US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations: ReportEmbassies slated to restore higher staffing levels include those in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait, ac...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is keyUS sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aim to pressure Iran and countries doing business with it, but their gradual app...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 croreSoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu D...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Y Combinator sells Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore in block deals; Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among buyersY Combinator-linked entities sold 4.85 crore Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore through block deals at Rs 200.01 apiece. Institutional buyers...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreementIndia and the Gulf Cooperation Council reviewed free trade agreement negotiations in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Exxon, Lyondell among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets, could fetch $8 billion, FT reportsShell is reportedly seeking to sell its U.S. chemical assets for up to eight billion dollars. Several major companies and a private equity ...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Centre pushes states to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transitionThe Petroleum Ministry is urging states to appoint district-level officers for PNG adoption. This move aims to accelerate the transition fr...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 21): Crude oil nears $95 as Iran peace deal hopes fade. What are experts saying?Crude oil Price today: An earlier peace deal between the sides expired this week, with neither side making efforts to resume talks. U.S. Pr...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supplyOil prices are maintaining their momentum, showing potential for a second consecutive week of gains. The escalating tensions between the US...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: ReportThe Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different storyShipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Aegis Logistics in talks to acquire UAE’s Tristar for $1.5 billionAegis Logistics is in advanced discussions to acquire Tristar for $1.5 billion. This consolidation could be one of the industry's largest e...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
'No substitute': Kuwait's future tied to Hormuz strait fateKuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the ongoing war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The nation faces its biggest crisis since the 1990...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Kuwait introduces KD 150 fee for visit visa to residency switchKuwait has allowed five categories of foreigners to convert entry visit visas into regular residency permits by paying a one-time fee of KD...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST