Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on BeirutIran has threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel following fresh strikes in Beirut. This escalation occurs as the Midd...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
India-Indonesia ties deepen as EAM Jaishankar outlines blueprint for defence, trade cooperationExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono. Th...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Sri Lanka Navy welcomes INS AiravatIndian Naval Ship Airavat received a traditional welcome at Colombo port during an operational turnaround visit to Sri Lanka. The vessel de...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Securing the skies together: IAF Chief AP Singh charts course for 21st-century air power in Sri LankaIndia's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited Sri Lanka. He spoke at the National Defence College on 21st May 2026. The v...
22 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: top security councilIran has established a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway has been effectively closed by Tehran, which inten...
18 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
PM Modi leaves for Sweden after Netherlands visit boosts strategic tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the Netherlands. He signed seventeen agreements to boost cooperation in defense and cri...
17 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transitEuropean nations are in talks with Iran regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows similar agreements with East Asian cou...
16 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
What makes the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project critical for India both militarily and economicallyIndia is undertaking a massive Rs 90,000 crore project in Great Nicobar. This initiative will develop a major transshipment port and intern...
15 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Dialogue does not mean "surrender", says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as Tehran defends national interestsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that dialogue does not mean "surrender," as Tehran submitted its response to a US peace propos...
10 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Iran ceasefire appears to hold, Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard linksA fragile ceasefire held even after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutio...
10 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Full explainer on Gulf conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks and global marketsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Oil prices climbed after new c...
08 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification of Korean Peninsula
The revision, believed to have been adopted at a March meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly, Pyongyang's rubber-stamp legislature, mark...
07 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopens on Monday? Donald Trump makes big announcement, Iran respondsStrait of Hormuz has been blocked: Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertilizer to the world economy, while the United States...
04 May, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Pakistan Navy commissions its first Hangor-class submarine in ChinaAmidst a surge in naval advancements, Pakistan has officially launched its maiden Hangor-class submarine in Sanya, China, with President As...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
The stunning way China is using America's own playbook to hit the US where it hurts most, and Washington has no idea how to respondChina Detains Panama-Flagged Ships: Nearly 70 Panamanian vessels held in Chinese ports. COSCO suspending operations at Balboa. A $2 billion...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.51 PM IST