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Women won't forgive those who oppose women reservation: PM Modi warns Opposition

Women wont forgive those who oppose women reservation PM Modi warns Opposition

'विरोध करने वालों को लंबे समय तक कीमत चुकानी होगी...', महिला आरक्षण पर PM मोदी की वॉर्निंग, पढ़ें बड़ी बातें

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हरियाणा: कांग्रेस का बड़ा एक्शन, क्रॉस वोटिंग करने वाले पांच विधायक सस्पेंड

Horror as Russia 'plans nuclear weapon in space' that could cause global chaos

Horror as Russia 'plans nuclear weapon in space' that could cause global chaos General Stephen Whiting, head of US Space Command, said America was 'very concerned' about Russian plans to put a nuclear weapon in space that would target satellitesCommentsNewsCatherine MacKinlay, Tim Hanlon News Reporter and Catherine Mackinlay11:22, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesVladimir Putin's Russia is reportedly plotting to put a nuclear weapon in space(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Russi...

Russia’s Lancet crew foils Ukrainian rotation attempt in Kherson Region

The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the reconnaissance and attack UAVs of the Ivanovo Guards Airborne Formation had been actively and successfully used in tandem since the beginning of the special military operation

Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks nearing breakthrough – media

The likelihood of a deal on Tehran’s nuclear program has improved significantly, Al Jazeera has reported The US-Iran talks being mediated by Pakistan to end the latest Middle East conflict are nearing a breakthrough, Al Jazeera has reported. The likelihood of a deal on Tehran’s nuclear program has improved significantly, the news outlet reported, citing Pakistani sources. Iran’s nuclear program has been the bone of contention in talks with the US to end the Middle East c...

US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Could Disrput Truce, Iran Cautions

The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz can lead to a disruption of the ceasefire between Iran and the US, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told Sputnik.

Iran War: US & Tehran Weigh Longer Truce, Oil Stabilizes | The Opening Trade 4/16/2026

The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters. Neither side desires restarting fighting, said another person familiar with the discussions, with the war having devastated Iran’s infrastructure and sent energy prices soaring, including in the US. Market expectations for a lengthening of the truce and an eventual formal end to the war have risen in the past two days, with...

Global powers reject Sudan rival government

Major regional and international bodies have said the move threatens unity and called on the warring sides to enter negotiations International organizations have rejected the creation of a “parallel government” in Sudan, warning against steps that could deepen divisions in the conflict-ridden country.  In a joint position released on Wednesday at the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin, the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League...

Delhi High Court shows no mercy to cop over Rs 300 bribe in 1999 case

The Delhi High Court was hearing the appeal filed by the head constable who allegedly took the bribe for returning the registration certificate of a stolen bike.

Greenland on the Menu? PM Fears Arctic Island May Be US' Next Target After Venezuela

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Arctic island could become Washington's next target after Venezuela, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said, following US President Donald Trump's renewed calls for the United States to take control of Greenland.

Profiles: Top commanders and officials martyred in 40-day US-Israeli war on Iran

Despite the US-Israeli assassination of Iran's Leader, top commanders, and senior officials in the 40-day war, the Islamic Republic endured — its institutions unbroken, its resistance intact. We profile some of them.

'Don't want credit': Top quotes from PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech on women's reservation bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the women's reservation Bill as a defining moment for India's democracy, emphasizing the need for greater female representation in policymaking. He asserted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, providing 33% reservation for women, will give India a new direction, linking it to the nation's ancient democratic roots and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.

شبکه روداو: اقلیم کردستان عراق پس از آتش‌بس ۱۶ بار مورد حملات موشکی و پهپادی قرار گرفته

شبکه روداو خبر داد که اقلیم کردستان عراق پس از آتش‌بس در جنگ ایران ۱۶ بار مورد حملات موشکی و پهپادی قرار گرفته است. بر اساس این گزارش، در ۴۸ ساعت گذشته، هشت حمله به اربیل و چهار مورد به سلیمانیه رخ داده است.

Russia launches deadliest aerial assault of the year on Ukraine

World Russia launches deadliest aerial assault of the year on Ukraine, killing 16, officials say By Aidan Stretch Aidan Stretch Reporter Aidan Stretch is a CBS News reporter based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Read Full Bio Aidan Stretch April 16, 2026 / 6:06 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched its deadliest aerial assault so far this year on Ukraine, killing 16 people, including a 12-year-old child, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine's Defense Ministry said...

India plans parliament expansion for women; opposition cries foul

India’s government was seeking to expand the size of parliament by two-fifths to increase the representation of women lawmakers, but opposition parties have cried foul, saying it would benefit the ruling party. “We’re set to take historic steps to empower women,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ahead of the special sitting of parliament on Thursday, to debate constitutional amendments to both expand seats for women and the overall size of parliament to over 800....

South African politician Julius Malema given five-year jail term for gun offence

Leader of leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters was convicted last year for firing rifle in the air at 2018 rallyThe South African leftwing politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a political rally in 2018.Lawyers for the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, South Africa’s fourth largest political party, immediately sought leave to appeal. Legal arguments are ongoing. Continue reading...

Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine

Russia unleashed a barrage of hundreds of drones and missile on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people in its most intense attack of the year. The attacks came after a short Easter ceasefire as President Zelenskyy toured Europe, pleading with allies for help protecting the country’s skies.

Trump bets on blockade to force Iran deal — will Tehran budge?

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has pivoted from military escalation to economic warfare, betting that a sweeping naval blockade of Iran’s ports and shipping can succeed where weeks of US-Israeli strikes have not — forcing Tehran back to the negotiating table.The strategy is stark: Cut off Iran’s ability to export oil and import essential goods, and the resulting economic shock — from currency collapse to potential food shortages — could push its leadership into concessions. After Iran’s move to choke...