Iran attacks 3 cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
At least three ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. A report stated that the ships came under attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline.
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At least three ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. A report stated that the ships came under attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline.
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Mamata chants 'Inshallah', should learn to say 'Jai Shri Ram': Sarma
Ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of raising "Inshallah" slogans while ignoring "Jai Shri Ram". "Mamata didi keeps saying 'Inshallah' but should also learn to say 'Jai Shri Ram' sometimes," he said. "She keeps chanting 'Inshallah' day and night...as if she has been on Hajj five times," he added.
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03:39 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of raising "Inshallah" slogans while ignoring "Jai Shri Ram". "Mamata didi keeps saying 'Inshallah' but should also learn to say 'Jai Shri Ram' sometimes," he said. "She keeps chanting 'Inshallah' day and night...as if she has been on Hajj five times," he added.
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What is 'saree cancer'?
Surgical oncologist Dr Arun Kumar Giri said "saree cancer" is a rare skin cancer that develops along the waistline due to wearing sarees tightly around waist for years. Constant friction and irritation from the petticoat string can damage skin and trigger malignant changes, he said. Two such cases were documented in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association in 2011.
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03:35 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Surgical oncologist Dr Arun Kumar Giri said "saree cancer" is a rare skin cancer that develops along the waistline due to wearing sarees tightly around waist for years. Constant friction and irritation from the petticoat string can damage skin and trigger malignant changes, he said. Two such cases were documented in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association in 2011.
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Deep hatred for PM Modi: Sitharaman after meeting ECI over Kharge's 'terrorist' remark
A BJP delegation comprising Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju, and Arjun Ram Meghwal appeared before the ECI to protest Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark for PM Narendra Modi. "It's the bottom-most pit they've [Congress] fallen into...calling him a terrorist in a deep hate towards the PM," Sitharaman said. The delegation demanded that ECI take stern action.
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03:53 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A BJP delegation comprising Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju, and Arjun Ram Meghwal appeared before the ECI to protest Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark for PM Narendra Modi. "It's the bottom-most pit they've [Congress] fallen into...calling him a terrorist in a deep hate towards the PM," Sitharaman said. The delegation demanded that ECI take stern action.
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Kash's defamation suit over claim that he frequented nightclubs dismissed
A US judge on Tuesday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Chief Kash Patel against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi. Patel had alleged defamation over remarks that he was "visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor" of the bureau’s headquarters. The court ruled the statement was "rhetorical hyperbole" and not defamatory.
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03:52 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A US judge on Tuesday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Chief Kash Patel against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi. Patel had alleged defamation over remarks that he was "visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor" of the bureau’s headquarters. The court ruled the statement was "rhetorical hyperbole" and not defamatory.
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Israel honours memory of Pahalgam victims as terror attack completes 1 year
Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, posted on X that Israel honours the memory of the innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. The terror attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-based TRF that led to deaths of 26 people, completed one year on Wednesday. "Israel remains resolute and unwavering in its fight against terrorism in all its forms," he added.
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03:51 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, posted on X that Israel honours the memory of the innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. The terror attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-based TRF that led to deaths of 26 people, completed one year on Wednesday. "Israel remains resolute and unwavering in its fight against terrorism in all its forms," he added.
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Why could Indians face costlier food in 2026?
Indians are likely to see their food bill rise in 2026 as the effects of the Strait of Hormuz's closure are likely to drive agricultural raw material prices higher. This, coupled with costlier fertilisers, disrupted LPG supply, and a 60% chance of below-normal monsoon, may increase food prices. Food and Agriculture Organization said this may trim India's GDP by 1.7%.
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04:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Indians are likely to see their food bill rise in 2026 as the effects of the Strait of Hormuz's closure are likely to drive agricultural raw material prices higher. This, coupled with costlier fertilisers, disrupted LPG supply, and a 60% chance of below-normal monsoon, may increase food prices. Food and Agriculture Organization said this may trim India's GDP by 1.7%.
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Nepal's Home Minister resigns within a month of taking oath after corruption allegations
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday to ensure "fair investigation" of corruption allegations against him. His resignation comes within a month of taking oath, amid criticism over alleged involvement in business dealings and share transactions linked to controversial figures. "Ethics hold more weight than any position, and there's no power greater than public trust," he said.
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04:10 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday to ensure "fair investigation" of corruption allegations against him. His resignation comes within a month of taking oath, amid criticism over alleged involvement in business dealings and share transactions linked to controversial figures. "Ethics hold more weight than any position, and there's no power greater than public trust," he said.
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Iran calls out Pak's 'double game' as mediator in US peace talks
Iranian state TV accused Pakistan of playing "double game" as mediator in peace talks with US. It alleged that Pakistan is "publicly" aligned with the United States while "privately" maintaining engagement with Tehran. Iran has accused Pakistan of bias and pro-US tilt, questioning role of Army chief Asim Munir. Notably, first round of US-Iran peace talks took place in Pakistan.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:01 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Iranian state TV accused Pakistan of playing "double game" as mediator in peace talks with US. It alleged that Pakistan is "publicly" aligned with the United States while "privately" maintaining engagement with Tehran. Iran has accused Pakistan of bias and pro-US tilt, questioning role of Army chief Asim Munir. Notably, first round of US-Iran peace talks took place in Pakistan.
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Massive explosions hit oil field in Iraq
Massive explosions hit an oil field in Erbil in northern Iraq on Wednesday, RT reported. A video has also surfaced on social media showing huge plumes of black smoke rising from the site. However, it remains unclear what triggered the explosion and how many casualties it has caused.
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04:28 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Massive explosions hit an oil field in Erbil in northern Iraq on Wednesday, RT reported. A video has also surfaced on social media showing huge plumes of black smoke rising from the site. However, it remains unclear what triggered the explosion and how many casualties it has caused.
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Possible that India may play a role in bringing peace: Rajnath on Iran conflict
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, when asked whether India has any role to play in initiating peace amid the West Asia crisis, said, "It is possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success as well." "The Prime Minister has appealed to both sides to end the war," he added.
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04:27 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, when asked whether India has any role to play in initiating peace amid the West Asia crisis, said, "It is possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success as well." "The Prime Minister has appealed to both sides to end the war," he added.
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Walking circus of delusion: Iran on Trump's 'Iran is collapsing' remark
Iran's Embassy in Austria took to X to mock US President Donald Trump over his remark that "Iran is collapsing" and that it wants the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, calling it a "walking circus of delusion" and an "absolute laughingstock". The embassy further said it could not "troll better" as Trump was "already embarrassing himself".
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:26 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Iran's Embassy in Austria took to X to mock US President Donald Trump over his remark that "Iran is collapsing" and that it wants the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, calling it a "walking circus of delusion" and an "absolute laughingstock". The embassy further said it could not "troll better" as Trump was "already embarrassing himself".
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04:26 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Kharge doesn't differentiate between black & white: VP on 'terrorist' remark for PM
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, while addressing an event where Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was also present, criticised him for calling PM Narendra Modi a terrorist. "I feel, sometimes Kharge ji does not differentiate between black and white, or between terror and terrorist," VP said. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Kharge, saying he "brought shame to the nation".
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04:43 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, while addressing an event where Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was also present, criticised him for calling PM Narendra Modi a terrorist. "I feel, sometimes Kharge ji does not differentiate between black and white, or between terror and terrorist," VP said. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Kharge, saying he "brought shame to the nation".
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Kharge's language deteriorated due to Rahul's influence: Shah on 'terrorist' remark
Reacting to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calling PM Narendra Modi "terrorist", Home Minister Amit Shah said Kharge's language has "deteriorated" due to Rahul Gandhi's influence. "Kharge breached every standard of public conduct...This insult to the foremost leader of the nation is an insult to the millions of people who love and support PM Modi," he stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:39 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Reacting to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calling PM Narendra Modi "terrorist", Home Minister Amit Shah said Kharge's language has "deteriorated" due to Rahul Gandhi's influence. "Kharge breached every standard of public conduct...This insult to the foremost leader of the nation is an insult to the millions of people who love and support PM Modi," he stated.
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Iran seizes India-bound ship
A Greek company-owned cargo ship, Epaminondas, which was bound for Gujarat is among the two ships seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The IRGC said the ships were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This comes days after two Indian ships were attacked by Iran, following which India summoned Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, and lodged a protest.
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04:37 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A Greek company-owned cargo ship, Epaminondas, which was bound for Gujarat is among the two ships seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The IRGC said the ships were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This comes days after two Indian ships were attacked by Iran, following which India summoned Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, and lodged a protest.
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SIT receives 20 more complaints in TCS conversion racket: Report
The SIT formed to investigate the sexual abuse and conversion case at TCS' Nashik office has received 20 more complaints via their helpline, News18 reported. Among the new complaints, four women have alleged that their religious sentiments were hurt while working at TCS, the report said. Earlier, nine employees had filed FIRs against senior staff and an HR manager.
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04:58 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The SIT formed to investigate the sexual abuse and conversion case at TCS' Nashik office has received 20 more complaints via their helpline, News18 reported. Among the new complaints, four women have alleged that their religious sentiments were hurt while working at TCS, the report said. Earlier, nine employees had filed FIRs against senior staff and an HR manager.
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Dalit groom dragged off horse, thrashed in MP during procession
Golu Ahirwar, a dalit groom was allegedly dragged off horse and beaten with sticks and clubs in MP's Damoh. The incident took place when the groom was passing through the village with his family due to which local strongmen allegedly took objection. The groom's family claimed that the attack was not spontaneous but related to caste prejudice.
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04:54 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Golu Ahirwar, a dalit groom was allegedly dragged off horse and beaten with sticks and clubs in MP's Damoh. The incident took place when the groom was passing through the village with his family due to which local strongmen allegedly took objection. The groom's family claimed that the attack was not spontaneous but related to caste prejudice.
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March was for the rights of women: Maha minister after woman confronts him during protest
After a woman angrily reacted to Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan’s protest on a road in Mumbai, he said they tried to explain things to her, but she did not understand. "She threw a water bottle at the women participating in the protest." "The kind of language she used was not right...this march was for the rights of women," he added.
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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After a woman angrily reacted to Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan’s protest on a road in Mumbai, he said they tried to explain things to her, but she did not understand. "She threw a water bottle at the women participating in the protest." "The kind of language she used was not right...this march was for the rights of women," he added.
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US indicts Southern Poverty Law Center, alleges $3 mn funneled to extremist groups
US Justice Department announced an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Centre, a civil rights group, of defrauding donors and stoking “racial hatred”. It said SPLC secretly funnelled over $3 million in funds to members of extremist groups. SPLC lied to donors, vowing to dismantle violent extremist groups, and paid the leaders of very extremist groups like Ku Klux Klan.
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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US Justice Department announced an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Centre, a civil rights group, of defrauding donors and stoking “racial hatred”. It said SPLC secretly funnelled over $3 million in funds to members of extremist groups. SPLC lied to donors, vowing to dismantle violent extremist groups, and paid the leaders of very extremist groups like Ku Klux Klan.
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US intel says Iran retains 'military strength', contradicts Trump claims: Report
A fresh assessment by Pentagon's internal intelligence agency has found that Iran remains a "potent regional power" despite US claims of major damage from strikes. The report noted Iran still has thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones. It contradicts statements by President Donald Trump that Iran's air force and navy were destroyed, saying its military remains largely intact.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:18 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A fresh assessment by Pentagon's internal intelligence agency has found that Iran remains a "potent regional power" despite US claims of major damage from strikes. The report noted Iran still has thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones. It contradicts statements by President Donald Trump that Iran's air force and navy were destroyed, saying its military remains largely intact.
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