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Jolt to TMC! Supreme Court rejects plea challenging central staff deployment at Bengal counting centres | 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

What happened in Morocco? Two US troops go missing amid military exercises, rescue op underway

May 04, 2026, at 07:50 am

Two US service members, who had travelled to Morocco to participate in joint military exercises, have gone missing near the coastal city of Tan-Tan, officials said on Sunday.

Shocking UK blast: Man and woman found dead after house explosion in Bristol

May 03, 2026, at 10:11 pm

A man and a woman were found dead after an explosion tore through a house in Bristol, UK, on Sunday morning, police said.

Madness in Seoul: Pokémon event cancelled in South Korea after 40,000 people assemble in forest

May 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm

A Pokémon-themed promotional event in Seoul was abruptly cancelled after an estimated 40,000 people gathered at Seoul Forest in the Seongsu-dong area, triggering serious safety concerns.

Israel sent secret laser shield to UAE during Iran attacks: Report

May 01, 2026, at 11:50 pm

Israel did not just deploy its famed Iron Dome system to help the United Arab Emirates during Iran’s missile and drone attacks — it also sent an advanced laser weapon, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Abuse of women journalists made ‘easier and more damaging’ by AI: Study unveils on World Press Freedom Day

May 01, 2026, at 06:29 pm

Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May.

Indian-born population tops Australia’s foreign-born list, overtaking England after a century

May 01, 2026, at 01:53 pm

A major demographic shift has emerged in Australia, with people born in India becoming the country’s largest foreign-born group, surpassing those born in England for the first time in modern records.  

UAE leaves OPEC, OPEC+ amid global energy crisis

Apr 28, 2026, at 07:10 pm

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its withdrawal from both OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant development in global energy dynamics amid ongoing disruptions in oil supply.

'One equals four': Iran issues ‘quadruple strike’ warning to Gulf nations after Trump's threats

Apr 27, 2026, at 03:39 pm

Iran has issued a strong warning to neighbouring Gulf countries, cautioning them against supporting the United States amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Iran sets conditions for US talks—Peace first, Strait of Hormuz next, nuclear issue last

Apr 27, 2026, at 03:14 pm

Iran has outlined a three-stage framework for potential negotiations with the United States, placing the end of the ongoing conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of any discussion on its nuclear programme.

Middle East tension: IDF eliminates 3 Hamas operatives, including the October 7 infiltrator

Apr 26, 2026, at 04:39 pm

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed the elimination of three Hamas operatives, including one who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023 attack.

German Navy to deploy minehunter to Mediterranean amid possible Hormuz mission

Apr 26, 2026, at 04:29 pm

The German Navy plans to deploy a minehunting vessel to the Mediterranean in the coming days for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.

UK couple who won a house 60 years ago just hit the lottery again

Apr 26, 2026, at 03:23 pm

A British couple who won a house in a sweepstakes 60 years ago have struck luck again—this time by winning the lottery, according to media reports.

Iran delegation meets Pakistan leadership, leaves US talks hanging in diplomatic limbo

Apr 25, 2026, at 08:45 pm

Uncertainty over the second round of US–Iran talks intensified after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership in Islamabad without confirming participation in direct negotiations with Washington.

Working too hard could be killing you: 8.4 lakh deaths linked to toxic jobs every year, reveals ILO report

Apr 25, 2026, at 05:34 pm

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Iran says ‘no direct talks’ with US as Araghchi-led delegation lands in Pakistan

Apr 25, 2026, at 09:17 am

An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan amid growing speculation that a second round of talks with the United States could take place soon.

Meloni’s ‘jhumka’ moment sparks viral buzz as Italian PM’s desi style grabs attention

Apr 24, 2026, at 06:35 pm

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has triggered widespread attention online with what many are calling her “jhumka moment”, after a recent social media post showcased her wearing traditional Indian earrings.

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid during Berlin visit

Apr 24, 2026, at 06:49 am

Berlin: Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with a red liquid during a visit to Berlin on Thursday. 

Iran seizes India-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire uncertainty

Apr 22, 2026, at 10:47 pm

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted multiple vessels, including one bound for India, raising fresh concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, media reports said.

Caught on camera: Violent gurudwara fight leaves 11 injured in Germany

Apr 21, 2026, at 09:27 am

At least 11 people were injured after a violent clash broke out inside a gurudwara in the western German city of Duisburg, according to media reports.

Indian tourist alleges racist abuse in Thailand restaurant — Video sparks outrage online

Apr 20, 2026, at 03:21 pm

An Indian tourist has shared a video on social media alleging that he faced verbal abuse and racist remarks at a restaurant in Thailand following a dispute over a breakfast bill.

IDF launches probe after viral image of soldier striking Jesus statue sparks fury

Apr 20, 2026, at 01:32 pm

The Israel Defence Forces has said it is examining the reliability of a photograph which appears to show a soldier destroying the statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.

Kyiv horror unfolds: Gunman kills 6, takes hostages — Ukraine launches probe

Apr 19, 2026, at 05:25 pm

At least six people were killed after a gunman opened fire in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Saturday, officials said.

HiPP recalls baby food in Austria after rat poison found in sample jar

Apr 19, 2026, at 03:28 pm

Baby food manufacturer HiPP has recalled its entire range of jarred purées sold at SPAR outlets in Austria amid fears of possible contamination.

Vaisakhi horror in Italy: Gunman kills two Indians outside Sikh temple, flees scene

Apr 19, 2026, at 01:36 pm

At least two Indian nationals were shot dead in Covo, in Italy’s Bergamo province, outside the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji (Sikh temple) on April 17, according to local media reports.

Iran says 'progress' in US talks, but final deal still distant

Apr 19, 2026, at 10:46 am

Iran has said there has been some “progress” in ongoing peace talks with the United States, but cautioned that a final agreement remains far from reach as a two-week ceasefire nears its end on Wednesday.

Hormuz shock: Iran reimposes shipping curbs just 24 hours after reopening

Apr 18, 2026, at 04:51 pm

Iran’s military on Saturday announced the reimposition of restrictions on ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, citing what it described as “repeated breaches of trust” by the United States in the wake of a fragile ceasefire.

Over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN reports

Apr 18, 2026, at 03:55 pm

The war in Gaza has inflicted a far higher toll on women and girls than in previous conflicts in the Palestinian enclave, with more than 38,000 killed by Israeli air bombardment and land military operations since Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel sparked the war in October 2023, UN Women said on Friday.

Pakistan and Bangladesh migrants posing as gay to secure UK asylum: Report

Apr 18, 2026, at 02:44 pm

An investigation by BBC has revealed claims that certain advisers and legal professionals in the United Kingdom are guiding migrants to present themselves as gay to improve their chances of obtaining asylum.

War of words escalates: Iran accuses Donald Trump of ‘seven false claims'

Apr 18, 2026, at 10:20 am

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran’s delegation in recent talks with the United States in Islamabad, on Saturday accused US President Donald Trump of making multiple false claims.

Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad on Monday: Reports

Apr 18, 2026, at 09:30 am

Iranian and US negotiators are expected to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad on Monday, according to media reports.