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10 Indian ships crossed Hormuz so far, 14 still stranded — what India is doing next
10 Indian ships crossed Hormuz so far, 14 still stranded — what India is doing next
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 21, 2026

India has intensified diplomatic outreach to Iran to ensure safe passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, after two Indian-flagged cargo ships came under fire last week. Even…

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India summons Iranian envoy over firing on Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
India summons Iranian envoy over firing on Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 18, 2026

India has summoned Iran’s ambassador to lodge a formal protest after Indian-flagged vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, government sources said on Saturday, marking a sharp escalation…

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‘Delimitation will be political demonetisation. Don’t do it’: Tharoor warns Modi govt
‘Delimitation will be political demonetisation. Don’t do it’: Tharoor warns Modi govt
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 17, 2026

New Delhi, Apr 17: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has warned the Centre against proceeding hastily with the proposed delimitation exercise, likening it to the fallout of the 2016 demonetisation decision…

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Samrat Choudhary to lead first BJP govt in Bihar after Nitish Kumar steps down
Samrat Choudhary to lead first BJP govt in Bihar after Nitish Kumar steps down
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 14, 2026

It’s official now. BJP’s Samrat Choudhary will be the new Chief Minister of Bihar. Samrat was formally elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party (BJPLP) here on Tuesday after Nitish…

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India-bound US-sanctioned ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway to China
India-bound US-sanctioned ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway to China
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 3, 2026

New Delhi: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has rerouted mid-voyage from its previously indicated destination of India – where it would have marked the first such shipment in…

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‘Stable’ live-in couples be considered as married: Govt releases FAQs for first phase of Census
‘Stable’ live-in couples be considered as married: Govt releases FAQs for first phase of Census
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 30, 2026

If a live-in couple considers their relationship as a stable union, they should be treated as a married couple for the Census, according to the FAQs given on the self-enumeration…

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‘You are our friend, not an enemy’: Iran assures safe Hormuz passage for India, 5 others
‘You are our friend, not an enemy’: Iran assures safe Hormuz passage for India, 5 others
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 26, 2026

Tehran: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Iran has indicated that the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz remains accessible for several countries, including India, even as maritime movement in…

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DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain amid Iran war
DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain amid Iran war
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 20, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Indian airlines to avoid nine airspaces, and ensure robust contingency plans amid the West Asia conflict. As part of safety risk…

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India seeks Hormuz safe passage; Iran demands return of seized tankers
India seeks Hormuz safe passage; Iran demands return of seized tankers
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 16, 2026

Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February as part of ongoing discussions aimed at ensuring the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound vessels through the Strait…

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2 Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely with Iran’s cooperation
2 Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely with Iran’s cooperation
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 14, 2026

New Delhi, Mar 14: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers belonging to the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi, successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz today and…

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US indulges in maritime terrorism, attacks Iranian commercial vessel in violation of ceasefire

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 20, 2026
US indulges in maritime terrorism, attacks Iranian commercial vessel in violation of ceasefire
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Iran Shuts Hormuz Again After US Violates Deal To Reopen It

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 18, 2026
Iran Shuts Hormuz Again After US Violates Deal To Reopen It
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Explained: How a Chinese Satellite Boosted Iran’s Strike Capability

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 16, 2026
Explained: How a Chinese Satellite Boosted Iran’s Strike Capability
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China is happy; Xi will give me a big fat hug; we are working together: Trump

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 15, 2026
China is happy; Xi will give me a big fat hug; we are working together: Trump
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Oil prices spike above $103 after US announces ‘naval blockade’ on Hormuz

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 13, 2026
Oil prices spike above $103 after US announces ‘naval blockade’ on Hormuz
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‘Unhinged & unchristian’: Global outrage erupts after Trump poses as ‘Jesus’ and attacks Pope

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 13, 2026
‘Unhinged & unchristian’: Global outrage erupts after Trump poses as ‘Jesus’ and attacks Pope
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Hundreds killed as Israel launches massive attacks on Lebanon, violating ceasefire

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 8, 2026
Hundreds killed as Israel launches massive attacks on Lebanon, violating ceasefire
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Iran Calls It ‘Historic Victory’; Israeli Opposition Says ‘Disaster’; Netanyahu Signals Ceasefire Breach

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 8, 2026
Iran Calls It ‘Historic Victory’; Israeli Opposition Says ‘Disaster’; Netanyahu Signals Ceasefire Breach

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