They have requested the government to waive these charges, stop arbitrary levies, and direct shipping lines to release or return containers without linking this to disputed payments

Gulf nations have viewed the growth of Tehran’s armed forces, its nuclear programme and alleged hegemonic tendencies as threats since the 1979 revolution. An ideological reorientation in the Arab world also played a role in the policy shift.

Here’s a look at how hostage-taking became a key part of Iran’s foreign policy, and why the case of the missing airman is so significant in this regard.

The Easter date is fixed based on the full Moon. It is generally observed in either March or April, leading to its association with the onset of Spring — a season symbolising growth and rebirth in nature.

Recovering soldiers from downed aircraft in enemy territory is one of the most complex military operations. Here's how such missions are generally conducted, and what we know about the one in Iran.

What explains China’s involvement in the West Asian conflict now, and what lessons might it be taking from it? Domestic economic interests and a recent history of diplomatic engagement have a role to play.

India is among the countries that have been engaging directly with Iran at the diplomatic level for the safe passage of their ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

The botched Operation Eagle Claw highlighted deficiencies in planning and inter-service coordination, and transformed the way the US conducted special operations by creating a unified command.

Iran’s oil earnings have risen thanks to higher global prices, and despite military losses, the regime has endured against much stronger adversaries.

What is so distinctive about Iran's strategy in meeting US-Israel's high-impact campaign? Is the war heading to a 'managed stalemate'? An expert explains.

The energy supply and price shock from the ongoing conflict is reminiscent of the 1970s, which saw low growth along with high inflation.

Globally, a lot has changed since the RBI announced its last policy in February 2026. The crisis in the Middle East has become a point of concern

Ranjit Rae, former Ambassador to Nepal, speaks to The Indian Express about the new Nepal government, led by the charismatic Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah, the recent political arrests, and how India can best leverage the generational change in Nepali politics

The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three months. It also obliges the military career center to issue it

Recent comments from Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal, a retired IPS officer, are part of a larger debate that began when CSAT was first introduced in 2011.

Last week, the UK chaired a virtual meeting of over 40 countries to discuss efforts to open the Strait. The plan is to use coordinated diplomacy and international pressure to force Iran to allow unimpeded and secure movement.

While the military outcome remains uncertain, Manama has successfully positioned itself as the diplomatic guardian of the Gulf, urging the international community to confront the inescapable perils of a closed Strait of Hormuz

Although the 2023 Act aimed to improve ease of doing business, the present Bill amends laws across sectors including industry, infrastructure, municipal governance, as well as colonial-era legislations.

Once commissioned, India will be second country after Russia to have a commercial operating FBR

Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, ECoR is the Railways’ largest freight-loading and revenue-generating zone, and is often referred to as the Railways’ 'blue-chip' zone. Thus, the political parties in the state have opposed the reduction in its area