The United States has stepped up operations in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iran’s mine-laying vessels amid growing fears of disruptions to one of the world’s most critical oil supply routes.As tensions in West Asia set to enter fourth week, US forces are actively hunting and destroying Iranian naval assets, including vessels capable of mining…
India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “unacceptable,” as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urged coordinated action to safeguard civilian vessels in the Gulf region.Addressing the 36th extraordinary session of the IMO Council in London on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswamy, India’s ambassador to the UK, emphasised New Delhi’s commitment…
HDFC stock price today: Shares of HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender, dropped a further 2 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 781 on the BSE on Friday. The drop followed a similar 2 per cent fall in its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) listed on the New York Stock Exchange,…
Google has now sent a ‘clear message’ to its employees who are worried about its growing ties to the US Department of Defense. According to a report by Business Insider, Google informed its employees that the company is confident its work aligns with its AI principles and is “leaning more” into national security contracts. At…
A US F-35 stealth fighter has been damaged during a combat mission over Iran, forcing an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East, according to American officials. The pilot survived and is in stable condition, but the incident is now under investigation.The development comes as Iran claimed it had successfully struck…
The rupee fell to a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising global uncertainty and higher crude oil prices amid the ongoing Iran war.The domestic currency declined 0.55% to breach its previous low of 92.63 recorded yesterday, extending losses to nearly 2% since tensions in the Middle East escalated….
SC Delhi played their first home game of the season against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League on March 19, 2026. (Image: Tanuj Lakhina/TimesofIndia.com) New Delhi: There was rain in the air on Thursday evening in New Delhi. After a day of heavy rain, the drizzle had brought the mercury down. At the Jawaharlal…
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…
A video has emerged of Iran’s missile strike on an oil refinery in the Israeli port city of Haifa, as the Middle East war entered its 21st day on Friday.The video shows bright flashes—explosions—followed by thick plumes of smoke billowing into the air. Watch On Cam: Iran RAINS MISSILES On Oil Refinery In Israel’s Haifa…
Iran on Friday released a video of its new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, teaching religious studies to a group of students. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said the footage was being released for the first time, but it did not tell how old it was.Mojtaba Khamenei took over as Iran’s Supreme Leader after his…
