Iran hits back at Rubio’s ‘energy hostage’ remark, blames US sanctions for global market turmoil

Iran hits back at Rubio’s ‘energy hostage’ remark, blames US sanctions for global market turmoil

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Rubio is traveling to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool) Iran on Sunday rejected recent remarks made by US secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing Washington of…

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Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on July 1? Check list

Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on July 1? Check list

Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of losses Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of losses, supported by positive global market trends and a decline in crude oil prices.The BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points, or 0.58 per cent, to close at 76,922.64 after rising as much as…

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General Dwivedi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said future conflicts would extend beyond conventional battlefields and be fought across multiple domains, including cyber, space and cognitive warfare, and also said that the armed forces are fully prepared for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’ if the need arises.Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the NDA passing-out parade in Pune, General Dwivedi said, “As far as Operation Sindoor is concerned, firstly, it is still continuing. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities. So the Indian Army and all the three services are preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if it takes place,” he said. He said future warfare will not be limited to land, maritime and air alone, but would be increasingly influenced by emerging domains such as space, cyber and cognitive warfare.Modern battlefields have become highly transparent, General Dwivedi said, adding that military planners must remain cautious about deployments and force protection measures.Explaining the need for AI-driven systems, the Army chief technologies help optimise the use of resources and improve operational efficiency on the battlefield. To explain it, he said, “In today’s environment, we also have numerous drones coming. Now, you need counter-drone equipment, and you need to apply your own drones. Therefore, the resources present on the battlefield are enormous. To handle such resources, you need some kind of automation, and artificial intelligence plays a very pivotal role.”On information warfare, the General said, “Victory is always in the mind. It’s not on the ground. Therefore, information warfare is only successful if the whole of the nation gets together and trusts the people who are giving the information. If that happens, I can assure you that the nation which trusts each other and all these stakeholders will always win the war.”The General said the Indian Army is fully conscious of modernisation transformation. “We are transforming ourselves into a future-ready force under the ‘Decade of Transformation’, wherein the role of the younger generation would be pivotal,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNTA To Hold Re-Exam For CUET-UG 2026 Candidates Affected By Tech GlitchMamata Banerjee Meets Hospitalised Abhishek Banerjee After Sonarpur AttackBrahMos Export Push Gains Pace With Vietnam Deal Signed, Indonesia Next In Line | WatchDK Shivakumar Meets Karnataka Governor, To Take CM Oath On June 3Delhi Police Foils Major Attack Plot, Arrests 9 Linked To ISI-Dawood Ibrahim Terror Network‘Not pointing fingers…’: Pete Hegseth’s witty reply to Pak journo over India’s AGNI-6 ICBM | WatchDoval’s Moscow Mission: India-Russia Defence, Energy & Arctic Cooperation In Focus | WatchTMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Asked To Appear Before CID Amid Fresh Political Storm’Pakistan Navy Remained Confined To Its Ports’: Rajnath Singh Hails Navy’s Role During Op SindoorIndia’s Gold Demand Plunges 70% After Import Duty Rises To 15%123Photostories10 iconic baby names inspired by classic and modern literature5 workouts to tone your lower bodyLove quote of the day by Aristotle: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies”From Sarah Jessica Parker to Jon Bon Jovi, here are all of the celebrities who flaunt their gray hair like a crownParkinson’s before 50? Doctor explains the early warning signs most people ignore’Spider-Noir’ to ‘Deli Boys’: Latest Hollywood series and films to watch over the weekendDon’t throw away your potato peels: 5 smart ways to repurpose themYou’re walking, not running, so why are you breathless? Doctor explains what your body may be trying to tell youOne workout a week can help you lose weight, new study findsAsthma is no longer just about dust and pollution: Doctor warns stress, poor sleep and modern lifestyles are triggering more attacks123Hot PicksSimone BilesVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingGhaziabad Student MurderD GukeshVaibhav sooryavanshi IPL auctionPunjab Local Body Election ResultCockroach Janta PartySupreme CourtNEET UG 2026 fee refundBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

General Dwivedi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said future conflicts would extend beyond conventional battlefields and be fought across multiple domains, including cyber, space and cognitive warfare, and also said that the armed forces are fully prepared for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’ if the need arises.Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the NDA passing-out parade in Pune, General Dwivedi said, “As far as Operation Sindoor is concerned, firstly, it is still continuing. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities. So the Indian Army and all the three services are preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if it takes place,” he said. He said future warfare will not be limited to land, maritime and air alone, but would be increasingly influenced by emerging domains such as space, cyber and cognitive warfare.Modern battlefields have become highly transparent, General Dwivedi said, adding that military planners must remain cautious about deployments and force protection measures.Explaining the need for AI-driven systems, the Army chief technologies help optimise the use of resources and improve operational efficiency on the battlefield. To explain it, he said, “In today’s environment, we also have numerous drones coming. Now, you need counter-drone equipment, and you need to apply your own drones. Therefore, the resources present on the battlefield are enormous. To handle such resources, you need some kind of automation, and artificial intelligence plays a very pivotal role.”On information warfare, the General said, “Victory is always in the mind. It’s not on the ground. Therefore, information warfare is only successful if the whole of the nation gets together and trusts the people who are giving the information. If that happens, I can assure you that the nation which trusts each other and all these stakeholders will always win the war.”The General said the Indian Army is fully conscious of modernisation transformation. “We are transforming ourselves into a future-ready force under the ‘Decade of Transformation’, wherein the role of the younger generation would be pivotal,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNTA To Hold Re-Exam For CUET-UG 2026 Candidates Affected By Tech GlitchMamata Banerjee Meets Hospitalised Abhishek Banerjee After Sonarpur AttackBrahMos Export Push Gains Pace With Vietnam Deal Signed, Indonesia Next In Line | WatchDK Shivakumar Meets Karnataka Governor, To Take CM Oath On June 3Delhi Police Foils Major Attack Plot, Arrests 9 Linked To ISI-Dawood Ibrahim Terror Network‘Not pointing fingers…’: Pete Hegseth’s witty reply to Pak journo over India’s AGNI-6 ICBM | WatchDoval’s Moscow Mission: India-Russia Defence, Energy & Arctic Cooperation In Focus | WatchTMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Asked To Appear Before CID Amid Fresh Political Storm’Pakistan Navy Remained Confined To Its Ports’: Rajnath Singh Hails Navy’s Role During Op SindoorIndia’s Gold Demand Plunges 70% After Import Duty Rises To 15%123Photostories10 iconic baby names inspired by classic and modern literature5 workouts to tone your lower bodyLove quote of the day by Aristotle: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies”From Sarah Jessica Parker to Jon Bon Jovi, here are all of the celebrities who flaunt their gray hair like a crownParkinson’s before 50? Doctor explains the early warning signs most people ignore’Spider-Noir’ to ‘Deli Boys’: Latest Hollywood series and films to watch over the weekendDon’t throw away your potato peels: 5 smart ways to repurpose themYou’re walking, not running, so why are you breathless? Doctor explains what your body may be trying to tell youOne workout a week can help you lose weight, new study findsAsthma is no longer just about dust and pollution: Doctor warns stress, poor sleep and modern lifestyles are triggering more attacks123Hot PicksSimone BilesVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingGhaziabad Student MurderD GukeshVaibhav sooryavanshi IPL auctionPunjab Local Body Election ResultCockroach Janta PartySupreme CourtNEET UG 2026 fee refundBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

General Dwivedi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said future conflicts would extend beyond conventional battlefields and be fought across multiple domains, including cyber, space and cognitive warfare, and also said that the armed forces are fully prepared for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’ if the need arises.Speaking at a press conference…

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Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI bodycam footage surfaces: Pop star’s awkward introduction moment draws fresh scrutiny

Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI bodycam footage surfaces: Pop star’s awkward introduction moment draws fresh scrutiny

When police bodycam footage from Justin Timberlake’s June 2024 DWI arrest finally surfaced more than a year later, much of the public focused on one oddly human moment: the pop star struggling to explain what he actually does for a living. The video, released in March 2026 after a legal agreement between Timberlake’s team and…

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Rajnath Singh on Germany visit from Tuesday for defence cooperation; submarine deal talks likely

Rajnath Singh on Germany visit from Tuesday for defence cooperation; submarine deal talks likely

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh is on an official three-day visit to Germany from Tuesday to strengthen the strategic defence partnership between the two countries. Rajnath is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius and other senior leaders of the govt.Though there is no official statement, Rajnath is likely to…

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‘Worried that their past misdeeds will be exposed’: CM Yogi on INDIA bloc’s opposition to VB-G RAM-G act | India News

‘Worried that their past misdeeds will be exposed’: CM Yogi on INDIA bloc’s opposition to VB-G RAM-G act | India News

“Worried that their past misdeeds will be exposed”: CM Yogi on INDIA bloc’s opposition to VB-G RAM-G act Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a sharp criticism of the INDIA bloc over its opposition to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM-G) Act, asserting that their past misdeeds…

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‘Tere Naam’ re-release: Salman Khan’s tragic love story returns to theatres | Hindi Movie News

‘Tere Naam’ re-release: Salman Khan’s tragic love story returns to theatres | Hindi Movie News

Salman Khan’s iconic romantic drama ‘Tere Naam’ is returning to cinemas on February 27, 2026, marking its 23rd anniversary. This re-release taps into a growing trend of beloved older films finding new life on the big screen. Fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience Radhe’s poignant love story and its powerful soundtrack once again…

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and husband Raj Nidimoru became the centre of online buzz at World Pickleball League tournament

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and husband Raj Nidimoru became the centre of online buzz at World Pickleball League tournament

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has captured hearts at the World Pickleball League, her vibrant spirit shining through in viral moments alongside her husband, Raj Nidimoru. Their enthusiastic support for the game has not only entertained fans but also rekindled interest in their partnership, highlighting the dynamic duo’s synergy, both in their personal lives and creative projects….

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Heartbreaking ‘Stranger Things Season 5′ BTS clip shows Mike and Eleven’s final table read, netizens react

Heartbreaking ‘Stranger Things Season 5′ BTS clip shows Mike and Eleven’s final table read, netizens react

A heartbreaking behind-the-scenes clip from ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 has resurfaced online. It captures Mike and Eleven’s final exchange in raw table read form. Fans call it the most gut-wrenching moment of the finale. Millie Bobby Brown delivers her goodbye lines with real emotion. Finn Wolfhard’s reaction as Mike hits even harder. The video went…

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US monetary policy: Fed’s official sees no urgency for further rate cuts, flags distorted inflation data

US monetary policy: Fed’s official sees no urgency for further rate cuts, flags distorted inflation data

A senior US Federal Reserve official has said there is no immediate need to cut interest rates further, cautioning that recent inflation data may have been distorted due to disruptions in data collection during the federal government shutdown, AFP reported.Speaking to CNBC on Friday, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said inflation readings for…

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UFC 322 Results & Highlights 15-Nov-2025: Islam Makhachev beats Jack Della Maddalena to claim welterweight crown, ties Anderson Silva’s streak, and more

UFC 322 Results & Highlights 15-Nov-2025: Islam Makhachev beats Jack Della Maddalena to claim welterweight crown, ties Anderson Silva’s streak, and more

(Image Source – Getty Images) Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena and snagged the UFC welterweight title effortlessly. Right from the start, it was obvious who was in charge. Every takedown hit its mark, every strike landed hard, and Della Maddalena was left without any solutions. Makhachev remained composed, strategic, and fully in control, accumulating…

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NEW DELHI: A foreign vessel carrying Iranian oil is likely to reach India on April 4, marking the first such shipment since May 2019, when India stopped imports from the country in the wake of US sanctions.MarineTraffic data showed that the Eswatini-flagged tanker, Ping Shun, was heading to the Vadinar facility of Deendayal Port at Kandla. A govt official said the port had not received any intimation about its arrival till late on Tuesday.According to Sumit Ritolia, lead analyst at global analytics firm Kpler, Ping Shun is en route to Vadinar with nearly 6 lakh barrels of crude.Officials said 18 Indian vessels are in the Persian Gulf, four in the Gulf of Oman and two in the Gulf of Aden. TOI has learned that three Indian-flagged LPG vessels are drifting northeast of Abu Musa Island, awaiting instructions for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency SecretMajor Boost Of India’s Maritime Capabilities, Indian Navy Gets 2 Warships & Survey Vessel In Single Day’Played Bangladeshi National Anthem’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress In Assam Over Infiltration’Nalanda Revival Signals…’: EAM Jaishankar Highlights India’s Role In Shaping Multipolar World123PhotostoriesExclusive – Prince Narula opens up on The 50, reacts to claims of using Elvish Yadav’s name for TRP, and addresses Rajat Dalal’s allegations about giving up the Ticket to Finale out of fear6 foods to combine with avocado to boost fiber intake and how to consume themUnanswered questions in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ that keep the story alive beyond the screen5 cars that perfectly blend vintage charm with modern appealEnjoyed ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’? 5 series like this you should add to your watchlistIPL 2026: How Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma met his wife Pratima Singh: From sport stars to parents5 things to know before entering an age-gap relationshipNutrition expert explains how regular potatoes can be used as a gut and liver-boosting food, simple recipe inside5 times Bollywood actresses proved that loud polka dots are the new quiet luxuryRachel McAdams, Emily Blunt to Jason Momoa: Stars who rejected roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Match TodayRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week

NEW DELHI: A foreign vessel carrying Iranian oil is likely to reach India on April 4, marking the first such shipment since May 2019, when India stopped imports from the country in the wake of US sanctions.MarineTraffic data showed that the Eswatini-flagged tanker, Ping Shun, was heading to the Vadinar facility of Deendayal Port at Kandla. A govt official said the port had not received any intimation about its arrival till late on Tuesday.According to Sumit Ritolia, lead analyst at global analytics firm Kpler, Ping Shun is en route to Vadinar with nearly 6 lakh barrels of crude.Officials said 18 Indian vessels are in the Persian Gulf, four in the Gulf of Oman and two in the Gulf of Aden. TOI has learned that three Indian-flagged LPG vessels are drifting northeast of Abu Musa Island, awaiting instructions for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency SecretMajor Boost Of India’s Maritime Capabilities, Indian Navy Gets 2 Warships & Survey Vessel In Single Day’Played Bangladeshi National Anthem’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress In Assam Over Infiltration’Nalanda Revival Signals…’: EAM Jaishankar Highlights India’s Role In Shaping Multipolar World123PhotostoriesExclusive – Prince Narula opens up on The 50, reacts to claims of using Elvish Yadav’s name for TRP, and addresses Rajat Dalal’s allegations about giving up the Ticket to Finale out of fear6 foods to combine with avocado to boost fiber intake and how to consume themUnanswered questions in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ that keep the story alive beyond the screen5 cars that perfectly blend vintage charm with modern appealEnjoyed ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’? 5 series like this you should add to your watchlistIPL 2026: How Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma met his wife Pratima Singh: From sport stars to parents5 things to know before entering an age-gap relationshipNutrition expert explains how regular potatoes can be used as a gut and liver-boosting food, simple recipe inside5 times Bollywood actresses proved that loud polka dots are the new quiet luxuryRachel McAdams, Emily Blunt to Jason Momoa: Stars who rejected roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Match TodayRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week

NEW DELHI: A foreign vessel carrying Iranian oil is likely to reach India on April 4, marking the first such shipment since May 2019, when India stopped imports from the country in the wake of US sanctions.MarineTraffic data showed that the Eswatini-flagged tanker, Ping Shun, was heading to the Vadinar facility of Deendayal Port at…

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West Bengal polls: Shah urges people to vote fearlessly, says central forces will stay back for 60 days | India News

West Bengal polls: Shah urges people to vote fearlessly, says central forces will stay back for 60 days | India News

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow in support of BJP candidates Indranil Khan (Behala Paschim) and Shankar Sikdar (Behala Purba) for West Bengal Assembly elections, at Behala in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah wound up his poll campaign in Bengal on Monday by asking people…

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‘Alpha’ box office collection day 1: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action thriller earns over Rs 15 crore worldwide

‘Alpha’ box office collection day 1: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action thriller earns over Rs 15 crore worldwide

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s latest release, ‘Alpha,’ opened with impressive numbers on Friday.(Image Credit: Instagram) This Friday, cinephiles were served one of the much-awaited releases of 2026, the action-packed espionage thriller – ‘Alpha.’ With Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead, this 7th instalment of the YRF spy universe centres on two powerful women at…

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