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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
Iran seeks help from India, China and Russia
Iran-US War: The flames of war have become more intense after the failure of the talks held in Pakistan to establish peace in the Middle East. Now Iran hopes that if global powers like India, China and Russia use their influence to bring the United States on the line, then the world can be brought out of a state of war. Iran has praised the strategy of the three countries, including India, in the Middle East war so far.Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeed Raza Mosayeb Motlagh, said: "It is a great irony that the United States and Israel are presenting the killing as a solution."
SC issues notice to EC, Centre on plea to implement finger, iris biometric systems at polling stations
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Centre and states over a plea seeking to implement finger and iris biometric identification system at polling stations to prevent duplicate voting. The plea was filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.
India to get local maintenance facility for Tejas engines; GE Aerospace signs contract with IAF
GE Aerospace has announced a new agreement with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish a domestic depot facility for F404-IN20 engines. These engines are used to power the IAF’s Tejas light combat aircraft. The new facility will be set up in India by the IAF, with technical assistance from GE Aerospace. Once it becomes operational, it is expected to support India’s efforts to strengthen its own defence maintenance and repair capabilities.
Shell India becomes country's largest gas supplier, big relief for India amid tensions in the Middle East
Shell India Gas Supply: Despite the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, many countries in the world are still facing a crude oil crisis. When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, the war also disrupted the supply chain of India's largest supplier, Qatar, India has been able to increase gas supply according to its plan, due to which Shell Public Limited Company (Shell PLC), the world's largest gas supplier, has become the country's largest gas supplier. Despite the tensions in the Middle East, Shell has supplied considerable supplies to India.Shell has accelerated the supply of gas to India
Arunachal is ours and will always be ours, using fictitious names won't do anything: India to China
China-India Arunachal Pradesh Dispute: India has slapped China's efforts to change the names of some places in Arunachal Pradesh. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that such actions are misleading and futile and India categorically rejects them. According to the ministry, this step taken by China is wrong and baseless. Arunachal Pradesh has always been and will remain an integral part of India.'Making false claims doesn't change ground reality'
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to announce new Bihar CM
Bihar Next CM: Bihar politics has been in turmoil for a long time. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been given the responsibility of sealing the name of the new Chief Minister of Bihar.Shivraj Singh Chopra to elect CM in Bihar According to sources, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made Shivraj Singh Chouhan a tourist in Bihar.
Asha Bhosle passes away at the age of 92
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away: Asha Bhosle , the brightest star of the world of Indian music and the beloved singer of crores of people, is no more with us. He passed away at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. He was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition on Saturday night after he complained of breathing difficulties. Asha Bhosle's son Anand Bhosale and his family also confirmed his death. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at the age of 92
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