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Raghav Chadha's Z+ security by Punjab police withdrawn amid rift with AAP

Raghav Chadhas Z security by Punjab police withdrawn amid rift with AAP

ED raids Punjab university owned by AAP MP who replaced Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha

ED raids Punjab university owned by AAP MP who replaced Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha

سخنگوی کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس: بدون اجازه ما یک لیتر نفت از تنگه هرمز عبور نمی‌کند

ابراهیم رضایی، سخنگوی کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس گفت: «قدرت دریایی جمهوری اسلامی به گونه‌ای است که بدون اجازه آن، یک لیتر نفت از تنگه هرمز عبور نخواهد کرد.» او افزود: «روسی‌ها و چینی‌ها اعلام کردند و خواهید دید که کشورهای اروپایی و برخی دیگر از کشورها از آمریکا پیروی نکردند.»

'Iron Dome' over London to shoot down missiles may be needed as threats from Russia and Iran grow

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Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years agoDarkness had fallen on 27 June 1985 when Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto set off on the 150-mile drive back from a meeting of anti-apartheid activists in the South African city of Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha. They never made it home.About an hour into their journey, as the road wound north from the coast towards their home town of Cradock (...

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 15, 2026TOKYO: 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 U.S. weapons supplies. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party approved the changes this ​week as she tries to invigorate the pacifist coun...

AAP सांसद अशोक मित्तल के ठिकानों पर ED का छापा, राघव चड्ढा की जगह बनाए गए थे डिप्टी लीडर

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Sabarimala Case Live Updates: Supreme Court to resume hearing

Apr 15, 2026 10:37 AM IST Supreme Court Hearing on Sabarimala Women Entry Live Updates: SG Mehta's arguments Mehta had earlier pointed to several instances where restrictions operate against men, noting that there are temples where men are not allowed entry. He further added that there are temples where male priests are under a religious mandate to wash the feet of female devotees.

فایننشال تایمز: ایران از ماهواره جاسوسی چین برای هدف گرفتن پایگاه‌های آمریکا استفاده کرد

فایننشال تایمز گزارش داد جمهوری اسلامی در جنگ اخیر به‌طور مخفیانه از یک ماهواره جاسوسی چینی برای هدف قرار دادن پایگاه‌های آمریکا در منطقه استفاده کرده است. این خبر در حالی منتشر می‌شود که سی‌ان‌ان نیز از احتمال ارسال سامانه‌های پدافند هوایی چین به ایران خبر داده بود.

Middle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan

US military boasts blockade of the strait of Hormuz will incapacitate Iran’s economy; Trump says negotiations could return to PakistanUS-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump saysWelcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.The US military has said American forces have completely halted economic trade going in and out of Iran by sea through a blockade.An estimated 90% of Iran’s economy is fueled by international trade by sea. In less than 36 hour...

Iran-US war latest: Trump says war is close to over as US claims ‘maritime superiority’ in Middle East

Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1776229397}NewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: Trump says war is close to over as US claims ‘maritime superiority’ in Middle EastJD Vance said Trump ‘wants to make the grand bargain’ with Iran after peace talks failed over the weekendBel Trew, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & Rachel DobkinWednesday 15 April 2026 06:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","cop...

PM Shehbaz to depart for Jeddah today on official visit to Saudi Arabia: PMO

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart from Islamabad for Jeddah today on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a post on social media on Wednesday. The premier will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, the statement said. More to follow

Top Israel court hears petitions to oust far-right minister

Israel’s High Court was on Wednesday hearing four petitions backed by the country’s attorney general that seek to oust hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The case is the latest example of the tension between the judiciary and one of the most right-wing governments in Israel’s history, and has been sharply criticised by several other ministers. The petitions seek Ben Gvir’s removal on the grounds that he has undermined the independence of the police. The...

Hopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force

Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran as the U.S. military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by strike targets across the war-weary region

Trump rules out extending ceasefire with Iran, calls deal a better option

Trump rules out extending ceasefire with Iran calls deal a better option

Hungary for change

THERE has understandably been widespread rejoicing over the comeuppance of Viktor Orbán in last Sunday’s Hungarian elections. For the past 16 years, he has served as something of a role model for fascist-adjacent political forces across Europe and far beyond. Amid indications that his far-right Fidesz party might be ousted after four terms of parliamentary supermajorities that enabled its leader to pursue his reprehensible agenda, ideological allies from across the continent and even Latin Ameri...

यूरोप बनेगा आत्मनिर्भर! अमेरिका को किया अलग-थलग, 'यूरोपियन NATO' बनाने की तैयारी

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लेबनान के सामने इजरायल ने रखी हिज्बुल्लाह और ईरान को लेकर ये शर्त, अमेरिका में क्या हुई बात

ED raids AAP MP Ashok Mittal’s home after he replaces Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal just days after his appointment as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House. This action follows a recent leadership reshuffle within the AAP's Rajya Sabha contingent, where Mittal replaced Raghav Chadha. Mittal, the founder of Lovely Professional University, entered politics in 2022.

South Korea jails US YouTuber Johnny Somali for kissing ‘comfort women’ statue

An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been sentenced to six months in prison, a court in Seoul said on Wednesday. Johnny Somali, 25, gained notoriety several years ago for recording himself doing a series of provocative stunts in South Korea and Japan, and streaming them on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. South Korean authorities indicted Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, in 2024 on public...