Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Head of Government, Surpassing Pawan Chamling

PM Modi has earlier served as the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat and is also the Prime Minister with the longest prior experience as a Chief Minister. (PC: Samir Jana/Hindustan Times)

Narendra Modi on Sunday set a historic benchmark in Indian politics, becoming the longest-serving head of government in the country’s history. The milestone comes as Modi completed 8,931 days in office, surpassing the previous record held by Pawan Kumar Chamling, who served 8,930 days as chief minister of Sikkim. The calculation includes Modi’s uninterrupted tenure […]

Trump Signals Possible Wind-Down of Iran War Amid Rising Oil Crisis and Regional Escalation

Escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts energy supply routes and raises global tensions. (Image: AI Generated)

Amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East and growing global economic anxiety, Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may soon scale back its military operations against Iran. The statement marks the clearest signal yet that Washington could be preparing to de-escalate a conflict that has already sent shockwaves through global energy markets and […]

Indian Navy Escorts Merchant Ships Through Gulf Amid Rising Tensions Near Strait of Hormuz

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, on March 16, 2026. (Photo Credit: Reuters)

Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, the Indian Navy has stepped up efforts to secure vital maritime routes by escorting Indian-flagged merchant vessels through high-risk waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as concerns grow over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. According […]

India Secures Safe Passage for LPG Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz After Diplomatic Talks With Iran

S Jaishankar has said he is talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz blockade. (PC: NDTV)

India’s diplomatic engagement with Iran has delivered an early breakthrough after two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers successfully crossed the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt global shipping routes. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that sustained dialogue with Tehran has produced results, allowing the tankers to transit […]