Israel intercepts over 10 aircraft launches from Lebanon; eliminates 250+ Hezbollah commanders
As the security situation evolves in West Asia, the Israeli Defence Forces said on Monday that they intercepted over 10 aircraft launches from Lebanon. This comes as the IDF shared…
Defence, civil nuclear energy, regional developments discussed during India-France Foreign Office Consultations
India and France held wide-ranging discussions during the Foreign Office Consultations on a range of issues from AI, innovation, and digital cooperation. The details were shared by the Indian Embassy…
India-France review cooperation on economic security during talks in Paris
India and France reviewed key deliverables, including cooperation in economic security, during the Foreign Office Consultations in Paris on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement.…
Trump says he hasn’t spoken with China’s leader but that Xi wants war to end
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he has not spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while reiterating that the United States shares a “very good relationship” with China…
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Myanmar on Tuesday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 85 km, making…
Indian delegation visits Beijing Foreign Studies University, engages with students of Indian languages and culture
A delegation from the Indian Embassy in Beijing, led by Minister Shweta Singh, visited Beijing Foreign Studies University and interacted with faculty members, university authorities and students studying Indian languages,…
President Murmu greets people on eve of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu
President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Indians on the eve of Baisakhi, Vishu, Vishuv, Bohag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu, which are being celebrated…
Uttarakhand Police holds security rehearsal ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Uttarakhand Police held a security rehearsal in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Dehradun district on Tuesday. During the rehearsal, all aspects related to the programme–including protocols, security…
Over 1.28 lakh raids conducted and more than 59,000 cylinders seized across the country since March 2026
The Government of India convened a briefing at the National Media Centre on Monday. Officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs…
West Bengal: Clash erupts between BJP, TMC workers in Durgapur after Amit Shah’s roadshow; two injured
Two persons were injured in a clash that allegedly broke out between workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Durgapur following Union Home Minister…
Amit Shah targets TMC over “infiltraton”, warns “goons of TMC” not to step out of their homes during polling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed Trinamool Congress government over infiltration and said a BJP government in West Bengal will hand over the required land to complete fencing…
“Fundamental reason for this economic growth is AIADMK”: EPS slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
AIADMK General Secretary and party candidate from Edappadi, Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over claims related to job creation in the state, questioning…
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launches ‘Atal Arogya Lab’ in Naxal-free Bastar area
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday inaugurated the ‘Atal Arogya Lab’ in the Naxal-free Bastar region at Sukma, marking a significant expansion in public healthcare services in the…
India set to take big decision “dedicated to nari shakti”, says PM Modi; oppn says women’s reservation, delimitation are different issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed Nari Shakti Vandan programme at Vigyan Bhawan and said India is about to take “one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century,…
ANZ now expects Reserve Bank to raise official cash rate in July
ANZ, New Zealand’s biggest bank, says it now expects three official cash rate (OCR) increases this year – in July, September and October. But it also said it only expected…
Nearly $17m of cocaine found in lining of container at Tauranga
Nearly 50kg of cocaine – valued at around $16.8 million – stashed in the lining of a refrigerated container has been seized at the Port of Tauranga. New Zealand Customs…
Latest official fuel stocks update – how much does NZ have?
New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dipped slightly across petrol, diesel and jet fuel, new data shows, with 14 tankers either in local waters or heading for the country. The Ministry…
Clean-up well underway after Vaianu’s damaging path through Gisborne-Tairāwhiti
The roar of 100km/h-plus winds on Sunday was replaced by the whine of chainsaws on Monday as the region went into clean-up mode following the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Vaianu.…
Racial Hatred against Indians on the Rise in New Zealand!
Police are investigating a threatening piece of graffiti discovered outside a Papatoetoe school in Auckland, aimed directly at the Indian community. Authorities have classified the incident as a hate-driven offence,…
NZICA Elects New Leadership at Landmark Centenary AGM in Auckland!
The New Zealand Indian Central Association has announced its newly elected governing body during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference held on 11 April 2026 in Auckland, marking a…
“The war continues,” says Benjamin Netanyahu during southern Lebanon visit
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time)visited southern Lebanon alongside senior military and defence leadership, asserting that the war is far from over and stating that Israel’s enemies…
SRH star Abhishek Sharma 55 runs away from 2,000 IPL runs
Star Indian T20 opener Abhishek Sharma is 55 runs away from 2,000 Indian Premier League (IPL) runs ahead of his side’s clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday. Abhishek has…
ISL 2025-26: Jason Cummings’ free-kick seals late win for Mohun Bagan against Punjab FC
A dramatic late free-kick from Jason Cummings capped a pulsating contest as Mohun Bagan Super Giant returned to winning ways with a 3-2 victory against Punjab FC in Indian Super…
“Nailing yorkers and choking the opposition is even more important”: Ashwin defends Bumrah as pacer’s wicketless IPL 2026 campaign continues
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin emphasised that Mumbai Indians’ (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s ability to bowl tight yorkers and stop the run flow is more important than him looking to…
SRH vs RR: Battle of ‘Travi-Shek’ and ‘Jai-Soorya’, Men in Orange’s middle-order woes worriesome
The Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is a battle of two of the most hard-hitting opening pairs of this edition: Men in…