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India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon; demands accountability
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): India on Saturday issued a stern condemnation following a deadly attack on French UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).The official statement, released by the... -
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli discharged from hospital after three weeks
Apr 18, 2026Kathmandu , April 18 (ANI): Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who had been admitted right after being arrested for homicide, has been discharged from the hospital after three weeks.Oli, also the chairman of the... -
Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot “blackmail” US over Strait of Hormuz
Apr 18, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): Hours after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in less than 24 hours of opening it, US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Tehran, asserting that the... -
India conveys deep concern to Iran over shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz; MEA calls Iranian envoy
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): India on Saturday called Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali and conveyed "deep concern" at the shooting incident earlier today involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Ministry of External... -
Bangladesh’s Tangail Saree tradition takes centre stage in New Delhi
Apr 18, 2026By Kajal Kanhaua New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): An exposition celebrating Bangladesh's rich handloom saree heritage was organised at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into one of South... -
India lodges protest with Iran over firing incident on Indian vessel; Iranian envoy called to MEA
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): India on Saturday lodged a protest with the Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali over the incident of firing on an Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz.The Iranian envoy was called... -
Hormuz “safety valve” snaps shut: Iran reimposes blockade, fires on tankers
Apr 18, 2026Tehran , April 18 (ANI): The global hope for a stable energy corridor was short-lived as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday reimposed a strict naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed... -
One killed, another injured in Melbourne vehicle incident
Apr 18, 2026Melbourne , April 18 (ANI/WAM): One person was killed while another was seriously injured after a speeding vehicle struck a group of people near a comic exhibition in Melbourne, south-east Australia on Saturday.Melbourne Police said the... -
“Strike like lightning”: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hails Army on Farvardin 29
Apr 18, 2026Tehran , April 18 (ANI): Marking his first Army Day since ascending to the leadership, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a high-stakes message on Saturday, commending the Islamic Republic of Iran Army for its... -
“Partnership of national interest”: Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu responds to Trump’s congratulatory praise
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday expressed "satisfaction and happiness" following a congratulatory tweet from US President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters in the...
