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91 lakh voters dropped from rolls in Bengal SIR; Muslim-majority Murshidabad tops deletion list | Air India CEO Campbell Wilson quits amid losses, regulatory heat after deadly Ahmedabad crash: Report | Could be taken out in one night: Donald Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as deadline approaches | IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike | Setback for Arunachal CM Pema Khandu as SC orders CBI probe into public works contracts | ‘Not denied a ticket’: Annamalai explains absence from BJP’s Tamil Nadu candidate list | ‘Ghar-wapsi soon’: PoK wants to return to India, claims Imam organisation chief | Kerala polls shocker: Tharoor’s convoy stopped, security guard attacked mid-campaign | AAP drops Raghav Chadha from key parliamentary role, sparks buzz over internal rift | Amit Shah to camp in West Bengal for 15 days during Assembly polls; predicts Mamata’s defeat in state and Bhabanipur

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan seeking ‘definitive end’ to war

Apr 06, 2026, at 11:18 pm

Iran has rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, instead submitting a detailed 10-point response calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Iran alleges US-Israel strike on ‘MIT of Iran’, shares images of ruined campus

Apr 06, 2026, at 09:15 pm

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of targeting a premier academic institution described as the “MIT of Iran,” sharing stark images of destruction to support the claim.

IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike

Apr 06, 2026, at 02:35 pm

Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), was killed during a US-Israeli strike on Monday, media reports said.

Trump sets shock 'Tuesday, 8 pm' deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz—War warning escalates

Apr 06, 2026, at 09:06 am

US President Donald Trump has set a self-imposed deadline of Tuesday at 8 PM (Eastern Time) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World on edge? UN nuclear chief sounds alarm over Iran power plant strike

Apr 05, 2026, at 06:34 pm

Reports of yet another projectile strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant prompted Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to register his deep concern on Saturday.

Posted a war image—Now arrested: UAE detains flight attendant in Dubai crackdown

Apr 05, 2026, at 03:02 pm

A 25-year-old British flight attendant has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates and is facing cybercrime charges after allegedly sharing an image related to a drone strike near Dubai International Airport, according to media reports.

‘Gates of hell will open’: Iran mocks Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum, warns of devastating retaliation

Apr 05, 2026, at 12:34 pm

Iran on Saturday brushed aside an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who had warned of severe consequences if Tehran failed to reach a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Inside the daring US mission to rescue downed airman in Iran amid race against time

Apr 05, 2026, at 12:14 pm

After a US F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iran on Friday, one crew member remained stranded deep inside enemy territory for nearly two days. What followed was a high-stakes race against time as US forces launched a complex rescue operation under constant threat.

48-hour ultimatum: Trump warns Iran ‘hell will rain down’ over Hormuz blockade

Apr 04, 2026, at 11:20 pm

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to comply with his demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.

Oracle building hit in Dubai: Missile debris sparks panic — What really happened?

Apr 04, 2026, at 06:14 pm

Authorities in Dubai confirmed that an aerial interception from an Iranian projectile fell on the Oracle building in the Dubai Marina area on Saturday.

How Iran brought down US warplanes: Inside the rare air defence breakthrough

Apr 04, 2026, at 03:46 pm

The reported downing of United States military aircraft by Iran marks an unusual development in modern conflict dynamics.

Amid war crisis, India keeps oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz: 8 vessels transit amid Iran chokehold

Apr 04, 2026, at 03:45 pm

India has continued to maintain steady maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, triggered after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Tehran on February 28.

German industry eyes shift toward defense sector amid Middle East conflict

Apr 04, 2026, at 12:21 am

German industry is increasingly turning to defence production, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce said.

US tariffs seen as threat to European pharma production, industry says

Apr 04, 2026, at 12:09 am

Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany and Switzerland on Friday warned that the latest US tariffs on pharmaceutical products could threaten production at their European facilities, industry representatives said.

‘You’re the PM!’ Trump taunts Keir Starmer for not supporting US in Iran war, targets NATO

Apr 03, 2026, at 11:24 pm

US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on key Western allies, openly mocking their leadership and questioning their reliability during wartime.

Iranian media claims IRGC captured US pilot after alleged F-35 shootdown

Apr 03, 2026, at 06:34 pm

Iranian media outlets have reported that a United States pilot may have been taken into custody by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after ejecting from a fighter aircraft over western Iran.

Did Iran strike Oracle's office in Dubai? UAE responds

Apr 03, 2026, at 08:38 am

Dubai has dismissed online reports claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology giant Oracle Corporation in the city.

'You have to be serious': Emmanuel Macron slams Donald Trump over mixed signals on Middle East

Apr 02, 2026, at 11:59 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump of creating confusion with contradictory statements on the Middle East conflict. 

US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's major bridge near Karaj; Donald Trump issues a fresh warning

Apr 02, 2026, at 11:35 pm

Joint strikes by the United States and Israel have partially destroyed a major bridge under construction near Karaj, west of Tehran, amid escalating tensions with Iran. Several people were reported injured in the attack.

Trump claims Iran seeks ceasefire, warns of ‘stone age’ strikes until Hormuz reopens

Apr 01, 2026, at 07:27 pm

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran’s leadership has expressed interest in a ceasefire, while making it clear that any pause in hostilities would depend on restoring access through the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC tightens grip on power as leadership vacuum deepens in Iran

Apr 01, 2026, at 06:14 pm

As the Iran conflict intensifies, a significant internal power shift appears to be unfolding within the country’s leadership structure.

Iran conflict: After Saudi, UAE considers ground deployment as push to reopen Hormuz intensifies

Apr 01, 2026, at 02:27 pm

Amid intensifying conflict in West Asia, the United Arab Emirates is reportedly preparing to take a more direct role in efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten major US tech firms with retaliatory strikes starting April 1

Mar 31, 2026, at 11:04 pm

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning, claiming it will target 18 major American technology and industrial companies, including Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Tesla and Boeing, starting April 1.

'Come close, we are waiting for you': Iran signals warning as US expands military options in Middle East

Mar 31, 2026, at 09:44 pm

In a newly released video by Press TV, Iran’s military showcased its combat readiness, declaring it is “prepared to confront and defeat American soldiers.”

‘Go get your own oil’: Trump signals hardline shift as Hormuz blockade deepens global fuel crisis

Mar 31, 2026, at 06:52 pm

As the geopolitical crisis in West Asia intensifies, the global energy landscape is being reshaped by a tightening chokehold over critical supply routes.

Trump signals exit from Iran war even as Strait of Hormuz remains shut: Report

Mar 31, 2026, at 03:06 pm

As the Iran conflict enters a critical phase, signals from Washington suggest a recalibration of military objectives.

UN diplomat quits, alleges nuclear strike scenario in Iran

Mar 30, 2026, at 10:22 pm

A diplomat affiliated with the United Nations has resigned from his role, alleging that the global body is preparing for a scenario involving the potential use of nuclear weapons in Iran.

“This is not our war,” German Chancellor Merz says as Trump faults Germany on Hormuz

Mar 29, 2026, at 04:45 pm

DPA/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the lack of help in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

13-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Germany; father detained

Mar 29, 2026, at 04:24 pm

Witten/Germany/DPA: A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the western German city of Witten, police said Saturday, adding that the boy’s father has been detained as the suspected attacker.

Shock in UK: Indian-origin man arrested after car ploughs into crowd, 7 injured

Mar 29, 2026, at 03:12 pm

An Indian-origin man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit seven people, leaving them injured, in Derby, England, police said on Sunday.