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India and UAE ink defence deals amid Iran tensions

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE on Friday, the United Arab Emirates and India signed agreements on defense, energy, and shipping, aiming to strengthen ties amid rising tensions between Abu Dhabi and Tehran.

15 May 2026-19:58
Indian rupee weakens to record low against US dollar

15 May 2026-15:44
Indian cities at highest risk from super El Nino

India is heading into a potentially difficult monsoon season as meteorologists warn that a developing super El Nino event could bring below-normal rainfall, extreme heat, and mounting pressure on agriculture and water supplies across several major cities and states.

15 May 2026-14:43
India braces for El Nino-driven monsoon disruption

15 May 2026-14:08
Reliance-Disney’s JioStar hits rival Zee with movie copyright lawsuit

A legal dispute has erupted in India’s media industry as JioStar, the streaming and television venture backed by Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company, has initiated legal action against rival Zee Entertainment Enterprises over alleged unauthorized broadcasting of Bollywood films.

15 May 2026-13:58
India raises fuel prices as Iran war drives global oil shock

India’s state-run fuel retailers have raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 rupees per litre, or more than 3%, as global crude oil costs surged following disruptions to shipping routes linked to the war involving Iran.

15 May 2026-13:32
Will Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas star in movie together?

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has fans buzzing over the possibility of a major on-screen collaboration with her husband, musician Nick Jonas. While the couple frequently shares adorable family moments with their daughter, Malti, a full-length feature film together remains the ultimate dream for their massive fanbase.

15 May 2026-11:05
India raises fuel prices for first time in over four years

15 May 2026-10:24
Armenia eyes joint production of Indian Pinaka missile systems, report says

Armenia is taking steps to deepen defence cooperation with India, including exploring the possibility of establishing local production lines for the Pinaka missile system and 155mm artillery ammunition, according to Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW).

14 May 2026-16:26
Why did deadly storms kill dozens in northern India and how serious is the situation?

More than 80 people have died and over 100 others have been injured across northern India after severe weather battered large parts of the region, particularly the state of Uttar Pradesh. Heavy rains, strong winds, lightning strikes, hailstorms, collapsing walls, and uprooted trees caused widespread destruction over a 24 hour period.

14 May 2026-13:53