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Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Till 5 PM

Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Till 5 PM

23-04-2026  comments

Kolkata/Chennai: Voting witnessed an exceptional surge in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with turnout figures by 5 PM indicating a potential record in both states.

According to estimates by the Election Commission of India, polling…

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Unilaterally Amid Stalled Talks

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Unilaterally Amid Stalled Talks

22-04-2026  comments

New York — Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, just hours before it was set to expire, despite Tehran refusing to participate in a second round of negotiations.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump…

Thrissur Fireworks Tragedy Claims 13 Lives; Veteran Cracker Maker Retires After Close Escape

Thrissur Fireworks Tragedy Claims 13 Lives; Veteran Cracker Maker Retires After Close Escape

22-04-2026  comments

Thrissur — The death toll in the Munthathikkode fireworks accident in Thrissur has risen to 13, District Collector Shikha Surendran confirmed on Wednesday.

So far, seven bodies have been recovered, with only three victims identified.…

Elephant Attacks in Jharkhand Kill Two; Herds Continue to Damage Crops and Villages

Elephant Attacks in Jharkhand Kill Two; Herds Continue to Damage Crops and Villages

22-04-2026  comments

Ranchi — The threat from wild elephants continues across parts of Jharkhand, with two people killed in a fresh attack in Koderma, while herds also caused damage in the neighbouring Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officials said on Wednesday.

NHRC flags costly private textbooks, seeks strict enforcement of NCERT norms

NHRC flags costly private textbooks, seeks strict enforcement of NCERT norms

22-04-2026  comments

New Delhi — The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Ministry of Education, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories over allegations that private schools…

Why South Asia Is Turning to India—Not China—During the Fuel Crunch

Why South Asia Is Turning to India—Not China—During the Fuel Crunch

22-04-2026  comments

New Delhi — As tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil supplies and push global prices upward, countries across South Asia are increasingly looking toward India rather than China for immediate energy support. This trend is highlighted in a recent…

Supreme Court Flags ‘Serious Threat to Democracy’ in I-PAC Raid Controversy

Supreme Court Flags ‘Serious Threat to Democracy’ in I-PAC Raid Controversy

22-04-2026  comments

New Delhi — The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday made sharp oral observations over the alleged role of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an ongoing probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), stating that such conduct could…

US Tourist Alleges Assault in Karnataka; Accused and Homestay Owner Arrested

US Tourist Alleges Assault in Karnataka; Accused and Homestay Owner Arrested

22-04-2026  comments

Bengaluru — Disturbing details have surfaced in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of an American tourist in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. Based on the survivor’s complaint, police say a man identified as Vrijesh Kumar allegedly…

US-Iran talks on edge as tensions rise and ceasefire deadline nears

US-Iran talks on edge as tensions rise and ceasefire deadline nears

21-04-2026  comments

Washington — Efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran appear to be losing momentum, as uncertainty clouds the next round of peace talks and Donald Trump adopts a tougher public stance ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Iran won’t negotiate under threat, says envoy amid fragile ceasefire

Iran won’t negotiate under threat, says envoy amid fragile ceasefire

21-04-2026  comments

Washington: Iran has reiterated that it will not engage in negotiations under pressure, as diplomatic efforts with the United States remain uncertain.

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said in a post on X that talks…

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