Nagpur's Muslim yoga practitioners welcome International Yoga Day

India’s diplomatic weight is being tested on the global stage. Iran has openly backed New Delhi as a “trusted player” in the ongoing Hormuz crisis, with envoy Mohammad Fathali saying India can “certainly play” a role in reducing tensions. With strong ties across West Asia and the West, India’s unique positioning is now being seen as an asset in preventing escalation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already held talks with key global leaders, while S. Jaishankar continues diplomatic engagement on the ground. As the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for global energy supply, the stakes are high. For India, this moment represents both a challenge and an opportunity — to move from being a stakeholder to a stabiliser in global geopolitics.