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U.S., Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

Despite numerous obstacles to peace, both sides appear to have strong reasons to consider de-escalation

Morning Digest: PM Modi calls for cooperation to amend womens quota law; Lebanon, Israel to hold talks in Washington, and more

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Fuel, fertiliser prices may remain high for prolonged period: IMF, World Bank, IEA

The statement said the situation in West Asia remains very uncertain, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is yet to normalise

Hezbollah Rejects LebanonIsrael US Talks Agreements

Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected in Washington between Lebanese and Isr

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump vows U.S. will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

The move sets the stage for a showdown as Iran has responded with threats against ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

Trump, Melania receive Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife for dinner at White House

Trump claims Iran reached out after US imposes naval blockade

US President Donald Trump stated Iran is eager to negotiate a deal. He emphasized Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. The US is also seeking enr

Subhas Chandra Bose: the paradox of a revolutionarys theory and praxis

The leader synthesised Indian spirituality with Hegelian dialectics, evolving from an absolute idealist into a pragmatic revolutionary seeking to

Quote of the day by Charlie Munger, It takes character to sit there with all that cash and do..... Heres a timeless motivational quote by the mind behind Berkshire Hathaways legendary success

Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: In 2026, over $900 billion in market value reflects the success of Berkshire Hathaway. The strategy is simple

US Navy maintains 15-ship presence in Middle East, may participate Iran blockade

The United States Navy currently has at least 15 ships deployed in the Middle East, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and around

Are Stock Markets, Commodity Markets, Banks Closed Today For Ambedkar Jayanti?

Ambedkar Jayanti is observed nationwide to mark the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, who played a crucial role in drafting the Indian Constituti

'Don't meddle in our affairs': China backs Iran, warns US against interference after Hormuz blockade

China has backed Iran and warned against outside interference following the US announcement of a naval blockade on maritime traffic linked to Ira

Live: Trump Vows to Destroy Iranian Warships That Get Near US Blockade

Trump later suggested he was willing to engage with Iran, saying he had spoken to the other side. This came after he warned on social media that

Ball really is in their court: Vice President JD Vance on US-Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance says Iran must show commitment to not developing nuclear weapons for any deal. Recent talks in Pakistan ended without

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

Hezbollah declared it will not accept outcomes from direct Lebanon-Israel talks in the US. The group opposes these negotiations. Lebanese officia

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2026 POINTS TABLE

Parliament on verge of history, says PM Modi, as it readies to take up women's bills

Fake Judicial Officer Arrested With Accomplice In Delhi: Cops

Two men, including one allegedly impersonating a judicial officer using forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live

Bhinder gets ACU showcause

New Delhi, April 13: The Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of BCCI has asked Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder to explain within 24 ho

BCCI swaps GT-CSK fixtures due to civic polls

New Delhi, April 13: Citing municipal corporation elections in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on April 26, the BCCI on Monday revised the s

Morning Brief Podcast: Indian Aviations Biggest CEO Shake-Up

Too early to judge: Allen on KKRs poor start

Chennai, April 13: Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen on Monday urged his teammates to give themselves time to get set, calling for patience

MI need to look beyond Bumrahs four overs: Faf

Mumbai, April 13: Mumbai Indians need to reduce their over reliance on Jasprit Bumrah if they are to gain consistency in the IPL, says former Sou

Canada, Mexico eye breakthrough in FIFA WC group stage

London, April 13: In what promises to be a sprawling festival of football across three nations, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already begun to sket

US considers another round of in-person talks with Iran as ceasefire deadline looms

US officials are exploring the possibility of a new meeting with Iran. This comes as the current ceasefire nears its end. Discussions are ongoing

Man City close in on Arsenal with 3-0 win over Chelsea

London, April 13: Manchester City issued a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea. Pep Guard

Trump Says US Military Has Blockaded Iranian Ports To Pressure Tehran

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to o

CBI tracks down fugitive in 2014 Kolkata disappearance case to Surat

The accused had been living in Surat using fake identity documents in the name of Amit Sharma. The agency produced him before a local court there

Many US Catholics Upset With Trump Over Clash With Pope Leo

Pope Leo says he is sharing a Gospel message and not directly attacking Trump or anyone else with his appeals for peace and criticism of attitude

Social Security payments April 15 2026: How much will retirees receive and who qualifies for mid-month SSA deposits?

Social Security payments April 15 2026 will reach millions of retirees this Wednesday, with average monthly benefits near $2,076. This mid-month

Andhra Pradesh to launch Indias first open-access quantum computer test beds at Amaravati Quantum Valley

Andhra Pradesh will soon launch India's first open-access quantum computer test beds. These facilities will allow researchers and startups to tes

Amid a looming spectre of El Nino, IMD says monsoon likely to be 'below normal'

India's farm sector faces potential challenges as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a 'below normal' southwest monsoon. Amidst g

Norwegian co to supply 18 big waterjet systems for Indian Navy's next-gen missile vessel project

India's Navy is set to receive 18 advanced Kamewa waterjet propulsion systems from Norway's Kongsberg Maritime for its new missile vessels. This

Nepal govt declares assets of PM, council of ministers

KATHMANDU, April 13: The Nepalese government has made public the property details of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his Council of Ministers. T

The Birth of Khalsa

Khalsa Sajna Diwas Inderjeet S.BhatiaPrince bhatiainderjeet3@gmail.com Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13 or 14, is one of the most important festi

If Ambedkar were among us today

(Ambedkar Jayanti) Dr Manmeet Motan, Dr Mandeep Singh Azad mandeepsinghazad@gmail.com As India prepares to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti, we do more

Beyond Empowerment : Why womens reservation is essential for Indian Democracy

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com The case for womens reservation in India is often made in the lens of empowerment. It is often presen

Justice Rajnesh Oswal inaugurates newly developed facilities at District Court Complex Kathua

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Apr 13: Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Administrative Judge for Kathua district Just

LPU organizes Edu-Leaders Meet 2026, highlights academic innovation

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 13: Through its Jammu chapter, Lovely Professional University (LPU) today organized the Edu-Leaders Meet 2026,

STD conducts GST workshop for CSCs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 13: Jammu and Kashmir State Taxes Department (STD) today organized a comprehensive training workshop for repre

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy meets CM in Gulmarg

Omar pushes for stronger power infra Excelsior Correspondent GULMARG, Apr 13: A study group of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy tod

Global Academic Leadership Summit at TIET concludes

Excelsior Correspondent PATIALA, Apr 13: A two day long, The Global Academic Leadership Summit 2026 organised by Thapar Institute of Engineering

240th birth anniversary of Gen Zorawar Singh celebrated with fervor

Sat, others pay glowing tribute Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 13: J&K Ex-Services League (JKESL) under its president, Lt Gen Rakesh Kumar Sh

Justice Nargal visits Bandipora, reviews judicial infrastructure

*Inspects new Court Complex Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 13: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Days after searches, ED arrests I-PAC co-founder & director Vinesh Chandel

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a mone

Sinner beats Alcaraz in Monte Carlo final to reclaim top spot in rankings

MONACO, April 13: Jannik Sinner beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time a

Indian Army boxers shine with eight medals at Asian Cships

NEW DELHI, April 13: Indian Army boxers brought laurels to the country, returning with a haul of eight medals, including three gold, at the recen

10 Indian Nationals indicted in US for staged armed robberies to fraudulently obtain U Visas

BOSTON, April 13: A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted ten Indian nationals for allegedly orchestrating staged armed robberies of convenie

FS Misri calls on French foreign minister; discusses bilateral ties, West Asia situation

LONDON, Apr 13: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday called on French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and discussed key areas of bilateral

Murmu asks citizens to imbibe Ambedkars ideals to build progressive India

NEW DELHI, Apr 13 : President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, the chief archite

Hinges historic entry revives SRH, dismantles RR

HYDERABAD, Apr 13: In a debut performance that will be etched into the tournaments folklore, pacer Praful Hinge delivered the most successful fir

Pakistani actors, singers pay tribute to Queen Asha Bhosle

LAHORE, Apr 13 : Goodbye the Queen, youll be missed forever as your voice was never just Indias, it was a gift to the entire world, reads one of

Iran ready for peace, also ready for war: Iran envoy as US port blockade kicks in

NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Iran is open to holding another round of peace talks with the US if it refrains from unlawful demands and accepts Tehrans cond

Vishwajits century powers Gentle Giants to 130-run win

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 13: A blistering century by Vishwajit Singh guided Gentle Giants to a thumping 130-run win over Tiger X

Two J&K Hockey players named probables for Indian U-18 teams

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 13: Two players from Jammu & Kashmir have been selected as probables for the Indian Under-18 Mens and W

Trump nominates former lawmaker Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to South Korea

A senior State Department official, Kevin Kim, has been serving as acting ambassador since last October

$25,000 payout alert: Drivers could claim cash from $4.15 million settlement deadline April 29

AAA $4.15 million insurance settlement claim payout is now open for eligible drivers, with payments up to $25,000 and deadline April 29. Drivers

'Don't forget you work in BJP states': Suvendu Adhikari's warning in Bengal

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari warned Muslim migrant workers in Nandigram that they might lose work in BJP-governed states after the assembly

Infra, technology deficit key bottlenecks in J&Ks horticulture sector: NITI Aayog

Only 11% of registered processing units tap horticulture Cold chain gaps, weak logistics fuel post-harvest losses Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 13: M

A hundred years ago | Sir A. Conan Doyles claim challenged

Fifty years ago | Syrian troops move into Lebanon: Cairo warns, Israeli alert

Govt taking various steps to strengthen weather forecasting in J&K: Dr Jitendra

Weak geological formations along NH lead to slides: Dr Pandita Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 13: In view of last years flash floods, cloudbursts and land

Iran open to another round of peace talks: Envoy

NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Iran is open to holding another round of peace talks with the US if it refrains from unlawful demands and accepts Tehrans cond

Gadkari sees farmers as future energy providers to reduce import dependence

RAISEN (MP), Apr 13 : Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that farmers must evolve beyond their traditional role as food produce

Lau Gujjars family members among others detained

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 13: Police today conducted raids across the Jammu and Samba districts, detaining several individuals suspected

SC notice to Centre, EC on biometric system at Polling Stns

NEW DELHI, Apr 13: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, Election Commission and others on a plea seeking to implement fi

Labour Ministry inks pacts with 2 firms to expand job opportunities through NCS portal

NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Ministry of Labour & Employment on Monday signed initial pacts with Porter and Gigin Technologies to expand employment opportu

ISI behind grenade attack on PS, 6 arrested

CHANDIGARH, Apr 13:Six accused have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida police station in Punjabs Amritsar dist

US Considers Another Round Of Talks With Iran As Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Iran War: The officials are reviewing potential dates and locations, contingent on the progress of ongoing talks with Iran and regional mediators

The Derogation of Indigenous faiths

Editor, I appreciated the letter by O. Lyngdoh, titled, The Sacred Cannot Be Secularized which appeared in the Shillong Times on April 9, 2026. T

The Ceasefire that wasnt; the Mediator that couldnt, and what India must do before April 21

By K C Monnappa When JD Vance boarded Air Force Two in Islamabad on April 12 and told reporters that the bad news is that we have not reached an

Fiscal injustice may foster hostility

By George B. Lyngdoh As I was scrolling through updates on X, I came across a post by Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma regarding his meeting with

IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy supplies, imposing export controls

IEA Executive Director Birol said earlier that the conflict had triggered the worst global energy disruption ever, with more than 80 oil and gas

Collapse fears grow: USPS pauses payments and shares key Social Security details

USPS financial crisis deepens as the United States Postal Service faces over $118 billion losses since 2007, raising urgent stability concerns. T

North Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Naval Destroyer

North Korea conducted another test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials

Bengal polls: 45% of Kolkata North booths tagged 'super sensitive'

Biometric check at booths? Supreme Court seeks govt reply

Delimitation will not affect southern States, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister accuses Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his ilk of promoting a false narrative on the issue

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on Indias economy

The non-availability of fertilisers and other chemicals would affect the agricultural output in the Kharif season which will start from June

Fidelity, AARP warn Americans on 401(k)s: Are hidden risks, early withdrawal penalties, and retirement savings gaps hurting your future wealth?

Fidelity, AARP warn Americans on 401(k)s as new data highlights serious retirement savings risks. The average Social Security benefit is only $2,

West Bengal polls: ED arrests I-PAC director and co-founder

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a mone

Reclaiming Ambedkar for a modern Andhra Pradesh

Ambedkars life was defined by persistence in the face of resistance. Efforts to expand inclusion will always encounter those invested in preservi

LIVE | Vatican diplomacy under fire as Trump-Pope feud explodes at US Helsinki Commission hearing

West Bengal polls: 2 Congress workers among three arrested by NIA for Malda siege

The NIA has arrested two Congress members and one ISF member in connection with the April 1 siege of judicial officers in Malda. Preliminary find

Dalit bodies to hold protest march to Anjarakandi Dental College on April 18

French Proverb of the day: 'Good advice is often annoying, bad advice...' Life lessons on truth, human nature, honesty and why 'yes men' can lead to your downfall

French Proverb of the day explains why honest feedback can feel uncomfortable while flattery feels pleasant. The proverb explores truth, human na

Grassroots-level SIR drives impacted voter turnout in Kerala, say community forums

Volunteers had guided voters through documentation procedures amid widespread concern over disenfranchisement

Three held for murder of forest guard who tried to stop sand mafia tractor; two linked to BJP

The prime accuseds arrest comes on a day when the Supreme Court slammed the governments Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the rampant illegal san

Wife reneges on divorce consent, SC steps in to end marriage

The Supreme Court dissolved a marriage and quashed a domestic violence case, citing misuse of court proceedings in a matrimonial dispute. A woman

Who Is Sakib Hussain? SRH Debutant With Best IPL Bowling Figure By An Indian

Fans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad expected a run-fest in the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 contest o