School assembly news headlines for June 16: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayIndia and Slovakia elevate ties to a comprehensive partnership. A rival tutor accuses Khan Sir of murder. Delhi census Phase 1 records over...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Iran says it destroyed US MQ-1 drone after airspace incursion: ReportIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its air defence units shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Ira...
31 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian portUS forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime ...
31 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
BPCL, HPCL and IOC shares soar up to 6%. Here are two big triggersIndian oil stocks surged as crude oil prices dropped to a two-week low, driven by progress in US-Iran peace talks. This optimism, coupled w...
25 May, 2026, 09.38 AM 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
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags onA drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entere...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Targeting commercial shipping, impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India's UN envoyIndia's UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish stressed the need for short-term and long-term measures, plus international cooperation, to address th...
17 May, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with XiA ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Ho...
15 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Trump dismisses Iran's proposal as 'stupid', warns ceasefire 'on life support' as talks stallPresident Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest peace proposal. He stated the ceasefire between the two nations is fragile. Trump also ex...
11 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Why did oil prices crash today? $920 million crude oil short placed 70 minutes before US-Iran 14-point deal report — was someone trading on inside information?Oil prices crash today: Nearly $920 million in crude oil shorts entered the market just 70 minutes before reports claimed the US and Iran w...
06 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Trump signals 'possible' Iran talks within 36-72 hours as maritime tensions escalate in HormuzPresident Donald Trump suggests a possible diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. He has extended a ceasefire, citing Pakistan's request for Ir...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Iran will 'never' give up Strait of Hormuz control, says MP Ebrahim AziziIran has asserted permanent control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing national sovereignty. A senior lawmaker told Press TV that ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Iran to prioritise Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels that pay feesIran will now prioritize ships that pay fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Tehran reimposed strict military co...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
IRGC imposes strict navigation rules in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade on Iranian portsIran's IRGC Navy has imposed new restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, permitting only civilian vessels on designa...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
First cruise ship 'Celestyal Discovery' crosses Strait of Hormuz since war began: MarineTrafficA cruise ship has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, for the first time since the West Asia conflict started...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Won't impose 'traditional fees' on passage of ships through Hormuz, says Iran: ReportsIran is introducing new rules for the Strait of Hormuz. Ships will need security coordination and Iranian approval to pass. Hostile militar...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
US made 7 claims in one hour but 'all false', says Iran; warns access to Hormuz hinges on Tehran’s termsIran has asserted that maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Tehran, stating that passage will be a...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.19 AM IST