‘Blast them or make a deal’: Trump's 2 options after Iran's 'unsatisfactory' new proposal

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday cast doubt on the chances of a deal with Iran, saying that he wasn't “happy” with the proposals sent by Tehran as negotiations drag on. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he wasn't “sure” whether the US could reach a deal with Iran....more

Israel Sent UAE Laser Weapon Called 'Iron Beam' That Can Vapourise Iranian Drones

TEL AVIV: Israel had not just sent its iconic Iron Dome air defence system to the United Arab Emirates when Iran was attacking the Gulf country. According to a report by the Financial Times, Israel also sent an advanced laser to the UAE for it to defend itself from Iranian missiles and drones....more

UNGA President Annalena Baerbock Calls for Renewed Commitment to Multilateralism During Visit to India

By Deepak Arora

NEW DELHI: The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, today called for strengthened global cooperation and renewed commitment to the United Nations Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing pressure on the international system. Speaking at a press briefing at UN House here, the President cautioned that multilateralism and international law are facing serious challenges....more

Iran Crisis Hampering Aid To Refugees As Supply Chain Costs SOAR, UN Warns

GENEVA: The cost of sending some aid to Sudan - the world's largest displacement crisis - has more than doubled due to the Iran war, as shipping disruption pushes up costs and delays the delivery of relief, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday. Heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, as well as congestion at ports, rising fuel prices and higher insurance premiums have all hampered the delivery of aid, particularly in Africa, the agency said....more

India Energy Lifeline at Risk as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

By Avica Kumar

NEW DELHI: India’s energy security and industrial stability are facing mounting pressure as tensions surrounding Iran continue to disrupt critical oil supply routes, pushing global crude prices to their highest levels since 2022. With the United States signaling that its naval blockade on Iran could persist for months, the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global energy trade—remains severely constrained. Indian oil tankers are among the many vessels unable to pass freely, intensifying concerns over supply continuity....more

Akshay Sharma Claims 3rd DP World PGTI Title At Players Championship

NUH (HARYANA): Akshay Sharma carded an error-free eight-under 64 to claim his third DP World PGTI title at the INR 1 crore DP World Players Championship played at the Classic Golf and Country Club in Nuh, Haryana. The 35-year-old Chandigarh-based golfer (70-65-70-64) emerged victorious by a slender one-shot margin at 19-under 269. The win earned Sharma INR 15 lakh and lifted him to fifth on the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit with season earnings of INR 37,12,575....more

Lexus New Delhi Brings Japan to the Capital with ‘Whispers of Japan’ Evening

NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more

Justin Rose to make Delhi debut at DP World India Championship at DGC from Oct 15

NEW DELHI: Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India with confirmation that the World Number Five will tee it up at the DP World India Championship from October 15-18, 2026. Some of the best players in the world are set to gather once again at Delhi Golf Club for the highly-anticipated $4,000,000 event - including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy - and fans can now register their interest in tickets here....more

India, Italy unveil military cooperation plan 2026-27, deepen defence ties

NEW DELHI: India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware even as the two sides explored the possibility of co-developing critical technologies needed by India’s coastal defence force. The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks here between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto. The two sides unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan 2026-27 outlining the military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries....more

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison To House Arrest In Myanmar

Naypyitaw: Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest and her sentence has been reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty for a Buddhist holiday. Accompanying the announcement was a photo of the 80-year-old leader dressed in a traditional white blouse and skirt and sitting on a wooden bench behind a low table facing two unidentified men, one in a police uniform and the other in military uniform....more

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Pawan Khera In Assam Police FIR

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in a criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa’s wife, saying the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation. A Bench headed by Justice J.K. Maheshwari cautioned the State of Assam against using the power to arrest so casually, as if to strike a blow at a political rival. The 22-page order said the right to personal liberty cannot be jeopardised lightly....more

GST revenue hits all-time high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April

NEW DELHI: The government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in April 2026 surged to an all-time high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore, up 8.7% over April last year. Notably, growth was once again driven by collections on imports, with revenue from domestic sales growing slower. Tax experts, however, note that collections in April, which represent activity in March, typically come in higher as both industry and the tax administration make a final push to achieve the financial year-end targets....more

Trump says will increase tariff on European cars and trucks to 25%

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will increase tariffs on European cars and trucks, claiming that the EU was “not complying with our fully agreed-upon trade deal”. According to Trump's post on Truth Social, the tariff on European cars and trucks will increase to 25 per cent, effective next week....more

India-New Zealand FTA signed: $20 billion investment and duty-free access

NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand signed their historic Free Trade Agreement on Monday. The agreement was inked after teams from New Delhi and Wellington completed negotiations in December 2025. The agreement covers 20 chapters, including trade in goods, remedies, dispute settlement, legal provisions, and more....more