Shield AI Deepens India Presence With New Delhi Office And Planned Bangalore Expansion

Shield AI announced today the opening of an office in New Delhi to support its growing partnership and advance work with the Indian Ministry of Defence and its industry ecosystem. The latest milestone deepens the company’s long-term commitment to India.The opening was announced during a high-level visit to New Delhi by the president and co-founder of the company, Ryan Tseng, and a member of the

April 30, 2026
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Iran‑Linked Hackers Leak Over 2,000 US Marines Home Address In Escalating Cyber Conflict

A cyber group known as Handala, believed to have links to Iran, has claimed responsibility for releasing personal information of US Marines deployed in the Persian Gulf. According to The Wall Street Journal, the group published the names and details of 2,379 personnel on its Telegram channel, presenting the leak as evidence of its surveillance capabilities.The disclosure included identifying

April 30, 2026
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi Calls EAM Jaishankar As IRGC Warns US Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday evening. The two leaders held a detailed discussion on the present situation and agreed to remain in close contact.The Embassy of Iran in India confirmed that the conversation covered the latest developments related to the ceasefire, bilateral relations, and wider regional

April 30, 2026
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Trump Declares Iran Blockade ‘Genius’, Rules Out Deal Without Nuclear Disarmament; CENTCOM Confirms 42 Ships Turned Back

US President Donald Trump has hailed the ongoing naval blockade against Iran as “genius,” insisting that Tehran will be forced to concede defeat while making clear that no agreement will be possible unless Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions.He praised the effectiveness of the operation, claiming it has been “100% fool-proof” and a demonstration of American naval superiority. Trump emphasised

April 30, 2026
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General Dwivedi’s Pentagon Visit Advances India-US Defence Cooperation And Strategic Convergence

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently concluded a pivotal visit to the Pentagon, marking another significant step in the strengthening of India-US defence relations.His official trip to the United States took place from April 20 to 23, and the engagements at the Pentagon on April 23 were described as a major boost to military ties between the two nations.During the visit, General Dwivedi

April 29, 2026
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India Condemns Attacks On Shipping In Strait of Hormuz, Urges Respect For International Law

India has strongly condemned the targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing such actions as deplorable.Ambassador Yojna Patel, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, delivered the statement at the UN Security Council debate on the Middle East.She emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz is critical for India’s energy and economic security, and

April 29, 2026
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UAE Exits From OPEC; Signals Major Fracture In Global Oil Cartel Amid War Disruptions

The United Arab Emirates has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, a decision that takes effect on 1 May 2026. This marks a significant blow to the cohesion of the oil cartel at a time of heightened disruption in global energy markets due to the ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The UAE’s departure reduces the group’s collective control over global supply from roughly

April 29, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar And UNGA President Baerbock Hold Talks In New Delhi On UN Reforms, AI, And Global Crises

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New Delhi on Tuesday.Their discussions covered a wide spectrum of pressing global issues, including reforms within the United Nations, the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals, the implications of artificial intelligence, and the ongoing conflict in West

April 29, 2026
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Iranian Coast Guard Fires Warning Shots At Indian-Crewed Tanker Near Oman Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iranian forces fired warning shots at the Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 near the outer port limits of Shinas, Oman, on 25 April.The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members and was sailing in company with other ships when it was intercepted.The Iranian Coast Guard approached and fired warning shots, but all crew members were confirmed safe. Indian authorities clarified that no

April 29, 2026
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Iranian Coast Guard Fires Warning Shots At Indian-Crewed Tanker Near Oman Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iranian forces fired warning shots at the Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 near the outer port limits of Shinas, Oman, on 25 April.The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members and was sailing in company with other ships when it was intercepted.The Iranian Coast Guard approached and fired warning shots, but all crew members were confirmed safe. Indian authorities clarified that no

April 29, 2026
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