Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Dow Jones hits record above 52,000 as Alphabet debuts in index, S&P 500 climbs and Nasdaq jumps over 2% as tech stocks lead Wall Street rally - here's how US stock market performed today (June 29)S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq today June 29: The US stock market started the shortened trading week with solid gains as the Dow Jones close...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.26 AM IST
Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Gold prices dip to Rs 1.43 lakh/10 grams, silver below Rs 2.23 lakh/kg. What lies ahead?Gold and silver prices traded lower on MCX on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hi...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 29): Crude oil rises after renewed US-Iran strikes. What lies ahead?US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the US were "forced" to resume the war. "United States airc...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz routeThe exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and Israel i...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
CDSCO asks states, port offices to step up screening to curb imports of illegal drugsIndia's drug regulator is intensifying border screenings to block unapproved medicines from entering the country. Authorities are cracking ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Heavy rains from nearby Typhoon Mekkhala pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coastTyphoon Mekkhala's outer bands have unleashed heavy rains and localized flooding across Taipei and southern Taiwan. Authorities are evacuat...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources sayUS defense firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, aiming to produce military ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Premier says China's tech advancements an 'opportunity' for world, not threatChina's Premier Li Qiang has countered global concerns about the nation's technological surge, framing it as a worldwide opportunity, not a...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of "draining" BMC funds as Mumbai faces severe waterlogging due to heavy downpourMumbai faced significant waterlogging after heavy rains, prompting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray to criticize the government's focu...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of "draining" BMC funds as Mumbai faces severe waterlogging due to heavy downpourMumbai faced significant waterlogging after heavy rains, prompting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray to criticize the government. He ur...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
India aims to be defence manufacturer, not just buyer: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing defense manufacturing prowess, now at Rs 40,000 crore, emphasizing self-reliance o...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Goa received more than 46 lakh tourists in first five months of this yearGoa welcomed over 46.39 lakh tourists from January to May this year, a slight uptick attributed to enhanced connectivity and diverse experi...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST