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288 shipbuilding contracts worth Rs 19,748 crore get Centre's in-principle nod

₹620.57 crore has already been disbursed to 23 shipyards for building 204 vessels. The Centre has also launched initiatives such as the Shipbuilding Development Scheme and the Maritime Development Fund to boost domestic shipbuilding capacity, improve global competitiveness and generate employment in the maritime sector.

10 days ago

I love India, I love Modi: Trump's message signals possible India visit

US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a message read out by far-right activist Laura Loomer at the India Today Conclave 2026. Trump called PM Modi a "fantastic leader" and hinted at a possible visit to India in the near future.

10 days ago

US opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure against India, China, EU

Begging the world, including India, to buy Russian oil: Iran's Araghchi hits out at US

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of double standards on Russian oil, saying Washington once pressured India to cut imports but is now urging countries to buy Russian crude.

10 days ago

Trump says Iran's Middle East domination plans 'dead' after massive US strike on Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump said Iran's plans to dominate the Middle East are "dead" after US forces carried out strikes on military targets on Kharg Island. He also warned Tehran against disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

10 days ago

'I look forward to working together': Trump celebrates India's 77th Republic Day; highlights historic US-India bond

India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners in the country amid West Asia conflict

The announcement of the waiver of fines comes at a time when thousands remain stranded worldwide as the conflict in the Middle East has led to airspace closures and flight cancellations.

10 days ago

Trump calls his life "very exciting" in viral interview as Middle East tensions rise; 2,500 US Marines deployed

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the US over global oil trade, accusing Washington of hypocrisy for urging countries, including India, to buy Russian crude while previously pressuring them to stop. He also condemned Europe for supporting what he called an "illegal war" on Iran.

10 days ago

US President Donald Trump claims the US has

'India is our friend': Iran signals safe passage through Strait of Hormuz; Trump told G7 Tehran 'about to surrender'

Mohammad Fathali signalled that India could get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.

11 days ago

CBI grills Anil Ambani's son Jai Anmol in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

The agency questioned him in connection with an alleged bank fraud case in which he was booked along with Reliance Housing Finance Limited's former CEO and ex-whole-time director Ravindra Sudhakar, among others, they said.

11 days ago

Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded: Pentagon

Pete Hegseth claimed that Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had been wounded and forced into hiding amid ongoing US strikes on Iran. Speaking at the Pentagon, he said Iran's leadership was under severe pressure and struggling to coordinate as its military capabilities were being degraded.

11 days ago

US waiver frees almost 20 million barrels of Russian oil for sale

The move aims to ease supply pressures and cool oil prices that have crossed $100 per barrel amid the Iran war and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.The license, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, applies to shipments loaded by March 12 and valid until April 11.

11 days ago

Blast kills six police personnel in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as tensions with Afghanistan rise

Pakistan has launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against militants, while the Taliban has accused Islamabad of carrying out deadly airstrikes in Afghan provinces. Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai also condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of international law and urging Pakistan to end hostilities.

11 days ago

Centre seizes illegal synthetic drugs worth Rs 47 crore and 3.5 tonne chemicals, 2 held

The operation, codenamed Operation White Hammer, uncovered a large-scale illegal drug manufacturing unit operating as a chemical factory. Officials seized raw materials, chemicals and industrial equipment used to produce the drug, and arrested two alleged masterminds, including an experienced chemist.

11 days ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran wants to kill Trump

'Iran no longer the same': Benjamin Netanyahu on war; PM Modi says India prepared for energy crisis

Israeli Prime Minister said Iran is "no longer the same" after nearly two weeks of Israeli and US strikes, claiming key nuclear scientists were killed and the IRGC and Basij forces severely damaged. He also called Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei a "puppet" of the Revolutionary Guards.

11 days ago

Missiles, drones intercepted: UAE on alert as blasts heard in Dubai amid Iran-US conflict

Explosions shook buildings in Dubai on Friday morning, a day after twin drone incidents were reported. Authorities later confirmed that an aerial interception had been successfully carried out, with debris damaging a building in Dubai's financial hub.

11 days ago

The governing body is FIFA, not any individual country: Iran fires back at Trump for suggesting it should skip WC 'for safety'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Trump assured Iran they are welcome. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali and Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj cited the escalating war and unsafe conditions as reasons for potentially withdrawing from the tournament.

11 days ago

He's damaged but probably alive: Trump on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump says Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'probably alive' but injured

Donald Trump said Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was 'damaged but probably alive', as reports suggested he was critically injured in the airstrike that killed his father.

11 days ago

US–Iran–Israel: 'Watch What Happens Today To These Deranged Scumbags,' Trump Stark Threat To Iran; Tehran Claims Strike On USS Abraham Lincoln, US Denies

'Watch what happens today': Trump threatens Iran; Tehran claims strike on USS Abraham Lincoln, US denies

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to Iran on Truth Social, claiming its military capabilities were being destroyed, as his remarks escalated tensions amid the ongoing conflict and drew global attention to rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

11 days ago

US gains when oil prices rise; Trump boasts "we make a lot of money"

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that rising oil prices benefit the United States, as it is the world's largest crude producer. He emphasized that his top priority is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning that Tehran's ambitions threaten regional and global security.

11 days ago

West Asia tensions leave Mumbai captain and LPG tanker stranded near Strait of Hormuz

Merchant navy captain Virendra Vishwakarma from Dahisar has been stranded near the Strait of Hormuz for over a week as tensions escalate in West Asia. His LPG tanker carrying fuel equal to about 36 lakh domestic cylinders was halted due to security restrictions.

11 days ago

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei orders Strait of Hormuz closed amid war, signals more attacks on US

Iran's UN envoy reiterated Iran's commitment to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz but blamed US actions for regional instability, while Khamenei vowed the strait's closure would remain a strategic lever amid ongoing conflict

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Articles by IBT News Desk

288 shipbuilding contracts worth Rs 19,748 crore get Centre's in-principle nod

I love India, I love Modi: Trump's message signals possible India visit

Begging the world, including India, to buy Russian oil: Iran's Araghchi hits out at US

Trump says Iran's Middle East domination plans 'dead' after massive US strike on Kharg Island

India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners in the country amid West Asia conflict

Trump calls his life "very exciting" in viral interview as Middle East tensions rise; 2,500 US Marines deployed

'India is our friend': Iran signals safe passage through Strait of Hormuz; Trump told G7 Tehran 'about to surrender'

CBI grills Anil Ambani's son Jai Anmol in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded: Pentagon

US waiver frees almost 20 million barrels of Russian oil for sale

Blast kills six police personnel in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as tensions with Afghanistan rise

Centre seizes illegal synthetic drugs worth Rs 47 crore and 3.5 tonne chemicals, 2 held

'Iran no longer the same': Benjamin Netanyahu on war; PM Modi says India prepared for energy crisis

Missiles, drones intercepted: UAE on alert as blasts heard in Dubai amid Iran-US conflict

The governing body is FIFA, not any individual country: Iran fires back at Trump for suggesting it should skip WC 'for safety'

Trump says Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'probably alive' but injured

'Watch what happens today': Trump threatens Iran; Tehran claims strike on USS Abraham Lincoln, US denies

US gains when oil prices rise; Trump boasts "we make a lot of money"

West Asia tensions leave Mumbai captain and LPG tanker stranded near Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei orders Strait of Hormuz closed amid war, signals more attacks on US

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