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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

There will be proportional increase of seats across the country due to delimitation and everybody is back to where they were, says the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry; he also defends the National Education Policy, says T.N. has failed to reach its true potential under DMK govt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bengaluru is treating water supply as infinitely expandable

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?