Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday and the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the situation in the region. 'Giving an......

Trump says he is ready to meet Iranian President Rouhani

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani without any precondition at any time. “I believe in meeting, I would certainly meet......

Iran will adhere to nuclear deal till last breath: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday asserted that his country will adhere to the terms of the nuclear deal it signed with world powers till "the last breath" and warned that the United......

Iran's President Rouhani to visit India from Feb 15-17

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Rouhani will pay a state visit to India at the invitation of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi from February 15 to 17, the ministry of external......

Modi to visit Iran to boost economic ties

The visit will provide thrust to expand bilateral cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Iran on May 22-23 as India looks at stepping up engagement with the sanctions-free energy-rich......

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Iran's growing proximity to China may have also played a part, report Shine Jacob and Megha Manchanda. IMAGE: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates the first phase of Chabahar port in the......

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

India is the second largest buyer of Iranian crude, after China. The government might decide to cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel but only after further stabilisation in the goods and......

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

The department of commerce under the ministry of commerce and industry has asked Iran to accept payment for crude oil imports by India entirely in rupees or face the risk of losing its biggest......

Iran President Rouhani promises to allow women to attend football matches: FIFA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, a pragmatist, has repeatedly criticised the ban but has been unable to get it removed because of resistance from powerful hardliners in the clerical and security......

World Cup: Tehran stadium opens its doors to Iranian women for despite ban

It is only the second time in almost 40 years that Iranian women have been able to watch football in Tehran's Azadi stadium, Iran's biggest with 120,000 seats. IMAGE: Iranian women are seen with......

Iranians dance in streets as soccer team qualifies for 2018 World Cup

IMAGE: Players of Iran celebrate after the match during FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier match between against Uzbekistan. Photograph: Amin M. Jamali/Getty Images Tehran's streets were filled......