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Last Updated:March 22, 2026, 6:14 PM IST The ongoing conflict with Iran has provided Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with several strategic and domestic advantages, effectively addressing five key problems The war has helped Netanyahu redefine his political trajectory, say experts. (AP File) The Israeli military on Sunday confirmed that a fresh barrage of missiles…
Last Updated:March 22, 2026, 12:12 IST Aqua Titan and Pyxis Pioneer reach New Mangalore Port as Hormuz closure and US Israel Iran conflict disrupt routes, while India-Iran ties keep Indian vessels moving. The tanker, carrying Russian crude oil, was originally headed for China but made a U-turn earlier this week in Southeast Asian waters. (X/ANI)…
A shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), triggered by the escalating conflict in West Asia, has begun affecting everyday services in India, with even premier institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay revising hostel meal arrangements. The crisis, linked to tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, has disrupted energy supply chains and…
As missile sirens and emergency shelter runs become part of daily life in Israel amid the escalating West Asia conflict, authorities have introduced an unusual way for people to pass the tense waiting time. Dubbed ‘bomb shelter dating’, the concept allows singles hiding in the same bunker during air-raid alerts to connect with each other…
Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 11:10 IST While experts urged the US to exercise caution in its decision, the White House insisted the administration “had a strong game plan” before the war began. Trump downplayed warnings that Tehran could respond by targeting oil flows through the Middle East, says the report. (AFP) In the run-up to…
Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 4:42 PM IST Strait of Hormuz shut amid US-Israel-Iran war: The cables in this area carry approximately 37% of global internet traffic. Can it affect India’s data services? Explained The Strait of Hormuz measures just 33 kilometres wide. (Photo Credit: X) The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital maritime chokepoint…
Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 11:34 PM IST India said it accepted requests to give refuge to all Iranian naval ships on humanitarian grounds without delay, after a US submarine torpedoed IRIS Dena off the Sri Lankan coast. A Sri Lanka Navy vessel approaches IRIS Dena during a rescue operation. (Reuters) India has denied allegations claiming…
Indian equities witnessed broad-based selling on Wednesday, with pressure visible across large-caps as well as the broader market segments. The Nifty 50 declined 1.55 per cent to close at 24,480.50, after touching an intraday low of 24,305.40, compared with the previous close of 24,865.70. The index opened lower at 24,388.80 and failed to sustain early…
Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 2:11 PM IST Coco Gauff’s coach is stuck in the Middle East because of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, impacting her Indian Wells prep. Coco Gauff will play at the Indian Wells on Friday (Picture credit: AP) Two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff has said that her coach is stuck in the Middle…
Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 05:50 IST It marked the first time a spouse of a serving world leader has presided over a session of the Council, the UN body charged with maintaining international peace and security. US First Lady Melania Trump speaks as she chairs a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at UN…