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Delhi breathes easier as air quality improves; GRAP curbs fully revoked

AQI levels are below 200, with the city's overall AQI at 119. The Commission for Air Quality Management attributed the improvement to favourable weather conditions, while forecasts from the India Meteorological Department suggest AQI is likely to remain in the moderate range in the coming days.

17 days ago

Greece and Germany rule out involvement in possible operation in Strait of Hormuz

Greece and Germany have ruled out participation in any military operation in the Strait of Hormuz despite calls from Donald Trump for countries dependent on Middle Eastern oil to join a naval coalition to escort vessels. Australia said it would not deploy a warship to the region

17 days ago

Over 1 lakh women employed in iPhone factories in India alone: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Apple has expanded its manufacturing operations in India significantly, assembling about 55 million iPhones in 2025, a 53% increase from the previous year. India now produces roughly a quarter of Apple's global iPhone output as the company diversifies production away from China.

17 days ago

Over 4,300 Indian flights cancelled amid West Asia crisis: Govt

Despite the disruption, around 2,19,780 passengers travelled during the period of heightened tensions. Authorities, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Civil Aviation Ministry, are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with regional authorities.

17 days ago

Govt has claimed $2.81 bn from Reliance, BP for allegedly siphoning ONGC gas: Minister

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi told the Rajya Sabha that the matter is currently pending before the Supreme Court of India after a February 2025 ruling by the Delhi High Court set aside a 2018 arbitration award that had earlier cleared Reliance of liability.

17 days ago

Israeli strike destroys aircraft used by Khamenei at Tehran airport

Amid the escalating conflict, a drone attack triggered a fire at the Port of Fujairah in the UAE, forcing a suspension of oil loading operations. US fighter jets also reportedly struck military facilities near Iran's Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone.

17 days ago

Fact Check: No, journalist Aditya Raj Kaul was not arrested in Israel

Social media posts claim journalist Aditya Raj Kaul was arrested in Israel. A fact check shows the claim is false, as Kaul continues reporting and has addressed the rumours online.

17 days ago

Trump warns of tougher strikes if Iran blocks oil flow; Tehran says 'not a single litre of oil will be exported' amid US-Israel attacks

Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz, pressures China, warns NATO of 'very bad' outcome

Trump specifically pressured China to assist, warning that the Strait's closure threatens global oil supplies. He emphasized that the coalition could involve naval patrols, minesweepers, and forces capable of countering threats along Iran's coastline,

17 days ago

West Asia conflict: India advises nationals in Iran against uncoordinated movement toward land borders

Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Embassy of India, Tehran has advised Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any land border without prior coordination with the embassy. The embassy said uncoordinated travel toward borders could lead to serious logistical and immigration problems.

17 days ago

Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

IndiGo partners with Adani Airports to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty-free shopping

IndiGo has partnered with Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) to allow members of the IndiGo BluChip loyalty programme to earn rewards on duty-free shopping at AAHL-managed airports. Travellers can earn five BluChips for every ₹100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked through the Adani platform

17 days ago

US could knock out Iran power in hour: Trump

US‑Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, drives oil prices up; US political divisions widen

The US-Iran conflict enters its third week, disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and raising prices. 13 US troops have died, Democrats criticise Trump for bypassing Congress, and economic impacts are being felt in gas, food, and mortgage costs

17 days ago

No gas shortage in India; CNG, PNG supply running normally, says govt

Fuel pumps supplying CNG and household PNG connections are operating normally, while crude oil supplies remain adequate and refineries are functioning at full capacity. Bookings dropped from 88.8 lakh to around 77 lakh, while online LPG bookings increased from 84 per cent to about 87 per cent.

17 days ago

We will not meddle with temple, school properties: K'taka Waqf Minister

Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka questioned the Waqf Board's claims over certain properties, including temple lands and a government school. He argued that farmers who have cultivated such lands for generations should be allowed to retain them regardless of religion.

17 days ago

Unseasonal fog, rising heat, deepening air pollution hit Delhi-NCR

Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, AQI in 'satisfactory' category

Delhi-NCR's air quality improved significantly after recent rainfall, with most areas recording AQI in the 'Satisfactory' or 'Green' category.

17 days ago

Trump officials say Iran war may end within weeks; Tehran vows to keep fighting

Trump officials say the war with Iran could end within weeks as the military campaign progresses faster than expected, despite no guarantees. Iran rejects a ceasefire, pledging to continue defending itself, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher

18 days ago

Fire near Dubai airport contained after drone crash, no injuries reported

Dubai Airport temporarily suspends all flights after drone hits fuel tank

A drone hit a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport on Monday, sparking a fire. Dubai Civil Defence teams contained the blaze, and no injuries were reported. All flights were temporarily suspended as a precaution.

18 days ago

Netanyahu Releases Video From Cafe, Mocks At News Of His Death

PM Benjamin Netanyahu sips coffee at cafe, shows 5 fingers; mocks reports of his death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday dismissed viral rumours about his alleged death after posting a video of himself casually drinking coffee. The clip was shared after social media accounts and netizens earlier claimed that his previous video address was AI-generated and speculated that the Israeli PM had died.

18 days ago

In India's Op Sindoor against Pakistan, Chinese missiles were soundly defeated: Report

During Operation Sindoor, India reportedly neutralised Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems, including the HQ-9B surface-to-air missile system. According to reports, these systems failed to detect or intercept Indian missiles and aircraft during several days of strikes.

18 days ago

'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will pursue and kill him': Iran issues direct threat to Israel PM Netanyahu amid death rumours

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a direct threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it would continue to "pursue and kill" him if he is alive, as the Iran–Israel conflict entered its 16th day

18 days ago

Adani Total Gas slashes excess gas price for industries by nearly 30 pc

The company has also kept CNG and household piped gas prices unchanged despite the supply challenges. Around 70% of its gas supply is domestically sourced for CNG and household use, while about 30% comes from imported LNG, mainly serving industrial customers.

18 days ago

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Delhi breathes easier as air quality improves; GRAP curbs fully revoked

Greece and Germany rule out involvement in possible operation in Strait of Hormuz

Over 1 lakh women employed in iPhone factories in India alone: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Over 4,300 Indian flights cancelled amid West Asia crisis: Govt

Govt has claimed $2.81 bn from Reliance, BP for allegedly siphoning ONGC gas: Minister

Israeli strike destroys aircraft used by Khamenei at Tehran airport

Fact Check: No, journalist Aditya Raj Kaul was not arrested in Israel

Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz, pressures China, warns NATO of 'very bad' outcome

West Asia conflict: India advises nationals in Iran against uncoordinated movement toward land borders

IndiGo partners with Adani Airports to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty-free shopping

US‑Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, drives oil prices up; US political divisions widen

No gas shortage in India; CNG, PNG supply running normally, says govt

We will not meddle with temple, school properties: K'taka Waqf Minister

Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, AQI in 'satisfactory' category

Trump officials say Iran war may end within weeks; Tehran vows to keep fighting

Dubai Airport temporarily suspends all flights after drone hits fuel tank

PM Benjamin Netanyahu sips coffee at cafe, shows 5 fingers; mocks reports of his death

In India's Op Sindoor against Pakistan, Chinese missiles were soundly defeated: Report

'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will pursue and kill him': Iran issues direct threat to Israel PM Netanyahu amid death rumours

Adani Total Gas slashes excess gas price for industries by nearly 30 pc

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