INDIA
NCDRC orders Axis Bank to pay Rs 3.19 crore over refusing demonetised cash deposit
The forum noted that the refusal effectively shut the company out of the only lawful window available to exchange or deposit demonetised currency.
WORLD
Trump says US will escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz 'very soon' after Iran strike
The warning came as Trump announced that US forces had carried out major strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, destroying what he described as key military installations.
WORLD
Trump says US 'totally obliterated' Iran military targets on Kharg Island, warns oil facilities could be next
Kharg Island handles the vast majority of Iran’s crude oil exports and sits near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global energy shipments.
WORLD
Iran unveils 'Kamikaze' naval drone fleet inside underground 'missile city', threatens shipping through Strait of Hormuz
State television broadcast the images, which appear to show a sprawling tunnel complex lined with military hardware. The recordings, whose timing could not be independently verified, were said to have been filmed inside the subterranean base.
WORLD
Iran hits back at US' Pete Hegseth over 'rats' remark, says 'your leaders? On Epstein’s island'
Tehran rejects claims its leadership is 'desperate and hiding' as Ali Larijani fires back at the US defence secretary.
WORLD
Pentagon, White House slam CNN over Iran war coverage, Hegseth backs Ellison takeover
Hegseth spent part of a news conference on US military operations against Tehran criticizing the media and CNN in particular, urging for what he called an "actual patriotic press."
WORLD
US allows limited sale of Russian oil at sea as Middle East war pushes crude prices higher
Benchmark crude prices have surged roughly 40 to 50 percent since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, with regional instability threatening the movement of oil and gas through critical shipping routes.
WORLD
FBI to probe vehicle attack on Michigan synagogue as 'targeted violence against Jewish community'
US President Donald Trump described the incident as a "terrible thing," saying at the White House: "It's absolutely incredible that things like that happen."
WORLD
Why Calcutta High Court judges wear colonial British-style robes and wigs
R N Ravi’s swearing-in as West Bengal governor brings attention to the colonial-era robes and wigs still worn by Calcutta High Court judges during ceremonial occasions.
WORLD
Iran threatens to set region’s oil and gas 'on fire' if its oil facilities, ports attacked
The warning came amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil shipments normally pass.
WORLD
Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah, to enable Iranians to topple regime
During the briefing, the Israeli leader also directed strong warnings toward Lebanon, urging its government to take action against Hezbollah, which has joined Iran in launching missile strikes against Israel.
WORLD
PM Modi speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian on West Asia crisis: 'Deep concern over escalation, loss of civilian lives'
The Prime Minister said that India’s key priorities remain the security of its citizens and uninterrupted movement of goods and energy supplies.
WORLD
Iran’s security chief Larijani slams Trump: 'War cannot be won with tweets, will make US admit its mistake'
In a post on X, Larijani responded directly to comments by US President Donald Trump about securing a rapid victory in the ongoing conflict.
WORLD
Recognise rights, pay reparations: Iran President Pezeshkian announces conditions for ending war with US, Israel
Iranian officials said the country was prepared for a drawn-out conflict that could severely disrupt global markets.
WORLD
Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Why US escort claim caused confusion, what makes it critical
Wright’s brief statement triggered immediate reaction in financial markets because it suggested the United States had already begun military protection of oil shipments through the strategic waterway.
WORLD
Why Trump said he would be 'all for' Iranian Kurdish fighters launching an offensive
Despite a long and often uneasy history with Washington, several Kurdish factions say they would be willing to work with the United States if the conflict weakens the Iranian leadership.
WORLD
After Senate vote, US House rejects bipartisan move to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The vote occurred less than a week after the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military offensive against Iran.
WORLD
Who is Taranjit Singh Sandhu? Veteran diplomat and former US ambassador appointed new Delhi L-G after VK Saxena
A career diplomat who served more than three decades in the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu replaces Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has now been named Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
WORLD
Pakistan blocks JPMorgan’s bid for New York’s Roosevelt Hotel: Why the property matters so much to Islamabad
For Islamabad, the Roosevelt Hotel is more than just a shuttered building abroad. It represents a rare financial asset that could help ease economic pressure.
WORLD
Trump says US could focus on Cuba after Iran conflict: 'Cuba’s going to fall, too'
Trump's remarks came less than a week after tensions escalated in the Middle East, with the United States involved in military operations against Iran.
INDIA
Who is RN Ravi, the new West Bengal Governor, who had several face-offs with Stalin govt in Tamil Nadu?
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reacted sharply to the move, saying she was “shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation” of Bose.
WORLD
Why US Senate rejected resolution to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran
The resolution invoked provisions of the War Powers Act of 1973, legislation enacted after the Vietnam War. The law gives Congress the ability to force votes on military engagements and restricts unauthorised conflicts to a maximum of 60 days without legislative approval.
WORLD
Did Trump have authority to strike Iran? Congress war powers debate explained
US lawmakers moved toward a vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution that aims to halt the ongoing military operations against Iran unless Congress explicitly approves them.
WORLD
US stations F-22 Raptors in Israel for first time as Iran crisis deepens
This deployment, reported by The Wall Street Journal, represents a notable shift in long-standing US policy, which had previously limited its military footprint in Israel to avoid escalating regional sensitivities.
