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In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that any Iranian ships nearing the blockade would face swift and forceful action. He said the US Navy would use aggressive tactics similar to those employed against maritime narcotics traffickers

Tomorrow is the last Cabinet meeting under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The way Bihar has gained momentum in development over the last 20 years, he has left an indelible mark through his work, a BJP leader said

In an official statement, Chandrasekaran said that a thorough probe has been initiated under Arathi Subramanian to establish facts and identify those responsible

A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Prasanna B. Varale was hearing a petition filed by Poonam Dwivedi and other candidates challenging an Allahabad High Court order that had rejected their contention

Officials said that the expansion has been made possible due to the efforts of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, particularly the proactive approach of the Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation in enhancing airport capacity and connectivity

According to IMDs forecast, the chances of below normal and deficient rainfall are higher than usual, while the probability of above normal and excess rainfall is lower than climatological averages

The tigresses have established territories within the Chandoli Wildlife Division, marking a key milestone in the ongoing conservation initiative, officials said

The Israeli military has surrounded the key town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon after days of intense fighting with Hezbollah. Israel said more than 100 Hezbollah fighters were killed in clashes and airstrikes over the past week

The move comes as part of joint efforts by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safe return of Indian vessels and crew members

Responding to questions about tensions with the US administration, Pope Leo XIV asserted that he is not a politician and does not wish to enter into a debate with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government of failing to properly implement central schemes, saying many eligible people missed benefits due to poor surveys

The development is being seen as significant, as it marks the first Indian-flagged vessel to navigate the route following the recently announced 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran

BEML Limited has secured a USD 36.38 million export order from the Middle East for heavy earthmoving equipment used in infrastructure projects. The deal strengthens its international order book, which now stands at USD 106.95 million

The Prime Minister recently wrote to leaders of various political parties seeking their backing for an amendment Bill, triggering a wave of endorsements from across the political spectrum

The letter to the labour ministry comes in the backdrop of charges of sexual harassment and allegations of forced religious conversion by eight female employees at TCS office in Nashik, an incident that has drawn sharp scrutiny and raised serious concerns

The unit was already shut down at the time of the accident. Workers were engaged in removing clinker, a hard residue formed during coal burning, from a floor located about 13 metres above ground level

According to the officials, Shrivastava brings more than 34 years of experience in Indian Railways, with a career spanning multiple zones and public sector units

According to officials, the man was standing near the lift on the third floor when the door unexpectedly opened. Believing the lift had arrived, he stepped forward and fell directly into the shaft

In a post on X, Macron said the move is part of broader diplomatic efforts to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and ensure long-term regional stability. He emphasised that the mission would be strictly defensive and separate from any parties involved in ongoing hostilities

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha asserted that the Congress has consistently backed women`s reservation and dismissed suggestions of opposing the legislation

With the global oil crisis escalating amid the West Asia war, two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have reached Indian ports after nearly seven years, marking a significant shift amid global oil supply concerns

According to police, four students from a local college entered the water at Zarwad Bet (an island) in the Vaitarna dam area on Sunday

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, the Election Commission, and others on a plea proposing the implementation of a finger and iris biometric identification system at polling stations to prevent duplicate voting

Addressing a press conference, state Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manoj Kumar Pingua said the first phase, covering house listing and the housing census, will be carried out from May 1 to May 30 this year

The Supreme Court of India refused to quash the CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case but granted an exemption from personal appearance. The apex court has also allowed Lalu to raise the Section 17A defence during the trial

According to the statement, the team will cover a distance of 520 nautical miles along the Konkan coast using 21-foot Seabird class sailing boats. The journey has been divided into four legs

Responding to US warnings of tariffs if China supports Iran militarily, Beijing said tariff wars have no winners, reiterating its consistent stance on trade disputes

A 30-year-old woman pursuing her PhD in Pune allegedly died by suicide at her home in Chinchwad on Saturday. Police said she left behind a note accusing her research guide of harassment and inappropriate behaviour

According to Iranian state media, its armed forces have stated that the security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman must be maintained collectively

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav blamed BJP government policies for the violent protests by workers in Noida over wage demands, alleging that labourers are being neglected amid rising inflation

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh granted the 77-year-old former Bihar chief minister exemption from appearing before the trial court during the proceedings

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, heavy congestion was reported along the Noida Link Road as protesters blocked routes near the Chilla Border, disrupting vehicles travelling from Delhi towards Noida

A fresh controversy has erupted after Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV, calling him weak and attacking his views on crime and foreign policy. The remarks came after the Pope called for peace and criticised ongoing conflicts, including tensions involving Iran

India is preparing to take a historic step toward womens empowerment through a proposed reservation law. PM Narendra Modi called it one of the most significant decisions of the century, aimed at ensuring social justice and equal participation

The updated framework introduces a flatter compliance curve, reducing the earlier advantage for heavier vehicles while allowing slightly higher fuel consumption than previously planned

US President Donald Trump said that American airmen rescued from Iran are in very good shape, praising a high-risk military search and rescue operation. The mission followed the downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle during ongoing conflict, where one crew member was initially missing

Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for carrying out 43 attacks on Israeli military positions and troop concentrations amid escalating cross-border tensions. The group said the strikes, involving drones and rockets, targeted areas along the border and deeper inside Israeli-held territories, including the Golan Heights and northern Israel

A workers protest in Noida turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police, vandalised property, and set vehicles on fire in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The protest escalated after demonstrators demanding a salary hike clashed with authorities and vandalised property outside a private company

The death toll in the Mathura boat capsize incident has risen to 13 after two more bodies were recovered on Sunday, officials said. The accident occurred on Friday when a tourist boat carrying over two dozen people, mostly from Punjab, struck a floating drum of a pontoon bridge and overturned near Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan

The accident took place between Chharad and Bhaskarpara villages near Lakhtar around 1.20 am when a group of foot pilgrims, travelling from Gadhka village in Rajkot towards Viramgam for temple darshan and a flag-hoisting ritual, was hit from behind by a dumper truck

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation and related aspects before moving forward with the womens reservation law

China has established a new county named Cenling in its Xinjiang region, close to the borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Located near the strategic Wakhan Corridor and the Karakoram range, the move is seen as an effort to strengthen border security and curb potential infiltration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Siliguri, accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth and alleged that its appeasement politics enabled divisive forces threatening the Siliguri Corridor. He also claimed the party stalled central development schemes in West Bengal

Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with central agencies, detained several individuals from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly helping Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives procure fake identity documents

High-stakes US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, with both sides blaming each other over key issues, including Irans nuclear programme, casting doubt on the fragile ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war is ongoing and enemies are fighting for survival during a visit to southern Lebanon, highlighting continued military operations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead five campaign events and a roadshow in West Bengal as parties intensify outreach ahead of polls, amid a crucial Supreme Court hearing on voter eligibility

Congress leader Salman Khurshid urged continued dialogue and peace after talks between the United States and Iran ended in a deadlock; here is more about what he said

United States Central Command announced a maritime blockade on Iran starting April 13, following orders from Donald Trump, escalating regional tensions

Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Irans representative in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi said the passage belongs to all nations and called for stability