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India Turns to Diplomacy With Iran to Restore Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

India has highlighted the importance of direct diplomatic talks with Iran as the most effective way to restore shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage that carries a significant share of the world’s oil and gas.

Whats Hot · Mar 16

Iran gives safe passage to India through Strait of Hormuz? ‘Sources’ jump the gun again

Here we are again. Another day, another cycle of ‘sources’ making the fog of war foggier. This time, the chatter centres on claims that Iran will grant safe passage to India-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Newslaundry · Mar 12

Stock Market Rout and Parliament Protests as US‑Iran Conflict Hits India

The escalating crisis in West Asia, triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliation, sent shockwaves through Indian stock markets and Parliament on Monday, March 9.

Whats Hot · Mar 9

‘Allowed to bring discrimination’: Women reporters shut out of Taliban minister’s Delhi presser

Several Indian journalists on Friday criticised the exclusion of women reporters from a press conference held in New Delhi by Taliban-controlled Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Many described the move as “unacceptable” and questioned how it was permitted on Indian soil.

Newslaundry · Oct 10, 2025

Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil

US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025

Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2025

The ‘big, beautiful’ trade deal India and US are rushing to seal as tariff deadline looms

Can New Delhi and Washington overcome red lines to strike a trade deal ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff deadline?

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Why did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight?

Navy Captain Shiv Kumar’s comments suggesting the government stopped the military from hitting back spark furore.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2025

Lammy seeks to ‘deepen’ UK-India ties on New Delhi visit

The Foreign Secretary will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

Why fierce rivals India, Pakistan and China are racing to woo the Taliban

The Taliban were shunned globally after it captured Kabul and cut restricted rights of Afghan girls and women. Less than four years later, the biggest regional powers are in a race to win their attention, experts tell Arpan Rai

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025