Togo-flagged tanker with Indian crew on board attacked by Iran in Oman

IANS | April 27, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 227 (IANS) The Iranian coast guard fired shots towards a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, which was boarded by individuals, including Indian sailors, at the Shinas Outer Port limits in Oman on April 25, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways revealed on Monday.

India and US deepened defence ties during Pacific Commander's visit: US Embassy

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider visited operational and training facilities during his just-concluded official visit to India which further deepened the strategic defence partnership between both countries, the Embassy of the United States stated on Monday.

Pakistani man arrested for comparing Islamabad railway crossing with Strait of Hormuz

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:35 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Islamabad police have arrested a man for reportedly sharing a post on social media, comparing the capital's Tarnol Railway Crossing to the still-besieged Strait of Hormuz and charged him with not following an official order, trying "wrongful restraint" and "attempting a crime punishable with life imprisonment or less", local media reported.