Tehran – Iran has mocked Washington’s attempt to restrict its oil lifeline, dismissing the US naval blockade threat in the Strait of Hormuz as a risky move that could trigger a global energy shock. In a sharp political response, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ridiculed the proposal, claiming Iran’s extensive 8,700-km network of land
New Delhi, May 01: Israeli naval forces have intercepted a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of Crete, detaining around 175 people, according to Israeli authorities. Activists and organisers, however, claimed that 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) were stopped during an overnight
New York, Apr 30: The United States has returned 657 antiquities collectively valued at nearly USD 14 million to India, stating that “more work remains” in the ongoing effort to repatriate stolen cultural artefacts. The return was officially announced on Tuesday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, marking a significant development in the fight against
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to a hospital on Tuesday for treatment of his right eye condition, where he received a fourth intravitreal injection before being shifted back to prison. Khan, 74, who was diagnosed with right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) earlier this year, was brought to Pakistan Institute of
WASHINGTON, Apr 25: RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promotes the values of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in his own unique way and remains the organisation’s best representative. In an interview with a news agency, Hosabale said the RSS has outlined five key focus areas for the next
Sachin Tendulkar turns 53 today, carrying a record that even decades of anniversary writing have struggled to capture in full depth. His 100 international centuries are often presented as a glittering, almost symbolic milestone — a round number celebrated as a cricketing monument. But a closer reading reveals something far more demanding and layered: a
US President Donald Trump on Thursday shared a transcript of a conservative political talk show hosted by Michael Savage, which included controversial remarks referring to India, China, and other countries as “hellholes.” The discussion centered on US birthright citizenship and immigration policies. The segment argued that some individuals allegedly travel to the United States during
Amid growing anticipation over a second round of US-Iran peace talks expected to take place in Islamabad, Iranian state media has stated that no delegation from Tehran has arrived in Pakistan so far. The statement comes amid heightened diplomatic uncertainty and ongoing internal discussions within Iran’s political and religious leadership regarding its response to recent
United Nations, Apr 21: India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a report released by the United Nations. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said in its report, released on Monday, that economies in South
WASHINGTON, Apr 20: The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that it said attempted to evade a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, prompting Iran’s joint military command to vow a response and raising concerns over a fragile ceasefire days before its expiry. It was the first such interception