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  Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files handling

  World | April 02, 2026 23:18 IST

  Trump announced the decision in a post on Truth Social, saying that Pam Bondi will step down as the US Attorney General and transition into a new role in the private sector.

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  CBI, NIA take over probe after seven SIR judicial officers held hostage my mob in Malda, 18 held

  April 02, 2026 21:43 IST

  On Wednesday, seven judicial officers involved in the voter list revision in West Bengal were allegedly gheraoed by "anti-social elements" at a BDO office in Malda district for about 9 hours.

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  At UK-led summit to reopen Hormuz Strait, India stresses on safety of global shipping lanes

  India | April 02, 2026 22:04 IST

  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended the multi-nation talks hosted by the UK to resolve the Hormuz crisis amid the US, Israel-Iran war.

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  Iran has asked US for ceasefire, will only consider when Strait of Hormuz is open and free: Trump

  World | April 01, 2026 19:18 IST

  Trump said a ceasefire sought by Iran's "new regime president" will only be considered when the Strait of Hormuz is open and free for oil and energy trade. He also warned to keep blasting Iran in case the hostilities are not halted.

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  Blast outside BJP office in Chandigarh, video shows man hurling explosive

  India | April 01, 2026 20:52 IST

  A blast was reported outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh. A video believed to be linked to the incident is circulating on social media, showing a person throwing an explosive resembling a grenade made of plastic.

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  'This is not our war': UK PM Starmer snubs Trump on Iran, announces summit to reopen Hormuz

  World | April 01, 2026 16:16 IST

  During a national address, Keir Starmer said he will act in Britain's national interest and will not be drawn into the Iran war despite any pressure, a clear hint to Trump's remarks bashing his NATO allies over lack of support in the West Asia conflict.

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  Goa nightclub fire: Local court grants bail to Luthra brothers in mishap case that killed 25

  India | April 01, 2026 13:50 IST

  Last week, the court had rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra in a case involving the alleged forgery of documents to obtain an excise licence.

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  Nishikant Dubey apologises for his remark on former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik

  India | April 01, 2026 12:36 IST

  The row erupted after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claimed that Patnaik served as a "link" between the US government, the CIA, and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

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  Russian military aircraft crashes in Crimea killing all 29 on board; technical fault suspected

  World | April 01, 2026 9:11 IST

  A Russian AN-26 military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, including six crew members. Initial reports suggest no signs of external attack with technical failure emerging as the likely cause.

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  Terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Gandebal; 'Operation Arahama' underway

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 01, 2026 10:02 IST

  Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Arhama area of the Gandebal district in Jammu and Kashmir, and the entire area has been placed on high alert.

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  Encounter breaks out in J-K's Ganderbal during anti-terror operation, additional forces dispatched

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 31, 2026 23:46 IST

  Gunshots were heard during a CASO in Ganderbal’s Araham forest after inputs on terrorist movement, with IGP Kashmir reaching the spot.

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  Iran says it will attack tech giants Microsoft, Apple among 18 companies in fresh threat to US

  World | March 31, 2026 21:20 IST

  Iran has advised employees to leave such workplaces and urged residents within a 1 km radius to move to safer areas. The warning names major global firms including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla, among others.

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  Five explosions rock Dubai as Iran's Gulf offensive intensifies; Indians among those injured

  World | March 31, 2026 19:55 IST

  Defense and security forces in multiple Gulf states have been on heightened alert amid the barrage of aerial threats, which come amid broader geopolitical conflict affecting the Middle East.

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  Trump to nations that didn't help in Iran war: 'Show courage, take your own oil from Hormuz'

  World | March 31, 2026 17:24 IST

  Donald Trump urged countries hit by fuel shortages due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis to secure their own oil or buy from the US, signaling reduced American support amid tensions with Iran.

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  IndiGo names William Walsh as CEO after Pieter Elbers' exit over flight cancellation fiasco

  India | March 31, 2026 16:31 IST

  William Walsh has previously worked as the British Airways chief. He will now take over as the CEO of IndiGo airline following the exit of Pieter Elbers in the wake of last year's flight disruptions.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP releases fourth list of 13 candidates, replaces Maynaguri nominee

  April 03, 2026 11:41 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: Polling for the 294-member assembly in West Bengal will be held in two phases--- on April 23 and 29-- - and the counting is scheduled for May 4.

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  'India is Naxal free now,' declares Amit Shah; lambasts Congress for advocating Naxalism

  India | March 30, 2026 23:34 IST

  Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on 'India's decisive fight against Naxalism', Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Maoism is not related to development at all, and this ideology was developed and spread among the Adivasis only to snatch power using arms.

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  Trump issues final ultimatum to Iran amid peace talks: 'Will blow up and completely obliterate...'

  World | March 30, 2026 23:34 IST

  In a post on Truth Social, the US President said there were fair chances that the deal will get materialised. In case the talks fail, Trump said the US will strike Iran’s power plants and Kharg Island.

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  West Bengal polls: Congress declares candidates on 284 seats; Adhir Ranjan to contest from Baharmpur

  March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  The final list of candidates was approved after a meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) held in Delhi on Saturday.

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  Monthly grant for women, aid to farmers and more: DMK unveils manifesto for Tamil Nadu elections

  March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Unveiling the DMK manifesto at party headquarters in Chennai, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the CM breakfast scheme up will be expanded to class 8. In addition, he also promised increasing the monthly grant for women to Rs 2,000.