What is Indian connection to Iranian ship attacked off Sri Lanka by US Navy?
The recent US attack on Iran’s IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean is a significant development, marking a major naval incident in the region since World War II. The warship was hit while returning from the Indian Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN in Vishakhapatnam, February 2026. The attack has resulted in 87 deaths, with survivors being treated in Sri Lanka, and two Iranian warships seeking refuge in Colombo.
Rule of law, dialogue, diplomacy: PM Modi calls for peace as US-Iran war rages high in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace amidst the ongoing West Asia Conflict while addressing a joint press briefing along with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. He said that India and Finland both believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy.
India condoles Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death, foreign secretary Vikram Misra signs condolence book
India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, expressed condolences on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, who was Iran’s supreme leader for almost 40 years, Thursday as he signed the condolence book at the Iran Embassy in New Delhi.
Jaishankar speaks with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi amid Middle East conflict
Earlier in the day, India offered condolences to Iran on the death of its longtime leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi and signed a condolences book.
Why did CV Ananda Bose resign as Bengal Governor? BJP leader says ‘spent enough time at office’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X that she was “shocked” and “deeply concerned” by the news of Bose’s resignation. “The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment.”
Indian Navy clarifies responding to distress call from Iranian IRIS Dena warship, deployed aircraft
The Indian Navy on Thursday clarified that it conducted a search and rescue mission after it received a distress call from Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was destroyed by a US torpedo killing over 80 sailors and injuring many others on board.
Nitish Kumar era to end in Bihar? JD(U) leader to file Rajya Sabha nomination today, state may get BJP CM
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, sparking speculation about a leadership change in the state.
Bengaluru Horror: 35-year-old former techie dies by suicide over harassment by in-laws, probe underway
Bengaluru engineer Sushma, 35, took her own life after family dispute with her husband and mother-in-law over harassment and cooking. Police investigate dowry harassment allegations.
US-Iran War: Indians returning from Dubai, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi and Muscat share scary tales of missile attacks
To ensure the safety and security of the Indian diaspora in West Asia, many Indian flights have successfully transported passengers from conflict ridden Dubai, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi and Muscat to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM? Speculation rife as key JD(U) meeting underway
Sources told NDTV that the new chief minister after Kumar’s likely exit is expected to be from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had emerged as the single-largest party in last year’s Bihar assembly election. Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar may take over as a deputy chief minister.