“Before you help me, I want to end your war”: Trump hints at Ukraine ceasefire after call with Putin; maintains hard line on Iran’s nuclear ambitions
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while maintaining a hard line on…
Pakistan Army launches strikes along Afghanistan border; Taliban urges end to clashes
Pakistan Army on Wednesday intensified operations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, targeting positions of Afghan Taliban and offshoot of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Fitna al-Khawarij in response to…
Will ask King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India: NYC Mayor Mamdani
In a bold challenge to centuries of British colonial history, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signalled that any potential audience with King Charles III would be far…
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat: Direct Operations to commence from May 2; Journey to be completed in less than 5 hrs
“Aiming to provide enhanced amenities and connectivity to passengers” within the Jammu Division of Northern Railway, the Vande Bharat Express is set to commence smooth, regular operations starting May 2,…
Exit polls project BJP winning Bengal, Assam and Keralam going to UDF; DMK well-placed in Tamil Nadu but debutant Vijay could make spectacular debut
Exit polls on Wednesday projected that the BJP-led NDA was poised to win Assam and the Congress-led UDF Keralam with the most surveys also stating that the BJP is on…
Bengal sees highest ever voter turnout, clashes erupt between parties in final phase of Assembly polls
West Bengal has achieved its highest voter turnout since independence, reaching a historic 91.66 per cent during Phase II of the elections. However, the polling day also witnessed high political…
“Anti-incumbency wave” against TMC has split across opposition parties: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday said that there was “huge anti-TMC vote” in the West Bengal assembly polls but the “anti-incumbency wave” got split across all opposition parties…
Home Minister Amit Shah to embark on two-day visit to Ladakh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will embark on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh starting from Tomorrow. In a post on X, Amit Shah stated it is…
“People voted fearlessly, for change”: West Bengal BJP chief claims surge for change after Bengal phase 2 polls
As the dust settled on the second phase of the 2026 general elections, West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya expressed high confidence in a significant political shift, thanking voters for…
NSO Survey: Healthcare access improves, out-of-pocket expenditure declines across India
The 80th round of the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey on household social consumption related to health highlights significant progress in India’s healthcare system, reflecting improved access, affordability, and utilisation…
DU halts St Stephen’s appointments over recruitment norm violations
The Executive Council (EC) of the University of Delhi has taken serious note of alleged violations in the shortlisting criteria adopted by St Stephen’s College during the direct recruitment process…
“LDF is most unpopular ever”: Bindu Krishna confident of UDF sweep as exit polls favor opposition
Following the release of exit polls suggesting a significant shift in Keralam’s political landscape, senior Congress leader Bindu Krishna has declared that the “pulse of the people” is firmly with…
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for Dhar accident victims, expresses grief over loss of lives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the recent road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. In a statement on X, the Prime…
‘She’s been crying for days’: Couple denied family support as parents’ visas are rejected
Sahar Haider and Nader Ayyed are parents of a newborn son, nearly two weeks old, and a toddler, aged 2. Like most couples with newborns, they were hoping to rely…
Disgraced immigration adviser Qian Yu faces a further $25k in fines
A disgraced immigration adviser has been fined a further $25,000 for fabricating an official immigration letter, lying to clients and failing to file visa applications. By Gill Bonnett of RNZ…
US to issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative US passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be…
Financial details, IDs leaked in Lower Hutt council cyber attack
A cyber attack on the Hutt City Council has exposed the identity and financial information of hundreds of people to hackers. The council has confirmed the phishing attack compromised the…
NZ’s petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all up
New Zealand’s in-country fuel reserves have surged to some of their highest levels since the Middle East crisis began, but the pipeline of fuel on the water is thinning.The country’s…
EAM Jaishankar meets UNGA President Baerbock in New Delhi; discusses UN reforms, global challenges
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the national capital and held discussions on key…
‘Do not consider the war over’: Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia
Iran’s Army has asserted that the conflict in West Asia is “still considered a war” despite a ceasefire agreement with the United States, claiming full operational control over the strategically…
Rain, gusty winds bring “April Cool” to scorching Delhi
After nearly a week of punishing heat that saw the mercury flirt with the 44°C mark, residents of the national capital finally breathed a sigh of relief this morning. Rain…
Battle for Bengal: Mega phase 2 kicks off across TMC strongholds
After a record-shattering turnout in the first phase, West Bengal enters its second and final phase of polling today. This round is widely seen as the “litmus test” for the…
ISL: East Bengal cruise past Odisha FC
East Bengal FC strengthened their push towards the top half of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Odisha FC at the PJN Stadium…
Manu Bhaker completes decade in shooting career; reflects on ups and downs
Two-time Olympic medallist and shooter, Manu Bhaker, marked a decade in her shooting career today. Taking to social media, she reflected on her journey and the ups and downs she…
“Red-letter day for entire North-East”: Devajit Saikia hails inauguration of BCCI Indoor Cricket Academies
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed the inauguration of six state-of-the-art Indoor Cricket Academies across North-East India as a “red-letter day” for the…