External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid escalating Middle East tensions. The call, confirmed by the Iran Embassy in India, covered bilateral relations and regional developments. This follows Jaishankar's recent discussions with UAE and Qatar leaders, as Iran faces a US deadline over the Strait of Hormuz.

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Centre to restore democratic rights in Ladakh, advocating for a win-win approach in talks for statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Following his release from NSA detention, Wangchuk emphasized constructive dialogue, noting previous inconclusive discussions. He aims for a resolution to allow focus on nation-building.

Kashmir's prized saffron is under siege from an unexpected foe: the Indian crested porcupine. These nocturnal rodents are burrowing underground, destroying saffron corms and decimating harvests. Production has plummeted, threatening the livelihoods and identity tied to Pampore's «red gold.» Authorities are assessing damage and proposing deterrents, but farmers fear the crisis will worsen without significant state intervention.

Transgender rights activists have filed a Supreme Court petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The amendments remove self-perceived identity as the basis for TG certificates and introduce a medical board, moving away from the NALSA judgment's affirmation of personal dignity and choice.

Estranged AAP MP Raghav Chadha strongly refuted allegations from the party's Punjab unit that he failed to raise state issues in Parliament. He asserted his commitment to Punjab, highlighting numerous issues he has addressed, including pending funds, agricultural distress, and the drug menace. Chadha dismissed the claims as baseless and motivated, vowing that truth and facts would prevail.

When Alex Oberg finally cut into the fruit for a taste, it was a bit sour. 'We maybe could have waited a little bit longer,' he said.

Since tensions escalated on March 2, the total number of civilians killed has exceeded 1,461, with 4,430 injured

Earlier, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reported that an attempt to sabotage the country's and the region's crucial gas infrastructure had been thwarted

According to its information, the strikes targeted a gathering of US servicemen in the UAE, an Israeli vessel in the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE, and a US military base in Kuwait

According to Serbian Military Security Agency Director Duro Jovanic, the suspect «will definitely be taken into custody»

Vladimir Saldo noted that most of the crew has been admitted to a Kherson Region hospital and is receiving medical assistance, while one crew member has died, and the fate of two others remains unknown

Trump escalated threats against Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.

On most days, India's economic heartbeat is invisible. It does not pulse through stock exchanges or policy corridors but across vast, restless waters where ships move quietly between continents. Yet, when conflict erupts in narrow choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, that invisible system becomes the country’s most visible vulnerability. The ongoing tensions have done exactly that, forcing India to confront a reality it has long managed but rarely foregrounded.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of bringing in «paid supporters» and hooliganism to influence elections, while also warning her party workers about potential EVM tampering. Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to cast ballots without fear, as Prime Minister Modi criticized the state's law and order.

Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive factor in these contests. Instead, the real battles are being fought by state satraps defending their turf or reclaiming relevance and the results will hinge on regional leadership, local alliances and governance records.

The sister of a man who was missing since March 27 after a boat collision off the Southern Islands mourned his passing in a social media post, as news that his body was found in Indonesian waters broke on Sunday (April 5).Police said in a statement on the same day that they were alerted by Indonesian authorities to a case of a body found floating off the sea of Karimun, to the southwest of Singapore, at about 3pm on March 30.«The body, believed to be the missing person from the collision between a pleasure craft and supply vessel off the Southern Islands on March 27, was found motionless and subsequently retrieved from the waters,» they added.A 49-year-old man has been arrested for rash navigation of a vessel, police said.Two other people onboard the pleasure vessel were rescued.Persons onboard the supply vessel were also accounted for, with no injuries reported, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in its statement on March 27.

The Icelandic Met Office has updated tomorrow’s weather warnings. Orange warnings will take effect across large parts of the country around midday.

“The changes to the glaciers over these 20 years are dramatic. They can be attributed to the effects of the so-called ‘Blue Blob,’ which in some years has led to cooler weather here than the global average. In nearly all of these years, the glaciers have retreated, and major events have taken place,” says Dr. Þorvarður Árnason, director of the University of Iceland’s Research Center in Hornafjörður. He has closely monitored the glaciers since moving east in 2006.

Authorities have busted a terror network allegedly linked to ISIS and foreign handlers, accused of radicalizing Indian youth online. Teams across multiple states apprehended suspects involved in spreading jihadi propaganda, including videos of extremist figures. The group reportedly aimed to establish an Islamic State in India, with links traced to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Bangladesh.

Tensions surge as Donald Trump issues a fierce warning to Iran amidst escalating regional strikes. Meanwhile, Assam's CM faces legal threats over passport allegations, and a suspected ISIS terror module is busted across multiple states. PM Modi champions women's reservation in Bengal, while Iran declares a 'bitter defeat' for the US after a rescue mission.

A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey.

There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike—an increase that has hit already struggling households like a hammer blow. For many Malawians, this is not just another economic adjustment. It is a breaking point. Across towns and trading […] The post A Brutal Blow to the Poor: Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.

“Let those who have weapons lay them down!” the first American pope declared. The White House’s war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.

The poll (pictured), which was conducted by former Conservative deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft, puts the three parties on 21 per cent each.

It was colder than usual that Monday morning in late January 1979 and there was frost on the ground as nine-year-old Monica Selvig arrived at school. Pictured: The shooter, Brenda Spencer

Former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe’s mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a ‘crime against logic’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Aleksandar Vucic has said explosives were found at a critical pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary Read Full Article at RT.com