US-Iran talks make significant progress in Switzerland; Hormuz channel set up to avert incidentsIran and the US have made significant headway in talks mediated by Qatar, aiming to end a protracted conflict. A new framework is being fin...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere explained: New character, shocking deaths, the Antlered Man, and the mystery of the Isle of FacesHouse of the Dragon's latest episode unveiled the mysterious Isle of Faces, a sacred Westerosi site where the First Men and Children of the...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
India's warship-building capability gaining new speed in modern technology: Navy ChiefChief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said that the commissioning on Sunday of three frontline platforms - INS Dunagir...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOUIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This m...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Iran floats ‘Insurance Fees’ and asserts control over HormuzThis development raises concerns for the shipping sector about safe navigation. Iran's new requirements and possible insurance charges coul...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif saysUS-Iran peace deal: A deal to end the war in Iran is now in effect as leaders from the United States and Iran have signed the agreement. Pa...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz is reopening after this Sunday? Donald Trump shares major update on US-Iran dealIran has insisted it will maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime trade route for oil and gas shipments from the Gulf.
14 Jun, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
India appoints Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as next Army ChiefLieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026. He succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi. Lt Gen S...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Calling it 'collateral damage' won't doIn the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Pal...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST