Beijing : The appointment of Vikram Doraiswami as India’s next Ambassador to China has sparked notable interest across diplomatic and academic circles in Beijing, signaling expectations of a more nuanced phase in India–China relations. A senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1992 batch, Doraiswami is currently serving as India’s High Commissioner to the … Read more
Tel Aviv / Washington — In a significant development amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid targeting a critical Iranian natural gas facility, a move seen as an effort to prevent further disruption to already volatile global energy markets. Israel Holds … Read more
Washington, D.C., March 17, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered American diplomats worldwide to press foreign governments for swift and coordinated action against Iran and groups aligned with it, citing what the United States describes as an “elevated risk of attack” from Iranian-backed forces. According to a private diplomatic cable obtained, … Read more
The 98th Academy Awards officially kicked off on March 16, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre, celebrating the best films and cinematic achievements of 2025. The prestigious ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, honors excellence across 24 competitive categories in filmmaking. One of the biggest highlights of the night was … Read more
Seoul: North Korea has conducted a test of an advanced nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), further escalating military tensions in the region. The test took place amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and was detected shortly after neighboring South Korea reported multiple projectile launches. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the test was … Read more
Islamabad: The government of Shehbaz Sharif has approved salary cuts of 5% to 30% for employees working in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous institutions as Pakistan struggles with a worsening fuel crisis. According to reports from Press Trust of India, the decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sharif to review … Read more
Tehran: In the midst of the escalating conflict in West Asia, India has received a major relief after Iran allowed two Indian vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to safely pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Iranian authorities granted permission to the vessels to … Read more
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday night to discuss the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East and its humanitarian impact. During the call, Modi expressed deep concern over rising civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure as tensions continue to grow in … Read more
Tehran: The conflict in the Middle East has intensified as the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States entered its 14th day, with fresh airstrikes reported in several Iranian cities. According to reports, explosions were heard multiple times overnight in Tehran, the capital of Iran, as American and Israeli forces continued their aerial bombardment … Read more
Tehran: Iran’s powerful clerical body has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, ignoring strong warnings from the United States and Israel. The decision was announced Sunday by the Assembly of Experts, the institution responsible for selecting Iran’s top leader. The 56-year-old cleric is the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, … Read more
Birmingham, United Kingdom: India’s rising badminton star Lakshya Sen delivered an impressive performance to reach the semifinals of the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 after defeating China’s world No. 6 Li Shifeng in straight games. The 24-year-old Indian shuttler secured the victory in about one hour, winning 21–13, 21–16 in the men’s singles … Read more
Washington / Tehran — Airstrikes by the United States and Israel in Iran entered their seventh consecutive day on Friday, intensifying one of the most serious military confrontations in the Middle East in recent years. According to reports from Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, at least 1,230 people have been killed since the military campaign … Read more
New York, U.S. — In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the American business and legal communities, the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that companies that paid controversial import tariffs imposed during the administration of Donald Trump may now be entitled to receive billions of dollars in refunds. The ruling was … Read more
Moscow/New Delhi: As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and concerns grow over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India is signaling renewed interest in boosting imports of Russian crude oil to safeguard its energy security. The crisis intensified following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears that Tehran could block or restrict … Read more
Tehran/Riyadh — The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, with violence spreading across the region and raising fears of a broader Middle East war. In a dramatic development, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was reportedly targeted in an attack that caused a … Read more
Alipur, Karnataka — As tensions escalate in the Middle East following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, grief has reached far beyond Tehran — all the way to a small village in southern India. Nearly 90 kilometers from Bengaluru, in the Gauribidanur taluk of Karnataka, the Shia-majority village of Alipur … Read more
Tehran — The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign has triggered an unexpected political shift inside the Islamic Republic. Instead of accelerating regime collapse, the strike appears to have galvanized national sentiment, unifying segments of Iranian society that had been deeply divided just months earlier. The operation, reportedly … Read more
Tehran : Iranian state-aligned media outlets Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency have reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in what they described as a joint U.S.–Israeli attack on Tehran. According to the reports, Khamenei died following aerial bombardment carried out on Saturday. Iranian media said a 40-day period … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday claimed that nearly 300 Afghan Taliban fighters and allied militants were killed during ongoing cross-border military operations, as fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan entered its third consecutive day. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security forces killed 297 fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban regime, while more than 450 others were … Read more
Dubai: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, triggering loud explosions across the capital Tehran and sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to multiple media reports, missiles were fired at nearly 30 strategic locations inside Iran. Shortly after the strikes began, Israel announced the closure of its airspace to … Read more
Pakistan / Afghanistan | New Delhi:Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated sharply over the past 24 hours, with both countries reporting heavy military losses and Pakistan’s Defence Minister declaring an “open war” with the Afghan Taliban government along the disputed Durand Line. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad has launched a large-scale retaliatory military … Read more
Los Angeles: Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Donald Trump administration, challenging recent changes to federal childhood vaccination recommendations that they say undermine decades of medical science and put children at risk. The lawsuit targets a policy shift announced in January by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) … Read more
Beijing: China on Monday said it is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the impact of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down global tariffs imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump under emergency powers legislation. In a statement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said it has taken note of the court’s … Read more
Mumbai, India / London, UK / Warren, NJ — LTI Mindtree announced on Monday that it has signed a strategic, multi-year contract valued at $100 million with a leading European medical technology company specializing in advanced hearing and audiology solutions. The seven-year engagement represents one of LTI Mindtree’s largest MedTech-focused deals to date and significantly … Read more
