US Navy enforces maritime blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse

April 14, 2026 7:18 AM

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US Navy enforces maritime blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse

The United States Navy has begun enforcing a full maritime blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in West Asia after weekend peace talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. The operation took effect at 7:30 last evening, with U.S. Central Command stating that the restrictions apply to v...

Agriculture Ministry says summer crop area coverage crosses 64 lakh hectare

April 14, 2026 7:07 AM

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Agriculture Ministry says summer crop area coverage crosses 64 lakh hectare

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said that the progress of area coverage under summer crops has recorded more than 64 lakh hectare area. The Ministry said that summer crops have witnessed a significant growth of 0.77 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period of last year. It ...

Nation pays homage to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 136th birth anniversary

April 14, 2026 11:34 AM

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Nation pays homage to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 136th birth anniversary

The nation pays homage to the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution, Dr B. R. Ambedkar, on his 136th birth anniversary today. Several functions have been organised throughout the country to mark the occasion. In New Delhi, a function has been organised at Parliament House Complex this morning to pa...

Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 concludes in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

April 13, 2026 10:09 PM

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Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 concludes in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

The Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 concluded in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, today. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised adopting agricultural system knowledge and modern technologies. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted that a comprehensive Seed to Market agricultural roadmap has been ...

Supreme Court seeks responses to minimum support price fixation plea

April 13, 2026 10:00 PM

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Supreme Court seeks responses to minimum support price fixation plea

Supreme Court today sought responses from the Centre and other authorities on a plea related to the fixation of Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Union Government, the Directorate General of Fo...

Punjab assembly unanimously passed Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Bill

April 13, 2026 10:16 PM

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Punjab assembly unanimously passed Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Bill

Punjab assembly has unanimously passed the ‘Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment)' Bill, 2026, during the specially convened Vidhan Sabha session today.   The amendment bill has introduced stricter punishment against the sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Anyone found involved in o...