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Bangladesh MP warns of refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal polls | Diplomatic row: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Himanta Biswa Sarma remarks | Supreme Court grants Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife | ‘Not necessary to humiliate me with arrest’: Pawan Khera to SC over remarks on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife | ‘Let’s not choose for people capable of choosing’: Supreme Court to Centre on teen pregnancy termination | I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel gets bail after Bengal polls conclude | Exit Polls Give Bengal to BJP—But One Survey Begs to Differ | Big defence push: Rajnath Singh to hold high-stakes talks with Italy’s Defence Minister | “Voting without fear”: PM Modi hails record turnout in West Bengal polls | Mamata Banerjee trying to intimidate Hindu voters, alleges Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur

Carney to attend European summit in Armenia, push security ties and global investment

Apr 29, 2026, at 02:20 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Yerevan, Armenia, from May 2 to 4 to attend the European Political Community Summit, marking the first time a non-European leader has been invited to the gathering.

White House dinner shooting suspect posted anti-Trump rants, Hitler comparisons: Report

Apr 28, 2026, at 10:04 pm

As investigators piece together the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the social media activity of suspect Cole Tomas Allen has come under intense scrutiny.

Iran mocks Trump with viral Lego video, says “he’s dreaming he defeated us”

Apr 28, 2026, at 09:20 am

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has defeated Iran in the ongoing conflict, but Tehran has responded with yet another Lego-style satirical video on X, mocking the American leader and suggesting that he is merely “dreaming.”

Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder to boost awareness and preparedness

Apr 28, 2026, at 05:15 am

Ottawa: Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder, a national platform designed to give the public clear, accessible information on flood risks and hazards across the country.

Canada launches $25B sovereign wealth fund to drive economic growth

Apr 28, 2026, at 02:42 am

Ottawa: Canadain Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of the Canada Strong Fund, a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund aimed at financing major national projects and strengthening the country’s economic resilience.

Federal court arraigns suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting attempt; faces life sentence

Apr 28, 2026, at 01:00 am

The man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, has been formally arraigned in federal court on charges including attempted assassination of the US President Donald Trump and firearms offences, in a case that has shaken Washington’s political and media establishment.

Gunfire, then a storm of theories: Conspiracy claims flood social media after White House dinner scare

Apr 27, 2026, at 11:15 pm

Within minutes of gunfire near the high-profile White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, social media platforms were flooded with speculation, conspiracy theories and unverified claims — many suggesting, without evidence, that the incident had been staged.

‘I’m stuck in a loop’: Indian student in Canada shares gruelling work-study struggle, internet reacts

Apr 27, 2026, at 04:08 pm

An Indian student recently shared her experience of struggling to balance her work life and studies in Canada, reflecting the tough situation international students find themselves in foreign lands.

Not on target list, calm on phone! Kash Patel's viral video during White House shooting sparks questions

Apr 27, 2026, at 02:16 pm

Questions have emerged over why Kash Patel was not included in an alleged target list following a shooting incident during a White House Congressional Dinner, even as a video showing him on his phone during the episode circulated widely online.

White House dinner shooting: Suspect Cole Allen says he intended to target Trump administration officials

Apr 26, 2026, at 10:33 pm

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, identified as Cole Thomas Allen,told law enforcement after his arrest on Saturday night that he intended to target officials from the Trump administration, according to media reports.

Iran drops Lego-style video mocking Trump after White House dinner shooting chaos

Apr 26, 2026, at 07:19 pm

Iran has released a Lego-style animated diss track mocking US President Donald Trump, just hours after chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner following a shooting incident on Saturday.

Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired tonight” remark goes viral after real gunfire at White House dinner

Apr 26, 2026, at 06:03 pm

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s interview, in which she said “there will be some shots fired tonight,” has gone viral online due to the timing of the remark, coming just before chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when a gunman targeted the event.

Violence has no place: PM Modi joins world leaders in condemning White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting

Apr 26, 2026, at 02:24 pm

World leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, on Sunday condemned the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC and expressed relief that President Donald Trump remained unharmed in the attack.

Gunman targeting White House event attended by Donald Trump stopped in time, taken into custody

Apr 26, 2026, at 01:09 pm

A 31-year-old man, identified by multiple media outlets as Cole Thomas Allen, has been taken into custody following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.

Canada announces funding for Chernobyl repair after Russian drone strike

Apr 25, 2026, at 02:31 am

Ottawa: Canada announced an $8 million contribution for critical repairs to the New Safe Confinement structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following damage caused by a Russian drone strike in 2025.

Donald Trump sends top envoys for Iran talks via Pakistan channel

Apr 25, 2026, at 12:19 am

The White House is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage with representatives of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an effort to explore possible diplomatic openings, CNN reported on Friday.

Iran mocks Trump over ‘hell-hole’ remark on India, says ‘take a cultural detox’

Apr 24, 2026, at 01:52 pm

Iran mocked US President Donald Trump with a sharp social media post praising Maharashtra’s cultural diversity, a day after the American leader’s “hell-hole” remark triggered strong criticism from New Delhi.

Donald Trump says ‘don’t rush me’ on Iran deal

Apr 24, 2026, at 09:05 am

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is in no hurry to set a deadline for ending the ongoing tensions with Iran, dismissing suggestions that he is under time pressure to secure a deal.

Canada: PM Carney approves 1,100 new affordable rental homes in Ottawa under housing push

Apr 24, 2026, at 06:33 am

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced the approval of eight affordable housing projects in Ottawa that will deliver more than 1,100 new rental homes.

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to fly on SpaceX Crew-13 ISS mission

Apr 24, 2026, at 05:36 am

Ottawa: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to SpaceX Crew-13, marking his first spaceflight to the International Space Station later this year.

Annette Ryan appointed Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer

Apr 23, 2026, at 04:11 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Annette Ryan as Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer, following approval by both the House of Commons and the Senate.

Canada pledges $5 million to eliminate chemical weapons in Syria

Apr 23, 2026, at 03:42 am

Ottawa: Canada is contributing $5 million to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to support international efforts to identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons in Syria.

Donald Trump hints at 'good news' on Iran talks, Tehran denies any Friday negotiations

Apr 22, 2026, at 09:00 pm

US President Donald Trump has hinted that “good news” could be imminent regarding a second round of peace talks with Iran, even as Tehran firmly denied any plans to return to negotiations this week.

Iran claims seizure of two ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's ceasefire extension

Apr 22, 2026, at 05:37 pm

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC Navy) said it has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and redirected them toward Iranian shores, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Tehran.

Canada forms advisory panel to steer economic ties with US ahead of CUSMA review

Apr 22, 2026, at 12:33 pm

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of a new Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations as Ottawa prepares for a key review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and seeks to safeguard its trade advantage with Washington.

Are 8 women facing death in Iran? Tehran dismisses Trump’s claim

Apr 22, 2026, at 10:26 am

Iran’s judiciary has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that eight women detained during recent anti-government protests are facing execution, describing the assertion as “fake news.”

Middle East tension eases: Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Apr 22, 2026, at 09:22 am

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan to allow more time for ongoing peace negotiations.

Talks with Iran in doubt? JD Vance's Islamabad trip stalled as Tehran sends no signal

Apr 22, 2026, at 12:41 am

Plans for US Vice President JD Vance to travel to Islamabad for a fresh round of talks with Iran have been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to Washington’s negotiating positions, according to a report by The New York Times.

Donald Trump warns of bombing Iran if talks fail, says US ‘ready to go’

Apr 22, 2026, at 12:02 am

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stark warning that the United States could launch military strikes on Iran if ongoing negotiations fail, saying the American military is “raring to go” for war.

H-1B visa scam busted: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in shocking fraud case

Apr 21, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud, according to the United States Department of Justice.