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India joins global push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as energy flows face disruption

India, April 2 -- India will participate in a high-level meeting involving 35 countries to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thurs... Read More


Sensex recovers from over 1,500-point crash to end higher; Nifty rebounds amid Iran tensions

Mumbai/IBNS, April 2 -- The Indian stock market on Thursday rebounded from early heavy losses to close in the green, after investors were initially spooked by US President Donald Trump's fresh warning... Read More


From war to bedrooms: How West Asia conflict is hitting condom supply in India

New Delhi/IBNS, April 2 -- The ongoing West Asia conflict has sent ripples into Indian bedrooms, disrupting petrochemical supply chains and impacting the Rs 8,000-crore condom manufacturing industry, ... Read More


AAP drops Raghav Chadha from key parliamentary role, sparks buzz over internal rift

New Delhi/IBNS, April 2 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, marking a notable shift in the party's parliamentary leadership. Chadha, who had he... Read More


'Deeply humbling experience': Ranbir Kapoor on playing Lord Rama in Ramayana; first look out

Mumbai/IBNS, April 2 -- Producer Namit Malhotra has unveiled Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor's first glimpse as Lord Rama from upcoming film Ramayana through a dedicated teaser. Unveiled globally with e... Read More


Canada logs over 67,000 firearm declarations as buyback deadline closes

Ottawa, April 2 -- More than 67,000 assault-style firearms were declared for compensation as Canada's buyback programme deadline for individuals closed March 31, the government said Tuesday, marking a... Read More


Canada introduces '30 days or free' passport processing guarantee

Ottawa, April 2 -- Canada will refund passport application fees if processing exceeds 30 business days, the government said Tuesday, introducing a new service guarantee to improve accountability and s... Read More


Amit Shah to camp in West Bengal for 15 days during Assembly polls; predicts Mamata's defeat in state and Bhabanipur

Kolkata/IBNS, April 2 -- With political temperatures soaring in poll-bound West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced he will camp in the state for around 15 days during the two-... Read More


'BJP plotting President's Rule, don't fall in the trap': Mamata Banerjee on Malda unrest, urges peace

Kolkata/IBNS, April 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed "outside provocation" for the nine-hour hostage crisis involving judicial officers in Malda's Kaliachak, even as ... Read More


'Most polarised state': CJI Kant raps Bengal govt over 9-hour hostage of judicial officers

India, April 2 -- In a scathing observation, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday termed the nine-hour hostage crisis involving judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda as "calculated and mot... Read More