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India Faces Energy Crunch as 28 Vessels Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz
world-news11 days ago

India Faces Energy Crunch as 28 Vessels Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz

India says at least 28 ships carrying crude oil, LPG, and LNG are stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict, with 18 India-flagged and 10 foreign-flagged vessels affected; all 485 Indian seafarers aboard are safe. The disruption threatens energy supplies to India, a major crude importer, even as some LPG shipments transit and eight India-flagged ships have recently passed through, signaling limited movement at the chokepoint.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Blasts to $81M Global Opening, Bolstering Bollywood Records
box-office18 days ago

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Blasts to $81M Global Opening, Bolstering Bollywood Records

Dhurandhar: The Revenge opened to a record $81 million worldwide in its first five days, the second-biggest opening ever for an Indian title and the best ever for Bollywood; it posted about $10 million in a 3-day weekend in North America, while India delivered a front-loaded performance with around $15 million on day one and roughly a $50 million 3-day opening, with five-day domestic totals near ₹550 crore, and it set new advance-ticket sales records even as it vies with Pushpa 2 and other Hindi-language blockbusters in the global box office.

Diplomacy Opens Path for Indian LPG Tankers Through Hormuz
world25 days ago

Diplomacy Opens Path for Indian LPG Tankers Through Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz after New Delhi intensified talks with Tehran to protect its energy imports, while India also seeks clearance for 22 vessels stranded west of the strait; Jaishankar says there is no blanket arrangement and every ship movement is assessed individually. The US has floated naval support to keep Hormuz open, but India says there have been no bilateral talks on deployments. India also repatriated about 180 Iranian crew and emphasized the strait’s critical role for roughly half of its crude oil and LNG imports.

Global Pulse: Mixed Reactions to U.S.-Israel War on Iran
world1 month ago

Global Pulse: Mixed Reactions to U.S.-Israel War on Iran

CBS News surveyed foreign capitals two weeks into the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and found broad concern and skepticism about the war’s legality and consequences. Russia condemns the attack, and many European publics worry about spillovers while urging de-escalation and diplomacy; France and other states lean toward diplomatic avenues, while Ireland, Spain and the U.K. weigh bases and defense roles. Ukraine highlights risks to its own defense, and India expresses cautious concern. Across capitals, energy-market volatility compounds a wary mood and a clear preference for restraint over wider conflict.

India Allowed Iranian Warships to Dock Days Before Iris Dena Was Torpedoed
world1 month ago

India Allowed Iranian Warships to Dock Days Before Iris Dena Was Torpedoed

India granted docking permission on 1 March for three Iranian warships, three days before the Iris Dena was torpedoed by a US submarine and sank about 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, killing at least 87 sailors. Iris Lavan docked in Kochi on 4 March, and Sri Lanka later granted sanctuary to Iris Bushehr on 5 March, illustrating mounting regional tensions as the US-Israel campaign against Iran continues.

India defends home soil to claim back-to-back T20 World Cup glory
sports1 month ago

India defends home soil to claim back-to-back T20 World Cup glory

India defended the T20 World Cup on home soil, becoming the first side to win the title twice and to lift it in their own country, powered by a balanced lineup led by Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah's spearheading attack. The win extends India's three-ICC-trophy run since 2024, underscoring a widening gap to rivals as the world looks to close the gap ahead of the 2027–2029 cycle and the 2028 Olympic-format T20 event.

India vs New Zealand: Free streams and TV guide for the 2026 T20 World Cup final
how-to-watch1 month ago

India vs New Zealand: Free streams and TV guide for the 2026 T20 World Cup final

India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad to decide the T20 World Cup 2026, with free streams via ICC.tv (select countries) and Tamasha (Pakistan); NordVPN can unlock streams from abroad. US viewers can use Willow TV; UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports or NOW Sports; India’s coverage is on Star Sports/Hotstar; NZ on Sky Go/Now; Australia on Prime Video; SA on SuperSport; Pakistan on Tamasha. The final starts at 7pm local time in India (8:30am ET/5:30am PT in the US; 1:30pm GMT).

India to Keep Buying Russian Oil, Says No Outside Permission Required
world1 month ago

India to Keep Buying Russian Oil, Says No Outside Permission Required

India said it will continue importing Russian oil and has never depended on permission from any country to buy Russian crude, despite a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver that allows the sale of stranded oil to Indian buyers. New Delhi maintains Russia remains India’s largest crude supplier and says it is well stocked to weather disruptions as global energy markets react to the Iran conflict.

US torpedo sinks Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka, widening regional tensions
world1 month ago

US torpedo sinks Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka, widening regional tensions

An Iranian Iris Dena frigate, guest of India’s Milan exercises and the International Fleet Review, was struck by a US submarine’s Mark-48 torpedo off Sri Lanka and sank within minutes, with about 87 dead and 32 survivors; the international-waters attack broadens US–Iranian hostilities and puts India in a delicate diplomatic position amid ongoing regional tensions and responses from Sri Lanka and Iran.

India Punches Ticket to T20 WC Final with Seven-Run Win Over England
sports1 month ago

India Punches Ticket to T20 WC Final with Seven-Run Win Over England

India posted 253/7 at the Wankhede, powered by Sanju Samson’s 89 off 42 as he anchored a 97‑run second‑wicket stand with Ishan Kishan and quick cameos from Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma. England, chasing 253, began strongly but were pegged back by Pandya, Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy, with Jacob Bethell scoring a valiant century to keep the chase alive. In the end, India’s death bowling — including a decisive Dube over — restricted England to 246/7, giving India a seven‑run victory and a final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship, Upending Modi’s ‘Guardian’ Narrative in the Indian Ocean
world1 month ago

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship, Upending Modi’s ‘Guardian’ Narrative in the Indian Ocean

A US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka during Milan naval exercises hosted by India, killing dozens of sailors and prompting critique of India’s claimed role as a regional security guardian. The incident exposes limits to India’s power in its backyard and underscores a widening US-Israel–Iran confrontation, while drawing scrutiny over New Delhi’s cautious, ambiguous response and its strategic autonomy.