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Iran has formally submitted its response to the latest US proposal to end the war in West Asia, state media reported Sunday. The move comes as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar’s prime minister amid the conflict now in its third month. Rising Tensions Israeli strikes killed at least…
India scripted history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time ever with a commanding 4-0 victory over Lebanon in their final Group B match on Thursday. Pritika Barman scored twice (7th and 85th minutes), while Alva Devi Senjam (36th) and Joya (72nd) added one goal each….
Israel and Lebanon will resume negotiations with two days of intensive US-facilitated talks on May 14 and 15. According to the US State Department, both sides will work towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement. The discussions will focus on border delineation, humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty. The US emphasised…
The US has announced sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for allegedly helping Iran procure weapons and raw materials for Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. The Treasury Department said it will continue targeting Iran’s military-industrial base and any foreign entities supporting it. The move comes ahead of President…
The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated after Iran rejected a US-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council, calling it politically motivated. Tehran demanded an end to the war, lifting of the US maritime blockade, and restoration of normal shipping. The resolution, supported by the US and several Gulf nations, aims to…
Rabindra Jayanti is being celebrated today, May 9, 2026, marking the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. While Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 (Gregorian calendar), the occasion is traditionally observed on Pochishe Boishakh as per the Bengali calendar. Celebrations are often held on both dates.
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal at a ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground. Senior NDA leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda, attended the event. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Suvendu Adhikari paid tributes to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary.
Fresh uncertainty has hit government formation in Tamil Nadu as IUML denied extending support to TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay. IUML said it has not given any letter of support to TVK. Meanwhile, AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran submitted a letter backing AIADMK’s Edappadi K. Palaniswami as Chief Minister. The scheduled swearing-in today has been postponed….
Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal today at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders, Union ministers, and NDA chief ministers are expected to attend the ceremony. Adhikari was unanimously elected BJP Legislature Party leader yesterday in…
China’s Ning Yuan Dian Kun, a 128-metre, 10,000-deadweight-ton electric containership, completed sea trials off Shanghai in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in zero-emission commercial shipping. The vessel is powered by ten containerized batteries storing 19 megawatt hours of energy — equivalent to around 250 Tesla battery packs — and can recharge via shore power…