Vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait: Maritime agencyThe UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14 kilometres) southeast o...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfThe US military is secretly guiding oil tankers through the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to facilitate ship-to-...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfAmerica's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer o...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM 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
Pakistan urges India to respect Indus Water TreatyPakistan has called on India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty. Minister Musadik Malik stated that suspending the treaty would create a dan...
26 May, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf islandA recent attack on an Iranian oil refinery has led to a devastating oil spill impacting Shidvar Island, a vital wildlife breeding ground in...
19 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plantA drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The inc...
17 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4, wound 12 others, while debris lands on Moscow airportUkraine conducted a major drone attack on Russia, resulting in casualties and damage near Moscow. Russian air defenses intercepted many dro...
17 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt impactUkrainian drones are hitting Russian oil facilities deep inside the country. These attacks aim to cut funding for the war. While the econom...
02 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
02 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Jewish proverb of the day: “The world is beautiful but people make it ugly” – moral lessons on society, responsibility and why you should think before you actJewish proverb of the day, “The world is beautiful but people make it ugly,” reflects a powerful truth about human behavior and its impact ...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two: Monitors, GuardsIranian forces seized two container ships and fired on a third vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions threaten a vital trade route i...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Iran sets lifting of Hormuz blockade as condition for talks, says 'break blockade and we will negotiate'Iran has set lifting the US naval blockade as a precondition for talks, citing "ceasefire violations." Despite President Trump's "unilatera...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.41 PM IST