- Payments at toll plazas to be made through FASTag or UPI. There's also a provision of e-notices, whereby fee can be paid within 72 hours to avoid extra charge
- Two persons have been arrested after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was allegedly obstructed and verbally abused by a group of youths in the Wandoor area of Kerala.
- Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna said the central government should treat states as equals, promoting cooperative federalism over hierarchical governance.
- PM Modi's statement follows an allegation by Congress that southern states, which have controlled their population, will be “punished” with fewer seats.
- The earthquake struck the northeast state at a depth of 10 kilometres at 8:23 pm on Saturday, while the epicentre was located in Karbi Anglong.
- In a crackdown on illegal imports, two traders in Dhule, Maharashtra, were arrested for selling banned Pakistani cosmetic products.
- Seven years later, CAA continues to play a key role in Assam’s politics and the focus on the law has increased as the north-east state heads for the polls
- Malayalam director Ranjith faces serious allegations of sexual harassment, leading to his arrest and three-day police custody.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday directed the state government to suspend four officers of the Kolkata Police, including a divisional deputy commissioner
- “When there’s no certainty if the drone will fly or not, why take risk of flying it in populated area?” said ex-CM; police later said it belonged to a pvt firm
- Ibobi Singh urges Centre to defer Census in Manipur, citing displacement, data accuracy concerns and ongoing law and order challenges.
- BV Nagarathna said the constitutional breakdown can occur through gradual hollowing-out of the structure, while rights may exist formally untouched.
- Tamil Nadu CM flags “Hindi imposition” in CBSE’s new language policy, while Centre says NEP promotes multilingualism and flexibility in education.
- AAP leaders, including Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj, said Raghav Chadha was hesitant to support the impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner
- Top court revives Sabarimala review after 6 years, to examine key questions on religious freedom, essential practices and women’s entry into the temple.
- Digital onboarding, monthly interest and zero fees are transforming how savings accounts are used, making them more active, cost-efficient tools in India.
- The ministry informed that amid the Middle East crisis, Indian refiners have secured crude oil from Iran and there is no payment hurdle.
- The findings emerged from a collaborative study by scientists from Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh and the University of Tubingen, Germany.
- The apex court set aside the Delhi High Court order, which had modified the punishment of dismissal from service to compulsory retirement.
- Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha has released another video in his defence in the face of allegations from his party leaders for raising “soft issues”.
- Week five of the Iran war has turned into a brutal test of U.S. airpower, with seven American aircraft lost in just over a month of combat. From F‑15E Strike Eagles to A‑10 Warthogs, Iran’s air defenses and the chaos of a fast-moving war have turned the Gulf and surrounding bases into a deadly arena for U.S. jets. One F‑15E crew member remains missing deep inside Iranian territory, even as the Pentagon confirms the second airman was recovered alive after the shootdown. Officials told lawmakers the missing service member’s status is officially “unknown,” and the Defense Department admits it does […]
- The Middle East conflict is intensifying as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches new missile waves under “True Promise 4,” targeting cities like Tel Aviv and key regions across Israel. Reports of strikes near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and a missing U.S. pilot deepen fears of a wider war. Groups linked to the “Axis of Resistance,” including Houthis, are joining the offensive. With statements from Donald Trump and rising regional tensions, is this turning into a full-scale war? Here’s everything we know so far.
- Hormuz was just the beginning: Iran's mysterious Bab el-Mandeb hint triggers panic in Arab capitals?Iran is moving from veiled threats to open hints that it could expand its maritime pressure campaign beyond the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial gateway between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. After boasting that it can sustain a years-long “chokehold” on Hormuz to disrupt sea-borne logistics to U.S. bases and drive up global oil, LNG, fertilizer and shipping costs, a senior Iranian security official now frames this blockade as Tehran’s main strategic leverage against Washington and its allies. Against this backdrop, Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has triggered fresh alarm with a cryptic […]
- Iran’s IRGC has denied responsibility for the reported attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and has instead tried to shift suspicion toward Israel, calling the incident unrelated to Iranian armed forces and part of what it described as “Zionist” efforts to destabilize the region.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says the current global turbulence is not just a passing disruption but reflects deeper structural changes in the international system. He has also linked today’s turbulence to sharper contestation over trade, connectivity, resources, and strategic autonomy. Watch full speech here.
- Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP on cam with fierce 'Dhurandhar' punchline, calls allegations baselessRaghav Chadha has posted a direct political rebuttal on X, saying he had stayed silent initially but felt compelled to respond because repeated falsehoods can start sounding true. The post appears to be his attempt to systematically counter charges being made against him amid the latest turbulence around his position in the Aam Aadmi Party.
- Iran's Army fools Trump again? US bombs 12,000+ targets while 440-meter deep missile city untouched?New intelligence suggests Iran’s missile force is far from broken, despite weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombardment. According to fresh assessments, Tehran is restoring underground bunkers and damaged silos within hours, keeping its launch network operational and its strike capability intact. Washington is reportedly still uncertain how many launchers have actually been destroyed, as Iran continues to use decoys, underground caches, and mobile systems to mask real targets. Even after thousands of airstrikes, U.S. officials are questioning whether Iran’s missile arsenal has been meaningfully degraded. The latest reports also warn that Tehran still has enough ballistic missiles to threaten regional […]
- The White House is seeking a record defense budget of about $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027, marking a dramatic expansion in military spending as the U.S. remains at war with Iran. ABC News reported that the request is $445 billion higher than 2026, a 42% increase, while the same plan would cut non-defense spending by $73 billion, or 10 percent.
- Trump downplays jet losses, gets desperate for peace as Iran makes battlefield gains? F-15E, WarthogDonald Trump has played down the impact of a reported U.S. jet downing by Iran, saying the conflict is “war” and would not derail negotiations, according to NBC. But Tehran is projecting strength, claiming a major air defense breakthrough and calling it a “black day” for U.S. and Israeli forces. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has downed U.S. jets, drones, and cruise missiles across multiple regions, while U.S. officials continue to monitor search and rescue operations for missing personnel. Reports also claim Iran hit two MQ-9 drones, destroyed a Hermes drone, and damaged an A-10 Warthog, with an F-15E also […]
- American boots are now reportedly on Iranian soil – for the first time since this war began. According to British media, U.S. special forces crossed into Iran on April 3. For Tehran, any foreign ground presence is a declared red line. Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that a ground invasion would turn every city and village into a battlefield and every citizen into a defender. So is this “limited” mission the first probe of a larger U.S. ground push, or a desperate gamble to save face after a humiliating air loss? Watch the video for more.
- Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s proposed 48-hour ceasefire and instead escalated its offensive on Israel, launching “Operation True Promise 4” with waves of missiles and suicide drones on northern and central Israel. The IRGC says it hit Israeli gathering and combat support centers in Western Galilee, Haifa, Kafr Kanna and the Krayot area, while a cluster-bomb missile injured a 45-year-old man in Bnei Brak and another strike ignited a fire at the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Beersheba. Watch for more
- IRGC turns Trump’s threat into regional ultimatum: Iran's 'crushing blows' to rip US allies to bits?Iran has answered Donald Trump’s latest threat with a blunt warning that pushes this war into a far darker phase. After the U.S. president vowed to hit Iran’s bridges, power plants and electricity grid, IRGC spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari appeared on camera to spell out Tehran’s response. In this new statement, Iran warns that if Washington ever makes good on its promise to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not stop at military sites. Here's what it means for Gulf monarchies, Israel and U.S. forces stretched across the region if this escalates into all‑out strikes […]
- French President Emmanuel Macron is calling on medium-sized powers to join forces and stand up to the US and China. 'I think our objective is not to be the vessels of two hegemonic powers. None of these hegemonic powers, I would say. And we don't want to depend on the dominance, let's say, on China, or we don't want to be too much exposed to the unpredictability of the US', he said while talking to students during his tour to South Korea. He also slammed the US for jeopardising international order, saying that 'What we have to do is to […]
- A new survey by the Carnegie Endowment finds that US President Donald Trump is losing support among Indian-American voters. In this episode of the HT Podcast, Shashank Mattoo sits down with Milan Vaishnav of Carnegie, who points out that rising racism, harsh immigration policies and tariffs are causing Trump to lose support among the Indian diaspora. Vaishanav also talks about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and the prospects of new political superstars like Zohran Mamdani, the progressive mayor of New York.
- Israel admits limits on ground Ops? Hezbollah disarmament could trigger huge war | Lebanon, IDF, warIsrael is driving tanks and infantry deeper into southern Lebanon, but behind the bravado a stark admission has slipped out. IDF officials now concede that fully stripping Hezbollah of its rocket arsenal is “unrealistic” without a massive ground invasion reaching far beyond the Litani – an operation they say is not on the table. Instead, five divisions push to carve out an 8–10 km belt and a 2–4 km “security zone,” even as a spokesman admits the army is short around 15,000 soldiers. Can Israel really neutralize Hezbollah with half‑measures and manpower gaps?
- Iran says April 3 was a “black day” for U.S. and Israeli air power – and the battle damage list is brutal. U.S. officials have already confirmed that an F‑15E was shot down over central Iran, with one crew member rescued and a desperate search underway for the second. As American forces scrambled helicopters and aircraft for combat search‑and‑rescue, Iranian forces say they targeted the very rescue assets sent to save downed pilots – turning the operation into a humiliating trap. Watch the video for more.
- Iran’s war with the U.S. and Israel is entering a dangerous new phase, with bridges and highways now at the center of the battlefield. Mojtaba is reportedly plotting revenge after the U.S. strike on Iran’s tallest bridge, and Israeli roads and highways are increasingly being mentioned as possible targets. In this video, we break down Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s tallest bridge was destroyed on April 2, his “bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages” warning, and the Truth Social video showing the B1 bridge strike. We also look at fears that Iran could target Israel’s key highways, the backchannel […]
- Iran’s shadow control over Iraqi militias is collapsing and the consequences are rapidly unfolding on the ground. As the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps weakens under sustained pressure, powerful proxy groups like Kataib Hezbollah are breaking free and acting independently. Attacks on US bases, embassies, and infrastructure across Iraq are surging, with officials warning of imminent threats in Baghdad. The situation has turned increasingly volatile, with advanced weapons, drone strikes, and even the kidnapping of US journalist Shelly Kittleson raising global alarm. As Operation Epic Fury continues to weaken Iran’s regional grip, the big question remains: who is now in control […]
- Mojtaba exposes US military weakness: Iran's brutal wave 92 strikes crush radar & naval assets | warAs Donald Trump insists U.S. operations in Iran could wrap up in “two to three weeks,” Tehran has unleashed Wave 92 – a sprawling missile and suicide‑drone barrage aimed at U.S. Gulf assets and Israel’s air power. Iran claims it “crushed” radar on Bahrain’s Jabal al Dukhan, shattered a U.S. landing craft hub in Kuwait’s Shuwaikh, and hammered Israel’s Ramat David airbase and targets “in the heart” of Tel Aviv with Khorramshahr‑4 warheads. Qatar and Kuwait scrambled air defences while Netanyahu boasted of 70 fresh IDF strikes deep inside Iran.
- US fighter downed in Iran, rescue helicopter also hit? Chaos unfolds as Mojtaba takes deadly revengeAs Donald Trump talks up a looming ceasefire and claims U.S. operations in Iran could wrap in “two to three weeks,” the war just delivered a brutal twist. Axios now confirms a U.S. fighter has been downed over Iran, with two crew members still missing and growing speculation that at least one pilot may be in IRGC custody. Tehran, meanwhile, boasts it “completely destroyed” an F‑35 from Lakenheath and threatens Gulf bridges after the U.S.–Israel strike on Karaj’s B1 span, even as Netanyahu vows to keep “crushing” Iran’s regime and steel industry.
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