16 Dead, Several Missing After Passenger Bus Plunges Into Padma River At Bangladesh Ferry Terminal
At least 16 people were killed and several others remain missing after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry at one of Bangladesh’s busiest river crossings, officials said. The accident took place Wednesday evening at the Dauladia ferry terminal in Rajbari district, where heavy post-Eid travel had crowded […]
Iran Lists India Among ‘Friendly Nations’ Allowed Safe Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz
Iran has indicated that India will be allowed safe passage through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions continue to disrupt maritime traffic in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. The development comes amid the ongoing regional conflict, which has sharply reduced shipping activity and triggered volatility in global oil and […]
India Sets Up 7 High-Level Panels To Shield Economy From Middle East War Impact
The Centre has constituted seven high-level empowered groups to assess and mitigate the economic fallout of the escalating conflict in West Asia, as concerns grow over disruptions to energy supplies, trade routes, fertiliser availability and inflation. The decision was taken following a high-level security review chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where officials evaluated the […]
Trump Claims Iran Sent US ‘Huge Oil And Gas Gift’ As Hormuz Tensions Show Signs Of Easing
U.S. President Donald Trump sparked speculation about a possible shift in the ongoing Middle East standoff after claiming that Iran had given the United States a “very big present” linked to oil and gas developments around the Strait of Hormuz. The cryptic remark came as tensions surrounding the crucial maritime corridor showed tentative signs of […]
Iranian Media Mocks Trump’s Strike Pause, Calls It ‘Retreat’ Amid Rising Hormuz Tensions
Iranian state-aligned media outlets reacted sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on planned strikes targeting Iran’s power infrastructure, portraying the decision as a sign of Washington stepping back under pressure. The response from Tehran’s media ecosystem ranged from mockery to claims that Iran’s deterrence strategy had forced the United States to […]
Why Modi’s Parliament Address on West Asia Is More Urgent Than It Sounds
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose to address Parliament on Monday about the West Asia conflict, it was not a routine foreign policy briefing. It was a signal one carefully worded to tell multiple audiences, at home and abroad, that India was under real pressure and was taking it seriously. The conflict has now persisted […]
App-Based Cab Drivers Strike in Gurugram, Demand Aadhaar-Based Rider Verification and Better Safety Measures
App-based cab services in Gurugram faced significant disruption on Monday as hundreds of drivers associated with ride-hailing platforms went on strike, demanding mandatory passenger verification and stronger safety mechanisms. The protest, led by driver groups and supported by gig workers, has affected services operated by major platforms including Uber and Ola, leaving commuters struggling with […]
Iran Warns of Indefinite Hormuz Closure After Trump Threatens Strikes on Power Plants
The escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States has taken a sharper turn after Tehran warned it could shut the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if Washington follows through on threats to strike Iranian energy infrastructure. The warning came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran fully reopen the critical maritime […]
Iran Targets Dimona Region as Israel Vows Retaliation; IAEA Says No Damage to Nuclear Facility
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated sharply after Iranian missile strikes targeted areas near Israel’s sensitive nuclear research zone in the southern desert, prompting renewed threats of retaliation and raising global concerns over nuclear security. Israeli officials described the situation as one of the most serious developments in the ongoing conflict, though international monitors reported […]
Modi Urges Freedom of Navigation in Gulf During Call With Iran President Amid Escalating Conflict
Narendra Modi held a crucial conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Gulf region as tensions continue to disrupt critical energy and shipping routes. The discussion, held on the occasion of Eid and the Persian New Year Nowruz, comes at a time when India is increasingly […]