An Israeli air attack on Tehran’s Evin Prison during this month’s 12-day war has killed at least 71 people, Iran’s judiciary says, days after a ceasefire ended hostilities between the two arch foes. The strike on Monday, the day before the ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold, destroyed part of the administrative building at…
President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters. | Photo Credit: AP Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned on Saturday (June 28, 2025) the “disrespectful and unacceptable” comments from Donald Trump, after the U.S. President claimed to have saved Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from an “ugly and ignominious death”. “If President Trump is genuine about wanting…
Defence stocks rallied on Thursday buoyed by expectations of increased export orders after NATO leaders pledged to scale up defence spending. Data Patterns (India), Astra Microwave Products, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Zen Technologies, among other defence stocks rallied up to 4%. The upbeat sentiment in defence stocks lifted the Nifty India Defence index…
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched several missiles targeting US bases in Qatar on Monday night, specifically striking the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest American military installation in the Middle East. The attack came in direct retaliation for the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to Axios, which cited…
Iran has firmly ruled out any negotiations over its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel, rejecting repeated outreach efforts from the United States, after President Donald Trump gave a two-week deadline for possible dialogue.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that talks with Washington were off the table “until Israeli aggression stops.”“Americans want…
Iran-Israel Conflict: The Israel-Iran war entered its seventh day on June 20. Israeli strikes on Iran, which began on June 14, have so far killed at least 639 people and wounded 1,329 others, a human rights group was quoted as saying by the news agency AP on Thursday. Iran has also retaliated with its missile…
In the wake of Operation Sindhu, Indian students returning from Iran shared their chilling accounts of survival amidst missile strikes and destruction. One student vividly recalled the sight of missiles raining down, leaving Tehran in devastation. The Indian government stepped in, offering comprehensive support for their safe return, including personalized assistance. NEW DELHI: Indian students…
Crude oil prices jump more than 4 percent on fears the US may join Israel’s offensive against Iran. Oil prices have spiked over fears that the Israel-Iran crisis could spiral into a broader conflict involving the United States. Brent North Sea crude and West Texas intermediate – the two most popular oil benchmarks – rose…
President Donald Trump said Tuesday (June 17, 2025) the US knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.” Mr. Trump sought, in a social media posting, Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” as the five-day conflict continues to escalate. “We know exactly where the so-called…
Israel Ambassador to India Reuven Azar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Israel is coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv to help those wanting to leave the country amid airstrike exchanges between Iran and Israel, said Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar. While India has so far not announced a plan to evacuate…
