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Fuel price set to spike as tension rises after Iran oil tanker hit in Red Sea

Iran suspects Saudi rocket attacks behind the fire that breaks out on the tanker laden with one million barrels of oil in the Red Sea off Jeddah; reports suggest the attack was in retaliation to Yemeni Houthi's drone strikes on Saudi Aramco oil installations.

Oct 11, 2019

Will RBI cut interest rate by 40 bps for 5th successive time this year?

Most experts expect a rate cut though they differ on the quantum ranging between 15 and 40 basis points; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's growth push is likely to guide RBI's monetary policy

Sep 29, 2019

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LPG crisis looming? Cooking gas shortage could worsen during festival season

LPG vendors may begin rationing of LPG cylinders to customers as the effect of Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations and fire at ONGC's Uran plant affects supplies in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Goa amid domestic shutdowns

Sep 28, 2019

Rouhani says imposition of fresh sanctions on Iran points to US 'desperation'

The United States imposed another round of sanctions on Iran following the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities that Riyadh and US officials have blamed on Iran.

Sep 23, 2019

As Houthis threaten to attack UAE cities, Saudi Arabia asserts Iran's role in Aramco bombing

Saudi defence spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Malki dismissed Houthi claims of carrying out the attacks and stated: "Despite Iran's efforts to make it appear so they did not originate from Yemen."

Sep 19, 2019

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

While Trump is scheduled to attend 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston, Texas, the South Block mandarins are grappling with a suitable response to US President Trump's gestures punctuated by friendly fire on the trade front.

Sep 17, 2019

Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as locked and loaded US points finger at Iran for attack

The Iran-aligned Houthi movement that controls Yemen's capital claimed responsibility for the attack, which damaged the world's biggest crude oil processing plant.

Sep 16, 2019

Why do Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia make Nirmala Sitharaman sweat?

If oil becomes more expensive, the current economic downturn can snowball into a full-blown crisis. India has little headroom to cushion the inflationary impact as Trump has turned off cheaper Iranian oil supplies

Sep 16, 2019

Trump blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, says US defence 'locked and loaded'

Evidence from the attack, which hit the world's biggest oil-processing facility has indicated Iran's role, instead of the Yemeni Houthi group that had claimed responsibility.

Sep 16, 2019

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Iran removes anti-India posters from Pakistan consulate; calls it 'undiplomatic tactics'

Pakistani missions and diaspora globally have been trying to indulge in anti-India activities in the aftermath of New Delhi's decision to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 9, 2019

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since President Trump withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran last year and imposed crippling unilateral sanctions.

Aug 31, 2019

Iran shows off undamaged satellite after Trump leaks US surveillance secrets

Iranian communications minister responded to US President Donald Trump with an image of the Nahid-1 satellite, a day after Trump revealed a US surveillance image of the damaged space centre in Iran.

Aug 31, 2019

Oman-based financiers funnelling huge funds to Hamas, says US

The US Treasury Department "is targeting Jammal Trust Bank and its subsidiaries for brazenly enabling Hezbollah's financial activities," including sending payments to families of suicide bombers.

Aug 30, 2019

US must take 'first step' by lifting Iran sanctions: President Hasan Rouhani

Rouhani said Iran has already addressed concerns of the US by proving that it did not build an atomic bomb and called lifting of sanctions as a "key for positive change".

Aug 27, 2019

Move to scrap super rich tax surcharge may lure back foreign portfolio investors

Markets respond energetically to reports government is considering the lifting of the surcharge proposed in the Union Budget 2019; Sensex, Nifty soar for the second day.

Aug 9, 2019

India urges Iran to release sailors from detained MT Riah tanker

Around 45 Indian crew members from three vessels, MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1, have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities over alleged violations of international maritime security rules.

Jul 27, 2019

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

The Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, has said that they are working to get the crew released. Consular access to the 18 Indian sailors was sought on July 20.

Jul 23, 2019

Iran-backed Hezbollah militants could launch attacks in UK: Intelligence agency

Iran has Hezbollah operatives to carry out a terrorist attack, revealed British intelligence officials.

Jul 22, 2019

Radio exchange leak reveal how Iran seized British tanker in Persian Gulf

Iranian vessel told the fright vessel 'HMS Montrose', thought to be Stena Impero, to change its course, saying, "If you obey you will be safe."

Jul 21, 2019

Britain says Iran violated international law in Gulf, urges release of seized tanker

Hunt said Iran viewed this as a "tit-for-tat situation" following the detention of an Iranian tanker in Gibraltar earlier this month.

Jul 21, 2019

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Iran

Fuel price set to spike as tension rises after Iran oil tanker hit in Red Sea

Will RBI cut interest rate by 40 bps for 5th successive time this year?

LPG crisis looming? Cooking gas shortage could worsen during festival season

Rouhani says imposition of fresh sanctions on Iran points to US 'desperation'

As Houthis threaten to attack UAE cities, Saudi Arabia asserts Iran's role in Aramco bombing

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as locked and loaded US points finger at Iran for attack

Why do Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia make Nirmala Sitharaman sweat?

Trump blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, says US defence 'locked and loaded'

Iran removes anti-India posters from Pakistan consulate; calls it 'undiplomatic tactics'

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Iran shows off undamaged satellite after Trump leaks US surveillance secrets

Oman-based financiers funnelling huge funds to Hamas, says US

US must take 'first step' by lifting Iran sanctions: President Hasan Rouhani

Move to scrap super rich tax surcharge may lure back foreign portfolio investors

India urges Iran to release sailors from detained MT Riah tanker

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

Iran-backed Hezbollah militants could launch attacks in UK: Intelligence agency

Radio exchange leak reveal how Iran seized British tanker in Persian Gulf

Britain says Iran violated international law in Gulf, urges release of seized tanker

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