Shipping body calls US-Iran ship seizures in Gulf violation of international law, demands release of crews
A prominent global shipping body has criticised the US and Iran over their recent seizures of commercial vessels in the Gulf region, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz, over each…
China’s ethnic unity law sparks alarm in Europe over cultural erasure, transnational reach
Following Beijing’s adoption of a controversial “ethnic unity” law on 12 March 2026, the Office of Tibet in Brussels has ramped up its outreach to European policymakers, warning of sweeping…
Iranian delegation exits Islamabad; derails Pakistan’s bid to host US-Iran 2nd round of dialogue
The Iranian delegation, led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, departed Islamabad on Saturday evening after a day of high-level meetings with the Pakistan leadership, leaving Pakistan’s ambitious claims of…
“You’re not making an 18 hour flight”: Trump cancels US delegation trip to Islamabad for talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has cancelled the scheduled visit of the US delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser and his son-in-law Jared…
Pacific Outreach: India strengthens ties with Vanuatu and Tuvalu through health, tech, and climate partnerships
In a significant expansion of India’s “Act East” policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, concluded a four-day diplomatic mission to the Pacific Island nations…
Offered a lot but not enough: Trump defends canceling envoys trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended his decision to cancel the planned visit of US envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Tehran’s proposal fell short of…
Iranian FM Araghchi likely to revisit Pakistan after Oman trip
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan for a second stopover following his current discussions in Oman and prior to his scheduled visit to Russia, according…
Israel launches new strike in Lebanon’s Khiam, Yohmor al-Shaqif amid ceasefire extension
Israeli forces on Saturday launched fresh attacks on Khiam and Yohmor al-Shaqif in Lebanon, signalling renewed escalation along the volatile southern border despite an ongoing ceasefire extension between Israel and…
No talks under shadow of blockades and threats: Iran’s President Pezeshkian to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a firm “no” to direct negotiations with the United States as long as the current naval blockade remains in place. According to Press TV,…
“AI has many positives, yet risks…exist”: CJI Surya Kant honours rural resilience, outlines AI’s role in justice
Addressing a sea of graduates at the fifth convocation ceremony of Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, highlighted the intersection of traditional grit…
“Proud moment for Bengal”: Dr Gobardhan Das outlines “Viksit Bharat” vision following NITI Aayog appointment
Newly appointed NITI Aayog Full-Time Member Dr. Gobardhan Das has hailed his induction into the national think tank as a victory for the state of West Bengal, framing his new…
Power of ‘Triveni’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasises devotion as compass for knowledge, action
Addressing a gathering in Nagpur on Saturday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat underscored the vital necessity of integrating Bhakti (devotion) with Gyan (knowledge) and Karma (action) to achieve…
“Became possible to lay railway tracks in Jammu and Kashmir:” Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the expansion of Indian Railways in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that it is due to the PM’s leadership…
“Ram Rajya on May 4”: Ravi Kishan forecasts the end of TMC rule, “new sunrise” for Bengal
Amidst the high-voltage campaign for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP MP and star campaigner Ravi Kishan on Saturday predicted a decisive political shift in the…
Delhi Police creates green corridor for Lungi Ngidi after injury during IPL match
During a match in the Indian Premier League 2026, Lungi Ngidi, pacer of Delhi Capitals, suffered a head injury while playing against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. DCP…
Harish Rawat claims Congress resurgence nationwide, predicts Mamata Banerjee’s win in Bengal
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has claimed a nationwide resurgence of the Congress party and predicted a victory for Mamata Banerjee in the West Bengal Assembly. Rawat said that…
From rally to PMO: Young Bengal artists “overwhelmed” by personal letters from PM Modi
What began as a hopeful gesture during a crowded election rally in Siliguri has turned into a lifelong memory for four young artists from West Bengal. Swarup Halder, Trishagni Banerjee,…
“Violated and beaten”: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury confronts aftermath of alleged TMC violence in Baharampur
High tension gripped the Baharampur Assembly constituency today as senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury rushed to following reports of a brutal assault on a local family. Chowdhury alleged that…
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai attends Hajj kit distribution ceremony in Raipur
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the ‘State-Level Haj Kit Distribution and Felicitation Ceremony’ organised by the Chhattisgarh State Haj Committee in Raipur on Sunday. The event was held…
“You changed the game”: Brian Lara hails Sachin Tendulkar on his 53rd birthday
Legendary cricketer Brian Lara paid a heartfelt tribute to Sachin Tendulkar on his 53rd birthday, praising him not just as a great player but as someone who transformed the game.…
Carlos Alcaraz to miss Rome, Roland Garros 2026 due to wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz announced on Friday that he will miss the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and Roland Garros after a wrist injury forced him to end his 2026 clay-court season early. The…
Virat Kohli creates record, first batter to hit 800 fours in IPL
Virat Kohli scripted history as he became the first batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to hit 800 fours. Kohli achieved the milestone during his knock of 81 runs…
“His innings was the difference”: Kohli lauds Padikkal’s knock after RCB’s win over GT
Virat Kohli praised Devdutt Padikkal and called his 27-ball 55-run innings the arch differentiator in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) chase against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL)…
“Couldn’t get as many runs as we would have liked”: Gill after GT’s defeat to RCB
Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill rued the team’s inability to get a boundary in the 17th, 18th and 19th overs while batting and said the team didn’t get as…
TUC 2026: Indian men begin campaign with 4-1 win over Canada, women lose to Denmark
The Indian men’s team kicked off their Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Canada, while the women went down against Denmark 2-3 in their…