India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortagesIn response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its r...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Iran to impose new service fees in Hormuz, reserves special treatment for 'friendly' nationsIran's ambassador to China announced new service fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite US objections. Ambassador Abdolrez...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime deathDressed in black and draped in the red, white and green flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran, mourners held up posters and A4 printed shee...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
'Just about everything we need': Trump claims Iran has accepted nearly all US conditionsUS President Donald Trump claimed Iran has accepted nearly all American demands in ongoing nuclear talks. He asserted that US military stri...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeralIran is preparing for a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in an Israeli airstrike. General Ahmad Vahidi...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
US-Iran talks end without breakthrough as Tehran's nuclear prowess stays off the tableIndirect talks between Iran and the US concluded without significant progress on lasting peace, focusing instead on resolved issues like ma...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
'Iran's nuclear rights are non-negotiable': Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says key commitments under MoU need to be fulfilledIran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the nation's nuclear rights are non-negotiable and will not proceed with f...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
The US is getting something right — in LebanonPeace talks with Iran are a complex process to define the post-conflict regional balance. While Iran seeks to leverage its control over the...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Rupee slips as tepid stocks dull boost from firmer Asian peersThe Indian rupee edged lower against the dollar on Monday, despite positive sentiment from a US-Iran de-escalation and gains in Asian curre...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Goldman backs India 30-year bonds as Iran war impact containedGoldman Sachs has recommended buying India's 30-year government bonds, citing easing inflation expectations, lower oil prices and reduced f...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST