India

UK Maritime confirms tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman's Sohar port

Local authorities are assisting with the crew's evacuation, UKMTO said, adding that the extent of the damage and the environmental impact are currently unknown.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Captain Smit Machchhar reads a letter from President Isaac Herzog in the hospital, October 10, 2026.

Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped subdue flydubai hijacker, to Israel

Protest against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi Saturday, 10th October 2026

India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil 'Cockroach' youth movement protests

A billboard at the Ad Halom Junction featuring a photo of pilot Smit Machchhar that reads, "Thank you, hero!"

'Thank you, hero': Highway 4 billboard honors Indian pilot who saved Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight


'We will tear you to pieces': Indian general warns Erdogan about pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Retired Maj.-Gen. Gagan Deep Bakshi says India needs Iran as a counterweight to Pakistan and will not sacrifice its interests to accommodate Israel.

 Indian military vehicels drive past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026.

Dozens of complaints, zero prosecutions: Hind Rajab fails to prosecute IDF soldiers analysis

In some cases, like with the most recent petition in India on Tuesday, HRF targets soldiers while they are traveling.

Israeli passport.

Hind Rajab Foundation files war crimes complaint in India against anonymous Israeli traveler

The pro-Palestinian organization claims that the Israeli is a reservist who was involved during his service in the Gaza Strip in the "unlawful destruction of civilian property" in Khan Yunis.

Hind Rajab Foundation footage of IDF soldiers posing in Gaza used to file lawsuits for alleged war crimes; Illustrative.

At least nine killed, several injured in hotel fire in India's Kolkata

The cause of the fire is still unknown. The hotel is located in central Kolkata, an area known for budget accommodations and restaurants.

 INDIA-US-DIPLOMACY The city of Kolkata is seen from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane on May 23, 2026.

India arrests over 200 terror operatives linked to Pakistan ahead of Independence Day

Agencies have reportedly recovered pistols, live cartridges, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings and crude bombs.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark country's Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

Six killed, several injured, after electric pole falls near Ashok Dham temple in India

Authorities were checking the cause of the incident among devotees observing a Hindu holy month at the Ashok Dham temple in the district of Lakhisarai.

The Ashok Dham temple in the Lakhisarai district of Bahir, India.

Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion

The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, on August 7, 2026.

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion

While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.

An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

India is emerging as a global first responder to natural disasters - opinion

By providing need-based and rapid assistance during emergencies, and through its efforts to develop capacities for mutual benefit, India is seen as a reliable first responder and a force for good.

Members of the Disaster Response Force (DRF) evacuate residents at a flood-affected region following heavy monsoon rains in Hyderabad on September 27, 2025.

Tandoori: Restaurant moves near Tel Aviv beach, bringing sea breeze to the spice - review

You can’t tell Tandoori’s story without mentioning Rina Pushkarna, who founded the restaurant and still runs it today, with her son also involved.

Food at the Tandoori restaurant in Tel Aviv.