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New Delhi, April 7 Reacting strongly to the killing of two children in a bomb blast in Manipur's Bishnupur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete and immediate steps in the northeastern state before the situation gets out of control."Prime...

Islamabad, April 7 Pakistan-led peace efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran were approaching a "critical" stage, Iran's envoy to Islamabad said on Tuesday.Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam's comments came amid reports that Pakistan was making hectic efforts to bring the US-Iran conflict...

Islamabad, April 7 – A transgender woman, identified as Sara, was killed in the city of Peshawar, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, after she refused to have a friendship with an individual and allegedly failed to pay extortion money, local media reported.The incident took place...

April 07, New Delhi: Iran has rejected a 15-point peace plan proposed by the U.S., instead calling for a permanent end to the conflict on Monday.Iran stated that it desired a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...

April 07, New Delhi: The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Tuesday on a revised resolution addressing Iran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz.Iran has effectively blockaded the critical waterway since the United States and Israel launched the war, sending ripples throughout the global...

United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "concerned" by the social media post from US President Donald Trump that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure if Iran does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson has said...

Tehran, April 7 – Iran has rejected a 15-point peace plan proposed by the US, instead calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to the official news agency IRNA.Iran responded with a 10-point document, citing past experiences as the reason it would not accept a ceasefire, Xinhua...

Washington, April 6 – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the war with Iran could end quickly under certain conditions, while claiming that US actions have already led to major political shifts within the country.“Well, it could end very quickly, the war, if they do what they have to...

Islamabad, April 6 Pakistan on Monday refused to comment on reports that it proposed a framework to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict while confirming that the peace process was ongoing."There have been several reports of a 45-day ceasefire offer, or a 15-point exchange. We do not comment on...

Doha, April 6 – India and Qatar stressed the need to stop the "unjustified attacks" by Iran on several Gulf nations during a phone conversation between Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, the foreign ministry of...

Thane, April 6 The world needs "Buddha, not war" to navigate global conflicts, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has said, citing that Buddhism represents a socio-political revolution essential for social transformation.Addressing the 8th International Buddhist Dhamma Conference...

Jerusalem, April 6 – US President Donald Trump told Israeli media that the United States is engaged in "intensive" negotiations with Iran to secure a ceasefire, while stressing that Washington will not "abandon" the conflict mid-way.Trump said his administration is maintaining contact with...

Tehran, April 6 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi exchanged views with his Russian and Indian counterparts on the ongoing regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.In two separate phone calls on Sunday, Araghchi discussed the latest developments in the West...

New Delhi, April 5 An FIR was registered against a woman sub-inspector of the Delhi Police on Sunday after she allegedly slapped a 78-year-old shopkeeper for objecting to her parking a vehicle in front of his shop, sources said.The incident took place in Rohini Sector 7, when the elderly man...

Washington, April 5 – U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences in a social media post that underscored rising tensions in the region.“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran...

Kargil, Apr 5 Activist Sonam Wangchuk defended the demand for statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh on Sunday, and said he would not back out from joining talks with the government if the need arises.Addressing a press conference, Wangchuk, who was released on March 14...

New Delhi, April 5 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that meditation can help bring peace, clarity, and a positive outlook, and emphasized that conflict is not only external but also exists within individuals.The vice president also highlighted that the true power of meditation...

April 5, New Delhi: Amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed a willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for possible peace talks.During his visit to Istanbul, Zelenskyy stated that he is ready for direct...

US President Donald Trump has given Iran an ultimatum of 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post, Mr. Trump reminded Iran that it had 10 days to either "reach an agreement" or "open the Strait of Hormuz" by March 26th. He warned Iran that it had only 48 hours before facing...

Washington, April 5 – World leaders are seeking to manage the Strait of Hormuz crisis without direct US leadership, as deeper divisions emerge between Washington and its European allies over the Iran war and its global repercussions.Countries heavily reliant on Gulf energy supplies are...