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'ECI deviated from Bihar procedure': Supreme Court raises concerns over voter deletion in Bengal SIR | Noida workers’ protest turns violent: Stones pelted, vehicles damaged over wage hike demand | Oil prices jump above $103 a barrel as US moves to block Iran-linked shipping | I don’t care if they come back or not, says Trump after Iran talks collapse | Legendary singer Asha Bhosle suffers cardiac arrest, hospitalised | Big boost to India–Mauritius ties: S. Jaishankar hands over 90 e-buses | Middle East tension: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for major talks, 10,000 security personnel deployed | Ranveer Singh visits RSS HQ amid Dhurandhar 2 success, triggers speculation | ED raids ex-Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee; SSC scam resurfaces ahead of polls | Amit Shah promises UCC, ₹3,000 aid per month for women and youth in BJP’s Bengal manifesto

Amazon worker dies on warehouse floor, co-workers told to keep working: Report

Apr 14, 2026, at 06:09 pm

An employee of Amazon died at a warehouse in Troutdale, Oregon, recently, with co-workers alleging that operations continued for some time even after the incident occurred.

Is it Epstein being cared for: Iranian Embassy targets Trump over 'Jesus' image

Apr 14, 2026, at 03:48 pm

The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran are increasingly playing out beyond the battlefield, spilling over into social media exchanges between the two sides.

'Approach and be destroyed': Trump warns Iran as US tightens naval blockade

Apr 13, 2026, at 11:46 pm

US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying any fast-attack vessels approaching the American naval blockade around Iranian ports will be “immediately eliminated.”

Finland’s president to visit Canada as Ottawa pushes deeper Arctic, defence ties

Apr 13, 2026, at 09:14 pm

Ottawa: Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit Ottawa from April 14 to 15 for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking their first formal bilateral meeting.

From Chicago 1893 to Seattle 2026: Swami Vivekananda's first-ever life-size statue unveiled in US

Apr 13, 2026, at 04:48 pm

In a significant development for India–US cultural relations, a life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda has been unveiled at Westlake Square in Seattle. 

Horror in US: Indian toddler, allegedly forced to eat diapers, dies, parents arrested

Apr 13, 2026, at 04:34 pm

The death of a two-year-old child in the US state of Indiana has raised serious concerns about alleged neglect and the living conditions inside a home, authorities said.

Birthday turns tragic: Indian-origin engineer swept away in California whirlpool, dies

Apr 13, 2026, at 04:17 pm

A 26-year-old Indian-origin software engineer from Andhra Pradesh died after being swept away by a strong current while visiting a waterfall in the US state of California, authorities said.

I don’t care if they come back or not, says Trump after Iran talks collapse

Apr 13, 2026, at 09:19 am

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he is indifferent to whether Iran returns to negotiations, making the remarks hours after announcing a naval blockade targeting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following stalled talks with Tehran.

Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after Iran-US talks fail in Pakistan

Apr 12, 2026, at 09:06 pm

Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States Navy would begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz following Iran’s refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions after high-stakes talks held in Pakistan.

No breakthrough in US-Iran talks, says JD Vance as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Apr 12, 2026, at 09:49 am

No progress was made during 21 hours of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan, US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday.

Artemis II crew returns safely, marking historic first lunar mission for Canadian astronaut

Apr 12, 2026, at 12:04 am

The crew of Artemis II splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Friday, capping a nearly 10-day mission that marked a historic milestone for Canada’s role in human spaceflight.

‘Images have power’: Sam Altman recounts Molotov attack, shares family photo

Apr 11, 2026, at 12:38 pm

San Francisco/IBNS: Sam Altman has spoken about a frightening incident after his house in San Francisco was attacked, allegedly amid rising tensions around artificial intelligence.

Fake gun, real crime: 10 Indians charged in massive US visa fraud scheme

Apr 11, 2026, at 09:43 am

A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted ten Indian nationals for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to stage armed robberies at convenience stores.

Job loss rage turns deadly in US: Man burns building in NYC, killing 4

Apr 10, 2026, at 10:11 am

A New York City man has been charged with killing four people, including a toddler, after allegedly setting fire to a residential building in Queens last month in what prosecutors described as a random and deliberate act of violence.

Canada begins Montréal port expansion to boost trade capacity

Apr 10, 2026, at 02:19 am

Ottawa: Canada has officially begun the expansion of the Port of Montréal, aiming to significantly increase trade capacity and strengthen supply chains.

‘US military will remain in and around Iran’: Trump amid fragile ceasefire

Apr 09, 2026, at 11:02 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to escalate as US President Donald Trump announced that American forces will remain stationed in and around Iran amid growing uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire deal.

Carney, European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire

Apr 09, 2026, at 05:05 am

Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney and European leaders on Tuesday welcomed a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all sides to move quickly toward a lasting diplomatic settlement.

Former Canadian conservative MP Gladu joins Carney’s Liberals

Apr 09, 2026, at 04:41 am

​Ottawa/IBNS: Former Conservative member of Parliament Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor to join the governing Liberals, citing the need for stronger economic leadership and collaboration at a critical time for Canada.

German left co-leader urges closure of US base over Trump’s Iran threats

Apr 09, 2026, at 02:01 am

A co-leader of Germany’s Left party has called for the closure of a US military base in the country, citing President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iranian civilisation, which has drawn widespread international condemnation.

Donald Trump floats US–Iran ‘joint venture’ to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 08, 2026, at 11:06 pm

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington is considering a “joint venture” with Iran to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Kidnap crisis ends in Iraq: US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after a week

Apr 08, 2026, at 10:36 am

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday.

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire deal, reopening Strait of Hormuz

Apr 08, 2026, at 09:24 am

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of striking the country’s power plants and bridges.

'Tools we haven’t used yet': JD Vance’s warning fuels nuclear fears as Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran

Apr 08, 2026, at 12:37 am

With the clock ticking toward Donald Trump’s deadline, US Vice President JD Vance issued a stark warning to Iran, saying Washington still has “tools in our toolkit” that have not yet been used, even as he expressed hope that diplomacy could prevail.

Canada launches $51B infrastructure fund to boost housing, community projects

Apr 08, 2026, at 12:29 am

The Canadian government on Thursday launched a C$51 billion infrastructure programme aimed at accelerating housing development and upgrading critical public services as it seeks to ease pressure on communities and support economic growth.

Could be taken out in one night: Donald Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as deadline approaches

Apr 07, 2026, at 09:15 am

Donald Trump has warned of decisive military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement before a deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Months-long doctor hunt forces ex-Deloitte consultant to abandon Canada, return to India

Apr 07, 2026, at 04:17 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: A months-long struggle to access medical care in Canada has prompted an Indian-origin tech professional to abandon his permanent residency and return home, underscoring growing concerns over delays in the country’s public healthcare system.

Poll shows most Canadians open to exploring EU membership amid US tensions

Apr 07, 2026, at 12:53 am

A recent nationwide poll reveals that a majority of Canadians believe exploring membership in the European Union is worth considering, driven by frustrations over U.S. tariffs and shifting geopolitical alignments.

Middle East war fuels mortgage rate spike for Canadian renewals

Apr 06, 2026, at 01:02 am

The ongoing Middle East conflict is driving up fixed mortgage rates in Canada as oil price surges and inflation fears push bond yields higher, leaving 1.4 million households facing renewals in a tougher market, CBC News reported.

‘We got him’: Trump claims daring rescue of US missing pilot after jet shot down in Iran

Apr 05, 2026, at 10:26 am

In a dramatic turn of events, a missing US fighter jet crew member has been rescued following what President Donald Trump described as one of the most “daring” search-and-rescue operations in American military history.

We can take oil, make a fortune: Donald Trump issues explosive threat over Strait of Hormuz

Apr 04, 2026, at 09:11 am

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States could reopen the Strait of Hormuz “with a little more time,” while also hinting that Iran’s power infrastructure could be targeted next.