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India condemns attack on merchant shipping vessels; calls for lasting peace in region and beyond

India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the attacks on merchant shipping vessels in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict and urged for dialogue and diplomacy-- underlining New Delhi's importance as…

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World June 11, 2026 · 8:21 am

‘Look forward to strengthen ties’: Singapore PM extends wishes to PM Modi on historic 12-year tenure

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister…

World June 11, 2026 · 6:27 am

India gifts medical equipment to Afghanistan to strengthen healthcare sector

In a post on X on Wednesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared, "Reaffirming its commitment to supporting Afghanistan's health sector, India gifts…

World June 11, 2026 · 6:22 am

“US controls Strait of Hormuz”: Pete Hegseth amid escalating tension with Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States "controls" the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating…

World June 11, 2026 · 6:14 am

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Tajikistan on June 12-13

The Conference theme aligns well with India's SCO priorities on youth, culture and civilisation. India recognises Central Asia as India's extended neighbourhood…

World June 11, 2026 · 5:30 am

US CENTCOM disables oil tanker in Gulf of Oman over alleged blockade violation

In an official statement, the US Central Command stated, "At 11:14 p.m. on June 9, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in…

World June 11, 2026 · 5:30 am

Strait of Hormuz “closed to all vessels,” says Iran’s IRGC amid escalating tensions

"Effective immediately, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to all vessels, including oil tankers and…