Iran rejects US-led Gulf security summit, says Hormuz is under its commandIran has sharply criticized a US-led security summit in Bahrain, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's command, not Amer...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Quote of the Day by King Leonidas I of Sparta: 'Come and Take Them', offers life advice of bravery, freedom, dignity, self-respect and shows true meaning of courage, identityKing Leonidas I's iconic quote continues to inspire people because it embodies timeless virtues of courage, integrity, and determination. T...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Uttarakhand Minority Education Act comes into force, Madrasa Board Act repealedUttarakhand's Minority Education Act is now in effect, replacing the Madrasa Education Board Act. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Oil finds its way: Supertankers return to Persian GulfSupertankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, following a period of disruption due to recent Iran confl...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduledAmidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump announced a potential meeting with Iran in Doha, though Iranian officia...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Iran's president says $6 billion in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challengedIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Monday that Qatar will release USD 6 billion of frozen Iranian assets, a move he stated is par...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM 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
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle EastOil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rateA supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmar...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
These 7 plants look hand-painted, but their stunning colours are completely natural. Add these to your home garden to spruce up the spaceBrighten your home with houseplants that boast stunning, colourful foliage instead of flowers. From the elegant pink stripes of Calathea or...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
11 India-bound ships transited Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEAFollowing the US and Iran's agreement to de-escalate tensions in West Asia, eleven ships bound for India have successfully navigated the St...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed Strait of Hormuz since signing of Iran-US MoU: MEAEleven India-bound vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran agreement on June 17, according to MEA spokes...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST