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BRICS sideline: Jaishankar holds crucial talks with Iran as West Asia tensions | Suvendu Adhikari resigns as Nandigram MLA, keeps Bhabanipur seat | Modi’s UAE visit delivers major defence, energy deals amid Middle East tensions | NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam scheduled for June 21 amid massive 'paper leak' row | ECI announces third phase of SIR; Himachal, J&K, Ladakh excluded for now | Storm fury in Uttar Pradesh: Death toll rises to 89 as rain, gale-force winds leave trail of destruction | Congress ends 10-day suspense, names V.D. Satheesan as new Kerala CM | Delhi woman allegedly gang-raped inside sleeper bus; 2 arrested | Vijay-led TVK wins Tamil Nadu floor test as AIADMK split plays out | Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

German Navy to deploy minehunter to Mediterranean amid possible Hormuz mission

Apr 26, 2026, at 04:29 pm

The German Navy plans to deploy a minehunting vessel to the Mediterranean in the coming days for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.

UK couple who won a house 60 years ago just hit the lottery again

Apr 26, 2026, at 03:23 pm

A British couple who won a house in a sweepstakes 60 years ago have struck luck again—this time by winning the lottery, according to media reports.

Iran delegation meets Pakistan leadership, leaves US talks hanging in diplomatic limbo

Apr 25, 2026, at 08:45 pm

Uncertainty over the second round of US–Iran talks intensified after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership in Islamabad without confirming participation in direct negotiations with Washington.

Working too hard could be killing you: 8.4 lakh deaths linked to toxic jobs every year, reveals ILO report

Apr 25, 2026, at 05:34 pm

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Iran says ‘no direct talks’ with US as Araghchi-led delegation lands in Pakistan

Apr 25, 2026, at 09:17 am

An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan amid growing speculation that a second round of talks with the United States could take place soon.

Meloni’s ‘jhumka’ moment sparks viral buzz as Italian PM’s desi style grabs attention

Apr 24, 2026, at 06:35 pm

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has triggered widespread attention online with what many are calling her “jhumka moment”, after a recent social media post showcased her wearing traditional Indian earrings.

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid during Berlin visit

Apr 24, 2026, at 06:49 am

Berlin: Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with a red liquid during a visit to Berlin on Thursday. 

Iran seizes India-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire uncertainty

Apr 22, 2026, at 10:47 pm

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted multiple vessels, including one bound for India, raising fresh concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, media reports said.

Caught on camera: Violent gurudwara fight leaves 11 injured in Germany

Apr 21, 2026, at 09:27 am

At least 11 people were injured after a violent clash broke out inside a gurudwara in the western German city of Duisburg, according to media reports.

Indian tourist alleges racist abuse in Thailand restaurant — Video sparks outrage online

Apr 20, 2026, at 03:21 pm

An Indian tourist has shared a video on social media alleging that he faced verbal abuse and racist remarks at a restaurant in Thailand following a dispute over a breakfast bill.

IDF launches probe after viral image of soldier striking Jesus statue sparks fury

Apr 20, 2026, at 01:32 pm

The Israel Defence Forces has said it is examining the reliability of a photograph which appears to show a soldier destroying the statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.

Kyiv horror unfolds: Gunman kills 6, takes hostages — Ukraine launches probe

Apr 19, 2026, at 05:25 pm

At least six people were killed after a gunman opened fire in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Saturday, officials said.

HiPP recalls baby food in Austria after rat poison found in sample jar

Apr 19, 2026, at 03:28 pm

Baby food manufacturer HiPP has recalled its entire range of jarred purées sold at SPAR outlets in Austria amid fears of possible contamination.

Vaisakhi horror in Italy: Gunman kills two Indians outside Sikh temple, flees scene

Apr 19, 2026, at 01:36 pm

At least two Indian nationals were shot dead in Covo, in Italy’s Bergamo province, outside the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji (Sikh temple) on April 17, according to local media reports.

Iran says 'progress' in US talks, but final deal still distant

Apr 19, 2026, at 10:46 am

Iran has said there has been some “progress” in ongoing peace talks with the United States, but cautioned that a final agreement remains far from reach as a two-week ceasefire nears its end on Wednesday.

Hormuz shock: Iran reimposes shipping curbs just 24 hours after reopening

Apr 18, 2026, at 04:51 pm

Iran’s military on Saturday announced the reimposition of restrictions on ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, citing what it described as “repeated breaches of trust” by the United States in the wake of a fragile ceasefire.

Over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN reports

Apr 18, 2026, at 03:55 pm

The war in Gaza has inflicted a far higher toll on women and girls than in previous conflicts in the Palestinian enclave, with more than 38,000 killed by Israeli air bombardment and land military operations since Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel sparked the war in October 2023, UN Women said on Friday.

Pakistan and Bangladesh migrants posing as gay to secure UK asylum: Report

Apr 18, 2026, at 02:44 pm

An investigation by BBC has revealed claims that certain advisers and legal professionals in the United Kingdom are guiding migrants to present themselves as gay to improve their chances of obtaining asylum.

War of words escalates: Iran accuses Donald Trump of ‘seven false claims'

Apr 18, 2026, at 10:20 am

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran’s delegation in recent talks with the United States in Islamabad, on Saturday accused US President Donald Trump of making multiple false claims.

Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad on Monday: Reports

Apr 18, 2026, at 09:30 am

Iranian and US negotiators are expected to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad on Monday, according to media reports.

'Solved 9 wars, this will be my 10th': Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce

Apr 17, 2026, at 12:01 am

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following weeks of heightened tensions along their shared border.

UK doctor, suspended for asking Muslim patient to remove veil, is struck off the medical register

Apr 16, 2026, at 07:53 pm

London/IBNS: A UK-based doctor, Keith Wolverson, has been struck off the medical register following findings of professional misconduct linked to multiple incidents, including a consultation involving a Muslim patient.

Turkey school shooting: 13-year-old gunman kills 9, injures 13 in Kahramanmaras

Apr 15, 2026, at 11:16 pm

A 13-year-old student opened fire inside a school in Kahramanmaras on Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring 13 in one of the deadliest school shootings in Turkey in recent years, media reports said.

Saudi Arabia is 'pressing' US to ease Iran blockade amid fears of wider oil disruption

Apr 15, 2026, at 12:02 am

Saudi Arabia has reportedly urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to roll back its blockade targeting Iranian ports, warning that the move could trigger a dangerous escalation in the region.

The end of 'Orbánism': Hungary votes out Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Apr 14, 2026, at 10:22 pm

Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s 2026 election, bringing an end to his 16-year tenure in power.

Iran Embassy in Australia drops stunning video of Tehran’s Iran Mall amid Middle East crisis

Apr 14, 2026, at 04:13 pm

The Iranian Embassy in Australia showcased a contrasting image with a video showing the 'world's largest mall' in Tehran, where people could be seen enjoying peaceful moments amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

Kim Jong Un watches as North Korea fires cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer

Apr 14, 2026, at 09:08 am

North Korea has conducted test-firings of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles from its naval destroyer Choe Hyon, in an exercise closely observed by its supreme leader Kim Jong Un, according to state media.

Deal blows up: Netanyahu-Vance call triggers US-Iran blame war

Apr 13, 2026, at 09:37 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed details of a crucial phone call with US Vice President JD Vance, made mid-air as he departed Islamabad after marathon peace talks between Washington and Tehran collapsed, media reports said.

No port in Middle East will be safe: Iran issues chilling warning after US blockade announcement

Apr 13, 2026, at 06:01 pm

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday warned that “no port in the Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be safe” after the United States warned of imposing a naval blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz—a move that could sharply escalate tensions in the Middle East.  

Who is Roman Gofman? Israel appoints new chief of Mossad intelligence agency

Apr 13, 2026, at 03:54 pm

Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military secretary, has been appointed as the next chief of Mossad intelligence agency, the country's Prime Minister's Office confirmed.