
India Hosts BRICS Summit as Iran War Tests Bloc Unity
India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 as divisions between Iran and the UAE, the Iran war and China-India ties test the expanded bloc's unity.
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India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 as divisions between Iran and the UAE, the Iran war and China-India ties test the expanded bloc's unity.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 78 off 26 balls stunned RCB as he dominated the chase in a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter.

Iran denies any peace negotiations with the US after Donald Trump claimed talks were underway, as military tensions and strikes continue across the region.

An expert warns the US failed to take Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat seriously, as tensions rise and fears grow over potential disruption to global oil shipping.

Shubman Gill has smashed a sensational double century against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, producing a landmark innings in India's massive chase of 406 runs. The India captain's breathtaking knock has put him at the centre of one of the most memorable ODI performances of his career.

Shubman Gill produced a breathtaking unbeaten 223-run innings against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, powering India through a huge 406-run chase. The India captain's extraordinary knock included a double century and placed him among the standout performers in ODI cricket.

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has urged the BCCI selectors not to shut the door on Mohammed Shami, pointing to the veteran pacer’s continued performances in domestic red-ball cricket.

Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia, has called for dialogue and peace amid continuing conflict and tensions in the Middle East, saying weapons cannot provide lasting solutions.

India has rejected the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration’s latest ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the court has no authority over India’s sovereign decisions. New Delhi said its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged.

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The diplomatic signal comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces push deeper into Yemen's highlands and tensions rise around the Red Sea and Gulf.

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has clarified remarks he made following the death of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, saying his comments were misrepresented and that words he never used were inserted into his statement. Hooda also apologised if his remarks caused hurt.

Decorated former IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who rose to prominence after the 2019 India-Pakistan aerial confrontation, has reportedly joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot.