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What’s the extent of India’s dependence on maritime chokepoints & why alternatives are stunted

Bulk of India's trade and energy supplies passes through 4 maritime chokepoints—the Malacca Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and Bab al-Mandab.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ as Lebanon ceasefire kicks in

“In line with ceasefire in Lebanon, passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for remaining period of ceasefire,” Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

West Asia war: Trump ‘prohibits’ Israel from bombing Lebanon; Netanyahu doubles down

Trump says US and Iran are close to making a deal as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect.

2nd attempt in less than a year: LeT co-founder Amir Hamza shot at by unidentified gunmen in Lahore

Amir Hamza was recruited by LeT commander Lakhvi. Attack took place Thursday in Lahore when Hamza was travelling in vehicle owned by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s TV channel.

LNG shortage triggers extensive blackouts in Pakistan

Shortfall reached 4,500 MW with load shedding stretching beyond two hours and up to 14 hours in places as supplies from Qatar remain hit.

Dead on arrival to revival: IMEC regains momentum as India, UAE & US look for new trade route

US has begun discussing India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), whose infra has remained dormant amid West Asia turmoil but digital ecosystem sees growth with India-UAE efforts.

After US & China, Russia praises Pakistan’s ‘effective’ role as peace broker in West Asia war

Russian Embassy in Pakistan posts article by retd Russian ambassador extraordinary calling Islamabad an 'effective player in resolving external problems not directly related to its interests'.

West Asia war: Hopes for US, Iran peace deal grow, Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

US is talking up hopes for a peace deal with Iran and Israel's cabinet discussed a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

John Ternus set to take over as Apple CEO, Tim Cook to transition to executive chairman

Cook will hand over the reins to Ternus on 1 September, capping a 15-year tenure that turned the company into a $4 trillion business spanning watches, video streaming & financial services.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.