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Iran navy chief calls Trump threat to block Hormuz strait 'ridiculous'

Iran's navy chief Shahram Irani has called US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz ridiculous. Irani stated that the

Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated the U.S. lacks justification for military action or regime change, warning an invasion would be costly a

Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade; 'zero lessons earned,' says Iran's Araghchi

Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election

Peter Magyar's Tisza party has defeated Viktor Orban's Fidesz in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar's pro-Euro

Police say 1 person killed and 6 injured in shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

In a tragic incident on Saturday night, a shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others injured. Investigat

Trump says doesn't care if Iran comes back to talks

President Donald Trump stated Sunday he is unconcerned about Iran's return to negotiations with the United States following the failure of talks

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. announces to block Hormuz today

U.S. Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Word of the day - Delegitimization

Undermining authority and trust is a key process called delegitimization. This involves weakening the credibility of leaders, institutions, or id

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

President Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media, calling the first American pope weak on crime and foreign policy. Trump's remar

Cuba's President Warns U.S. Against Attack or Regime Change in Cuba

His comments come as tensions between Cuba and the US remain high despite both sides acknowledging talks, although no details have been shared.

What Chinas AI education manifesto means for the world, and for India

Explore the implications of Chinas AI education manifesto for the global landscape, particularly Indias educational strategies and policies.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu formally appoints new Mossad chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday formally appointed a new chief of the country's foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad. Neta

Who is Peter Magyar?: Former Govt insider promising system change in Hungary

A skilful communicator on social media but also on the campaign trail the 45-year-old conservative has promised change, vowing to dismantle ri

Morning Digest: U.S. announces blockade of Hormuz from today; Asha Bhosles last rites to be held at Shivaji Park today, and more

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US Military Says It Will Blockade Iranian Ports After Ceasefire Talks Ended Without Agreement

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic

Zohran Mamdani Marks 100 Days, Eyes City-Run Grocery Stores

In front of a crowd just days after reaching an early milestone of his first term, Mamdani said he took office promising that City Hall would hol

Ayush wraps up sensational campaign with silver medal

NINGBO (China), April 12: Indias Ayush Shetty signed off with a silver medal after his giant-killing run ended in a straight-game loss to world N

India conclude shooting WC campaign with one gold

NEW DELHI, April 12: Sonam Maskar put up a brave fight but finished fifth in the womens 10m air rifle final as India concluded their World Cup (R

India sign off with two silver, a bronze on the last day

BISHEK (Kyrgyzstan), April 12: India signed off their campaign with two silver and a bronze medal to take their overall tally to 17 medals, inclu

Hungary: Viktor Orbn Concedes as Peter Magyars Tisza Nears Win

With 97.35 percent of precincts counted, Magyar's Tisza party secured 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament on 53.6 percent of the vote, according

Jharkhand win gold medal in Sub-Jr Womens hockey

RANCHI, April 12: Jharkhand successfully defended their Hockey India Sub Junior Women National title by defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in a closely

India get Savita boost but unwell captain Salima to miss Argentina tour

BUENOS AIRES, April 12: Star goalkeeper and former captain Savita Punia will return to the national womens hockey team after 10 months but indisp

Live: US Military Says It Will Blockade Iranian Ports After Ceasefire Talks End

U.S. Central Command announced that it will blockade all Iranian ports beginning Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, or 5:30 p.m. in Iran.

Fury dominates Makhmudov in latest comeback and calls out Joshua

LONDON, April 12: Tyson Fury showed little rust in dominating Arslanbek Makhmudov for a unanimous decision victory and immediately challenged a r

Arjun, Aditya win gold for India in US Pickleball Cship

MUMBAI, April 12: Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won Indias first gold medal by defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri at the US Open Pic

Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran after talks collapse: Report

America's President Donald Trump and his advisors are exploring options to break the deadlock in peace talks. This includes the possibility of li

US Oil Benchmark Jumps 8%, Surpasses $100 After Failed US-Iran Talks

Shortly after trading began, a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May delivery rose around eight percent to $104.50, while June delivery

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian voters ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ending his 16-year authoritarian rule in a stunning election result. Pro-Europe

Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar... India hums for Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle, the cherished melody of Indian cinema, has passed away in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that echoes through time. For over seventy

Quote of the day by Flip Wilson: 'If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing...' Life lessons on luck, violence and economics by popular American comedian. Here's meaning, biography and relevance

Quote of the day by Flip Wilson highlights the link between humor and financial responsibility. The famous line about missing car payments reflec

Asha Bhosle passes away: 'With Umrao Jaan, she gave Lucknow a permanence'

Asha Bhosle's voice transcended mere singing, embodying a profound presence that immortalized moments. For 'Umrao Jaan,' she didn't just perform;

Before women's quota bill session, PM Modi steps up direct outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is engaging with prominent women achievers to garner support for the women's quota bill, slated for parliamentary di

Development, traditions not contradictory but complementary: Vice Prez

NEW DELHI, April 12: The vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 is guided by the principle Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi (progress along with tradition), which

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: An Enduring Legacy and Modi Governments Commitment to His Vision

Tarun Chugh Every year on the 14th of April, India commemorates the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. This is not merel

Dr Bansal attends NTWB meeting in New Delhi

Various important subjects discussed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: The National Traders Welfare Board meeting, chaired by Board Presiden

JCDA elects Atul Mahajan as new president

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Atul Mahajan of Balaji Traders was elected as the president of Jammu Computer Dealer Association (JCDA), f

RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire

MUMBAI, Apr 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions be

Dr Jitendra releases Balbirs compositions on Dr Ambedkar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Ahead of the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Union Minister of State in PMO with independent char

India sets stage for 33 percent women in politics

From Margins to Mandate Devyani Rana In the evolution of modern democracies, there are moments that do not merely reform institutions but reconst

BJP Mahila Morcha takes out mega bike rally

Women reservation historic reform of Modi Govt: Chugh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: BJP Mahila Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, organized a bike

Northern Army Commander visits Rampur Sector to boost counter-terror coordination

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today visited the strategic Rampur Sec

Coal imports fall 8.5 pc in February

New Delhi, April 12: Indias coal import dropped 8.5 per cent to 16.55 million tonnes in February on record stockpile of domestic coal and firmnes

Govt says over 52.3 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered in a day

New Delhi, April 12: The distribution of domestic LPG in the country remains normal with more than 52.3 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered on

Mcap of 8 top most-valued firms jumps Rs 4.13 lakh cr

New Delhi, April 12: The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC B

Failed talks, oil prices to dictate market sentiment this week

New Delhi, April 12: The talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan, which ended without a deal, would weigh heavily on investors sentiment when m

IPL 2026: SRH seeks improved bowling display

While the opening pairs from both sides are capable of cutting loose in the PowerPlay,the middle-overs could well decide the contest

Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insultingSanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin

MADURAI (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 : BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday said Madurai will pay back Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son Udha

IMF, World Bank takes stock of global economic shocks

New Delhi, April 12: Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Wo

FS Misri in Paris for India-France Foreign Office consultations

LONDON, Apr 12: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will hold disc

Zorawar Singhs legacy revisited: Army symposium highlights mountain airfare genius

NEW DELHI, April 12 : The India Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), conducted a symposium on General Zorawar

India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise to be held from Apr 12-25

NEW DELHI, Apr 12 : Troops from India and Uzbekistan will take part in a joint military exercise from April 12 to 25 to foster cooperation and en

FPIs extend sell-out pull out Rs 48,213 crore in 10 days

New Delhi, April 12: Foreign investors maintained their aggressive sell-off in Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 48,213 crore (USD 5.14 billion) in

Tributes pour in for sound of Bollywood Asha Bhosle in UK

LONDON, Apr 12: Tributes have been pouring in on Sunday for singing legend Asha Bhosle following the news of her passing away in Mumbai, with dia

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.7 deg C on Sunday, AQI moderate

NEW DELHI, Apr 12 : The maximum temperature in the city on Sunday reached 34.7 degrees Celsius, which is 1.4 degrees below the seasonal average,

Gold, silver brace for turbulent week as talks fail: Analysts

New Delhi, April 12: Precious metals may witness heightened volatility when markets open on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran negotiations keeps

Asha Bhosles last rites to be held with state honours at Shivaji Park

MUMBAI, Apr 12 : The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honour

Cabaret to global pop, Asha lived 'crossover' before it was buzzword

Asha Bhosle transcended eras, absorbing global music trends and blending them with Indian classical training. She fearlessly explored genres like

Garobadha PIC-ko police outpost-ona raonataniko ASPF jegala

Police station-ona radoatchina dabia TURA: South West Garo Hills ajani Garobadha Police Investigation Centre (PIC)-ko police outpost dakskana par

Umiam-o Taj Resort kulina manchianiko rachaka inako songni dilgiparang jegala

SHILLONG: Umiam Lake-ni Lumpongdeng Island-o Taj Resort aro Spa kulina manchianiko songni dilgiparangba namnikpaenga ine Ri Bhoi ajani Deputy Com

Dept ge 6-ni kamrangko Estimates Committee nipilanga

SHILLONG: Batanggimin salrangni gisepo, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Estimates Committee, department gedok, chongmotan Education, PWD, PHE,

India To Cross 300 Million Tonnes Steel Production Target by 2030

By Kunal Bose China, no doubt, is having success in restraining production and capacity management, an important aspect of which is to progressiv

Unchecked vehicular emissions, lawless traffic continue to strangle Jammu city

Enforcement missing despite repeated high-level directives *Doctors raise red flag over silent health crisis Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 12: Despit

Fifty years ago | Hydrogeological map to be compiled

Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran peace talks collapse in Pak WASHINGTON/Islamabad, Apr 12: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy would immediatel

A hundred years ago | America spends 2,900 millions yearly on motors

3 Kashmir Universities terminate MoUs with US based KCF

MoUs signed without security clearance Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR Apr 12: Three universities of Kashmir have terminated their academic agreements wit

JKP unravels LeTs pan-India logistical web

From fake PAN cards to forged passports SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terr

Arjun, Aditya win first gold for India in US Open Pickleball Championship

MUMBAI, Apr 12: Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won Indias first gold medal by defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri at the US Open Pickl

Search operation in Samba village

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: A massive search operation was launched after suspicious movement of two individuals was reported in a vil

Chouhan unveils agri roadmap for 4 MP districts, bats for crop diversification

RAISEN (MP), Apr 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap for four Madhya Pra

U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Ira

EGH PwD murder case: Family questions police inaction against 16 assailants

From Our Correspondent WILLIAMNAGAR, April 12: Relatives of Talseng T. Sangma, a Person with Disabilities (PwD) who died from injuries sustained

Quote of the day by Warren Hull: 'Constant use will wear out anythingespecially...' Life lessons on relationships, love and happiness by popular American actor, singer and television personality

Quote of the day by Warren Hull explores the message that constant dependence can weaken friendships and relationships. This explainer examines t

Shillong LS bypoll: UDP unaware of Sanbors candidature

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Sunday claimed it was unaware of any talks or discussions on projecting

Prez Trump orders Hormuz blockade after talks fail

WASHINGTON, April 12: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy will immediately begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leavi

Cops arrest 16 more in second vice raid in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: Continuing their crackdown on the public nuisance caused due to the proliferation of sex trade in the city, p

Mlaya, six other NE states to get Rs 30,000-crore investment from Vedanta Group

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, April 12: Meghalaya and other states in the Northeast are all set to receive massive investments with t

Noida drowning: FIR filed against three friends of deceased student

Police saidthe four had gone on a picnic to the site after their examinations ended. The sections of law invoked in the FIR are yet to bedisclose

Shad Suk Mynsiem festival draws large audience on Day 2

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: The annual Shad Suk Mynsiem festival drew large crowds to Weiking Ground, Jaiaw, on its second day on Sunday.

ATM Cash Filling Agents Steal 1.2 Crore Cash

Police suspect two custodians as they have not reported to duty and are not responding to calls.

Human-elephant conflict: Nearly 100 people lost lives from 2009 to 2024

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: A national study on humanelephant conflict has revealed that 92 people and 58 elephants lost their lives in M

West Bengal polls: Chandra Bose joins TMC, attacks BJP

Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Bose, has joined the TMC after quitting the BJP, criticizing the latter's latantly communal and anti-

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: How actively does Chennai vote? A look at the trends

In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that mom

4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today

Kolkata's 19 appellate tribunals will commence hearing elector inclusion/exclusion appeals on Monday, following the freezing of the electoral rol

Participants pay tributes during a candlelight vigil held at Manipur Bhavan in Shillong on Sunday

Participants pay tributes during a candlelight vigil held at Manipur Bhavan in Shillong on Sunday to mourn the loss of innocent lives in Manipurs

'1,000 crore BJP deal' video real, admits Kabir; TMC questions PM Modi

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir admitted a controversial video showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and making remarks about Muslims

Stampede at Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens

The Haitian National Police, in a separate statement, said it had opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident

West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest

The NIA has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The detention is linked to the A

12-Year-Old Girl Collapses At KGBV, Dies; Probe Ordered, 4 Staff Suspended

The deceased, Mylapalli Navya, a Class VII student from Pudimadaka village in Anakapalli district, reportedly collapsed in the early hours of Sat

Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power

Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power