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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

14 Apr 2026 7:24 am
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

14 Apr 2026 7:09 am
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

14 Apr 2026 7:02 am
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 build a modern, socialist India an analysis on Boses journey through philosophy, politics, and his plans for society and national regeneration

14 Apr 2026 6:43 am
Israel-Iran war highlights: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near U.S. blockade

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was holding and that efforts were under way to reach an agreement

14 Apr 2026 6:17 am
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 to get his transit remand to Kolkata.

14 Apr 2026 5:50 am
U.S. lawmaker Swalwell resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

Eric Swalwell's troubles escalated rapidly over the weekend as reports in the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN detailed allegations from four women

14 Apr 2026 4:34 am
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

14 Apr 2026 4:24 am
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 facilities across West Asia damaged to date.

14 Apr 2026 3:31 am
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

14 Apr 2026 2:50 am
Indian Squash Tour in Chennai from Thursday

The Chennai leg will feature a mix of international players and emerging PSA talent across both draws

14 Apr 2026 2:46 am
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

14 Apr 2026 2:41 am
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 preserving the status quo

14 Apr 2026 2:23 am
Grassroots-level SIR drives impacted voter turnout in Kerala, say community forums

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

14 Apr 2026 2:12 am
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 sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary and nearby regions

14 Apr 2026 2:11 am
BJD nominates Manas Mangaraj as its new leader in Rajya Sabha

The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped down from the post recently

14 Apr 2026 1:59 am
Parched again: On Bengalurus drinking water woes

Bengaluru is treating water supply as infinitely expandable

14 Apr 2026 1:52 am
A long-awaited respite for Bastar village as it gets tap water

Narayanpur Collector Namrata Jain said that a water supply system had been set up in the village under the Jal Jeevan Mission

14 Apr 2026 1:47 am
T.N. election 2026: Vaniyambadi constituency residents complain about delay in construction of ROB, illegal sand mining on Palar riverbed

They said that indiscriminate sand mining has affected the depth of the riverbed and recharge of groundwater

14 Apr 2026 1:42 am
Supreme Court expresses shock at the impunity of Chambal sand miners

The Bench further suggested that a GPS system could be installed in heavy earth-moving machines in the area to keep a track of their movement

14 Apr 2026 1:22 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: If BJP were playing petty politics, State would not have got first PM Mitra Park, says Piyush Goyal

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

14 Apr 2026 1:21 am
Onus on Supreme Court to protect faith in democracy

In West Bengal, during the SIR of electoral rolls, ECI devised hurdles that many found impossible to cross and created a situation that risks making people apathetic towards the process.

14 Apr 2026 1:20 am
Inventory of jewels in inner chamber of Jagannath Temple in Puri begins after 48 years

Team of goldsmiths, RBI representatives, priests carrying out exercise on orders of the Orissa HC after concerns were raised over safety of jewels

14 Apr 2026 1:17 am
Punjab Assembly passes Bill with strict provisions against acts of sacrilege

Draft law to ensure swift probe, make offences non-bailable, impose punishmentup to life term in prison and fine up to 25 lakh, says CM; SGPC calls for effective implementation of legislation

14 Apr 2026 1:14 am
T.N. Assembly election 2026: Slow progress of infrastructure work, unemployment frustrate voters of Mayiladuthurai constituency

Be it the 83.03-crore underground sewerage project, the 29.01-crore Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Bus Stand of the Sarangapani flyover, poor planning and execution remain the common factors; the government hospital in the district headquarters lacks basic facilities

14 Apr 2026 1:13 am
DMK-Congress alliance: A flawed beginning and lack of cohesion

After tense seat-sharing talks with the DMK, Congress is lethargic in campaigning for T.N. polls

14 Apr 2026 1:01 am
Residents associations flag ground-level problems in city as poll battle intensifies

They want the govt. to hold regular meetings to resolve issues such as poor waste management, faulty road re-laying methods, traffic violations, lack of public safety and coordination among civic authorities. They demand improved underground sewerage system and protection of waterbodies

14 Apr 2026 12:53 am
T.N. Assembly election: Jayalalithaa would have opposed delimitation if she were alive, says Stalin

The Chief Minister reasons she would have taken firm action and opposed issues that deprive T.N. of its rights, as when she opposed GST and NEET. He criticises the present day AIADMK, which is the main Opposition party, for not raising its voice on such issues

14 Apr 2026 12:52 am
EFI launches campaign to put environment on poll agenda

The campaign, titled Blue Green Clean Election, calls upon residents to post short videosurging candidates to prioritise protection of waterbodies and nature conservation in their constituency

14 Apr 2026 12:28 am
Three-day parole for Savukku Shankar to attend mothers funeral

The parole was sanctioned after a petition was submitted by Mr. Shankars counsel on April 13, 2026, stating that the detenus mother had passed away on Monday

14 Apr 2026 12:26 am
ED arrests I-PAC director in West Bengal coal 'scam' case

An official said Chandel was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Delhi late evening

14 Apr 2026 12:22 am
Viktor Orbn defeated: What does this mean for Hungary?

Hungary has voted out Prime Minister Viktor Orbn after 16 years in power. In a closely watched election, pro-European challenger Pter Magyar secured a decisive win, campaigning on corruption, public services and governance. What does this electoral outcome mean for Hungary?

14 Apr 2026 12:11 am