NEW DELHI: An Indian national was killed after an oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, triggering an explosion and fire onboard, Omani authorities said on Monday.According to Oman’s maritime security centre, the oil tanker MKD VYOM was targeted 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate amid rising tensions in the...
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Iran attacks Saudi Arabia: Will Pakistan honour its defence pact?
Pakistan condemned Iran’s strikes on Saudi Arabia and voiced firm solidarity with Riyadh. Despite a 2025 defence pact, analysts expect Islamabad to pursue diplomacy and logistical support rather than direct military involvement, due to its domestic and regional constraints. The agreement centres on conventional cooperation and explicitly excludes nuclear guarantees. Iran’s recent retaliatory drone and...
US-Israel-Iran war: What’s the impact on India? Explained in 5 points
The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran has both geopolitical and economic consequences for the world, and India is expected to be impacted too if it persists. Policymakers are closely monitoring crude oil prices and cargo movement following the renewed tensions in the Middle East, though they maintain that it is premature to gauge the broader...
‘Shivam Dube’s two boundaries as important as Sanju’s 97,’ says Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir Head Coach of India during a net session at Eden Gardens on February 28, 2026 in Kolkata, India. (Photo/Getty Images) India head coach Gautam Gambhir said every effort in a team game deserves recognition, stressing that contributions often overlooked are as important as headline performances.After India’s win over West Indies on Sunday, which...
US-Iran war: Kuwait ‘mistakenly’ shoots down 3 American F-15s in friendly fire incident
Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait early Monday in what the US central command described as a friendly fire incident, but all six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.“At 11.03 pm ET, March 1, three US F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury...
Suryakumar Yadav takes off cap, bows to Sanju Samson – WATCH
Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Perpetually under scrutiny, Sanju Samson rose above the noise with a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated West Indies by five wickets in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash to storm into the semifinals on Sunday.But beyond the runs and the result, it was a captain’s bow...
‘Brazen aggression’: In first reaction, China condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran
China on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating conflict could spread across the neighbouring countries after Iran’s retaliation against US bases in the Gulf region.“The most urgent task is an immediate cessation of military operations and preventing a spread and spillover of conflict,” foreign...
PCB to fine Pakistan players PKR 50 lakhs each after T20 World Cup exit
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha reacts in the field during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup has led to financial penalties for the players, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deciding...
Iran’s Natanz n-site hit: Tehran vows to rebuild facility; IAEA flags radiation risk
Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was struck during recent US and Israeli military operations, Iran’s envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog said on Monday. “Again they attacked Iran’s peaceful, safeguarded nuclear facilities yesterday,” Reza Najafi told reporters at a meeting of the 35-nation board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Asked which sites were...
Middle East on edge: What does it mean for Indian oil markets?
The Middle East is on a boil and concerns are raising on what it might mean for India. New Delhi imports nearly 88% of its crude oil needs, so any disruption in global supplies can quickly push up its oil bill and fuel inflation. Fresh security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz have already driven...
