Trump Declares US-Iran Peace Deal ‘Over’ as West Asia Crisis Deepens
US President rules out further negotiations after renewed military escalation and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump has declared that efforts to reach a peace agreement with Iran have effectively ended, delivering his strongest remarks yet as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate. Speaking ahead
ITR Filing Gains Momentum as 1.4 Crore Returns Filed; Deadline Extension Unlikely
Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 has gathered significant momentum, with more than 1.4 crore taxpayers already submitting their returns. The strong pace of filings has reduced the likelihood of any extension to the July 31 deadline for individuals who are not required to undergo
Who is Mahendra Nahata? The HFCL Founder Set for a ₹5,800 Crore Jio Windfall
Mahendra Nahata, Founder and Managing Director of HFCL, is once again in the spotlight as his early investment in Jio Platforms is expected to generate one of the biggest wealth creation stories in India’s corporate sector. His investment of around ₹48 crore in 2020 is now estimated to be worth
US-Iran Peace Deal Faces Fresh Crisis After Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks
The fragile peace agreement between the United States and Iran has come under renewed pressure after a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz reignited tensions in the strategically important waterway. The incidents have raised concerns over regional stability, global energy security, and the future of
India Breaks into China’s Shipping Container Monopoly with First Indigenous EXIM Container
India has achieved a significant milestone in its manufacturing journey by launching its first indigenous export-import (EXIM) shipping container for global deployment. The development marks the country’s entry into a sector that has long been dominated by China, which currently produces the vast majority of the world’s shipping containers. The
BRICS Adopts Guwahati Declaration to Strengthen Global Fight Against Drug Trafficking
Guwahati: The BRICS nations have adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to intensify cooperation against illicit drug trafficking, synthetic narcotics, and transnational organised crime. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting hosted in Guwahati, Assam, under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship.
Meta Launches Muse Image AI Model, Expands Generative AI Across Its Apps
Menlo Park: Meta Platforms has unveiled Muse Image, its first in-house image-generation model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, marking a major expansion of the company’s generative AI capabilities across its ecosystem. The new model is being integrated into the Meta AI chatbot and will power image creation features across Instagram,
Messi Inspires Argentina’s Stunning Comeback to Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
Atlanta: Defending champions Argentina produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, with captain Lionel Messi once again playing a decisive role in one of the tournament’s most dramatic matches. Argentina appeared to be heading for a shock
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iranian Military Targets After Attacks on Merchant Ships
Washington/Tehran: The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iranian targets after three commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident Washington blamed on Iran. The strikes mark one of the most significant escalations since the recent ceasefire, raising fresh concerns about regional
India, Indonesia Sign BrahMos Missile Deal to Deepen Strategic Defence Partnership
Jakarta: India and Indonesia have signed a landmark defence agreement for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking one of the biggest milestones in bilateral military cooperation. The deal was finalised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta, where he held wide-ranging talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto



