With the Hormuz facing disruption amid the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict, India is working on parallel tracks. Securing its vessels at sea while preparing for costly alternatives to keep energy supplies steady. Nearly 45 per cent of India’s energy needs depend on supplies passing through the Gulf, making the situation a direct challenge to the country’s...

Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP photo) Russia on Saturday dismissed reports claiming Moscow had offered a quid pro quo to Washington to halt intelligence sharing with Iran amid the ongoing escalation involving the US and Israel, in exchange for easing pressure in Ukraine.The reports, which also said the United States rejected the proposal, were termed...

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: PTI Security forces seized at least 29 firearms and ammunition and 50 IEDs from several hills and valley districts of Manipur, a police statement said on Saturday (March 21, 2026). All the recoveries were made on Friday (March 20, 2026). During an operation, six firearms, including...