US-Iran tensions escalate as five Iranian oil tankers are struck in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, while Iran claims missile attacks on US forces in Jordan and further strikes on American vessels.

A newly released UN world map depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as split between separate Indian and Chinese claim lines, days after India backed a UN resolution on fairer map projections.

This article looks at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to halt strikes on Kyiv for three days amid renewed US-led peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine.

Central and Delhi government offices will close on September 11, 2026, for the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam. The official order creates an extended weekend to ease traffic and bolster VVIP security. Educational institutions are not covered under the closure notice.

This article covers the India-US trade deal, the tariff advantage India is seeking, Piyush Goyal’s latest statement, the current status of negotiations and the next steps towards finalising the agreement.

PM Modi arrived in Bishkek for the SCO summit, joining Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and other leaders. Talks will focus on security, trade, energy, connectivity and regional conflicts.

This article covers Nepal’s devastating floods, the rising death toll, thousands missing, and ongoing rescue efforts.

This article covers RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hindutva, religious diversity and the inclusion of Muslims at the ‘One World, One Humanity’ Faith Leaders’ Conference in New York.