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What started as a kimono day out ended with police for Indian tourists in Japan

India, April 16 -- A delay in returning rented kimonos led to police being called on Indian tourists in Japan. Ashika Jain, a Mumbai-based content creator, detailed what happened to her in an Instagra... Read More


Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US naval blockade tightens

Hyderabad, April 16 -- Thursday, April 16 marks the ninth day of the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Tehran warned it could halt trade across the Gulf if Washington does not lift its naval blockade, eve... Read More


'We spent more time searching for gas than working', says Nepali arriving from India

Kanchanpur, April 16 -- A growing fuel shortage in India, coupled with rising prices, is forcing Nepali migrant workers to return home. Chandra Bahadur Budha from ward 5 of Tajakot Rural Municipality... Read More


Oil prices trade subdued amid fragile ceasefire, peace deal hopes

New Delhi, April 16 -- Global oil prices traded marginally lower on Thursday morning despite continued tensions over curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. While market sentiment remains imp... Read More


Israel's security cabinet member says Israeli PM to talk with Lebanese President: Israel's army radio

Tel Aviv, April 16 -- Israel's security cabinet member on Thurday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netantayahu is set to talk to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to Israel's army rad... Read More


GIFT Nifty indicates red opening for key indices; Japan hits fresh high on US-Iran deal hopes

Mumbai, April 16 -- GIFT Nifty: The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 17.50 points lower, suggesting a red opening for the benchmark index today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio... Read More


ISI एजेंट के बाद बांग्लादेशी महिला अरेस्ट, सीमा पार से घुसपैठ कर दिल्ली पहुंची थी

ऋषिकेश, अप्रैल 16 -- देहरादून राजपुर रोड में रिटायर्ड ब्रिगेडियर की रोडरेज में मौत के बाद सरकार ने प्रदेशभर में ऑपरेशन प्रहार के निर्देश दिए हैं। इसके तहत बाहरी लोगों का सत्यापन और पहचान की जा रही है।... Read More


'Curry boy' Vikas Khanna beams on being in TIME 100 list: 'They use the word as derogatory terms, I use it with pride'

India, April 16 -- It is a testament to his growing popularity and influence globally that chef Vikas Khanna has been named by TIME Magazine in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world... Read More


Security Alert Raised Over Alleged ISWAP, Boko Haram Plot Targeting Abuja Infrastructure

Nigeria, April 16 -- According to an internal memo from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) dated April 13 and cited by The Associated Press, the planned attacks are expected to focus on key facilities,... Read More


'As long as it takes': US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth warns of sustained blockade on Iran ports

India, April 16 -- The United States warned of a sustained blockade on Iranian ports, and threatened renewing strikes on the country if Tehran refused to make a deal. US defense secretary Pete Hegset... Read More