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Trump presses allies to guard Hormuz oil route
Pressure from Washington on allied governments intensified after US President Donald Trump said he had demanded that about seven countries deploy naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime corridor carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil. Trump’s remarks came as the conflict involving Iran...
High court stresses prayer rights without permits
Allahabad High Court has underscored that ensuring peaceful prayer for every religious community is a responsibility of the state, observing that individuals or groups may offer prayers at designated places of worship or on private property without requiring prior permission from authorities. The observation came during proceedings involving restrictions...
Iranian missiles strike US aircraft at Saudi base
Missiles launched by Iran have struck a key air facility in Saudi Arabia, damaging several United States aerial refuelling aircraft and raising concerns about a widening regional confrontation linked to the ongoing war between Tehran and a coalition led by Washington and Israel. Five United States Air Force refuelling...
Commercial LPG shortage strains eateries and fuels black market
A tightening supply of commercial liquefied petroleum gas cylinders across several cities has triggered mounting concern among restaurants, street vendors and households, as the war in West Asia disrupts fuel supply chains and raises fears about cooking gas availability in India. Hotels, eateries and small food businesses in cities...
India condemns attack on commercial ships in Hormuz
New Delhi has condemned the targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after a Thai-flagged cargo ship bound for Kandla port was struck by projectiles, raising fresh alarm over the safety of civilian seafarers and the stability of global trade routes amid escalating hostilities in West Asia....
Trump unveils Texas refinery backed by Reliance
United States President Donald Trump announced plans for what he described as the first major oil refinery to be built in the country in roughly half a century, a project to be backed by investment from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and located at the Port of Brownsville in Texas....
Opposition protests stall motion against Speaker Birla
Parliamentary proceedings descended into disruption on Monday as the Lok Sabha failed to take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla after repeated adjournments triggered by opposition protests demanding a debate on the escalating conflict in West Asia. The House was adjourned for the day shortly...
LPG shortage rattles restaurant kitchens nationwide
Commercial cooking gas supplies have tightened across several cities, placing restaurants, hotels and catering businesses under pressure as industry groups warn that prolonged disruption could force kitchens to shut operations. Hospitality associations say deliveries of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, widely used by restaurants and food outlets, have slowed sharply...
Delhi High Court seeks replies in excise policy appeal
Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others after the Central Bureau of Investigation challenged a trial court ruling that discharged all 23 accused in the Delhi excise policy case, reopening a legal battle...
Arab League rushes talks as Gulf tensions rise
Arab League foreign ministers will convene an emergency meeting on Monday as missile and drone strikes linked to Iran heighten security concerns across the Gulf, drawing regional governments deeper into a confrontation involving Tehran, Israel and the United States. The extraordinary session, called at the request of Kuwait, Saudi...
Trinamool MPs set to oppose Speaker Birla
Trinamool Congress lawmakers are expected to support a no-confidence motion targeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, signalling a coordinated opposition push in Parliament following instructions issued by party chairperson Mamata Banerjee. The move underscores rising tensions between opposition parties and the treasury benches over the conduct of parliamentary proceedings...
Middle East war deepens after Iran missile barrage
Fighting across West Asia intensified sharply as Iran fired advanced ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv while United States and Israeli forces expanded coordinated air strikes deep inside Iranian territory, pushing the conflict into its seventh day and widening fears of a prolonged regional war. Iran’s armed forces launched a...
Nitish Kumar signals move to Rajya Sabha
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he intends to enter the Rajya Sabha, ending days of political speculation about his next step in national politics. The announcement came through a social media message that quickly triggered intense debate across political circles in Patna and New Delhi about...
UAE air defences repel barrage of Iranian missiles
Escalating hostilities across the Middle East have placed the United Arab Emirates at the centre of a widening aerial confrontation, with the country’s defence authorities revealing that its air defence network has confronted a large wave of Iranian missile attacks since the conflict intensified. Military officials said the systems...
No evidence backs claims of Iran strikes on Dubai
Claims circulating on social media alleging that Iran has launched large-scale missile and drone attacks on Dubai, damaging its international airport and prominent landmarks, are not supported by verified information from governments or credible international monitoring agencies. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have not reported any confirmed missile...
Modi and Netanyahu discuss West Asia tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Monday with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on the escalating situation in West Asia and the need to safeguard civilians amid intensifying hostilities. Posting on X after the call, Modi said he had conveyed New Delhi’s concerns over developments...
Khamenei death throws Middle East into deepening conflict
A volatile phase has unfolded across the Middle East as confirmed reports show Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed during a major military campaign by United States and Israeli forces against the Iranian state, a development likely to reshape regional geopolitics and ignite profound uncertainties. Iranian state...
Israel strikes Tehran as tensions erupt
Explosions shook Tehran early on Saturday as Israel launched what it described as a pre-emptive military operation, widening a confrontation that threatens to engulf the region and drawing reported participation from the United States, according to the Associated Press, which cited an official familiar with the matter. Blasts were...
