MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: 'All I know is that while I'm asleep, I'm never afraid. I have no hopes, no struggles, no glories, and bless the man who invented sleep, a cloak over all human thought...' - How sleep fixes everything, explained by the Spanish writerCenturies-old wisdom from Cervantes' Don Quixote reveals sleep as a profound gift, offering refuge from fear, stress, and life's demands. T...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman says it is tracking vessel incident off coastAn incident involving the vessel MT Jalveer off Oman's Shinas port is under close watch by the Indian Embassy. This follows a US strike on ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
India summons US chargé d’affaires over attack on vessel with 24 Indian crew off Oman coastIndia summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires to protest an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman's coast, which carried 24 Indian ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
3 Indians missing after US strikes commercial vessel off Oman coast, New Delhi summons American diplomatThree Indian sailors are missing after a US military strike on the commercial vessel Settebello. The ship was attacked off Oman's coast. Tw...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India, US exploring possibility of Modi-Trump meeting on margins of G7 summit in FranceIndia and the US are exploring a potential meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. This could happen on...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: ‘No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or…’ Why do some people need to belittle others? The brutal warning about ego and insecurityQuote of the Day: The quote invites us to reflect on our own responses to insecurity and self-doubt. Everyone encounters moments of uncerta...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Afcons Infra shares soar over 9% on Rs 5,301 cr order to build world’s second-largest breakwaterAfcons Infrastructure shares surged following a significant contract win. The company will construct a 10.14-km breakwater for Vadhvan Port...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
India-crewed tanker hit near Iran, MEA says communication between ship & US Navy preceded strikeThe US military fired on a tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members. This happened as the US enforces a blockade of Iranian ports. India's Mi...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Quotes by Luís Vaz de Camões: ‘Times change, as do our wills, what we are is ever changing, all the world is made of change, and…’ Portuguese poet’s timeless words on the inevitability of changePortuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, a Renaissance giant, profoundly explored change and human nature. His epic "The Lusiads" celebrated mar...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
India is France’s official partner for VivaTech next week, positioning itself as global leader in AI, digital innovationVivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of a...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran WarOil prices declined Friday as traders perceived a reduced likelihood of renewed conflict between the US and Iran. Despite this, both Brent ...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Oman ports emerge as India's gateway to West Asia, AfricaIndia's CEPA agreement with Oman is officially in motion, turning ports such as Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm into strategic hubs for Indian com...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Francisco de Quevedo: ‘He who spends time regretting the past loses the…’ Spanish poet's golden words on value of timeFrancisco de Quevedo, a prominent 17th-century Spanish writer, cautioned against dwelling on past regrets, emphasizing their detrimental ef...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Adani Ports shares snap 2-day fall, rise over 1% after Goldman Sachs raises target priceShares of Adani Ports saw an uptick on Friday after Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating and raised the target price to Rs 1,870. Stro...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
West Bengal eyes new deep-seaport in Dadanpatra; Kolkata to enter water metro gridWest Bengal will establish a new deep seaport in East Midnapore district. The state government will provide 1700 acres for this project. Ko...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after possible security threat midairA United Airlines flight to Spain returned to Newark after a possible security threat. The flight turned around mid-air. This was due to a ...
31 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST