Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US blockade on Iranian ports is lifted: Iran
Iranian flag waving with cityscape on background in Tehran, Iran

April 19, 2026 10:30 AM

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Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US blockade on Iranian ports is lifted: Iran

Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US blockade on Iranian ports is lifted. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the continuing blockade by the United States as a breach of ceasefire conditions and warned that any vessel approaching the Strait would be c...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to pay state visit to India today
Sacheon-si: President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a ceremony marking the rollout of the first mass-produced KF-21 fighter jet at the headquarters of Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, southeastern South Korea, on March 25, 2026. (Yonhap via IANS)

April 19, 2026 10:24 AM

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to pay state visit to India today

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to India today. He will be accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. This will be President Lee’s first visit to India. The Ministry of External Affairs...

India women’s team to take South Africa in 2nd T20I today in Durban

April 19, 2026 10:12 AM

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India women’s team to take South Africa in 2nd T20I today in Durban

The India women’s cricket team will take on hosts South Africa in the second T20 International of the five-match series at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban today. The match will begin at 5:30 PM Indian time. In the series opener, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India suffered a six-wicket defeat. India posted 1...

Political campaigns intensify in Tamil Nadu for assembly elections 2026

April 19, 2026 10:05 AM

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Political campaigns intensify in Tamil Nadu for assembly elections 2026

In Tamil Nadu, with campaigning ending on April 21st, political rhetoric and verbal duels have reached their peak. Top leaders from all parties are visiting the state for a final push. Today, Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah is scheduled to campaign in Sivagiri, Erode, to support the NDA...

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews implementation of MGNREGA

April 19, 2026 9:43 AM

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews implementation of MGNREGA

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually chaired a meeting with Ministers of Rural Development from States and Union Territories to review the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The meeting also assessed the preparedness of...

CAQM reviews measures taken to control air pollution in NCR

April 19, 2026 9:28 AM

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CAQM reviews measures taken to control air pollution in NCR

The Enforcement Task Force of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has held a meeting to review recent measures taken to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). During a 15-day period from the 27th of last month to the 10th of this month, officials conducted 162 inspe...

No casualty reported in fire broke out at chemical warehouse of JWR Logistics in Panvel, Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai: Smoke billows after a massive fire breaks out at a cargo handling warehouse at Gavhan Phata in Uran, near the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Video Grab)

April 19, 2026 9:05 AM

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No casualty reported in fire broke out at chemical warehouse of JWR Logistics in Panvel, Maharashtra

A massive fire broke out at the chemical warehouse of JWR Logistics Pvt Ltd, a cargo company, near Padeghar in Panvel, Maharashtra, yesterday. The roar of the fire and the sound of the explosion spread panic in the area; therefore, traffic was disrupted for some time. No casualties were reported. Th...