित हैं। इनमें शाहेद-171, सिमार्ग और साएछेह शामिल थे। ये दोनों ही फ्लाइंग-विंग ड्रोन हैं, जो देखने में आरक्यू-170 जैसे लगते हैं। बाद में ईरानी अधिकारियों ने बताया कि साएघेह चार प्रेसिजन गाइडेड बम ले जाने में सक्षम है और एक साथ कई लक्ष्यों पर हमला कर सकता है।लादेन को मारने में भी हुआ स्टेल्थ ड्रोन का इस्तेमाल 2011 में ओसामा बिन लादेन को मार गिराने वाली रेड से पहले सीआइए ने पाकिस्तान के एबटाबाद के ऊपर बार-बार गुप्त निगरानी उड़ानें भरने के लिए आरक्यू-170 ड्रोन का इस्तेमाल किया था। यहीं पर अल-कायदा का मुखिया ओसामा बिन लादेन छिपा हुआ था।रेड वाली रात को भी स्टेल्थ ड्रोन का इस्तेमाल किया गया था। ड्रोन ने वीडियो फुटेज मुहैया कराया, जिसे राष्ट्रपति बराक ओबामा और उनकी राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा टीम के सदस्यों ने रियल-टाइम में देखा। शाहेद ड्रोन का उमार आज ईरान के सबसे ज्यादा पहचाने जाने वाले ड्रोन में से एक है शाहेद-136। यह एक तिकोना लोइटरिंग म्यूनिशन है, जिसे अपने टारगेट से टकराकर उसे तबाह करने के लिए डिजाइन किया गया है। बड़े सर्विलांस ड्रोन के उलट ये सिस्टम काफी सस्ते होते हैं। इनका इस्तेमाल पश्चिम एशिया में ईरान-समर्थित गुटों ने किया है और यूक्रेन- युद्ध में रूस भी इसका इस्तेमाल बड़े पैमाने पर कर रहा है।कम कीमत में प्रभावी हथियार शाहेद का बड़े पैमाने पर इस्तेमाल होने की एक वजह इनकी कम कीमत भी है। जहां एमक्यू-9 रीपर जैसे एडवांस्ड ड्रोन की कीमत लगभग 16 करोड़ डालर तक है, वहीं शाहेद जैसे छोटे हमलावर ड्रोन की कीमत इसके मुकाबले काफी कम है। शाहेद-136 के डिजाइन को बड़े पैमाने पर कापी किया गया और कापी का यह चक्र अब विपरीत दिशा में चल रहा है।

If Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu continue this war, the global economy will come under even greater stress. Whether they realise their grave miscalculation or not, the way forward is not more bombing. This war must be brought to an end immediately.

The export of computer software and services, including ITeS and BPO, increased by 11% on a year-over-year basis to $222 billion in 2024-25, the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council said on Tuesday.The exports were at $200 billion in 2023-24, according to the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). "Exports of Computer Software and Services, including ITeS and BPO, reached $222 billion in 2024-25, an 11% jump over the $200 billion recorded in the previous year," ESC said.ESC Chairman, Veer Sagar, said IT Software and Services alone account for $147 billion, about 66.2 per cent, of the total exports. "Engineering Services crossed $11 billion, the fastest-growing sub-sector at 13.99%. BPO Services added $58 billion," Sagar said.ESC, Chairman for Global Outreach, Sandeep Narula, said that the United States remains by far the largest buyer, taking in $117.43 billion worth of Indian software, which works out to 52.9% of total exports. "The UK is a distant second at $34.41 billion.

Periodic purges at the highest levels of state institutions have led to conflicting interpretations as to the real state of affairs. It is worth examining whether this is merely another purge by Mr. Xi or an indication of the growing challenges to his leadership. While Mr. Xi appears to have emerged successful, yet again, the fig leaf of another massive anti-corruption purge is beginning to wear thin. It is, however uncertain, as of now, whether China is indeed undergoing a turmoil at the very highest levels of the CPC. Most strategic experts seem to feel that problems at the highest levels of the CPC can be the only plausible explanation.

The war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran has put stress on the country’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, which was already heavily import dependent and in need of government aid previously. In just a week after the conflict began, on March 7, domestic LPG prices were raised by ₹60 per cylinder. The quantity of India’s LPG imports increased from over 16.48 million metric tonnes in 2020-21 to over 18 MMT in 2025-26. India’s LPG imports are heavily concentrated in a few countries, most of them in West Asia. In 2025, Qatar accounted for about 34% of India’s LPG imports, making it the country’s largest supplier.

'Not seeking ceasefire'The Israeli-US attacks came weeks after Iranian authorities ruthlessly crushed mass protests, although the United States and Israel say they are not necessarily seeking to topple the Islamic republic. Iranian authorities warned against dissent at home, with the country's police chief saying protesters will be viewed and dealt with as "enemies". Drones and ballistic missiles were also intercepted elsewhere in the Gulf, including multiple drones heading to the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, its defence ministry said. "We believe the aggressor must be punished and taught a lesson that will deter them from attacking Iran again," he added. Seven US military personnel have been killed and about 140 injured since the start of the war, according to the Pentagon.

The buying spree follows Washington’s decision to allow Indian firms to purchase Russian oil that had been loaded onto ships before March 5. That resulted in international crude oil prices falling steeply on the Brent Index from a peak of $119 on Monday to around $88. The scramble for crude oil is only one part of a much broader energy shortage unfolding across the country. This includes piped natural gas to homes, compressed natural gas used by buses, taxis and other vehicles, gas used to produce cooking fuel such as LPG, and the fuel required to keep the country’s pipeline network operating. Natural gas supplies are also under pressure, with major supplier Qatar halting production following an Iranian drone strike.

Yet, it is also true that I was obsessed with Iran and had almost personified the entire country in my head as a lover. The thesis allowed me to live in New York but daydream of Iran. “It’s Iran — just like it’s India.”“The Americans have chosen to hate Iran,” said an Iranian businessman, who, in recent years, was jailed for large‐scale financial fraud. I started to sense that my obsession with Iran was really my desire to nurture my ability to mourn. Saffron was mixed with minced meat, and I sat there watching everything — an outsider trying to understand Iranian ways of dealing with grief.

Many political leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Central government on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) for the shortage of commercial LPG in the country. Many State hotels associations have appealed to the respective State governments to ensure reasonable and uninterrupted supply of commercial gas cylinders as oil marketing companies are rationing supplies amid supply chain disruptions fuelled by a raging war in West Asia. Also read: Indian restaurants cut rava dosas, parottas and pizza as LPG shortage spreadsWith the expanding conflict between Iran and the US-Israel combine disrupting global fuel lifelines, including India’s LPG supplies, the government has prioritised domestic cooking gas supply to households, leading to a supply crunch for hotels and restaurants, which use commercial LPG. Read: How the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is exposing India’s LPG dependence | DataThe government has formed a three-member committee to address grievances and prioritise domestic LPG supply. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) said its giant Jamnagar oil refining complex will maximise cooking gas LPG production, while gas from Bay of Bengal KG-D6 fields will be diverted to the priority sector with a view to aid Indian economy overcome West Asia war related disruptions.

Pop star Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and the singer’s mother were at home when a woman, now charged with attempted murder, allegedly opened fire at the property, prosecutors said Tuesday. Prosecutors said the three counts of firing at a dwelling relate to Rihanna’s house, her trailer and a neighbouring house. The 10 assault counts relate to Rihanna and family members, two staffers and two people in the neighbouring house. Judge Theresa McGonigle issued a protective order directing Ortiz to stay away from Robin Fenty and Rakim Mayers — the legal names of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky — and their home. She and A$AP Rocky announced the birth of their third child, a girl named Rocki Irish Mayers, in September.

At least six people were killed after a bus caught fire late on Tuesday in the Swiss town of Kerzers, police said. Investigators suspect the blaze may have been triggered by a deliberate act by someone inside the vehicle. ADVERTISEMENT"At this stage, we have elements suggesting a deliberate act by a person who was inside the bus," said Frederic Papaux, a spokesperson for Fribourg police. In January, a fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana killed 41 people and injured 115. Police said the investigation into the Kerzers bus fire was continuing.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENTFlights in and out of the Middle East have been impacted by the Iran war, which began the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28. Al-Khelaifi has been trying to return to Paris ahead of PSG's Champions League round-of-16 match against Chelsea on Wednesday. The ripple effects of the war have spread across the Middle East and beyond with Iran launching retaliatory strikes in the Gulf states. Also Read Global airlines suspend flights as Iran war shuts key Middle East hubsAirports in the Gulf serve as critical hubs connecting travellers going to Europe, Africa and Asia.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday after a day's breather amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia and sustained foreign fund outflows. ADVERTISEMENTThe 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 96.12 points to 78,109.86 in early trade. From the 30-Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. On Tuesday, the Sensex jumped 639.82 points or 0.82 per cent to settle at 78,205.98. The Nifty climbed 233.55 points or 0.97 per cent to end at 24,261.60.

Meta said Wednesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other. A takeover of the AI experiment by the parent company of Facebook and Instagram comes weeks after Moltbook attracted viral attention as an unusual Reddit-like hub for AI systems trading gossip. Meta's move reflects the tech industry's ongoing fascination with the promise of AI agents that go beyond a chatbot's capabilities in being able to act and perform tasks on a person's behalf. Meta said in a statement that Moltbook introduced novel ideas in a "rapidly developing space" and will open "new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses." Researchers at Wiz, a cloud security platform, published a report shortly after the platform launched detailing security vulnerabilities on the site, which have since been patched.

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan as a “flagrant violation" of international law, saying it is “hypocritical” to invoke Islamic solidarity while carrying out attacks that have killed civilians during Ramzan. "India strongly condemns the airstrikes on Afghan territory, which are flagrant violations of international law and the UN Charter and the principle of state sovereignty. India reiterated its support for the Secretary General’s call, urging compliance with obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and ensuring protection of civilians. This is a violation of WTO norms and of the UN Charter and international law. With more than 500 development partnership projects spread across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan, India is deepening its engagement in healthcare, public infrastructure and capacity building.