Hormuz Flashpoint: IRGC Gunfire Forces Indian Ships to Retreat, New Delhi Summons Iranian Envoy
New Delhi/Dubai — April 18, 2026
Tensions in the Gulf surged again after reported gunfire by Iran-linked forces forced two India-bound vessels to reverse course...
Hormuz Crisis Escalates: Iran Intercepts 14 India-Bound Oil Tankers, Gunfire Reported in Strategic Strait
Dubai/New Delhi — April 18, 2026
Tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors surged sharply after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly...
Parliament Adjourned Sine Die; Constitution Amendment Bill Fails to Pass in Special Sitting
New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
India’s Parliament was adjourned sine die on Saturday, bringing the special sitting to an abrupt close after the...
Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike for Central Govt Employees, Boost Effective January 1, 2026
New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central...
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Delimitation Plot to Cut South’s Representation, Targets Centre at Tamil Nadu...
Ponneri, Tamil Nadu, India — April 18, 2026
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the central government of attempting to reduce the political representation...
PM Narendra Modi to Address Nation at 8:30 PM Tonight; Key Announcements on Women’s...
New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 8:30 PM tonight, in what is expected...
Priyanka Gandhi Calls Bill’s Failure ‘Victory for Democracy,’ Slams Government Over Women’s Issues and...
New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday described the failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the...
India Drops Plan to Pre-Install Aadhaar App on Smartphones After Pushback from Apple, Samsung,...
New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
The Indian government has withdrawn its proposal to mandate the pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on smartphones, following...
US Extends Russian Oil Purchase Waiver Till May 16, Easing Supply for India Amid...
New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
In a significant move impacting global energy markets, the United States has extended its waiver allowing the purchase...
Allahabad High Court Orders FIR Against Rahul Gandhi in Dual Citizenship Case, Seeks Probe
Lucknow, India — April 18, 2026
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against...
