Two India-Flagged LPG Tankers Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz After Diplomatic Outreach by New Delhi
Two India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers have successfully crossed the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to India, marking an important breakthrough amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The vessels, operated by the Shipping Corporation of India, completed the passage following intensive diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Tehran […]
US Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island Raises Global Oil Supply Fears
A recent United States military strike on Kharg Island, one of Iran’s most strategically important oil export terminals, has intensified tensions in the Middle East and raised fresh concerns about global energy security. The attack, which reportedly occurred amid the ongoing regional conflict, targeted a location often described as the backbone of Iran’s oil export […]
Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Mandatory Menstrual Leave Law, Warns It Could Impact Women’s Employment
The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to issue directions mandating menstrual leave for women across workplaces and educational institutions, expressing concerns that such a law could unintentionally harm women’s employment prospects. During the hearing, the bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant suggested that compulsory menstrual leave policies might discourage employers from hiring […]
US Launches Section 301 Trade Probes Into India, China and EU Over Manufacturing Practices
The United States has initiated a series of sweeping trade investigations targeting India, China, the European Union and several other major economies, raising the possibility of new tariffs on imports into the American market. The probes, launched by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), focus on what Washington describes as “excess manufacturing […]
India Secures 30 Million Barrels of Russian Oil as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Energy Supply
India has secured nearly 30 million barrels of Russian crude oil after receiving temporary approval from the United States, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt one of the world’s most crucial energy supply routes. The move highlights the growing pressure on India’s energy security as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and […]
‘No Compromise’: How UAE Is Tracking and Destroying Iran’s Shahed Drones Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
The United Arab Emirates has released footage showing its air force intercepting and destroying multiple Iranian drones that attempted to approach the Gulf nation, highlighting the growing role of advanced air defence systems in the escalating conflict across the Middle East. The video, shared by the UAE Ministry of Defence on social media platform X, […]
US Grants Temporary Waiver Allowing India to Buy Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Concerns
The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume purchases of Russian crude oil that is already stranded at sea, issuing a short-term waiver aimed at stabilizing global energy markets during a period of geopolitical turbulence. The decision comes as international oil supply chains face increasing pressure due to escalating tensions in West Asia and […]
Nepal Votes in Historic Election After Gen Z Protests Shook Political System
Nepal has entered a pivotal moment in its democratic journey as voters across the Himalayan nation headed to polling stations in the first national election since last year’s dramatic youth-led uprising reshaped the country’s political landscape. The election, closely watched both domestically and internationally, follows months of political turmoil triggered by mass protests driven largely […]
Modi-Carney Reset: India, Canada Seal $2.6 Billion Uranium Deal, Pledge Broader Strategic Partnership
In a significant diplomatic turnaround, India and Canada have announced a $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement alongside a broader framework aimed at restoring and expanding bilateral ties. The breakthrough came during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, where he held extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid efforts to rebuild trust […]
Sonia Gandhi Questions Centre’s Silence on Khamenei Killing, Invokes Iran’s Support on Kashmir
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has sharply criticised the Narendra Modi government for what she described as a troubling silence following the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a strongly worded opinion piece, Gandhi argued that India’s muted response risks undermining its credibility as a principled global actor and ignores the […]