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Parliament Special Session LIVE: Special Sitting Of Parliament On Women's Quota Amendments To Begin Today

Parliament's 3-day special session Live Updates, Day 1: The government is expected to introduce three amendment Bills aimed at operationalising the legislation, which was passed in 2023 to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State

Fury from LGBTQ community as Tennessee declares June as 'Nuclear Family Month' and DROPS 'pride'

Fury from LGBTQ community as Tennessee declares June as ‘Nuclear Family Month’ and DROPS 'pride'By MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 05:33, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 05:34, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Capital Development Authority razes nearly 200 Noorpur Shahan houses during massive operation in Islamabad

• Police book 350 individuals under Anti-Terrorism Act, other charges over Tuesday’s violent clash• FIR alleges use of petrol bombs, firearms• Residents dispute CDA’s claim, civic body defends action ISLAMABAD: After the police registered a case against residents of Noorpur Shahan under multiple charges, including provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, in connection with Tuesday’s violent clash, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) as part of its anti-encroachment drive on Wednesday, demolishe...

चीन-ईरान के 'ऑयल गेम' से परेशान अमेरिका, ट्रंप के मंत्री ने दे दी खुली धमकी

رسانه سازمان ملل: بحران در خاورمیانه بر کشورهای جزیره‌ای اقیانوس آرام تاثیر می‌گذارد

سرویس خبری سازمان ملل گزارش داد بحران خاورمیانه پیامدهای منفی برای کشورهای جزیره‌ای اقیانوس آرام داشته است. مقام برنامه توسعه سازمان ملل گفت اختلال انرژی بر جوامع منطقه اثر گذاشته و افزایش قیمت سوخت و حمل‌ونقل، دولت‌ها را از فیجی تا جزایر مارشال با چالش جدی روبه‌رو کرده است.

Why the world must act now and put an end to the war

[This article is part of a series on Khaleej Times' 48th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of credible journalism that informs, reassures and connects communities.]When the US and Israel launched coordinated aerial attacks against Iran on February 28, the effects were undeniably felt across the world. Ensuing headlines did not only talk about the atrocious Iranian retaliation across the Gulf region, potential regime change, massive casualties and destruction, but also the economic repercuss...

Two women BJP leaders engage in verbal duel over girl’s hostel

The PMC is constructing a four-storey building for residential education centre for backward community and tribal category girl students in Baner.

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran

Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war

TVK chief Vijay booked ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

TVK president Vijay faces a case for allegedly flouting poll permissions. Officials state a roadshow was conducted instead of the approved event, breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Police have registered a case and are investigating, reviewing video evidence to determine the violation's scope. Further action awaits investigation outcomes.

سناتور اسکات: نباید به تهران فرصت استفاده از سلاح هسته‌ای را بدهیم

سناتور ریک اسکات گفت در قبال جمهوری اسلامی انتخاب سختی وجود ندارد: یا باید برنامه هسته‌ای تهران را نابود کرد یا مانند دوران اوباما مماشات کرد. او با حمایت از ترامپ تاکید کرد نباید به ایران فرصت دستیابی و استفاده از سلاح هسته‌ای علیه آمریکایی‌ها داده شود.

The Alternative Premier League Table: No 33 – Long-passing sequences

Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic analyses the entire division through a specific lens.After looking at errors leading to shots and goals last week, we dive into long- and short-passing sequences that result in goals.As usual, the article that follows is long but detailed, so please settle down and enjoy it all — or use the index at the bottom of the page to jump to a specific club.Advertisement

FAA investigating pilots who made animal noises on radio

FAA investigating pilots who made animal noises on radio

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down real-time vote tallies from New Jersey to see who will replace Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now the state's Democratic governor, while giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at election night coverage.

Lebanon talks

THE US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel, held in Washington on Tuesday, were closely followed across the world, not only because of the dire humanitarian situation the savage Israeli assault has created in Lebanon, but also due to their bearing on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It is reportedly the first time since the early 1990s that major delegations from both states met directly. However, it appears that their agendas were worlds apart: the Lebanese side was interested in securi...

Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders 'will meet' today as China fumes over Hormuz Strait

Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders 'will meet' today as China fumes over Hormuz StraitUS President Donald Trump has said that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday, April 16, more than three decades after their last discussion as tensions remain highNewsPaige Ingram04:59, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTrump is confident the leaders will meet today(Image: Getty Images)US President Donald Trump said in a post on social media that Israeli and Lebanese leadership wil...

Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary

Rep. Andy Barr maintained his cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky. Barr raised nearly $1.5 million over the first three months of the year and started April with almost $4.2 million in his war chest — more than five times that of his next-closest rival, according to filings from the Federal Election Commission. Businessman Nate Morris reported raising $1 million and had roughly $580,000 in his campaign coffers to start the second...

US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three

Wednesday’s strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177Three people were killed in a US strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days, military officials have announced.US southern command said it conducted “a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations” in the eastern Pacific, without naming the alleged group, in an X post. Continue reading...

ترامپ: مذاکرات اسرائیل و لبنان پنج‌شنبه برگزار می‌شود

دونالد ترامپ در تروث‌سوشال گفت مذاکرات اسرائیل و لبنان پنج‌شنبه برگزار می‌شود. او اضافه کرد: در تلاشیم کمی فاصله تنفسی میان اسرائیل و لبنان ایجاد کنیم. مدت زیادی است که دو رهبر با یکدیگر گفت‌وگو نکرده‌اند، حدود ۳۴ سال. این اتفاق فردا خواهد افتاد.

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WW2

InternationalMust ReadRattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2By Reuters -Apr 16, 2026Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons supplies. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling ​party approved the changes this week as she tries to invigorate the pacifist country’s mil...

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WW2

Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons supplies. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling ​party approved the changes this week as she tries to invigorate the pacifist country’s military industrial base. Her government will formally adopt the new rules as soon as this month, three Ja...