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
White House invite to PM Modi has flouted protocol, says Ex DiplomatFormer Diplomat Veena Sikri highlights protocol concerns regarding an invitation for Prime Minister Modi. She notes renewed US interest in ...
25 May, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional watersChina has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across regional waters. This comes as Taiwan's security officials express concern...
23 May, 2026, 05.10 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
Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transitEuropean nations are in talks with Iran regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows similar agreements with East Asian cou...
16 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
20,000 Indian seafarers caught in Gulf tensions; Mariners' body raises alarmMore than 20,000 Indian seafarers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are facing growing risks amid escalating regional tensions, prompting th...
10 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Iran enforces new 'sovereign' transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vesselsIran has introduced a new system for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships must now get prior authorization before transiting the...
06 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
The luxury of hindsight, the urgency of foresight: What India can still get rightIran war: Recent West Asian events highlight India's vulnerabilities in energy, trade and finance. Foresight was dismissed, but now hindsig...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM 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
Cabinet approves ₹12,980 crore sovereign-backed maritime insurance poolThe Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved a Sovereign Maritime Fund to provide insurance cover for Indian-flagged, ...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
UAE envoy to India flags 2,890 strikes on civilian infra since Feb 28, says 4 million Indian expats integral to nationThe UAE ambassador has reported 2,890 missile and drone attacks. He called these unprovoked strikes and urged stronger international action...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Iran used 3 planes, 2 decoys to avoid Israeli assassination before US-Iran talks in Pakistan: Watch viral videoAmidst high-stakes US-Iran talks in Islamabad, unverified social media claims suggest Iran deployed decoy aircraft for negotiator safety. U...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Maritime company Safesea seeks probe into tanker hit that killed Indian crew memberA shipping company demands an international probe into a recent attack on its tanker in Iraqi waters. The incident killed an Indian crew me...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
NSA Ajit Doval calls for seamless coordination among maritime security agenciesIn the context of changing geopolitical scenario, Doval said that the Indian Ocean, which has been an "ocean of peace", is witnessing incre...
30 Jun, 2022, 05.40 PM IST