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RBI Approves Record Dividend Payment of ₹2,86,588 Crore to Government for FY26

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India Postpones Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for...

Iran War on a Knife’s Edge After Trump–Netanyahu Call

A tense phone call between U.S. President...

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Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iran response to peace plan, oil prices jump

Dubai/Washington - President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping...

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Pakistan and China front expert Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani appointed new CDS

New Delhi: Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd), who is known within the military circles...

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Iran–Israel Ceasefire Frays as UAE Reports Drone and Missile Attacks

A fragile Iran–Israel ceasefire is under severe strain after the United Arab Emirates reported...

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Trump Warns Iran: Reopen Strait of Hormuz or Face Intense Bombing

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran: fully reopen the Strait...

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UAE Air Defenses Active as U.S. Warns Iran on Shipping: Iran–Israel Conflict Update

The United Arab Emirates is actively defending its airspace as Iranian ballistic missiles and...

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Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iran response to peace plan, oil prices jump

Dubai/Washington - President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old...

Pakistan and China front expert Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani appointed new CDS

New Delhi: Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd), who is known within the military circles for being both a soldier-scholar and an operational man, has...

Iran–Israel Ceasefire Frays as UAE Reports Drone and Missile Attacks

A fragile Iran–Israel ceasefire is under severe strain after the United Arab Emirates reported fresh Iranian‑linked drone and missile attacks on its territory in...

Trump Warns Iran: Reopen Strait of Hormuz or Face Intense Bombing

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran: fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats, or face bombing at a "much...

UAE Air Defenses Active as U.S. Warns Iran on Shipping: Iran–Israel Conflict Update

The United Arab Emirates is actively defending its airspace as Iranian ballistic missiles and drones target the country. The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed...

Oil Surges 7% to Four-Year High as Trump Signals Prolonged Hormuz Blockade – Stocks Tumble

Oil prices have rocketed over 7% to a four-year high above $100 per barrel, fueled by escalating US-Iran tensions and President Donald Trump's stark...

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Down Mine-Laying Boats in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has issued a stark directive to the U.S. Navy: shoot and kill any boats—especially small ones—caught laying mines in the Strait...

India Boosts Army’s Combat Edge with ₹975 Crore TRAWL Deal for Minefield Breaching

In a major push towards military self-reliance, India's Defence Ministry on April 21, 2026, signed contracts worth ₹975 crore for advanced TRAWL systems. This...

Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed as US Talks Remain on Hold

Iran has confirmed that no date has been set for new direct talks with the United States, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz will stay...

Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect: Trump Eyes Historic White House Summit

A fragile calm settled over the Israel-Lebanon border as a 10-day ceasefire took effect early on April 17, 2026. The truce, announced by U.S....

Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US approach

Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the United States and Israel’s attacks, as the country remains defiant and regional...

US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse in Islamabad After 21 Hours: No Deal Reached

High-stakes ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have broken down without a breakthrough. After over 21 hours of direct...

India invested in Lebanon’s peace and security, civilian casualties deeply concerning: Govt

Amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, India on Friday expressed deep concerns over rising civilian casualties in the country, emphasising protection of civilian casualties...

Iran War: President Trump steps back from the Brink

After a day of dramatic threats and chilling warnings, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just about an hour-and-a-half before his...

Iran Says Downing of 2 US Warplanes Shows Its Military Still Has Teeth

Iran says the downing of two U.S. warplanes in or near its airspace shows that its military still has strong fighting capability, even as...

From Kuwait to Israel: Iran‑Backed Drone Strikes Kill Worker and Trigger Regional Alerts

Iran‑linked drone and missile strikes have struck Gulf states and Israel in a fresh escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict. On March 30,...

Iran War: Day 29 of US–Israel Attacks Brings New Strikes and Escalation

On day 29 of the US–Israel war on Iran, the conflict has grown more intense, with new strikes launched inside Iran and fresh missile...

US Deploys Airborne Troops and Marines to Gulf Amid Iran War Escalation

The United States is bolstering its military footprint in the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify. Recent moves involve deploying thousands of ground...

Iran Warns of Retaliation on Gulf Energy and Water Sites After Trump’s Hormuz Threat

Iran has issued a sharp warning that it could strike regional energy, water, and information‑technology infrastructure linked to the United States and its Gulf...

Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Sites: Saudi Declares Trust in Tehran Shattered

Iran has escalated regional tensions by targeting energy infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones. The strikes,...

Israel Claims Strike Kills Iran’s Top Security Chief Ali Larijani

Israel's military has claimed a major victory against Iran, announcing the killing of Ali Larijani, the country's top security chief. The news, shared by...

Iran War Day 17: Israel Strikes Tehran as Tensions Grip Gulf Region

The Iran war has entered its 17th day on March 16, 2026, with Israeli forces launching fresh airstrikes on Tehran and other key sites....

Iran War Day 14: IDF Strikes Tehran Amid Escalating Missile Barrages

The Iran war has entered its tense 14th day, with no end in sight to the fierce exchanges between US-Israel forces and Iran. Israeli...

Trump Issues Fiery Warning to Iran: “Watch What Happens” After Attacks on Israel and Gulf States

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric against Iran, vowing severe consequences following Tehran's missile and drone strikes on Israel and key Gulf nations....

Iran’s new supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep Hormuz Strait closed

Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack U.S. bases, ‌new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said...

Iran Boat Attacks Shut Iraq Oil Ports: Indian Sailor Killed, 38 Rescued Amid Beirut Strikes

Iraq has shut down its key oil export terminals at Basra and Khor Al Zubair after Iranian suicide boats rammed two oil tankers on...

Iran War Day 12: US-Israel Strikes Escalate in Tehran and Hormuz Strait

On March 11, 2026—day 12 of intense US-Israel military operations against Iran—no ceasefire is in sight as strikes intensify across key regions. Explosions rocked...

11 Nations Seek Ukraine’s Drone Expertise Against Iran as Tensions Escalate

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that 11 countries have approached his nation for assistance in countering Iranian drones. This comes as regional conflicts intensify...

Trump Blames Iran for Deadly Girls’ School Strike Amid Escalating War

President Donald Trump has pointed fingers at Iran for a tragic strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, calling their weapons wildly inaccurate....

Iranian Warship IRIS Lavan Docks in Kochi Amid US-Iran Naval Escalation in Indian Ocean

India swiftly approved urgent docking for the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan at Kochi port, providing safe harbour just days before a US submarine...

Trump Rejects Iran Deal Without ‘Unconditional Surrender’ as Pezeshkian Signals Mediation Push

President Donald Trump declared on March 6, 2026, that the United States will accept no deal with Iran short of its "unconditional surrender." In...

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver for Russian Oil Amid Middle East Crisis

The United States has approved a temporary 30-day waiver for India to purchase Russian crude oil stuck at sea, easing supply pressures from escalating...

Three Iranian Warships in Peril: One Sunk by US Sub, Second in Colombo, Third’s fate unknown

Three Iranian naval ships have become central to the escalating US-Iran naval standoff in the Indian Ocean. One warship IRINS Dena was sunk by...

Khamenei Successor Faces Assassination Threat as Beirut Explodes

The Iran-Israel war has intensified into its fifth day, engulfing the Middle East with widespread attacks and heavy casualties. Israeli and US forces continue...

“Not Endless”: Netanyahu on Iran Hits, UAE Frees Stranded Flyers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assured the world that recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, will not spiral into...

US Strikes on Iran Kill 555: Regime Change Next?

Tensions in the Middle East have boiled over as Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel and US assets in the Gulf. Explosions hit key...

Israel Strikes Beirut as UAE Shuts Tehran Embassy Amid Iran-Israel Escalation

Israel has launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, just hours after the Iran-backed group fired missiles and drones into northern Israel....

Ayatollah Khamenei’s Assassination: US-Israel Strikes Shake Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for 36 years, died at age 86 on February 28, 2026, in coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on his Tehran...

From Proxy to Direct War: US-Israel Hit Iran, E3 Demands Nuclear End Amid Blasts

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel dramatically escalated their confrontation with Iran through coordinated missile strikes targeting critical infrastructure across the...

India Unveils PRAHAAR: First National Policy to Crush Terrorism and Cyber Threats

India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched PRAHAAR, the nation's first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy, on February 23, 2026. This bold move signals zero...

India Unveils DRDO’s LR-AShM Hypersonic Missile at Republic Day Parade 2026

India unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in defense technology on January 26, 2026, during its 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, as the Defence...

Iran Official Confirms 5,000+ Deaths in Nationwide Protests, Kurdish Areas Hit Hardest

Iran's government has acknowledged a staggering verified death toll of at least 5,000 from widespread protests rocking the country since late December 2025. This...

Trump declares US will run Venezuela; oil companies will invest billions

Hours after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump on Saturday addressed a press conference and...

U.S. attacks Venezuela, Captures President Maduro

In a shocking and unprecedented turn of events, the United States of America on Friday carried out large scale air strikes on Venezuela and...

Trump warns of US action if Iran violently crushes peaceful protests

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States could intervene if Tehran violently suppresses peaceful protesters taking...

Explained: Russian S-500 missile system, India is eyeing during Putin’s visit

During President Putin's important visit to India on 4-5 December, for the for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, India is setting sights on the...

Disease must never be used as a weapon: EAM Jaishankar at 50th anniv of Biological Weapons Convention

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Monday called for urgent global reforms to strengthen biosecurity and fortify the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) as...

Indian Navy Boosts Fleet with Stealth Frigate Taragiri Delivery

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate, from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai...

Jaishankar Urges No Whitewashing of Terrorism at SCO Meeting in Russia

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Russia, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a powerful message on terrorism, urging all member...

8 Dead in Car Blast Outside Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi Police Respond

A powerful explosion erupted near the Red Fort Metro Station entrance in Delhi on November 10, 2025, claiming at least eight lives and leaving...

India, US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework, Ushering New Strategic Era

India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year defence partnership framework, marking a new phase in their longstanding strategic relationship. The framework,...

Major Defence Upgrade: Indian Ministry Clears ₹79,000 Crore Equipment Purchase

India has made a landmark move to strengthen its national security, with the Defence Ministry granting approval for the procurement of weapons and military...

HAL Unveils First Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet at Nashik Plant, Marking a Milestone in India’s Defence Manufacturing

India’s journey toward defence self-reliance reached a major milestone on Friday as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) showcased the first Tejas Mk1A fighter jet at...

Indian Air Force Retires Iconic MiG-21 after 62 Years, Marking End of a Legendary Era

The Indian Air Force (IAF) officially bid farewell to the MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter jet, at an emotional ceremony in Chandigarh. Defence Minister...

India’s Rs 62,370 Crore Tejas Mk-1A Jet Deal to Boost Defence and Indigenous Manufacturing

In a historic move for Indian defence and aerospace, the government has signed a Rs 62,370 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for...

Deadly Blast in Tirah Valley: 24 Killed as Dispute Over Cause Erupts in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A devastating explosion shattered the calm in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 21, leaving at least 24 people dead, among them women,...

India condemns ‘violation of Qatar’s sovereignty’ after reported strikes; PM Modi urges restraint and diplomacy

India strongly condemned the “violation of the sovereignty” of Qatar following reported strikes in Doha, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying New Delhi’s position...

India Test-Fires Agni-5 Ballistic Missile from Odisha

India has taken another big step in its defence program by successfully test-firing the Agni-5 ballistic missile on August 20, 2025, from the Integrated...

Nuclear Risks Rise as US and Russia Escalate Military Postures

The relationship between the United States and Russia has reached a new level of tension in recent weeks. Both countries have been involved in...

Operation Mahadev: All 3 terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack killed : Amit Shah informs Parliament

Addressing the Lok Sabha (Lower House) of the Parliament of India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today confirmed that the three terrorists – Suleman...

Thailand Cambodia Border Conflict: Malaysia to host Peace Talks

Amid rising hostility between Thailand and Cambodia resulting in the worst border clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbours in over a decade, the...

Akash Prime Missile Hits Target at 15,000 ft in Ladakh Trial

In a major boost to India’s defence preparedness, the Indian Army has successfully test-fired the Akash Prime air defence missile system at an altitude...

Iran watches decades-old red lines obliterate, as Trump’s risk recedes

It’s a big decision, but one where the outcomes get slowly better, either way, every day. President Donald Trump has yet to determine whether to...

Deadly Turn in Israel-Iran War: Nuclear Sites Hit, Civilians Caught in Crossfire

The conflict between Israel and Iran has reached a dangerous peak as both nations continue to exchange deadly airstrikes and missile attacks. On June...

Rafale Fighter Jet Fuselages to Be Made in India by Dassault and Tata

In a big boost to India’s defence manufacturing, Dassault Aviation of France has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to produce the full...

India’s 5th-Generation Stealth Fighter Jet AMCA Gets Green Signal from Rajnath Singh

India has taken a major leap in defense innovation with the formal approval of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. On May 27,...

₹50,000 Crore Boost Likely for India’s Defence Budget Post Operation Sindoor

India is likely to increase its defence budget by ₹50,000 crore following the success of Operation Sindoor, according to government sources. This additional funding...

India Issues Stern Warning Amid Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated significantly following multiple ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army...

It is upto Pakistan to Escalate, if they do India will respond effectively : Top Security Official

Reiterating India's position of not wanting to escalate, the unequivocal message from New Delhi is that if Pakistan will go further, India will not...

Operation Sindoor: Over 100 Terrorists Killed in Precision Strikes, Nation Stands United

India has launched a powerful military response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack through a series of precision strikes under the banner of Operation...

“We Only Hit the Guilty”: Rajnath Singh on India’s Operation Sindoor Airstrikes

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today praised the Indian armed forces for their precise and restrained execution of Operation Sindoor, a major airstrike campaign...

Operation Sindoor: Indian missiles strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan and PoJK in retaliation for Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi: In a controlled military escalation, Indian armed forces have carried out precision missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied...

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