Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel was heading to Mundra port in Gujarat. This action escalates tensions in the vital oil chokepoint. The seizures follow recent incidents involving Indian-bound ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken custody of the vessels. Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire.

The Supreme Court criticized Mamata Banerjee for allegedly interfering in an ED raid linked to I-PAC, deeming it a threat to democracy. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan of retaliation, and an Indian student's AI influencer targeting US conservatives was removed for fraud.

Election authorities in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have seized over Rs 1,000 crore in poll-related inducements, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals. The Election Commission deployed extensive surveillance teams to curb voter influence and ensure fair elections, while also establishing grievance committees to address public concerns.

Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy during the ongoing election season. Kharge made the statement in Chennai at a press conference on the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, scheduled for Thursday. He was criticising the opposition AIADMK over its alliance with PM Modi's BJP.

The American was supposed to be presenting a screening of Mouth Of The Wolf about the murder of her British university roommate, Meredith Kercher.

Applicants for the UK Security Vetting role have been encouraged to get their CVs in by May 10 for a chance to join the 'fantastic place to work' for up to £42,000 a year.

According to the report, the US administration is keeping the details under wraps while considering various courses of action

Andris Spruds underscored the importance of continuously advancing anti-drone defense systems

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The company noted that previous versions of the armor/load carriage system had already been used by military personnel, but the system required improvement

Andrey Marochko said the Russian military is also moving in on Raigorodok

The Cyprus presidency in the EU said the ambassadors approved the 90 bln euro loan for Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia also lifted their veto from the plan to allocate 90 bln euro funding for Ukraine in 2026-2027

Vladimir Plahotniuc’s lawyer has promised to appeal the sentence

Some House races are newly competitive, and three Republican incumbents are now endangered.

As U.S. envoys pursue peace talks, the president confronts persistent sticking points: sanctions relief, enrichment limits and the risk of empowering Tehran.

The measure puts Democrats ahead in the battle for the House, but attention now shifts to Florida, where Republicans could regain the gerrymandering advantage.

A child was taken to the hospital after their footwear became trapped in an escalator at Bugis Junction on Wednesday (April 22) afternoon.In a video shared on Xiaohongshu on Wednesday (April 22), a group of people can be seen gathered around an escalator, with some using torchlights, while security personnel appeared to be rendering assistance.According to the video, the injured child is believed to be Caucasian.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance from 20, Victoria Street at about 12.30pm. Upon arrival, a child's right foot was seen trapped at the side of an escalator.Using rescue equipment, SCDF freed the foot and send the child to KK Women's and Children's Hospital. In a statement on Wednesday, a Bugis Junction spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying that a shopper’s footwear was caught while riding one of the mall's escalators. 

The controversial project would see waste burned to create energy in Fiji to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, but locals and environmentalists are not happy.

Head of the region Sergey Aksyonov noted that the journalists could see for themselves what the region looks like today and freely talk to local residents and guests of the Crimean peninsula, asking them any questions of interest

Imports of used passenger cars rose by 21% year-on-year in the Q1 to 82,300 units

According to the state corporation’s press service, Rosatom supplies around 400 types of isotope products at present

The resumption of pipeline operations is seen in Slovakia as key to ensuring national energy security

Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian troops are actively trying to counterattack near the neighboring Minkovka settlement in an attempt to retake their positions

India is grappling with an unusually early and prolonged summer in 2026, marked by soaring temperatures and intensifying heatwaves. This extreme heat is exacerbating water scarcity, creating a critical link between two pressing environmental challenges. The nation's health systems are bracing for increased heat-related illnesses as warm nights offer little respite.

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav courted fresh controversy by claiming 70-80% of politicians watch porn, while defending his earlier sexist remarks about women in politics. The Bihar State Women's Commission has sought an explanation from Yadav for his offensive statements, which have drawn widespread criticism.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any attempt to create trouble would be met with a strong response. He highlighted India's enhanced military strength and its shift from import dependence to becoming a defence exporter. Singh's remarks come a year after the Pahalgam terror attack.

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