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‘My car was on OLX for sale’: Siliguri owner says number plate used in Suvendu aide assassination may have been cloned online | ‘Pre-planned political assassination’: BJP’s Swapan Dasgupta on Suvendu aide’s killing | BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal secretary shot dead in West Bengal's Madhyamgram | Mamata Banerjee to move Supreme Court against Bengal post-poll violence, refuses to quit | Who after Mamata in Bengal? Amit Shah to meet BJP MLA-elects ahead of May 9 oath | Vijay’s TVK seeks Congress, Left support after falling short of majority in Tamil Nadu | Jolt to TMC! Supreme Court rejects plea challenging central staff deployment at Bengal counting centres | Bangladesh MP warns of refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal polls | Diplomatic row: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Himanta Biswa Sarma remarks | Supreme Court grants Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife

Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired tonight” remark goes viral after real gunfire at White House dinner

Apr 26, 2026, at 06:03 pm

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s interview, in which she said “there will be some shots fired tonight,” has gone viral online due to the timing of the remark, coming just before chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when a gunman targeted the event.

Middle East tension: IDF eliminates 3 Hamas operatives, including the October 7 infiltrator

Apr 26, 2026, at 04:39 pm

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed the elimination of three Hamas operatives, including one who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023 attack.

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.

Violence has no place: PM Modi joins world leaders in condemning White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting

Apr 26, 2026, at 02:24 pm

World leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, on Sunday condemned the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC and expressed relief that President Donald Trump remained unharmed in the attack.

Gunman targeting White House event attended by Donald Trump stopped in time, taken into custody

Apr 26, 2026, at 01:09 pm

A 31-year-old man, identified by multiple media outlets as Cole Thomas Allen, has been taken into custody following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.

Pakistan: Unidentified men attack police stations in Balochistan, policeman killed

Apr 26, 2026, at 12:11 am

A Pakistani policeman was killed and four others were injured after unidentified armed assailants targeted two police stations in the Dhadar and Mal areas of Kachhi and Noshki districts on Friday, 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.

Pakistan among world’s top 10 hunger hotspots as acute food crisis deepens

Apr 25, 2026, at 05:47 pm

Pakistan remains one of the 10 most fragile nations in the world, where acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high, as per the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026.

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.

Canada announces funding for Chernobyl repair after Russian drone strike

Apr 25, 2026, at 02:31 am

Ottawa: Canada announced an $8 million contribution for critical repairs to the New Safe Confinement structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following damage caused by a Russian drone strike in 2025.

Donald Trump sends top envoys for Iran talks via Pakistan channel

Apr 25, 2026, at 12:19 am

The White House is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage with representatives of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an effort to explore possible diplomatic openings, CNN reported on Friday.

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.

Shocking attack in Pakistan: Armed terrorists kidnap and execute two youths

Apr 24, 2026, at 05:56 pm

At least two young men were abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists in the Domel area of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving the local community in shock.

Pakistan Army kills 22 terrorists in massive Khyber operation

Apr 24, 2026, at 04:40 pm

Pakistani security forces killed 22 terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, media reports said on Friday.

Iran mocks Trump over ‘hell-hole’ remark on India, says ‘take a cultural detox’

Apr 24, 2026, at 01:52 pm

Iran mocked US President Donald Trump with a sharp social media post praising Maharashtra’s cultural diversity, a day after the American leader’s “hell-hole” remark triggered strong criticism from New Delhi.

Donald Trump says ‘don’t rush me’ on Iran deal

Apr 24, 2026, at 09:05 am

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is in no hurry to set a deadline for ending the ongoing tensions with Iran, dismissing suggestions that he is under time pressure to secure a deal.

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. 

Canada: PM Carney approves 1,100 new affordable rental homes in Ottawa under housing push

Apr 24, 2026, at 06:33 am

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced the approval of eight affordable housing projects in Ottawa that will deliver more than 1,100 new rental homes.

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to fly on SpaceX Crew-13 ISS mission

Apr 24, 2026, at 05:36 am

Ottawa: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to SpaceX Crew-13, marking his first spaceflight to the International Space Station later this year.

Annette Ryan appointed Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer

Apr 23, 2026, at 04:11 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Annette Ryan as Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer, following approval by both the House of Commons and the Senate.

Canada pledges $5 million to eliminate chemical weapons in Syria

Apr 23, 2026, at 03:42 am

Ottawa: Canada is contributing $5 million to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to support international efforts to identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons in Syria.

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.

Donald Trump hints at 'good news' on Iran talks, Tehran denies any Friday negotiations

Apr 22, 2026, at 09:00 pm

US President Donald Trump has hinted that “good news” could be imminent regarding a second round of peace talks with Iran, even as Tehran firmly denied any plans to return to negotiations this week.

Iran claims seizure of two ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's ceasefire extension

Apr 22, 2026, at 05:37 pm

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC Navy) said it has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and redirected them toward Iranian shores, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Tehran.

Canada forms advisory panel to steer economic ties with US ahead of CUSMA review

Apr 22, 2026, at 12:33 pm

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of a new Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations as Ottawa prepares for a key review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and seeks to safeguard its trade advantage with Washington.

Are 8 women facing death in Iran? Tehran dismisses Trump’s claim

Apr 22, 2026, at 10:26 am

Iran’s judiciary has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that eight women detained during recent anti-government protests are facing execution, describing the assertion as “fake news.”

Middle East tension eases: Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Apr 22, 2026, at 09:22 am

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan to allow more time for ongoing peace negotiations.

Talks with Iran in doubt? JD Vance's Islamabad trip stalled as Tehran sends no signal

Apr 22, 2026, at 12:41 am

Plans for US Vice President JD Vance to travel to Islamabad for a fresh round of talks with Iran have been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to Washington’s negotiating positions, according to a report by The New York Times.