India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
US stocks: US market's indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimismU.S. stock indexes rose Thursday, led by semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, despite anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Tesla opens first Telangana experience centre, brings 2026 Model Y range to HyderabadTesla has opened its fifth Experience Centre in India, located in Hyderabad. This new facility showcases the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Whee...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics saySpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technol...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Drones hit three 'shadow fleet' oil tankers off Turkiye's Black Sea coastThree oil tankers were attacked by drones off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The ships are part of a 'shadow fleet' exporting Russian oil and ev...
28 May, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
28 May, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
'Europeans have developed taste for Indian mangoes': Why London is going crazy over Gujarat’s kesar keri & paying any price for itIndian Kesar and Alphonso mangoes are becoming hugely popular across the UK and Europe, thanks to their rich sweetness and unmistakable aro...
24 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of HormuzUS Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Treasury Department to sanction entities aiding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. He specif...
23 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weaponsTrump and Xi Jinping also discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping. Tensions remain high as the conflict continues. ...
15 May, 2026, 12.14 PM 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
Iran says BRICS unable to reach consensus on West Asia conflict due to UAE stanceIran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated the UAE is hindering BRICS consensus on the West Asia conflict. He expressed Iran's...
13 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Iran seeks India’s role in West Asia peace efforts ahead of BRICS meet; plans new Hormuz shipping frameworkIran welcomes India's efforts to bring peace to West Asia. The nation is creating a new framework for ships passing through the Strait of H...
13 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Will provide insurance to all vessels coming to or going from India: DFS Secretary NagarajuIndia has launched its own maritime insurance pool. This initiative aims to support Indian maritime trade. Vedanta Sterlite, Balrampur Suga...
12 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presenceWho sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near S...
12 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
The battle for Hormuz risks sparking the next Iran clashIran is now controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This new arrangement could continue even after the current conflict ends. Gul...
12 May, 2026, 03.41 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
South Korea says 'unidentified aircraft' hit cargo ship in Hormuz on MondayA South Korean cargo ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz six days ago was struck by unidentified aircraft, the foreign ministry in Seoul said ...
10 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST