PM Modi speaks with Iran President, backs peace and free navigation in Hormuz StraitPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a dialogue with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the evolving landscape of West Asian affair...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Hormuz traffic eases; Iran revives crude supply pitch to IndiaMaritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is normalizing, with most India-bound energy shipments successfully navigating the chokepoint...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
"We are not traitors, we stand with Didi...": TMC's Kunal Ghosh after massive workers' turnout at party meetingTrinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday emphasised the unwavering loyalty of party workers in the face of political pressure aft...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
India, Iran revive energy dialogue as ministers meet on BRICS sidelinesIndia and Iran are exploring new avenues for energy sector collaboration, as announced by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri following a mee...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Result of your sins: WB CM targets TMC on warehouse collapse; says ex-mayor signed flawed planWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed the previous TMC administration for a deadly warehouse collapse, alleging corrupt approv...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari blames 'corruption' and 'bribes' for Taratala collapse, names ex-Mayor Firhad Hakim and 'Kali'West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared a zero-tolerance policy on corruption following a warehouse roof collapse in Taratala ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Did Israel plan to kill Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir during Iran-US peace talks in Switzerland? Islamabad reactsPakistan has vehemently denied claims by journalist Pepe Escobar alleging Mossad planned an assassination attempt on Army Chief Asim Munir ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to helpPresident Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. ass...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakesVenezuela earthquake: The United States is mobilizing crucial assistance for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that toppled build...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Brent crude hits lowest since before start of Mideast war as more tankers exit HormuzGlobal oil prices plunged Wednesday, hitting multi-month lows as supply worries eased with tankers clearing the Strait of Hormuz. An interi...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores Ind...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST