Shubhanshu Shukla’s spaceflight to ISS likely on June 25: NASA
NASA has confirmed a new launch date for Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, delayed multiple times, is now scheduled for lift-off at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) on Wednesday, June 25
Global outrage as Iran strikes US bases in Qatar
Nations across the globe have strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on US military bases in Qatar, escalating concerns over rising instability in the Middle East. According to reports, Iran launched six missiles on Monday targeting US installations in Iraq and Qatar in an
Operation Sindhu: 380 Indians return home from Iran and Israel
A total of 380 Indian nationals — 219 from Iran and 161 from Israel — arrived safely in New Delhi on Tuesday under Operation Sindhu, the Government of India’s strategic evacuation mission amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to the Ministry
12 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels spotted near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported on Tuesday the presence of 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating near its territory, marking another escalation in Beijing’s military activity around the island. According to the MND, 10 of the 12 People’s
IAF evacuates 165 Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully evacuated 165 Indian nationals from Israel under Operation Sindhu, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday. Using its C-17 Globemaster aircraft, the IAF carried out the evacuation via Jordan amid escalating tensions in West
NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart at SCO meet in Beijing
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, on Tuesday in Beijing during the 20th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Security Council Secretaries. The Indian Embassy in China posted on X, “H.E. Aleksandr
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12-day war
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of intense missile exchanges and US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Taking to Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump declared, “It has been fully agreed by
Iran reaches out to Europe amid rising tensions with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone conversations with his French and Italian counterparts to discuss the recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, condemning the attacks as a blatant violation of international law. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi spoke with
India slams Pakistan for misusing OIC, rejects remarks on Kashmir
India on Monday strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) “unwarranted and factually incorrect” remarks about Jammu and Kashmir, accusing Pakistan of misusing the platform to push its propaganda. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticised the references made
India urges nuclear facility security amid Iran-Israel conflict
India has called for prioritising the safety of nuclear facilities amid the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, citing serious risks to public health and the environment. At a special meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna on Monday, India’s Permanent
Pakistan sides with China, Russia against US on Iran strikes
Pakistan stood firmly with China and Russia at the United Nations Security Council in opposing the United States over its recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, despite speculation about renewed US-Pakistan ties following Army Chief General Asim Munir’s meeting with former US President
US and Iran clash at UN over nuclear site strikes as tensions rise
The United States and Iran traded heated accusations at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting following US airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites, raising fears of broader regional conflict. The meeting was held a day after US President Donald Trump confirmed
Bihar engineer goes missing in Iran amid escalating conflict
A 25-year-old engineer from Bihar’s Siwan district has gone missing in Iran amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel, prompting urgent appeals from his family for government intervention. The missing youth, Siraj Ali Ansari, hails from Ramapali village under Muffasil police
North Korea condemns US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
North Korea has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling the action a blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty and a serious breach of international law. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a spokesperson from
Six Telangana students return from Iran, Israel amid Middle East crisis
Six students from Telangana have safely returned from conflict-affected Iran and Israel, while seven more citizens are expected to arrive later today, officials said on Monday. Four of the returning students came from Iran and two from Israel. They landed in New Delhi
Indian delegation attends Air India bombing memorial in Ireland
A high-level Indian delegation led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is in Ireland today to attend a memorial marking the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing. The service will take place at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork, honoring
IAEA calls emergency meeting after US strikes Iran nuclear sites
IAEA calls emergency meeting after US strikes Iran nuclear sites The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced an emergency meeting of its Board of Governors on Monday following U.S. airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
US says Iran’s nuclear program devastated in airstrikes
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth declared on Sunday that recent U.S. military strikes had “devastated” Iran’s nuclear programme, signaling a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said the operation was carried out under direct orders
Global leaders urge de-escalation after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
The U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have sparked widespread global concern, with leaders across continents calling for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to avoid further escalation in the Middle East. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supported the U.S. action, calling Iran’s
Trump claims credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, laments no Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he prevented a major war between India and Pakistan, expressing frustration that his claimed peacemaking efforts have not earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump referenced the post-Pahalgam