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Campaigning for Phase-1 of the West Bengal elections has officially ended, setting the stage for voting across 152 constituencies on April 23. With over 8,000 polling booths marked as super sensitive, security has been significantly tightened to ensure smooth and peaceful voting. The first phase is crucial and could shape the momentum for the rest of the elections, as political parties brace for a high-stakes contest across key districts.

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s IRGC reportedly attacked and seized multiple commercial vessels, including MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, while another ship, Euphoria, was struck and grounded near Iranian waters. The incident comes shortly after Trump declared that ceasefire with Iran has been extended. Repots are also emerging about the growing concern over American missile stockpile which have been strained due to the war in Iran.

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s IRGC reportedly attacked and seized multiple commercial vessels, including MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, while another ship, Euphoria, was struck and grounded near Iranian waters. The incident comes shortly after Trump declared that ceasefire with Iran has been extended. Repots are also emerging about the growing concern over American missile stockpile which have been strained due to the war in Iran.

Discover the dark side of a floating city. Inside the USS Abraham Lincoln's internal police force, the heavily secured brig, and how military justice is dispensed 3,000 miles from a real courthouse.

India marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, remembering the lives lost and honouring the victims of the tragedy. The attack in Jammu & Kashmir shocked the nation and led to heightened security measures across the region. On the anniversary, tributes are being held while authorities reaffirm their commitment to fighting terrorism and ensuring safety in the Valley.

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a Democratic redistricting plan that could allow the party to pick up as many as four new seats in the midterm elections. With 97% of the vote in, the "yes" vote on the ballot referendum held a narrow lead of 3 percentage points. The special election is a major victory for Democrats as they seek to gain control of the narrowly divided House this fall. Democrats have now won statewide votes in California and Virginia to redraw congressional maps as part of a mid-decade redistricting arms race that began last year when President Donald Trump urged GOP-led states to alter their district lines.

The news of Liam Rosenior's sacking came following Chelsea’s latest Premier League defeat, where they lost 0-3 against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday. Chelsea were on a run of five consecutive Premier League defeats in which they failed to score a single goal.

Iran’s judiciary labels Trump’s clemency call "fake news," denying 8 women face execution. Updates on Mizan Online’s response and the April 22 ceasefire deadline.

The NIA on Wednesday attached multiple residential properties and land parcels belonging to JeM operative Fayaz Ahmad Magray in Pulwama, linked to the 2017 Lethpora CRPF camp fidayeen attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wanted the Strait of Hormuz open “so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day”, which he said the Gulf nation would risk losing if it remains closed. “Iran is collapsing financially! They want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately,” he wrote on Truth Social, adding that the Islamic republic was “starving for cash.”

In February 2025, the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) had signed a cooperation agreement on the spaceflight of Pakistani astronaut to the Chinese space station.

Amid Iran conflict, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, a Democrat from Arizona, delivered remarks on the House floor on Monday addressing Jared Kushner’s role during the Trump administration. In her speech, Ansari criticized what she described as ethical concerns surrounding Trump's son-in-law Kushner’s conduct and broader actions taken by the administration. She characterized the situation in strong terms, alleging instances of “naked, open, brazen corruption,” and called for greater scrutiny and accountability.

The Hundred, England’s premier short-form cricket format, has been in the news for multiple reasons recently; however, the headlines belonged to Jude Bellingham, who now owns a stake in the franchise.

Payal Kapadia, whose critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light earned international laurels in 2024, will serve as jury president at the Cannes Critics' Week at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2026.

The United States military is facing growing concerns over depleted missile stockpiles following the recent conflict with Iran. According to assessments, including those by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, nearly 45% of Precision Strike Missiles have been used, along with around 50% of THAAD and Patriot air defense interceptors. Other long-range systems, including cruise missiles, have also seen significant drawdowns. Experts warn this creates a “near-term risk” for US military readiness—especially if another major conflict emerges, particularly involving China. The situation highlights the strain of modern high-intensity warfare on advanced weapons systems and raises urgent questions about production capacity, defense planning, and global deterrence.

Anne Hathaway casually slipped a popular Arabic phrase, ‘Inshallah’, during an interview recently that has left the internet divided. Anne is currently busy promoting her new film The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Local representatives, addressing the gathering, strongly condemned all forms of terrorism and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. They emphasised that such acts of violence have no place in society.

Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, saying its Revolutionary Guard seized two of them and further inflaming tensions over the key waterway. It comes after U.S. forces seized an Iranian ship and boarded a tanker linked to Tehran’s oil trade.

I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him." Legendary Australian captain Allan Border hails 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s "unmatched power" but issues a vital warning for his Test cricket future.