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Cash, liquor, drugs: EC seizures in TN & WB cross Rs 1,000cr ahead of assembly polls
Election authorities in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have seized over Rs 1,000 crore in poll-related inducements, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals. The Election Commission deployed extensive surveillance teams to curb voter influence and ensure fair elections, while also establishing grievance committees to address public concerns.
What's Happening In Iran War? Trump Extends Truce with Talks In Limbo | The Pulse 4/22
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Mohit Kumar, Jefferies, Chief European Economist & Strategist; Odile Renaud-Basso, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, President; Marc Weller, University of Cambridge, Professor & Chatham House Global Gov...
Iran Seizes Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as US Extends Fragile Ceasefire
Tensions are still high in the Gulf region as Iran and the US send mixed signals of de-escalation and confrontation, even after the extension of a fragile ceasefire. Iran’s powerful military arm, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), announced on Wednesday that it had seized two vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The force said the ships were taken for “disrupting order and safety” in the waterway, which is one of the world’s most important oil routes. The seizures came...
The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
NewsWorldEuropeThe Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefireU.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on holdThe Associated Press Wednesday 22 April 2026 13:48 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
PM admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterDavey presses Starmer on reports aide considered for ambassador jobSir Keir Starmer has confirmed conversations took place about a potential diplomatic role for his senior aide Matthew Doyle.The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links...
Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, port infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Keith Kellogg urges US to 'finish the job' against Iran by seizing islands, strangling economy
Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg (Ret.) is urging the U.S. to "finish the job" against Iran, calling for the seizure of strategic islands, crippling its energy sector and arming insurgents inside the country after a fragile ceasefire was extended in a bid to keep negotiations alive."Let’s not negotiate anymore. Let’s just walk away. Let’s finish the job," Kellogg said Tuesday on "Hannity."Kellogg, who previously served as a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia under the Trump administration, argued that I...
Global forced displacement surpasses 117M as conflicts intensify
Escalating conflicts across multiple regions have intensified forced displacement, with millions of people newly uprooted in recent months, deepening...
Morgan McSweeney to take questions from MPs amid Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
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How long can US stay at war with Iran? Here’s how the numbers stack up
A recent report highlights that while the US can sustain a conflict with Iran for now, it's depleting critical missile stockpiles. This drawdown significantly impacts readiness for potential future conflicts, particularly with China. Rebuilding these advanced munitions will take years, posing a strategic vulnerability for America's global position.
White House draws up blacklist of NATO countries — media
According to the report, the US administration is keeping the details under wraps while considering various courses of action
Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?
Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.
How India built a four-layer shield to block Pakistan's aerial attacks
How India built a fourlayer shield to block Pakistans aerial attacks
Under-fire Nepal minister quits after weeks in office
Nepal's home minister stepped down Wednesday over growing criticism of his finances after less than a month in office he won on an anti-corruption platform.Sudan Gurung, a key figure in the Gen-Z protests last September that toppled Nepal's previous government, said he was stepping down to ensure a "fair investigation"."I have resigned from the position of Home Minister with effect from today," the 38-year-old posted on his social media accounts.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf...
Fury as rabbi who boasted about destroying homes in Gaza lights torch at Israel independence day celebrations
NewsWorldMiddle EastFury as rabbi who boasted about destroying homes in Gaza lights torch at Israel independence day celebrationsAvraham Zarbiv called on the military to ‘flatten’ Gaza as Israel draws widespread condemnation for its actions in the strip Maira Butt Wednesday 22 April 2026 13:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark...
Fears raised Donald Trump could embarrass the King during US state visit
Fears raised Donald Trump could embarrass the King during US state visitThe chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee raised concerns that the US President 'can't stop himself”, and claimed she was 'worried' about the King and Queen heading to AmericaCommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor13:24, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesEmily Thornberry raised concerns over King Charles meeting with Donald Trump(Image: AP)Donald Trump could use an upcoming state visit to embarrass...
Saaf Pani scam: Red warrants for PM Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law suspended
PakistanSaaf Pani scam: Red warrants for PM Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law suspendedBy Abid Khan-Apr 22, 2026LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore has suspended the arrest and red warrants issued against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter Rabia Imran and son-in-law Imran Ali Yousaf in the Saaf Pani corruption reference. Accountability Court Judge Rana Arif issued a written order after hearing petitions filed by the couple, seeking permission to surrender before the court. The court app...
From patriotic slogans to Shahed drones — Iran murals project defiance in war with US
Since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, colourful murals have sprung up across Tehran and other major cities, rich in symbolism and themes of resistance and defiance. Murals and banners have long been a defining feature of Iran’s urban landscape, particularly in Tehran, where such paintings in central squares mirror the state’s political messaging and foreign policy. This photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows a woman walking past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in...
Lara Trump accuses Ivanka of giving the president ‘unsolicited advice’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLara Trump accuses Ivanka of giving the president ‘unsolicited advice’Sister-in-law says Donald Trump’s favorite daughter is most likely to offer unasked-for counselJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 22 April 2026 13:21 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":tr...