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India and the United States began fresh trade talks in Washington to finalise an interim bilateral deal amid shifting tariff policies. Both sides aim to resolve disputes on tariffs, market access and investigations, with negotiations seen as key to broader economic ties

Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US clashed over shipping access amid a blockade. Iran fired on a tanker and reimposed restrictions, raising fears of renewed conflict and worsening global energy instability

Kaara Technologies has launched Kaara Code, an AI-based platform that helps companies build software faster and more efficiently. It focuses on the full development process, solving delays in testing, integration, and coordination, not just speeding up coding.

Tensions escalated in West Asia as Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, while US strikes hit Iranian infrastructure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slashed oil traffic, raised global prices, and prompted international talks on restoring maritime security

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused the United States of fabricating claims to justify war against Iran, urging UN Security Council action. Strikes disrupted global oil supply, raised fuel prices, and damaged critical civilian infrastructure and services

 Israel intensified strikes on Iran amid stalled diplomacy with the United States, escalating regional conflict. Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of global energy crisis and further instability 

A Hyderabad native working in the United States was allegedly cheated of Rs 10.3 crore by a couple who promised high returns through a fake casino venture. Police registered a case and are probing the role of two more suspects.

An Iranian military spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, ridiculed United States ceasefire efforts, saying Washington is “negotiating with itself.” Iran rejected the proposal, signalling continued defiance and dim prospects for de-escalation amid escalating regional tensions

A US congressional hearing highlighted future warfare driven by AI, cyber tools, and autonomous systems. Jason Crow and Frank Bradley stressed rapid adaptation, resource gaps, and growing global focus on technology-led, multi-domain military strategies influencing countries like India

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of hypocrisy, saying Washington pressured India to stop buying Russian oil but is now urging countries to purchase it after the recent conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel escalated tensions across the Gulf region

India has become the world’s third-largest cross-border hiring pool and accounts for 7.2 per cent of global AI trainers, according to Deel’s latest report. The country now ranks second only to the United States in talent contribution, surpassing the Philippines and Canada.

A US federal jury convicted Pakistani national Asif Merchant for plotting with Iran’s IRGC to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. The plan failed after an FBI informant alerted authorities. Merchant now faces life imprisonment

Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been elected Iran’s Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has drawn scrutiny amid allegations of IRGC pressure and concerns over dynastic succession.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has prepared measures to counter rising oil prices and protect shipping lanes while continuing strikes on Iran’s missile and naval assets, ruling out ground forces and emphasising limited objectives.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi described the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a turning point, thanked US President Donald Trump for ordering strikes, and outlined a transition roadmap aimed at establishing a democratic Iran.

US President Donald Trump ordered sweeping strikes on Iran after failed nuclear diplomacy and intelligence assessments, despite doubts about an imminent threat. Backed by regional allies including Mohammed bin Salman, Washington pursued military escalation to curb Tehran’s enrichment ambitions

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died at 86 after a reported joint US-Israel strike, ending decades of hard-line clerical rule marked by nuclear standoffs, regional proxy conflicts, and violent crackdowns on dissent, leaving Iran’s political future uncertain

Israel launched “preventive” strikes on Tehran, including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, under Operation Shield of Judah. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as U.S.-backed attacks escalate tensions amid fears of Iranian retaliation

Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, targeting areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, with the United States involved. Iran closed its airspace amid rising regional tensions and potential retaliation