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US‑Iran War Ceasefire Talks: Trump Hints at “Good News” by Friday Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Featured Randhir Gupta -
President Donald Trump has signaled that “good news” on renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran could come as soon as Friday, a move that has raised cautious hopes of a de‑escalation in the ongoing war. Pakistani mediators have also suggested that...

India Boosts Army’s Combat Edge with ₹975 Crore TRAWL Deal for Minefield Breaching

In a major push towards military self-reliance, India's Defence Ministry on April 21, 2026, signed contracts worth ₹975 crore for advanced TRAWL systems. This deal equips the Indian Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks...

Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed as US Talks Remain on Hold

Iran has confirmed that no date has been set for new direct talks with the United States, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to foreign shipping linked to Washington, Israel, and their...

‘We won’t be racing there in 2027’: Formula 1 clarifies stance after India Sports Minister’s claim

New Delhi: India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this week that Formula 1 is poised to return to the country by 2027, though league officials were quick to dismiss the timeline as overly optimistic. Mandaviya told...

India’s Core Sectors Shrink 0.4% in March 2026 Amid West Asia Crisis: Worst Drop in 19 Months

India's eight core sectors—key indicators of industrial health—recorded a 0.4% contraction in March 2026, the first drop in five months and the steepest since August 2024. This marks the worst performance in 19...

India Advances FDI for Nuclear Power: Banking Investments to Fuel 100 GW Goal

India's nuclear energy sector is on the cusp of transformation, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) set to play a pivotal role in funding ambitious projects. Seema Jain, Member (Finance) at the Department of...

Rajnath Singh Arrives in Germany to Strengthen India-Germany Defence Ties

National Express Desk -
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off a significant three-day official visit to Germany, spanning April 21 to 23, 2026. This trip aims to deepen the strategic defence partnership between the two nations, marking the first such visit by an Indian Defence Minister in seven years. Arriving first in Munich and then in Berlin aboard a special German Air Force Airbus A400M aircraft, escorted by fighter jets, Singh received full military honors from the Luftwaffe honor guard. Boosting Bilateral Defence Cooperation The core focus of Rajnath Singh's Germany visit is high-level bilateral talks with his German counterpart, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Discussions cover critical areas like artificial intelligence (AI), cyber...

Lok Sabha Rejects Bill to Expand Seats to 850: A Major Setback for Delimitation Push

Lok Sabha seats expansion bill defeated in 2026 special session as opposition unites against proposed changes. Lok Sabha has rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill,...

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India’s AI race to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts

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On the outer wall of the Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu, a 12th-century stone...

Rajnath Singh Arrives in Germany to Strengthen India-Germany Defence Ties

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off a significant three-day official visit to Germany, spanning April 21 to 23, 2026. This trip aims to deepen the strategic defence partnership between the two...

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March: IEA raises alarm over largest energy shock in history

Global oil supply saw an unprecedented collapse in March, setting off a chain reaction across energy markets as the US-Israel and Iran war choked Gulf flows, drained inventories and hit demand, according to...

Sudan Crisis Enters Fourth Year: UN Sounds Alarm on ‘Abandoned War’

Sudan's devastating civil war has reached its fourth year, prompting a dire warning from the United Nations' top aid...

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India’s AI race to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts

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Understanding Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model

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Claude AI can now use your computer like a human: What does it mean?

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Sudan's devastating civil war has reached its fourth year, prompting a dire warning from the United Nations' top aid official. Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian...
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Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars

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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Gaza Hospitals Ordered to Evacuate

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