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Rising geopolitical tensions in west Asia are pushing global oil prices higher, raising fresh concerns for China’s economy. The military confrontation in the gulf has heightened risks to a region critical for global energy supplies and maritime trade.

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was attended by Bollywood stars, politicians, cricketers and industrialists. Here take a look.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb following high-level bilateral talks. The leaders discussed strengthening India-Finland ties across trade, technology, clean energy, digital innovation, and Arctic cooperation. Both sides emphasised shared democratic values and expanding collaboration in education, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

A Pakistani businessman, Asif Merchant, has been charged in the United States over an alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump and other American political figures. Reportedly, Merchant told a U.S. court he was pressured by operatives linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claiming threats were made against his family in Tehran.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected claims that India is involved in the ongoing Iran war, dismissing allegations that U.S. forces used Indian ports to launch attacks on Iran. The clarification came after remarks made in a U.S. media interview suggested American military operations were relying on Indian naval facilities. The MEA’s fact-check unit called the claims “fake and false” and warned against spreading baseless information.

After makers of the Yash starrer Toxic announced the postponement, the Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has decided to move up the release date. Read to know more.

The ultimate warning has been delivered. While the war with Iran escalates, the US Air Force has successfully tested the Minuteman III, a nuclear-capable ICBM that can strike any target on Earth in under 30 minutes. Launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the missile deployed multiple re-entry vehicles to prove it can bypass any defense system. We break down the specs, the 13,000 kmph speed, and the strategic message this sends to Tehran and the world.

An Iranian naval vessel sank near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean after a U.S. submarine strike, marking an escalation of the widening Iran war beyond the Middle East. Sri Lanka responded to a distress call and rescued 32 sailors, while many others remain missing. Another Iranian ship later approached Sri Lankan waters seeking assistance, raising regional security concerns for both Sri Lanka and India as the conflict began to spill into South Asian waters.

The U.S. Central Command has released a new video documenting the first “100 Hours” of Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S-Israel military campaign against Iran that has dominated headlines in the Israel-Iran war. The footage, shared on official military social media, highlights precision air and sea strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, fighter jets in action, naval bombardments, and coordinated attacks aimed at degrading Iran’s strike capabilities.

Qatar’s air defence systems were activated after incoming missiles were detected, with interceptions reported over the capital, Doha. Loud blasts reverberated across the city as defence batteries engaged aerial threats in the night sky. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm while security forces assess the situation. The incident has heightened regional tensions, raising concerns about broader escalation in West Asia. Officials are investigating the origin of the missiles as monitoring and surveillance remain intensified.

An Iranian strike damaged the $1.1 billion US radar at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. This is highlighting the cost asymmetry of the conflict, where cheap drones or missiles can threaten expensive missile defence systems.

A US court has ordered the government to refund over $130 billion in tariffs collected under Donald Trump’s trade policy, potentially affecting 300,000 importers.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company may not make further investments in AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic, suggesting recent funding rounds could be its last before possible IPOs. NVIDIA’s strategy focuses on strengthening its AI ecosystem through GPUs rather than expanding equity stakes.

India faces England in a high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Wankhede Stadium. With dew expected to play a massive role, catch the latest on team news, pitch conditions, and India’s predicted XI.

Global shipping is under pressure as war-risk insurance premiums surge and tanker rates spike above $300,000 per day due to escalating tensions in West Asia. Major shipping companies like Maersk are rerouting vessels to avoid conflict zones, with Cape of Good Hope diversions adding 10–15 days to transit times. U.S. security assurances have helped calm oil markets for now, but trade disruptions continue to ripple across global supply chains.

India and England lock horns once again in a blockbuster semi-final clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The high-stakes encounter reignites one of cricket’s fiercest modern rivalries, with both sides eyeing a place in the grand final.

OpenAI is exploring a potential partnership with NATO after securing a Pentagon deal, according to reports. The discussions involve deploying OpenAI’s AI tools on NATO’s unclassified networks to support data analysis, research and administrative workflows.

An Iranian naval vessel sank near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean after a U.S. submarine strike, marking an escalation of the widening Iran war beyond the Middle East. Sri Lanka responded to a distress call and rescued 32 sailors while many others remain missing. Another Iranian ship later approached Sri Lankan waters seeking assistance, raising regional security concerns for both Sri Lanka and India as the conflict begins to spill into South Asian waters.

A former military adviser has warned that the United States could face shortages of key precision-guided missiles amid rising global tensions and sustained military commitments. The warning highlights concerns over defence production capacity, stockpile replenishment rates, and supply chain constraints. As conflicts intensify in multiple regions, experts stress the need to ramp up manufacturing and modernise procurement strategies to maintain deterrence and operational readiness.