International
Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged LPG carriers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate concerns over fuel supply disruptions as conflict in West Asia continues to affect one of the world’s busiest energy routes. The development followed remarks by Iran’s ambassador to India, who said Indian vessels could expect safe passage and described […]
International
Afghanistan carried out retaliatory drone strikes targeting a Pakistani military installation in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Afghan officials said the operation was launched in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties. Afghanistan Drone
International
Trump Says Iran “About To Surrender” US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing recent military operations as the removal of a major threat. The statement was reportedly made during a virtual meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations […]
International
India, US Near Critical Minerals Agreement India and the United States are close to finalising a major agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chains for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said a significant announcement on the pact could be made within the next few months […]
Business Finance
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search operations at 19 locations across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Gurugram and Bengaluru in connection with an alleged ₹597-crore fraud linked to IDFC First Bank. Authorities also froze more than 90 bank accounts suspected to be connected to the diversion of funds as investigators attempt to trace the money trail […]
National
The Centre on Friday urged people not to queue outside LPG distributors or engage in panic booking, saying household supplies remain uninterrupted despite concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The government said no distributor across the country has reported a dry-out and appealed to consumers not to act […]
International
Hegseth Says Iran Supreme Leader Wounded US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and likely disfigured, marking the first official public statement from the Trump administration on his health since he assumed leadership. The remarks came as questions continued over Tehran’s command structure during the
Op-Eds Opinion
The India Today Conclave has long projected itself as one of India’s most influential platforms for political, diplomatic and cultural dialogue. The event claims to bring together voices that shape global thinking. Yet the decision to invite Laura Loomer, a political activist widely known for making offensive remarks about India and Indians, has triggered serious […]