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Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday after a sharp fall in the previous session, supported by foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip stocks. The Sensex rose nearly 496 points to 76,998.54, while the Nifty gained 149 points to 24,025.

Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alerts early Thursday after fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks. Kuwait reported intercepting drones and missiles, while explosions were reported across Iranian port cities and Bushehr nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" following a massive wave of US airstrikes targeting 80 military sites. The strikes retaliated against Iranian attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the critical Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of attacking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while revoking Iran's oil sales license. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions and casting doubt on fragile ceasefire negotiations

The rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, supported by improved global risk sentiment, softer crude oil prices and a weaker dollar. Analysts said easing inflation concerns and foreign fund inflows also boosted the currency

The Indian rupee strengthened 15 paise against the US dollar in early trade, supported by improved market sentiment after Saudi Arabia cut crude prices for Asia. Easing Middle East tensions, lower oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying also boosted the currency

A tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman early Tuesday, according to the UK military. No environmental damage was reported, and authorities are investigating. No group claimed responsibility, though suspicion has fallen on Iran

Global crude oil prices fell nearly one per cent after OPEC+ agreed to increase August production and exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovered. Improved supplies and easing geopolitical tensions boosted expectations of a better-balanced global oil market

The Centre has withdrawn most emergency natural gas supply regulations after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a West Asia ceasefire, easing supply concerns and restoring normal energy operations across the country

Iran has warned against foreign military activity in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that security of the strategic waterway rests solely with Iran and Oman. The statement came after Britain and France expressed readiness to support freedom of navigation in the strait.

The Centre has withdrawn most emergency natural gas supply restrictions after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a West Asia ceasefire. Improved maritime traffic and ongoing negotiations restored normal supplies, ending crisis-era measures introduced to safeguard India's energy security

The United States retained its position as India's largest LPG supplier in June, with imports rising 19.4%. India continued diversifying energy sourcing beyond Gulf nations to strengthen energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia

A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly avoiding Iran's approved route, according to Iranian state television. The incident came as US-Iran technical talks began in Qatar amid continuing disputes over shipping, regional security and Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has ruled out fresh negotiations with the United States until five key provisions of the recently signed peace MoU are implemented, including ending the war in Lebanon, lifting the US naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, waivers for Iranian oil exports, and release of frozen assets.

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations aimed at sustaining a fragile ceasefire. Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, both countries remain divided over maritime authority and broader issues surrounding Iran's nuclear programme.

Iran launched fresh drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait after US airstrikes, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran warned of halting negotiations if Washington continues its attacks, while Gulf states hosting US military bases reported intercepted missiles and minor damage.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating Gulf tensions and threatening nuclear negotiations. The conflict also intensified concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, while clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continued in Lebanon

The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iranian targets after alleging Tehran carried out another drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the strikes targeted military infrastructure while commercial shipping through the strategic waterway continued.

Iran launched a drone attack on Bahrain and separately targeted a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after overnight US airstrikes. Bahrain condemned the assault, calling it a threat to civilian security.

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to 57 per cent of pre-war levels after a new safe shipping corridor was introduced along Oman's coast, according to an S&P Global report. Meanwhile, global crude oil prices continued to decline on easing supply concerns