Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations
2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes by attack drones... and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones, the Ukrainian army said. Russia's Defence Ministry accused Kyiv of nearly 2,000 breaches of its own.
Global Sumud Flotilla sails again from Barcelona with 70 vessels bound for Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, described by organisers as the largest civilian-led maritime mission to date, departed from Barcelona on Sunday, April 12, for the second time in less than a year, aiming to challenge Israels blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. The convoy comprises around 70 vessels carrying more than Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Russia ready to supply gas to the EU if it has a surplus, says reports
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. However, Europe will find a way to buy gas even if Russia does not supply it, says Mr. Peskov
Trump says U.S. to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately
I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas, says U.S. President Donald Trump
Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US
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China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghan border
BEIJING, Apr 12: China has set up a new county in its volatile Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border in an apparent move to beef up security along the narrow Wakhan Corridor to curb infiltration of Uyghur separatist militants. The county, named Cenling, is located near the Karakoram mountain range and close to the borders with PoK and Afghanistan, underscoring its strategic significance. This is the third new county established by China in Xinjiang, a predominantly [] The post China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghan border appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Polls open in Hungary in key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orban
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Iran says ball in Americas court after talks with US fails
Iran said it had presented reasonable proposals during negotiations with the United States (US), placing responsibility on Washington to respond after the latest round of talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement on Sunday, April 12. Iran has put forward reasonable initiatives and proposals The ball is in Americas court to look at the issues Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs, linking Gulf ports faster
Saudi Arabia has launched five new rail logistics routes to accelerate cargo movement and reduce transport costs, connecting Gulf ports with key economic hubs. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, ease highway congestion, and position the Kingdom as a vital link in global trade under Vision 2030.
Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran talks fail to reach a deal
No deal yet in US-Iran talks. Vice-President J.D. Vance says the U.S. is returning without an agreement after key differences over Irans nuclear programme. Iranian media says talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of discussions.
Trump shares article suggesting option with him to enforce naval blockade on Iran
Just the News cited experts suggesting that Trump could out-blockade Irans control of the Strait of Hormuz, referencing earlier US military operations in Venezuela where a naval blockade affected the economy
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Talks ended without deal due to 'excessive demands' made by U.S.: Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the country's well-being
First-ever life-size Vivekananda statue in U.S. unveiled in Seattle
The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of Indias broader cultural diplomacy initiatives
Iran-US talks in Pakistan ended without deal as Tehran cites excessive demands from US
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the countrys well-being.
An audit report on the imports had cited irregularities in procedures, such as changing tender deadlines and alleged favour to certain suppliers
Two supertankers U-turn in Hormuz as US-Iran talks break down
A trio of very large crude carriers all without direct links to Iran began to approach the narrow waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday, ship-tracking data show
Iran war diverts US military, attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also said conflicts may not be confined to a single theatre, suggesting that China could call upon its junior partners elsewhere to divert US attention if it should move against Taiwan
Pakistan to continue facilitating U.S.-Iran talks, says Ishaq Dar; urges ceasefire
The Pakistan-brokered talks, the first direct, high-level engagement between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were watched globally amid increasing expectations of a breakthrough.
Trump says China will have big problems if it ships arms to Iran
Pakistan to continue facilitating US-Iran talks, says Dar; urges ceasefire
The US side also includes President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff
More than 2,000 people killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon during Israel-Hezbollah war: officials
The death toll from nearly six weeks of war includes 248 women,165 children and 85 health workers, the ministry said
Andhra student dies in US crash; family crowdfunding to bring her home
A 23-year-old student from Guntur, pursuing her Masters degree in the United States, died on April 9 after battling critical injuries sustained in a road accident near Pittsburgh. Navya Nelakuditi had recently travelled to Michigan for an internship interview, seen as a key step toward building the career she hoped would support her family back Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Throughout the weeklong conflict, China and Russia struck a delicate balance. Both declined to give Iran, seen to a varying degree as an ally of both nations, their full-throated support or incur any real costs in the conflict
Global Sumud Flotillas second mission set to sail towards Gaza from Barcelona
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is set to launch its second mission from Barcelona. Spain, on Sunday, April 12, aiming to challenge Israels blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid by sea. The initiative, led by international activists and NGOs, brings together around 70 boats and nearly 1,000 volunteers from 70 countries, marking a significant Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran and Strait of Hormuz: A lone battle for control
Historically, international straits have been flashpoints between littoral states and external powers, often serving as bargaining tools during conflicts
Nuclear concerns stall US-Iran talks despite substantive discussions: Vance
Despite describing the discussions as substantive, Vance said the two sides could not bridge key differences, particularly over Irans nuclear programme
Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran
Vance also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, terming them incredible hosts
Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability at regional and international levels
USIran ceasefire talks collapse after 14-hour marathon in Islamabad
Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran collapsed early on Sunday, April 12, after marathon talks in Pakistan, with US Vice President J D Vance confirming that the American delegation is leaving Islamabad without an agreement. According to Reuters, the talks lasted around 14 hours, ending with both sides agreeing only to continue technical Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Marco Rubio revokes green cards of Iran-linked trio
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the lawful permanent resident status of three Iranian nationals with alleged ties to figures associated with Irans revolutionary regime, leading to their arrest and detention pending removal, the State Department said. Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son were taken into custody by US Immigration Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.S., Iran talks extend into second day as strait showdown deepens
In a break with precedent, Iranian and U.S. officials were meeting directly, alongside Pakistan, and not speaking through mediators who shuttled between rooms
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U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operation
Iran strongly rejected Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV
Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu
He also claimed major achievemnets on other fronts that posed threat to Israel-Syria, Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza
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Stanley Milgrams obedience experiments revealed how ordinary people could follow authority to disturbing extremes, with many participants administering what they believed were harmful shocks. Inspired by the Holocaust, the study became a landmark in psychology while raising serious ethical concerns. Decades later, its findings remain debated, with critics arguing the results reflect pressure, context, and interpretation as much as obedience.
Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon
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Iranian rabbi describes Israels destruction of a Tehran synagogue
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First phase of USIran ceasefire talks concludes in Pakistan
The first phase of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, with both sides exchanging written proposals to formalise understandings reached during in-person discussions. Officials said the exchange of written texts is intended to ensure clarity and alignment after a tense opening round. Khaleej Times, citing a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran struggles to reopen Strait of Hormuz as missing sea mines complicate navigation: Report
The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world's most critical oil transit routes, carrying nearly a fifth of global oil shipments. For countries like India, the dependency is even higher, with a significant portion of its energy imports passing through this narrow channel.
Shortly after the murder of her husband, Purohit Devkrishna, Priyanka Purohit gave a statement on camera. She appeared visibly distressed, describing in detail how armed robbers had broken into their home, tied her up, and threatened to kill the couple. Turns out, it was just an act.
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After a historic 10-day journey beyond Earth's orbit, astronauts from NASA's Artemis II have safely splashed down but their real challenge is just beginning. From muscle loss and weakened bones to fluid shifts causing puffy face and heart changes, zero gravity can dramatically alter the human body.
Before elections, Trinamool has again started dirty trick of fake video: PM Modi
Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress of spreading fake and AI-generated videos ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections to mislead voters. Speaking at a rally in Jangipur, he alleged that such tactics were being used due to fear of electoral defeat and urged people not to fall for misinformation.
Govt raises diesel duties, hikes ATF levy with immediate effect
The Ministry of Finance on Saturday announced a sharp increase in excise duties on petroleum products, including high-speed diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with immediate effect. The government raised the export duty (windfall tax) on diesel significantly, along with increasing the Special Additional Excise Duty and Road and Infrastructure cess.
3-Month Drug-Free Mission in J&K: Passports, Aadhaar, Driving Licences of Offenders to Be Cancelled
LG Manoj Sinha launched a 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir campaign, vowing to make the Union Territory drug-free within three months. Announcing strict action against narco-terror networks, he said passports, licences, and properties of drug smugglers will be seized, while calling for a collective public movement to eradicate the menace.
Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi controversy: Film reshot 40%, defence ministry objects to China mention
Salman Khan starrer Maatrubhumi is one of the most-awaited films of the year. According to a report, the film underwent major changes, and it was 40% reshot, and the Ministry of Defence has requested the makers not to mention China in the movie.
Yuzvendra Chahal trolled on social media after a video surfaced shows the cricketer allegedly smoking while driving. The footage was reportedly captured by a commuter in a nearby vehicle.
The report highlights that global geopolitical instabilityespecially tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israelhas reshaped energy trade flows and pushed India to broaden its sourcing base. It also notes that waivers on Iranian and Russian energy products have further expanded India's import options.
Concerns emerge over process as Nepal PM Balendra Shah pushes ahead
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Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Lahore: A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom announced on Saturday, April 11. The military contingents deployment to King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector includes fighter jets and support Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill seven
Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli military and Hamas accuse one another of breaching the truce.
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Colombia retaliates with 100% tariffs on Ecuador
The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa criticising his leftist counterpart Gustavo Petro for failing to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border.
Mourners bid farewell to Lebanese state security personnel killed in Israeli strike
Hezbollah slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kills 10
The move exacerbates domestic divisions at a time when Lebanon most needs solidarity and internal unity to face Israel's aggression and preserve civil peace, says Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah in a statement
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Islamabad talks: US and Iran begin negotiations aimed at ending West Asia conflict
While US Vice-President J.D. Vance is accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Ghalibaf-led Iranian delegation comprised Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Supreme National Defence Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati
Trump says U.S. forces are clearing Strait of Hormuz
His post came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials began talks on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries
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Trump says US forces are 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. and Iran envoys meet Pakistani PM as negotiations get under way
But both sides had arrived at the venue when the Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Shehbaz Sharif, followed by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance
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Trump says empty tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil and gas
His post came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials were meeting on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries
U.S. official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets
Tehran earlier said any agreement on a permanent end to fighting must include the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian assets and an end to Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
British authorities charge alleged boat pilot in deaths of four migrants in the English Channel
Alnour Mohamed Ali, 27, was charged late on April 10 with endangering another during a journey by sea to the U.K., the National Crime Agency said
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Both India and China depend heavily on imported oil and are exposed to shocks in West Asia. But as crude prices surged nearly 67% within a month, the impact on their transport sectors was not the same. While Chinas rapid shift to electric vehicles has reduced its reliance on fossil fuels, Indias transport sector remains overwhelmingly dependent on petrol and diesel. From EV adoption and total vehicle stock to charging infrastructure, the gap is stark.
Exclusive-Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds, Washington denies it
Dubai's education authority now permits home-based learning for children aged 0-6, recognizing diverse early development needs. This policy empowers parents to shape their child's initial educational journey, ensuring quality standards align with formal schooling. The move fosters flexibility, allowing home environments to nurture cognitive, emotional, and social growth alongside traditional nurseries.
U.K. pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after U.S. opposition
Under the deal, Britain would retain control of the strategically important military base on Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease that preserves U.S. operations there
Missing person report: Hari Chiluveru, resident of Kengeri, South Bengaluru and a senior executive of Hombale Group, went missing on April 10, 2026.
US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan: What will be discussed?
Tehran insists that formal talks can begin only after Washington gives commitments on a ceasefire in Lebanon and lifting sanctions on Iran
451 illegally-stored LPG cylinders, goods worth Rs 40.61 lakh seized in Mumbai
In a major crackdown in Mumbai, authorities seized 451 illegally stored LPG cylinders and goods worth 40.61 lakh in the Wadi Bunder area of Dongri. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Rationing Department's Flying Squad intercepted eight vehicles transporting cylinders without valid documentation.
Gold gains for third consecutive week amid dollar weakness
On Friday, MCX gold June futures added 0.02 per cent while MCX silver May futures inched up 0.01 per cent. Currently gold futures stand at Rs 1,52,690, with silver futures at Rs 2,43,300 per kg.
