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New Delhi: A missile strike by Iran on the massive liquefied natural gas facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City has intensified turmoil in global energy markets, forcing a halt to production at one of the world’s most important gas export hubs in Qatar. The attack comes amid escalating tensions across Middle East following the conflict triggered by military strikes involving the United States and Israel. In response, Iran has carried out missile and drone attacks targeting strategic assets in the Gulf region, including energy infrastructure and locations linked to foreign military presence. Ras Laffan hosts the largest LNG export facilities…

New Delhi: Atanu Chakraborty, part time chairman and independent director of HDFC Bank, resigned from his position with immediate effect on Wednesday, citing ethical concerns linked to developments within the bank over the past two years. In his resignation letter addressed to the chairman of the governance, nomination and remuneration committee, Chakraborty stated that certain developments and practices within the organisation were not aligned with his personal values and ethical principles. He clarified that these differences formed the sole reason for stepping down and confirmed there were no additional factors behind his decision. Chakraborty joined the bank’s board in May…

New Delhi: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has reportedly approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking an extension of his tenure until the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. The request comes soon after India’s triumph at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and follows a period of significant success for the national side in global tournaments. Agarkar’s contract had earlier been extended by one year ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season as recognition for India’s strong performances in international competitions. During that period, the team secured the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2024 ICC…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a conversation with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, focusing on the evolving security situation in West Asia and reaffirming India’s commitment to regional stability. During the interaction, the two leaders exchanged views on the growing tensions across the region and discussed recent developments that have raised concerns about security and geopolitical stability. The discussion comes at a time when the Gulf region is witnessing increased uncertainty due to the wider regional conflict. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s firm stance condemning attacks that undermine Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial…

New Delhi: Official data presented in Parliament has revealed that India’s private ports, particularly in Gujarat, have been key targets for international narcotics trafficking networks over the past five years. Among them, Mundra Port recorded the highest number of drug seizure incidents between 2021 and 2025. Information shared in the Rajya Sabha showed that 18 major drug seizures were recorded at ports across the country during this period. Out of these, eight incidents occurred in Gujarat alone. Facilities linked to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and container freight stations at Mundra together accounted for five of the seizures, more…

New Delhi: The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, held talks with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, describing the interaction as an extremely fruitful meeting focused on key security and geopolitical matters. Following the meeting, Gor shared that the discussions covered a wide range of strategic issues of mutual interest between the two countries. The conversation included areas such as defense coordination, intelligence cooperation and broader regional security concerns. In a message posted on the social media platform X, the US envoy stated that the meeting addressed several important topics and reflected the continued progress in strategic cooperation…

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting that Iran has blocked Indian ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling the reports false and misleading. Amid heightened tensions in West Asia, the ministry issued a public warning urging people to remain cautious about unverified information circulating online. Through its fact check unit on social media, the ministry flagged the widely shared posts and labelled them as fake, advising users not to spread such misinformation. The viral messages had alleged that Iran denied passage to Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and…