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India invited to join UK–France maritime initiative for Strait of Hormuz security

April 18, 2026 8:23 AM

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India invited to join UK–France maritime initiative for Strait of Hormuz security

India has officially confirmed that it has been invited to take part in a maritime initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to protect transit through the Strait of Hormuz, widely regarded as a critical global chokepoint. During a weekly media briefing in the capital, Ministry of External ...

Iran rejects US President claim of agreement to transfer enriched uranium to US

April 18, 2026 8:09 AM

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Iran rejects US President claim of agreement to transfer enriched uranium to US

Iran has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it has agreed to transfer its enriched uranium to the United States, with its Foreign Ministry strongly dismissing the assertion. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran would not allow such a move under any circumst...

Iran warns of reciprocal action over US maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports

April 18, 2026 8:03 AM

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Iran warns of reciprocal action over US maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports

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...

US sanctions seven senior commanders of Iran-backed Iraqi militias over attacks on coalition forces

April 18, 2026 7:56 AM

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US sanctions seven senior commanders of Iran-backed Iraqi militias over attacks on coalition forces

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 ...

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...

Offline registration for Char Dham Yatra begins, 2,713 pilgrims register on day one

April 18, 2026 7:05 AM

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Offline registration for Char Dham Yatra begins, 2,713 pilgrims register on day one

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,...

Manipur: Kharungpat set to get bird sanctuary, focus on biodiversity conservation

April 18, 2026 7:00 AM

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Manipur: Kharungpat set to get bird sanctuary, focus on biodiversity conservation

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...

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu slams Congress-led opposition over Women’s Reservation Bill

April 18, 2026 6:56 AM

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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu slams Congress-led opposition over Women’s Reservation Bill

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...

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...

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