UN Chief calls Strait of Hormuz opening a positive step toward easing regional tensions
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at a start-of-year press conference at the UN headquarters in New York, Jan. 29, 2026. Guterres on Thursday warned that power is prevailing over law globally and called for the acceleration of multipolarity. (Xinhua via IANS)

April 18, 2026 7:47 AM

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UN Chief calls Strait of Hormuz opening a positive step toward easing regional tensions

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...

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

April 18, 2026 7:43 AM

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

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...

First phase of Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concludes in New Delhi

April 18, 2026 6:51 AM

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First phase of Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concludes in New Delhi

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...

Chintan Shivir 2026 concludes in Delhi, focuses on strengthening AYUSH sector

April 18, 2026 6:45 AM

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Chintan Shivir 2026 concludes in Delhi, focuses on strengthening AYUSH sector

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...

BJP President Nitin Nabin accuses opposition of betraying women over quota Bill

April 18, 2026 6:40 AM

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BJP President Nitin Nabin accuses opposition of betraying women over quota Bill

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 ...