- Iran rules out reopening Hormuz, resuming US talks until Washington meets Tehran’s conditions
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or resume talks with the United States. Tehran has conveyed its demands through intermediaries an...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US ships in Indian Ocean will be attacked if war resumes, warns IranIranian Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has warned that US ships in the Indian Ocean will be targeted if fighting resumes, saying ...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Nippon Express Group eyes 3x India business by 2028, flags India’s scale as a challengeKatsuhito Kobayashi, CEO, South Asia & Oceania Region, Nippon Express, told ET AI that while the company has secured land in Gujarat’s Dhol...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
India needs multi-route energy strategy as West Asia tensions threaten supplies: ExpertsGrowing West Asian tensions expose India's energy supply vulnerabilities. Experts urge a multi-route strategy and diversified crude and gas...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearbyA rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Scientists find a smarter way to make drinking water from seawater — and the leftover salt could help supply lithium for future electric car batteriesScientists developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into fresh water. This innovative technology solidifies leftover salt ...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Dinesh Sharma takes oath as lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar IslandsDinesh Sharma took the oath as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Calcutta High Court Chief Justice administered ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdomHouthi rebels are advancing, threatening a vital Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks have forced a major pipeline closure, impacting glob...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
India, Sri Lanka sign defence pacts to upgrade air defence guns, expand military trainingIndia and Sri Lanka signed agreements to upgrade L70 air defence guns of the Sri Lankan Air Force and expand military exchanges, training a...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Freedom of navigation and respect for international law should remain pivotal priorities: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised secure sea lanes and maritime trade for South Asia. He met Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, reaf...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka visit to boost maritime security, resolve Tamil Nadu fishermen issue: BJPUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a landmark official visit to Sri Lanka, the first by an Indian Defence Minister in thirty-e...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Indian Air Force to host 'Dronathon-2026' at Pokhran Range to boost indigenous drone and counter-drone capabilitiesThe Indian Air Force will host Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran range in Jaisalmer. This event will showcase domestic manufacturers' advancements ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Five-year fuel contract with Mauritius: IndianOil turns 25-year presence into strategic footholdIndia has signed a five-year fuel supply agreement with Mauritius under which IndianOil will meet the island’s entire import requirement of...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
A small asteroid just crashed near Australia, and astronomers are thrilled about itA small asteroid, CERNQ52, entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on September 6, burning up harmlessly as predicted by ESA and N...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
What is a Rossby wave train? Scientists explain how Antarctica gained nearly 700 billion tons of ice - The surprising atmospheric pattern that disrupted normal weather, delivered extraordinary snowfall and and temporarily reversed the continent’s long-term ice lossIn a surprising turn, Antarctica temporarily gained ice mass, attributed to warm tropical ocean currents. These warm waters triggered atmos...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Andaman and Nicobar Islands to go nuclear? BARC plans small reactors amid China’s growing Indian Ocean presenceIndia is exploring Small Modular Reactors for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as BARC scientists inspect potential sites across all three d...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST