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"I did want to send a signal." Vice President JD Vance meets with Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, sparking debate over the administration's shifting stance.

The deadline, set by US President Donald Trump, gives Iran limited time to either present an acceptable proposal or face potential escalation. Vance warned that the US retains “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use”.

Overnight attacks on Saudi Arabia hit a petrochemical complex in a sprawling industrial area in the eastern city of Jubail, a source on the ground told AFP on Tuesday, hours after similar installations in Iran were struck.

Justice Nagarathna made these remarks while sitting on a nine-judge Constitution Bench hearing a cluster of cases regarding the entry of women into religious places, primarily centred on the Sabarimala Temple.

Civil Aviation Ministry Joint Secretary Asangba Chuba Ao noted that a key challenge is the rising cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Although prices have increased, the government has kept the hike moderate for domestic flights.

US President Donald Trump says a “whole civilization will die tonight” as his imposed Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline on Iran to make a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches. But, he added, “maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?” The US struck military targets overnight on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island — from which almost all the country’s oil is exported — according to a US official, who added the strikes did not target oil facilities.

In a landmark development for Andhra Pradesh, the long-pending dream of establishing Amaravati as the State’s capital received a decisive boost after Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026. The move has formally granted legal backing to Amaravati as the capital, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political and administrative journey.

Former captain Tamim Iqbal has been named the new BCB President after the Bangladesh government dissolved the board over 2025 election fraud. The move comes amid a diplomatic reset with India following a 2026 World Cup boycott.

Qatar warns West Asia war is nearing a “point of no return” as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising fears of uncontrollable regional conflict.

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the incident as a “barbaric act” and assured the public that all those responsible for the crime would be identified and dealt strictly according to the law.

The rescue of an American airman shot down over Iran on Easter Sunday has become the latest flashpoint in a deepening theological debate over the US-Israeli war, after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly likened the operation to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Pakistan’s neutrality is at a breaking point. Explore how the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia complicates Islamabad’s 45-day truce plan between Iran and the US.

The searches at Khera's home came after an FIR was lodged by Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, on Monday in connection with Congress's claims that she holds three passports. Assam Police subsequently searched Khera's Delhi residence in connection with the matter.

US president Donald trump's flip flop in recent weeks has Iran firmly in control of the strait of Hormuz. Maritime traffic through the strait has shown a slight increase, reaching its highest levels in weeks. Yet, it remains a small fraction of the volume seen before the Iran war began on February 28th.

David Warner has been charged with mid-range drink-driving in Sydney. Police allege Warner recorded a 0.104 reading—more than double the legal limit—after stopping short of an RBT site in Maroubra. Get the full details and his May 7 court date here.

SRK and Sourav Ganguly were recently spotted warmly greeting each other during an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens. The video shared by KKR has taken over the internet. Read on to know more.

Reportedly, the railway infrastructure in four key provinces, Qazvin, Zanjan, Karaj, and Kashan, has been significantly compromised.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to sacrifice himself for the country and said Iranians are prepared to defend it.

A massive six-alarm fire at a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, triggers explosions and heavy smoke; over 100 firefighters are on site.