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  Two more Indian vessels carrying LPG cross Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions | Video

  India | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Shipping activity in the narrow but crucial Strait of Hormuz has slowed sharply following recent military actions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The waterway is a key route for global oil and gas supplies.

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  Iran's fiery threat as Trump weighs ground invasion: 'Troops would be food for Persian Gulf sharks'

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Earlier, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf also cautioned the US President, saying Iranian forces 'are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever.'

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  Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar stumbles during welcome ceremony for Egyptian Foreign Minister | Video

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia convened in Pakistan for crucial discussions on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. The talks were aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran in an effort to promote regional peace.

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  PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in France from June 15–17 amid escalating Middle East conflict

  India | March 26, 2026 23:33 IST

  French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay.

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  'Will shut all petrol pumps if…': Omar Abdullah warns against panic buying of fuel, debunks rumours

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 26, 2026 18:00 IST

  The J-K CM also said that he would be attending the meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the conflict. PM Modi is scheduled to meet with chief ministers from across the country on Friday to review the nation’s preparedness amid the ongoing conflict.

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  Trump to ditch NATO? US President's 'will never forget' remark for allies over 'no support' in Gulf

  World | March 26, 2026 16:39 IST

  Notably, Trump has been strongly critical of his NATO allies in the past few weeks. Earlier on Friday, Trump called NATO countries “cowards” for not supporting the US and Israel in the ongoing operation, warning that their stance would not be forgotten.

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  Avoid panic buying, LPG cylinders will reach homes as per schedule bookings: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

  Uttar Pradesh | March 26, 2026 16:03 IST

  The Chief Minister pointed out that panic-driven behavior, such as prematurely refilling gas cylinders, is unnecessary and counterproductive. He noted that where a cylinder typically lasts a month, people are now seeking refills within days due to fear triggered by misinformation.

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  'We are not a dalal nation': EAM Jaishankar's blunt response on Pakistan mediation buzz in Gulf

  India | March 25, 2026 21:33 IST

  The Centre on Wednesday held a meeting with leaders from across political parties to review the situation arising from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The discussion aimed to share updates and address concerns over any possible impact on India.

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  Iran warns US on troop deployments, denies Trump's peace talks claim: 'What generals have broken...'

  World | March 25, 2026 18:30 IST

  The Iranian Navy on Wednesday fired cruise missiles at the US’ Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, prompting the ship to alter its course, according to a statement reported by state television.

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  'India to play key role in ensuring favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific,' says US official

  World | March 24, 2026 20:33 IST

  During his two-day visit to the Indian capital, the US official pointed to ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the situation in West Asia and increasing military activity in the Indo-Pacific, as factors making closer cooperation between the two countries more important than ever.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 24, 2026

  India | March 24, 2026 20:07 IST

  Trump claimed that the Iranian side contacted him to broker a truce in the Middle East, claiming they wanted to make a deal with the US. Tehran, however, refuted his claim.

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  Government calls all-party meeting on March 25 amid rising concerns over Middle East conflict

  India | March 24, 2026 16:11 IST

  Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the evolving situation and evaluate India’s defence preparedness. The meeting was attended by senior military and defence officials.

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  S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss economic fallout, energy security amid Middle East tensions

  India | March 23, 2026 23:37 IST

  This came hours after Donald Trump announced that the US had been holding a meaningful dialogue with Iran to materialise a deal in order to establish peace in the region.

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  Trump claims Iran sought deal fearing US attacks on its energy infra: 'One shot and it's gone'

  World | March 23, 2026 23:39 IST

  Amid Tehran’s rebuttal, Trump said he was not the one who made the call, adding that Iran had reached out to them for a deal and had also agreed not to proceed with its plan to develop nuclear weapons.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 23, 2026

  India | March 23, 2026 20:23 IST

  Trump said on Monday that he has directed the American military to postpone targeting Tehran's power plants and energy infrastructure for next five days following the recent talks with the Iranian side in the past two days.

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  Shia leaders slam Pakistan Army Chief Munir's 'go to Iran' remark, allege he works for US and Israel

  World | March 23, 2026 17:43 IST

  Responding strongly, Allama Syed Sibtain Haider Sabzwari, Central Vice President of the Shia Ulema Council Pakistan, said the remarks amounted to a threat against the Shia community and unnecessarily involved the Army in a sensitive issue.

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  'Capacity to reach deep into Europe': Netanyahu sounds alarm on Iran's missile capabilities

  World | March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran. Posting on social media, he said the United States would take severe action if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He stated that failure to comply would lead to attacks targeting Iranian power plants.

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  PM Modi holds key meeting to review country's energy situation as conflict rages in Middle East

  India | March 22, 2026 17:09 IST

  The conflict, which began on February 28, involves military action between the United States and Israel against Iran, followed by retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting Israel and some Gulf nations. The situation has intensified concerns over energy transport routes.

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  Iran warns of wide retaliation as US mulls attacks on Tehran's energy infrastructure

  World | March 22, 2026 15:30 IST

  Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Pentagon is preparing for multiple scenarios, including the possible deployment of ground forces. As per sources, military planners are developing detailed strategies to support potential decisions by Donald Trump.

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  'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor': Trump's reply to reporter on Iran makes Japan PM uneasy

  World | March 20, 2026 12:18 IST

  Notably, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a surprise military strike against the US Pacific Fleet. Its goal was to cripple American naval power, enabling Japan to expand in Southeast Asia, ultimately drawing the US into World War II.