Reza Pahlavi's India Promise Faces Historical Hurdles
Reza Pahlavi promises strong India ties if he leads Iran, but New Delhi remains cautious due to past Pahlavi support for Pakistan and strategic shifts.
Reza Pahlavi promises strong India ties if he leads Iran, but New Delhi remains cautious due to past Pahlavi support for Pakistan and strategic shifts.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to scrap the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor project, citing minimal progress since 1995 and extensive litigation.
Iran's deadly protests have quieted after a brutal crackdown, easing immediate war fears in West Asia. However, New Delhi faces serious geopolitical and economic challenges as regional instability threatens key partnerships and energy security.
This week's data reveals mixed IT earnings, rising retail inflation, and 2025 among the warmest years. Explore key charts on tax collections, US tariffs, and India's passport ranking.
India remains in contact with the US to implement a sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port, valid until April 2026, despite recent US tariffs on Iran trade.
India remains actively engaged with the United States regarding the Chabahar Port project in Iran, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. This strategic port is crucial for India's connectivity and trade interests in the region.
India warns 9,000 citizens in Iran amid unrest, advises against travel and urges registration with embassy. MEA denies exit from Chabahar Port, confirms project continues under US waiver.
India remains actively engaged with the United States regarding the strategic Chabahar port project in Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms ongoing discussions to address US concerns.
India is actively engaged with the United States to secure an extension of the sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port in Iran before its expiry on April 26, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
India is actively engaging with the United States to ensure the Chabahar port project in Iran continues under a conditional sanctions waiver, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
India says 9,000 Indians are in Iran, mostly students and professionals. The government will explore evacuation options only when commercial flights stop operating or travel becomes difficult within Iran.
As protests spread across Iran, New Delhi faces strategic worries. Iran serves as India's gateway to Central Asia, counters Pakistan, and maintains regional balance. Any collapse threatens Chabahar Port and India's multi-alignment policy.
Trump's tariff threats and potential US intervention in Iran create risks for India's strategic Chabahar Port investment and could destabilize global oil prices, despite minimal trade.
US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran is expected to have little effect on India, as bilateral trade has dwindled to just $1.6 billion, with Iran not among India's top 50 partners.
Indian government sources indicate new US tariffs on Iranian trade partners will have minimal effect on India, with Iran not among top 50 trading partners and trade already declining.
US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, jeopardizing India's significant export partnership with Tehran including rice, cereals, and pharmaceuticals.
Donald Trump's new 25% tariff threat on Iran trade pressures India, forcing tough choices on basmati rice exports, Chabahar port partnership, and US relations amid rising global tensions.
US President Donald Trump imposes immediate 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, impacting India's exports including basmati rice and strategic Chabahar port operations.
As Iran faces internal unrest, India must prioritize de-risking its critical strategic assets like the Chabahar Port to safeguard national interests and regional influence.
Maharashtra's new industrial policy targets Nagpur for defence & GCC corridors, with a Rs 3,000 crore fund. Discover how it aims to make Maharashtra a trillion-dollar economy.
Gaya district administration to receive tourism corridor blueprints, launches single-window for industry & enhanced grievance redressal. Key developments for 2024.
Union Cabinet approves 6-lane Nashik-Solapur high-speed corridor & NH-326 upgrade in Odisha. Surat-Chennai travel time to drop from 31 to 17 hours. Read more.
Haryana's flagship rail projects, including the Eastern Orbital Rail Corridor, show substantial progress. Over 52% of a major tunnel is complete, and Rs 1,533 crore in land compensation has been disbursed. Read more.
A 10-15-foot-deep cavity emerged on a Surat road near the metro corridor, causing alarm. Officials attribute it to loose backfilling from utility work, not tunnelling. Read the full report on the safety measures taken.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak's visit to Iran's Chabahar port strengthens bilateral maritime cooperation and underscores India's strategic outreach in the region. Explore the details and significance of this key naval engagement.
Pakistan's economy avoids collapse via IMF bailouts & Chinese loans, but structural flaws, elite corruption & regional tensions threaten long-term stability. Explore the full analysis.
L-G V.K. Saxena approves allotment of Delhi Jal Board land to DMRC for Phase-IV's Rithala-Bawana-Narela-Kundli corridor, boosting connectivity in Northwest Delhi and towards Haryana.
Uttar Pradesh govt unveils ambitious plan for high-speed corridors, hyperloop & ropeways to modernize transport. Varanasi to get India's first ropeway transit. Read the full strategy.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the Sunehri Nullah desilting, aiming to solve waterlogging. 14,000 tonnes of silt cleared. Barapullah Phase-III corridor progress also reviewed. Read for details.
Mumbai's crucial suburban rail network is set for a major upgrade with two new lines between Thane and Kalyan, aiming to decongest the vital corridor and boost capacity. Read about the project's details and impact.