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‘Relationship very strong’: Iran after India summons envoy over firing on its vessels in Hormuz
Iran's top representative in India, Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, addressed a shooting incident involving India-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing strong bilateral ties. He stated he had no information about the event but expressed hope for its peaceful resolution, advocating for peace in the region.
Justice is served in Sattankulam
The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew — as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe — was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional District and Sessions judge corrected, activists and the victims’ kin tell C. Palanivel Rajan
Pune airport resumes ops hours after IAF fighter jet's 'hard landing' - what had gone wrong?
Pune airport operations have resumed after an Indian Air Force Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft experienced an undercarriage failure during a hard landing, blocking the runway. Repair work was completed on a war footing, with departure operations starting at 7:30 AM and arrivals at 8:00 AM. Several flights were cancelled due to the incident.
Rahul Gandhi's first reaction on women quota bill failure: 'We have defeated this attack on the Constitution'
The Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing women's reservation from the 2029 general elections was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday after Opposition parties voted against it. The proposed legislation could not secure the required support during voting. Reacting to the outcome, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition had successfully blocked what he termed an attack on constitutional principles. "We have defeated this attack on the Constitution...We have clearly said that this is not a women's reservation bill, but it i
Central govt set to host first-ever CAPFs leadership conference in May, PM Modi to chair
A first-of-its-kind leadership conference for officers from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is set to be held in the national capital, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to preside over the sessions. Scheduled for May, this high-level gathering aims to address fresh internal security challenges against the backdrop of India's rapidly evolving homeland security scenario, news agency ANI reported citing officials familiar with the planning.
PM Modi, Trump hold 40-minute phone conversation, discuss Hormuz blockade issue
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that PM Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and the phone call lasted for over 40 minutes which marks the third call between the two leaders this year. US Ambassador Gor sais that PM Modi and US President Trump discussed the issue of blockade of Strait of Hormuz. “I just want you to know we all love you,” Trump tells PM Modi, according to US envoy Sergio Gor.
'Women can't be made to wait': PM Modi's appeal for reservation bill in letter to Nari Shakti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt letter to women across the country, on the importance of women’s reservation in legislative bodies and urging faster action on a long-pending reform. In his message, he wrote, “Women across India are appreciating the initiative to ensure reservation for women in legislative bodies. Here is my letter to India’s Nari Shakti, reiterating our commitment to implement what has been pending for decades…”
Iran says it will help Indian ships cross Hormuz and will not levy tolls
Strait of Hormuz: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have once again reached the seventh sky. The United States has claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between the United States and Iran failed in Pakistan. This announcement has added to the woes of Indian vessels. On April 11, 2026, the 10th Indian flag LPG tanker 'Jag Vikram' crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached the Arabian Sea. The ship was carrying 20,400 tonnes of LPG and 24 crew members. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on April 15.
How many Indian ships are stranded amid Trump's blockade threat of Hormuz? The government reported the figure.
US Iran War: Tensions between the US and Iran-China on the Strait of Hormuz have been deepening since Pakistan's failed talks in Islamabad. At present, many ships of India are also present in this area. Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has given information about this. He said that many Indian ships are still present in the Persian Gulf. ministry said- We are trying to bring back the ships Apart from this, he gave information about the Green Asha and Jag Vikram ships. The Green Asha ship reached the coast of JNPT Mumbai on April 9, he said.
Those whose names have been deleted in SIR will not be able to vote in Bengal elections, Supreme Court refuses to grant relief
Supreme Court SIR Hearing: The controversy over the voter list has intensified ahead of the upcoming polls in West Bengal on April 23 and 29. The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that those whose names have been removed from the list cannot be allowed to cast their votes immediately. During the hearing of the petition, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that the electoral process cannot be jeopardised by increasing the burden of thousands of cases on the appellate tribunal. Those whose names have been tampered with in the SIR process and whose appeals are still pending before the Tribunal
