Pakistan: Protests held across Sindh against rising honour killing cases

April 20, 2026 3:56 PM

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Pakistan: Protests held across Sindh against rising honour killing cases

Protests, rallies, demonstrations, and street theatre were held across parts of Sindh in Pakistan to highlight the injustice faced by women under the ‘karo-kari’ custom, called honour killings and to demand strict action against perpetrators. The demonstrations were organised by the rights group Civ...

Iran denies agreeing to second round of peace talks with US

April 20, 2026 2:00 PM

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Iran denies agreeing to second round of peace talks with US

Iran has denied agreeing to a second round of peace talks with the United States. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that the government has no plans regarding a new round of talks after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack comes hours...

West Bengal election campaign enters crucial final two days

April 20, 2026 1:48 PM

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West Bengal election campaign enters crucial final two days

As two days remain for the end of campaigning for the first phase of the assembly election in West Bengal, prominent leaders of various political parties are making last-ditch efforts to woo the voters. BJP leader and Union Minister JP Nadda will join a public meeting at Kotulpur in Bankura. Trinamo...

Benchmark domestic equity indices trade around 0.5% up in afternoon session today
Maharashtra, Jan 18 (ANI): File photo of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building as Sensex slips by 439.77 points, currently at 48,594.90. Nifty down by 152.45 points, currently at 14,281.25., in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)

April 20, 2026 12:56 PM

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Benchmark domestic equity indices trade around 0.5% up in afternoon session today

Benchmark domestic equity indices were trading around half a per cent up in the afternoon today. The Sensex rose 382 points to 78,876, while the Nifty added 115 points to 24,469 when reports last came in. Sectorally, Power, PSU Bank, and Utilities were leading the gains, while Realty, IT and Telecom...

Inquiry Commission sets up probe into Virudhunagar Accident

April 20, 2026 12:53 PM

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Inquiry Commission sets up probe into Virudhunagar Accident

An inquiry commission has been set up under the Chairmanship of IAS Govinda Rao. The District Collector of Virudhunagar, Subaputra and the Superintendent of Police, Sreenatha, are also part of the inquiry commission. The Officers visited the government hospital in Virudhunagar, where four labourers ...