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US-Iran talks uncertain but Pak bans public transport in twin cities
USIran talks uncertain but Pak bans public transport in twin cities
Sanjay Raut accuses PM Modi of violating poll code, Shinde Sena asks him to ‘assess own level’
A war of words erupted in Maharashtra following PM Modi’s address on the women’s quota setback. While Sanjay Raut accused Modi of deflecting responsibility, the Shinde-led Sena defended him as a "pillar of the nation".
India summons Iranian envoy after tankers come under fire in Strait of Hormuz
AsiaIndiaIndia summons Iranian envoy after tankers come under fire in Strait of HormuzAttacks disrupt vital oil route used heavily by Indian shippingNamita Singh Sunday 19 April 2026 12:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2960539","articleMeta":{"url":"...
Karnataka HC dismisses Congress MLA Manjunatha’s appeal in false caste certificate case
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the invalidation of Kolar MLA G Manjunatha’s Scheduled Caste certificate, noting it was obtained through the "misuse of office computers". Evidence revealed Manjunatha belongs to the Byragi (OBC) community.
Labour says Reform Richard Tice's 'credibility is in tatters' after '£100,000 tax failure'
Labour says Reform Richard Tice's 'credibility is in tatters' after '£100,000 tax failure'Labour chair Anna Turley said the Reform chief Nigel Farage should urgently explain why multi-millionaire deputy leader Richard Tice remains his second-in-commandNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor12:15, 19 Apr 2026Updated 12:16, 19 Apr 2026View ImageReform chief Nigel Farage and his deputy, Richard Tice(Image: PA)Reform deputy Richard Tice's "credibility is in tatt...
رسانه وابسته به سپاه: نیروهای مسلح جمهوری اسلامی دو نفتکش دیگر را در تنگه هرمز بازگرداندند
خبرگزاری تسنیم، رسانه وابسته به سپاه نوشت که نیروهای مسلح جمهوری اسلامی دو نفتکش با پرچمهای بوتسوانا و آنگولا را در تنگه هرمز از ادامه مسیر بازگرداندند. تسنیم نوشت که این دو کشتی قصد ترانزیت از این آبراه را داشتند که با اقدام نیروهای مسلح، مجبور به تغییر مسیر و عقبنشینی شدند.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight
After briefly reopening the vital economic waterway, Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.(Image credit: Asghar Besharati)
Beyond the population arithmetic: Do more MPs really mean better representation?
If the concern motivating delimitation is representation and responsiveness, then strengthening the tier with 3.2 million elected representatives, including 1.5 million women, should be part of the solution set, rather than an afterthought
Who is Trump to deny us our nuclear rights? Iran President draws red line
Who is Trump to deny us our nuclear rights Iran President draws red line
European allies fear US is rushing into flawed Iran peace deal
NewsWorldMiddle EastEuropean allies fear US is rushing into flawed Iran peace dealDiplomats caution a superficial accord won’t properly address Iran’s nuclear programJohn Irish & Parisa HafeziSunday 19 April 2026 12:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2...
Jaipur nikah, Kashmir trail: How LeT's 'Khargosh' used fake passport to flee India
A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.
Bahrain demands 'full compensation' for damages after Iranian attacks during war
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]In a letter to UN officials, Bahrain has sought compensation from Iran for losses incurred by the Gulf country during Tehran's attacks during the US-Iran war.According to Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain air defence systems intercepted 194 ballistic missiles and 523 hostile drones targeting the country's airspace, territorial waters and land since February 28...
Virginia’s redistricting vote ‘a critical step’ for the swing state
Purple state which recently elected a Democratic governor will now choose whether to replace existing voting maps with ones that favor DemocratsNearly three months to the day after his term as Virginia’s governor ended, Republican Glenn Youngkin stood in an unshaded corner of an office parking lot to warn dozens of conservative activists that they were in the midst of “the most important election” in the commonwealth’s 237-year history.The question before the voters casting ballots at an early v...
Keir Starmer warns UK must not take eyes off Putin from top-secret Vanguard sub visit
EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer warns UK must not take eyes off Putin from top-secret Vanguard sub visitThe Mirror was given rare access to join Keir Starmer as he boarded a nuclear-armed Vanguard-Class submarine off the coast of Scotland as it returned from a record 206-day deploymentCommentsNewsLizzy Buchan Political Editor12:00, 19 Apr 2026Updated 12:10, 19 Apr 2026Starmer: Nuclear subs are front line of Britain's defence Keir Starmer has said Britain’s nuclear deterrent is the front line of our...
Bohiragoto vs Bhadralok: Bengal’s identity battle heats up as parties 'fish' for votes
As the campaign sharpens, the familiar charge of “bohiragoto” has returned to the centre of the political stage, with the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) reviving a narrative that helped it decisively blunt the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) five years ago. The immediate trigger this time, as seen in the reaction to Leander Paes joining the BJP, shows how quickly the labels are deployed as "outsider, parachuted, not one of us".
Gujarat Migrant Shop Owner Left Devastated As Life Savings Turn to Ashes
Behind the headlines of communal tension and administrative crackdowns in Dhandhuka lies the harrowing story of Mohammad Sabir, a migrant from Bihar whose dreams of a better life were incinerated in a single afternoon.
وزیر خارجه ترکیه: واشینگتن و تهران اراده ادامه گفتوگوها را دارند
هاکان فیدان، وزیر خارجه ترکیه گفت که مذاکرات جمهوری اسلامی و آمریکا تا حد زیادی کامل شده اما هنوز چند مورد اختلاف باقی مانده و تمدید آتشبس لازم است. هاکان فیدان افزود که هر دو طرف اراده ادامه گفتوگوها را دارند.
Turkish FM warns against Greek-Israel alliance
Answering questions on the last day of Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Sunday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Greece-Greek Cypriot-Israel alliance...
75 UK MPs back motion demands sanctions on Israel over war crimes
InternationalMust Read75 UK MPs back motion demands sanctions on Israel over war crimesBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026LONDON: At least 75 British MPs have signed a parliamentary motion urging sanctions on Israel war crimes in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon. Labour member of parliament Richard Burgon has tabled the motion in the UK Parliament calling for broad sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. According to Burgon, the motion has already garnered 75 signatures fr...
No invite for Starmer? Rayner and Burnham spotted holding late-night meeting in Manchester fuelling talk of a leadership challenge days after pair were all smiles with PM
No invite for Starmer? Rayner and Burnham spotted holding late-night meeting in Manchester fuelling talk of a leadership challenge days after pair were all smiles with PMBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 11:38, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 11:39, 19 April 2026 e-mail 2 View comments