US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to SwitzerlandCrucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM 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
Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on interim deal will begin Sunday in SwitzerlandPakistan announced technical talks between Iran and the US on their interim deal will commence in Switzerland, with Qatar mediating. This c...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Iranian state TV says the country's team negotiating with US over the war is going to SwitzerlandTalks between Iran and the US over an interim war deal have been postponed as fighting intensifies in Lebanon. Iran's joint military comman...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiersFighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of f...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM 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
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Niger airport attack kills 13, Al Qaeda-linked militants claim responsibilityNiger's capital Niamey faced a significant attack on its airport and military airbase. Al Qaeda's West Africa affiliate, JNIM, claimed resp...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Sikh Regiment-Guru Nanak University deal to provide higher education opportunities for AgniveersThe Sikh Regiment is excited to announce its collaboration with Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, paving the way for Agniveers to unlo...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.27 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
Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent's defence, calls for 'NATO 3.0'America's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a stronger NATO. He wants European nations to take charge of their continent's defe...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.16 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
Peace on edge: Iran threatens payback as Beirut strike tests Trump’s dealIran has issued a stern warning to Israel following an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs. A senior Iranian military official stated that ...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Vice Chief Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army ChiefLt Gen Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of Army Staff. He takes over from Gen Upendra Dwivedi on June 30. Lt Gen Seth is currently th...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Iranian forces prevent tanker from entering Strait of Hormuz without coordination: ReportIranian forces stopped a tanker from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports of explosions near Bandar Abbas and Sirik were linked to...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefireUnited States and Iran exchanged air strikes for a second day. President Trump vowed more attacks if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. T...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Jordanian military intercepts 5 Iranian missiles amid sharp US-Tehran escalation in GulfJordan's air defence systems intercepted multiple projectiles launched from Iran. Iran claimed to have destroyed hangars housing F-35 jets ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST