International
Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia
More than 17.25 Lakh – 5 Kg FTL cylinders sold since 23rd March 2026 Sale of auto LPG by the PSU OMCs increased by 70% with major increase observed in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, West Bengal Indian embassy in Iran facilitated movement of 2,373 Indian nationals from Iran to…
Read More »LeT’s ‘Khargosh’ Found In Saudi Arabia, Used Fake Passport
Srinagar/New Delhi, Apr 19: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Umer Harris, alias ‘Khargosh’ (rabbit), is believed to be in Saudi Arabia after managing to escape the country using a forged passport issued in the name of Sajjad, claiming to be a resident of Rajasthan, officials said on Sunday. The Srinagar Police, which…
Read More »Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close
Celebrations were reported across Lebanon after a 10-day ceasefire was announced to pave the way for negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese officials, according to the US State Department. Donald Trump said a deal to end the war involving Iran is “very close,” adding that talks with Tehran could resume…
Read More »Iran-US talks may resume in Islamabad with JD Vance likely to lead the delegation:
Washington, April 15: The United States is weighing the possibility of holding a second round of negotiations with Iran, with Vice President JD Vance likely to lead the American delegation and Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, emerging as a probable venue, CNN reported. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law…
Read More »US Announces Blockade of All Iranian Ports Starting Monday After Talks Collapse
The United States military has said it will begin a sweeping blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday, escalating pressure on Tehran after high-level negotiations in Islamabad ended without an agreement. In a statement issued Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the blockade would target all maritime traffic entering or leaving…
Read More »JD Vance Departs Pakistan as US–Iran Talks Conclude Without Deal
The latest round of high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad has ended without an agreement, marking a significant setback in efforts to de-escalate tensions after weeks of conflict. The talks, which lasted approximately 21 hours, represented one of the most direct and extensive engagements between Washington…
Read More »Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for peace talks with US as world waits for deal to end conflict
Islamabad, April 11: An Iranian delegation landed here in the wee hours of Saturday for talks with the US, as the world keeps its fingers crossed for an agreement to end the conflict between the two sides. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, had…
Read More »Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US
The streets of Islamabad were on strict lockdown as Pakistan’s capital prepared to play host to historic negotiations between Iran and the US that have dangled the promise of an end to war that has devastated the Middle East. Even as the US–Iran ceasefire looked increasingly precarious, amid Israel’s…
Read More »Israel Strikes Lebanon Despite Iran Ceasefire Pause; Dozens Killed, Hundreds Injured
Israel launched a wave of devastating airstrikes across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, killing at least 89 people and injuring more than 700, Lebanese authorities said, amid escalating regional tensions. Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine warned that the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams continue to search…
Read More »US–Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Paves Way for Talks
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, with negotiations set to begin Friday in Islamabad, following a proposal by US President Donald Trump to suspend military strikes. The ceasefire comes after Trump offered to halt attacks on Iran on the condition…
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Use earphones or face fines, jail: Railway zones to educate passengers on mobile phone nuisance
New Delhi: Railway zones will spread awareness among passengers through public-address systems, urging them …
