Death toll in Tamil Nadu gas leak accident raises to nineTragedy struck in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district as an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant claimed nine lives, all women, on T...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
AIADMK MLAs stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly, EPS says "not given chance to speak"The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after claimi...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Hormuz in focus for India as US-Iran talks kick off in SwitzerlandHigh-level peace talks between the US and Iran have commenced in Switzerland, led by Vice President JD Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohamma...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikesIran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's ac...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Iranian negotiators said to still be engaged in talks with USDespite Iranian media claims of a walkout, US-Iran talks in Switzerland are continuing. President Trump's threats of further strikes over H...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlightUS Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
US, Iran negotiators add 'emergency session' on Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Switzerland meetPeace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland have been urgently expanded to include the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, marking a signific...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
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 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
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US officialA ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect Friday afternoon, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar with Iran's involvement, following in...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM 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
Oil Price Today (June 19): Crude oil falls, heads for 9% weekly loss as shipping in Hormuz Strait begins. What are experts saying?Brent crude slipped toward $79 a barrel and is down more than 9% for the week. West Texas Intermediate for August was trading near $76 a ba...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Trump says US-Iran deal will keep Strait of Hormuz 'permanently toll-free'; nuclear talks set for Friday in SwitzerlandA significant deal is struck between the US and Iran. President Donald Trump confirms an agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open withou...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
NHAI flags off asset monetisation for FY27The National Highways Authority of India has started its asset monetisation drive for the current financial year. Bids were opened for two ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST