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Precious metals came under heavy selling pressure Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran triggered a fresh wave of risk aversion and pushed crude prices sharply higher. Spot gold declined 1.74...
Two more LPG carriers en route to Indian destinations have braved the Strait of Hormuz, navigating the strait under the shadow of US-Iran confrontation. The successful crossings come as reports...
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has raised CNG rates by Rs 2 per kilogram in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), effective from late May 14, with prices now at Rs 84 per kg. This state-run entity's...
Tensions between the US and Iran have cast a long shadow over global agriculture, with former World Bank President David Malpass now pointing fingers at China for hoarding fertilizers and food amid...
Tuesday brought fresh gains to India's gold and silver markets, with prices opening strong on MCX amid a backdrop of international jitters. June 2026 gold futures debuted at ₹1,53,999, reflecting a...
Monday's commodity markets in India opened to a split verdict on precious metals, with gold under pressure and silver holding firm amid worldwide instability. The limited trading range underscores...
Indian share markets wrapped up the week on a dismal note Friday, hammered by renewed US-Iran hostilities that soured global sentiment. This is the second straight day of falls for Sensex and...
Fresh escalation in US-Iran relations cast a long shadow over Dalal Street, as India's key stock indices kicked off Friday with significant losses. The Sensex slid 0.27% or 212.58 points to...
In a classic flight to safety, gold and silver prices have spiked amid worldwide volatility. Friday's MCX session highlighted the trend: gold's 5 June 2026 contract kicked off at ₹1,52,672, gaining...
Indian benchmark indices opened with vigor on Wednesday, riding a wave of robust global cues. By 9:18 AM, Sensex had added 440 points (0.57%) to hover at 77,458, and Nifty gained 142 points (0.59%)...
Monday marked a rude reversal for precious metals investors as gold and silver prices tumbled amid a crude oil frenzy fueled by US-Iran standoffs. Worries over surging inflation and sticky high...
Fresh US-Iran hostilities triggered a cautious start for Indian stock markets on Tuesday, with banking shares spearheading a broad-based decline. The Sensex opened 165.65 points weaker at 77,103.72...
Precious metals markets in Mumbai kicked off the week on a bearish note, with gold and silver opening lower on MCX amid persistent US-Iran discord over the Hormuz Strait. This counterintuitive slide...
Defying the shadows of conflict, the India-linked LPG tanker Sarv Shakti has navigated the peril-fraught Strait of Hormuz, a feat laden with geopolitical weight. Carrying 45,000 tons of vital LPG...
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal conducted a crucial online meeting with Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Qatar's State Minister for Foreign Trade, emphasizing resilience in bilateral trade and...
In a classic display of inverse correlation, gold and silver prices in India slid Thursday as the US dollar gathered steam. Domestic markets echoed global declines, with losses reaching 1.6% on...
India's bullion markets mirrored international weakness on Tuesday, with gold and silver opening lower amid brewing global tensions. On MCX, gold for June 2026 eased 0.16% or ₹243 to ₹1,53,700,...
Monday's oil price explosion—Brent at $96 (up 6.3%) and WTI at $88.3 (up 7%)—stems directly from U.S. forces' dramatic takeover of an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The action, aimed at...
As US-Iran hostilities intensify, India's benchmark indices began trading flat on Monday. Around 9:17 AM, Sensex declined 0.17% or 137.14 points to 78,356.40, with Nifty mirroring the caution at...
In a stark reminder of how geopolitics sways commodity markets, gold and silver prices nosedived nearly 2% on Monday morning at MCX, driven by fresh escalations in US-Iran hostilities. The early...
A geopolitical storm ignited fireworks in bullion bazaars this week, with gold prices vaulting over ₹4,000 per 10 grams and silver exploding by nearly ₹16,400 per kilogram. IBJA figures confirm...
Monday's trading session witnessed a gold rush on MCX, with prices vaulting past 1.60 lakh rupees and silver eclipsing 2.65 lakh, triggered by surging global risks and a seismic US court decision on...
A wave of optimism swept through India's precious metals sector this week, as gold prices escalated by over 2,300 rupees per 10 grams and silver reclaimed the 2.50 lakh rupees per kilogram level....
Escalating US-Iran hostilities have ignited a precious metals rally, with gold and silver leading the charge despite a resilient dollar. Markets in Mumbai and beyond are on edge. MCX snapshots at...
The buzz on Mumbai's trading floors turned to panic Thursday as stocks staged a steep retreat. Sensex shed 1,236.11 points (1.48%) to close at 82,498.14; Nifty lost 365 points (1.41%) at 25,454.35....
As Iran and the US lock horns in the Indian Ocean, India has repatriated over 100 crew from the beleaguered Iranian navy ship IRIS Lavon at Kochi. Docked since the March 4 US submarine strike near...
President Donald Trump's inner circle is shaking up FIFA's 2026 World Cup plans with a provocative demand: oust Iran and reinstate Italy. The proposal from envoy Paolo Zampolli arrives against a...
Tensions between Iran and the West threaten to upend the 2026 FIFA World Cup lineup. Iran's football authority is pleading with FIFA to reroute their US games to Mexico, driven by fears that players'...
A South Korean government team descended on the HMM Namu cargo ship Saturday, delving into the causes of a fierce fire that immobilized it in the Strait of Hormuz. The HMM-operated behemoth limped...
Crude oil prices have reignited their upward trajectory, breaking past $100 per barrel once again, driven by unresolved questions over the Strait of Hormuz. On Thursday morning, Brent futures hit...
The world watches anxiously as crude oil benchmarks edge toward $100 per barrel, driven by persistent deadlock in U.S.-Iran talks and a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor. Overnight,...
Oil traders worldwide braced for impact as Iran's reimposed blockade on the Strait of Hormuz ignited a fierce rally in crude prices Monday. Brent crude blasted past $95 to $95.40—a 5.55% leap—while...
A geopolitical showdown in the Strait of Hormuz has propelled crude oil prices up 10%, breaching $100 per barrel and igniting fears of a new energy crisis. The US blockade, enacted after Iran talks...
Escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East propelled crude oil to $110/barrel, its highest in four years, unleashing a 7-9% rout in Indian OMC stocks Monday. HPCL led the declines at 8.7%,...
Friday's trading session on MCX was dominated by a powerful upswing in gold and silver, triggered by US-Iran standoffs and a whisper of dollar weakness. Global risk aversion propelled these assets...
The US military announced it eliminated four Iranian drones and hit a control center in southern Iran, claiming the assets endangered ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said the...
During his official trip to India, American Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a firm diplomatic signal that relations with Pakistan or any other state would never undermine the India-US strategic...
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard naval forces reported successful passage of 25 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz over a 24-hour timeframe. The diverse fleet included oil tankers, container ships,...
Defying the shadows of conflict, China's Yuan Hua Hu supertanker has cleared the Strait of Hormuz, navigating a corridor bristling with warships and threats. The crude carrier's passage from the Gulf...
Global alarm bells are ringing over China's alleged hoarding of grains and fertilizers amid the US-Iran standoff, according to ex-World Bank President David Malpass. His pointed remarks in a fresh...
In a bold escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump has put Iran on notice: the US Space Force is relentlessly monitoring enriched uranium stashes beneath the wreckage of bombed sites. Any...
Tensions between the US and Iran boiled over into the digital realm as President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images claiming victory over Tehran's navy. Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri...
Mother's Day took a dark turn for White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt when Iranian embassies hijacked her baby announcement with graphic accusations of child killings. Leavitt, who gave...
As naval standoffs intensify in the Strait of Hormuz, influential Arab states Egypt and Qatar have appealed directly to the United States and Iran to act with restraint and foresight. In a pivotal...
President Donald Trump's stark warning of a 'big flash' from Iran if no deal is struck has been met with biting sarcasm from Tehran's Foreign Ministry. Spokesman Ismail Baghaei cleverly deployed...
President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell update on U.S.-Iran nuclear standoffs, predicting a message from Tehran by evening. From the White House grounds, en route to Marine One, he fielded...
Tehran's top diplomat Seyed Abbas Araghchi has unleashed a scathing attack on US foreign policy, vowing that Iran remains militarily potent and impervious to intimidation. In an X post, he portrayed...
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz eased slightly as the Indian Ministry of External Affairs revealed that diplomatic parleys with Iran have facilitated the departure of 11 Indian cargo ships from the...
Amid escalating US-Iran frictions, Tehran is turning to multilateral forums for support. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi's expected trip to India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' conclave...
Amid swirling geopolitical currents, Iran's IRGC has proclaimed victory over US saber-rattling, vowing to safeguard vessel movement in the Strait of Hormuz for those playing by the rules. In a...
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced appreciation for President Donald Trump's suspension of 'Project Freedom,' framing it as a bold step toward regional peace. With Pakistan acting as a...
Iran's government media announced on May 6 the implementation of a novel regulatory framework governing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that amplifies ongoing naval standoffs with the...
Amid rising Iranian provocations, the United States has initiated Project Freedom to guarantee unfettered commercial navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Defense chief Pete Hegseth and top military...
A war of words has erupted after US President Donald Trump glorified Navy seizures of Iranian vessels as akin to pirate raids during a Florida rally. Detailing the capture of a ship's oil and cargo,...
President Trump poured cold water on Iran's newest peace overture today, insisting the Islamic Republic must first atone for nearly five decades of hostility. From Washington, he outlined plans to...
President Donald Trump doubled down on his maximum pressure campaign against Iran, vowing to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage until a deal materializes. From the White House, he portrayed U.S. naval...
Former top US security official HR McMaster unleashed a dire prognosis for Iran during an in-depth discussion. The Islamic Republic, he warned, faces inevitable downfall as its military might...
US President Donald Trump's latest digital salvo against Iran—a succinct Truth Social declaration—alleges repeated ceasefire violations by Tehran. Timed perilously close to the truce's end, it...
Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a resolute message from Tehran: his country is not aggressing but protecting itself from external aggression. Addressing ISNA reporters,...
Japan is taking a wait-and-see approach to deploying its elite minesweeping team in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite US plans for Monday patrols, Tokyo's top officials confirm no green light for JMSDF...
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has thrown down the gauntlet to the United States, insisting that true diplomacy requires ending unilateral dominance and honoring Iranian sovereignty. In...
Washington's military edge against Iran might be a pyrrhic victory, according to former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who in a CNN appearance with Fareed Zakaria predicted long-term strategic...
Dismissed as 'utter nonsense,' social media reports alleging a US plea to India for using its territory in potential Iran strikes stand thoroughly debunked by the government. No such overture...
A fiery X thread from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ripped into U.S. misinformation, paralleling it directly to the lies that defined America's Vietnam debacle. He portrayed a pattern...
Tehran's facilitation of secure passage for Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid wartime perils exemplifies the depth of Iran-India relations, declared Iran's Mumbai Consul General. Said Reza...
Lisa Curtis, once a key White House voice on South Asia, describes the US-Iran military friction as India's ultimate diplomatic stress test. With American operations disrupting regional stability,...
Unity in Washington is rare, but against Iran, it's ironclad. The US House unanimously passed the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, fortifying barriers around Tehran's energy sector and its evasion...
Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fatemi, used the platform of the India Today Conclave to affirm Tehran's aid in allowing Indian ships through the perilous Strait of Hormuz. Citing enduring...
Escalation defined the weekend as Iran's IRGC precision-targeted Israel's Haifa refinery with Kheibar Shekan missiles, retaliating against US-Israel attacks that gutted Tehran's oil infrastructure....
The White House dropped a geopolitical thunderbolt: Iran harbors uranium stocks for 11 nuclear bombs. Drawn from debriefs of derailed talks, this intel pivotal in President Trump's military pivot...
A military helicopter from Iran's Army aviation crashed disastrously into a fruit market in Isfahan province Tuesday, resulting in four fatalities. The early morning plunge in Khomeini Shahr county...
The Indian Embassy in Iran has escalated its response to the intensifying US-Iran rift by directing all Indian nationals to depart the country at once, in line with advisories from nations like...
Amid soaring US-Iran friction, President Trump ponders airstrikes while Tehran's pillars—China and Russia—shrink from military solidarity. Officials frame talks as diplomacy's swan song, priming the...
Fresh protests are igniting across Iran's academic hubs, with students openly calling for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's downfall. Saturday's verified clips from Tehran’s Sharif University...
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran issued a resounding rejection of international arm-twisting on Saturday, promising no submission in nuclear dealings with the US. In a state TV address, he stated,...
A high-stakes plea from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: All nationals must vacate Iran without a second's hesitation. Delivered in Jelonka close to Warsaw, the message was unambiguous – armed...
Two earthquakes on Thursday captured global attention, one in a politically charged Iran facing US brinkmanship, the other in remote Tibet. Southern Iran's 5.5-magnitude jolt (GFZ) at 10 km deep...
President Donald Trump's latest broadside against Iran sets a tense stage for nuclear discussions slated for Friday at 10 AM in Oman. The shift from Turkey to Muscat, Iran's preferred spot after...
Tehran is doubling down on its missile might, inaugurating an underground IRGC base that spotlights advanced weaponry just as U.S.-Iran diplomacy heats up against a backdrop of mutual distrust and...
The shadow of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier looms large over the Indian Ocean, yet President Donald Trump stunned the world by pivoting toward dialogue with Iran rather than destruction. In fresh...
U.S. President Donald Trump turned up the heat on Iran, demanding Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's removal as protests convulse the nation. 'It's time to search for new leadership in Iran,' he...
Iran's streets remain a powder keg, with anti-Khamenei demonstrations persisting over a fortnight. The government's ruthless response included a hanging order for a 26-year-old protester detained...
As Iran reels from waves of anti-regime protests, President Trump has telegraphed America's readiness for severe countermeasures, speaking candidly to the press on Air Force One Sunday during his...
With Iranian cities ablaze in protests against inflation and joblessness, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dropped a defiant video via the Tehran Embassy in India on X, mocking US efforts to...
Unprecedented anti-government fervor sweeps Iran into its 14th day of protests, with dissent swelling from urban centers to remote areas. Over 60 hours into a total internet blackout, information...
Widespread unrest in Iran, sparked by fury against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has gripped the nation, leading to shutdowns and casualties. Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaiichi has...