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April 18, 2026 8:03 AM
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Iran has warned that it will take reciprocal measures if the United States continues its maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports, even as it outlined conditions for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei offered clarification on an earlier state...
April 18, 2026 7:56 AM
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The US has imposed sanctions on seven senior commanders of Iraqi militias that are supported by Iran, including groups like Kataib Hezbollah and Asaib Ahl al-Haq, for allegedly planning and carrying out attacks on US personnel and coalition forces in the region. Officials have said the move is part ...
April 18, 2026 7:47 AM
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran's announcement declaring that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely opened for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ongoing ceasefire, describing it as a positive step towards easing tensions in the region. In a social...
April 18, 2026 7:43 AM
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Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz is completely open to commercial traffic, coinciding with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced the move on social media, saying the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz...
April 18, 2026 7:05 AM
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Offline registration for the Char Dham Yatra commenced yesterday, with 2,713 pilgrims physically registering for the pilgrimage on the first day. The manual registration process began ahead of the yatra, scheduled to start on Sunday. According to official data, 683 pilgrims registered for Yamunotri,...
April 18, 2026 7:00 AM
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The Manipur government has announced plans to develop a bird sanctuary at Kharungpat in Kakching district, in a move aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation and promoting eco-tourism in the state. A senior forest official said that the proposed sanctuary will cover around 227 hectares, acco...
April 18, 2026 6:56 AM
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu criticised the Congress-led opposition for blocking the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament. In a social media post, he said the move denied a historic step toward women’s empowerment and accused the opposition, led by the Indian National Congres...
April 18, 2026 6:51 AM
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The first phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi yesterday. The Defence Ministry said that the four-day conference served as a key platform for a comprehensive review of the Indian Navy’s operational and materiel preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resou...
April 18, 2026 6:45 AM
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Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav has said that a major step has been taken to expand insurance coverage and improve claim settlement for AYUSH treatments during the Chintan Shivir 2026. The two-day Chintan Shivir concluded successfully in New Delhi yesterday. Speaking to the media, Mr Jadhav said t...
April 18, 2026 6:40 AM
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BJP National President Nitin Nabin said that the opposition alliance have committed a grave betrayal to the country's 'half population' by not allowing the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill, which would effectively implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. In a social media post, he said ...
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