New Delhi: India’s 2026 BRICS presidency is expected to test New Delhi’s diplomacy even more than its highly successful presidency of the G20 as BRICS members – including Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia – navigate divergent positions amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The question, a report highlighted on Thursday, is how.
New Delhi: Air India has approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) seeking temporary relaxation in Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms as escalating tensions in the Middle East force airlines to take longer diversionary routes, a report said on Thursday. Airline Requests Extension in Flying Time The Tata Group-owned airline has requested permission.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, after the US military carried out strikes on several Iranian boats suspected of laying naval mines in the region. A video released by US Central Command shows precision attacks targeting Iranian vessels allegedly attempting to deploy mines that could.
UAE authorities warn residents against filming incident sites, restricted areas, or airports without permission amid rising regional tensions and air defence activity.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington may allow India to temporarily continue buying Russian oil to stabilise global energy markets amid Middle East tensions.
The White House says the US military campaign “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran is progressing rapidly, with over 30 Iranian naval vessels destroyed and missile threats reduced.
Mumbai: The Indian equity markets saw sharp losses on Friday, amid the ongoing US–Israel and Iran war which entered seventh day. Sensex, Nifty End Lower Amid Broad Market Weakness At the closing bell, Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent to settle at 78,918. Nifty dipped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close.
US President Donald Trump says Iran is seeking negotiations after heavy military losses as US and Israeli forces continue strikes targeting Tehran’s missile, drone, and naval capabilities.
New Delhi: Amid escalating Middle East tensions, crude oil prices went up more than 2 per cent on Thursday over supply constraints as Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran. Global Benchmark Crude Sees Sharp Rise In the early morning trade, the April contract of the benchmark crude on the Intercontinental Exchange was trading at.
