Amid the Oil crisis emerging from the Iran war with US-Israel, a massive crude oil tanker has successfully reached Mumbai after navigating the highly dangerous Strait of Hormuz during the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict. The Liberia-flagged Suezmax tanker Shenlong, captained by an Indian, carried nearly 1 million barrels of Saudi crude oil and safely docked at Mumbai Port. The vessel became the first first crude carrier to reach India from the Middle East since the war began in late February. Indian sources say Iran assured safe passage for Indian-bound vessels after high-level diplomatic talks, though Iranian officials have denied any formal agreement.
13 March,2026 12:14 AM IST
In this episode of Sit with Hitlist, the maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recounts the chaotic journey of making his latest film, Kennedy. He reveals how a chance encounter with Francis Ford Coppola changed his perspective on "masterpieces" and why he believes the current streaming era is killing complex storytelling.
12 March,2026 01:49 AM IST
Sri Lanka is facing a delicate diplomatic crisis after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near the southern port city of Galle. The attack occurred within Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone and killed at least 87 Iranian sailors, leaving survivors and bodies to be handled by the island nation. Reports say the United States has urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate survivors from the sunken warship and also asked Colombo not to send back the crew of another Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Booshehr, which is currently in Sri Lankan custody.
07 March,2026 04:54 PM IST
The United States says it has issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil already at sea, aiming to stabilize global energy markets during escalating tensions in West Asia. At the same time, the Kremlin has refused to disclose how much crude it is exporting to India, citing security concerns and “too many ill wishers.” Russian officials say Moscow is ready to increase oil shipments to India and China as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten global supply routes.
07 March,2026 04:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
