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Iran dismisses Hormuz toll allegations
Iran has rejected allegations that it is charging vessels millions of dollars to transit the Strait of Hormuz, describing the claims as baseless amid heightened tensions following US and Israeli military actions. A statement issued by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi said assertions that Tehran is collecting as much...
NDA poised for sweeping Assam mandate
Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to secure a decisive majority in Assam’s upcoming Assembly election, with a pre-poll survey indicating a clear lead over the opposition INDIA bloc and suggesting a continuation of the ruling coalition’s dominance in the state. The projection, based on a Vote...
Stranded LPG carriers resume Hormuz transit
Two liquefied petroleum gas carriers linked to India have begun moving through the Strait of Hormuz after being delayed amid heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel, signalling a tentative easing of pressure on one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Shipping data and maritime officials indicate that the...
Garlosa switches sides before nomination deadline
A dramatic shift in Assam’s electoral landscape unfolded as Nandita Garlosa, a sitting MLA and cabinet minister under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined the Congress just a day before the deadline for filing nominations, triggering recalibrations within both camps in the...
Iran signals limited access through Hormuz route
Iran has indicated a calibrated shift in its position on maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping while restricting passage for vessels linked to what it described as “hostile” nations. The statement follows a sharply worded ultimatum issued...
Congress skips Dibrugarh seat nomination
A decision by the Indian National Congress to refrain from fielding a candidate in Assam’s Dibrugarh Assembly constituency has triggered sharp political debate, raising questions about the party’s organisational strength in a region long associated with its electoral base. Dibrugarh, often described as a politically significant urban centre in...
Cow vigilante killed in Braj attack
A prominent cow vigilante known locally as Chandrashekhar, often referred to as Farsa Wale Baba, was killed in a predawn attack near Navipur village in Mathura district, triggering anger among religious groups and cow protection activists who are pressing authorities for swift arrests. Police officials said the killing occurred...
Trump warns Iran over Hormuz blockade
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, threatening military strikes on its power infrastructure if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The warning, delivered through a social media post...
Iran missile test raises Indian Ocean stakes
Tensions sharpened after Iran was reported to have launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards a US-UK military facility on Diego Garcia, a remote atoll in the Indian Ocean, in what analysts describe as a calculated demonstration of reach rather than a direct attempt to inflict damage. Initial accounts indicated...
UNI eviction sparks political storm
Political tensions intensified after the forcible eviction of United News of India from its long-standing headquarters in Delhi, with senior Congress leader Dhirendra Pratap describing the episode as an “assassination of democracy” and a “black day” in the country’s institutional history. The eviction, carried out amid an ongoing dispute...
Basit remarks stir fears of regional escalation
Concerns over South Asian security dynamics have sharpened after former Pakistan High Commissioner to New Delhi Abdul Basit suggested that Islamabad could consider striking India under an extreme wartime scenario involving the United States and Israel, drawing attention to the widening strategic risks linked to tensions in West Asia....
Hezbollah intensifies cross-border strikes amid escalation
Hezbollah claimed dozens of coordinated attacks on Israeli military positions within a single day, signalling a sharp escalation in hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel frontier as both sides expanded operations across multiple fronts. The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group said it carried out 55 strikes targeting Israeli troops stationed near the...
Bengal candidacy unrest unsettles election build-up
Tensions have escalated across West Bengal following the announcement of candidates for the 2026 Assembly elections, with protests erupting in multiple districts and signs of internal dissent surfacing within major political parties. Demonstrations by party workers and supporters of both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress have...
EC forms tribunals for Bengal voter appeals
Election Commission has constituted 19 appellate tribunals to hear challenges against rulings delivered by judicial officers examining the eligibility of more than 60 lakh electors in West Bengal, marking a significant escalation in scrutiny of the state’s electoral rolls ahead of upcoming political contests. The move follows an ongoing...
Iran escorts LPG tanker through Hormuz
An Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker was escorted by the Iranian Navy through the Strait of Hormuz under a pre-cleared route, according to a senior officer onboard, signalling Tehran’s tightening grip over one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. The officer, speaking on condition of anonymity due to...
High court grants time in excise case
Delhi High Court has allowed former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia additional time to respond to a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate, which has challenged adverse observations made by a trial court in the excise policy case. The matter, which has drawn...
Netanyahu rebuts viral death rumours in appearance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly dismissed online rumours about his alleged death during a live press conference on Thursday, marking his first on-camera appearance since the claims gained traction across social media platforms. Speaking at the outset, Netanyahu addressed the speculation directly, stating that the reports were unfounded...
Europe urges Hormuz reopening amid tensions
European leaders meeting in Brussels have called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to attacks on critical energy and water infrastructure across the Middle East, as surging oil and gas prices deepen concerns over global economic stability. The European Council, representing all 27...
