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People’s steadfastness caused ‘aggressors’ to inevitably retreat during war: Iranian President Pezeshkian on conflict
Apr 17, 2026Tehran , April 17 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the "steadfastness" of the Iranian people compelled US-Israeli forces to retreat during the "40-day war", according to Iranian state media Press TV. According to... -
Trump claims Iran agreed to give “nuclear dust” back to US
Apr 17, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) claimed that Iran has agreed to return its "nuclear dust" to the United States, asserting that the understanding comes as part of... -
US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports
Apr 17, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) said that US forces are actively enforcing a large-scale maritime blockade targeting Iran's ports and coastline, involving more than 10,000 personnel,... -
UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges full compliance
Apr 17, 2026New York , April 17 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while commending the role of the United States in facilitating the agreement. In... -
Tripura Council results today; three-layer security arrangements in palce
Apr 17, 2026Agartala (Tripura) , April 17 (ANI): The results of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) general elections are set to be declared on Friday, with counting of votes scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM.Authorities... -
“Targeting of commercial shipping unacceptable,” India urges restoration of safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz at UN debate
Apr 17, 2026New York , April 17 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, on Thursday raised serious concerns over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging immediate restoration of safe navigation while calling for... -
“Do not wish to witness fighting spirit of Tamil Nadu”: MK Stalin warns BJP govt over Delimitation Bill
Apr 16, 2026Namakkal (Tamil Nadu) , April 17 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin issued a strong warning to the BJP-led central government over the proposed delimitation exercise, saying that "Delhi- do not wish to witness the... -
UK PM Starmer, French President Macron to host global meet on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Apr 16, 2026London , April 17 (ANI): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and secure... -
BJP’s Annamalai holds election campaign in favour of AIADMK candidate P Kumar, says “NDA created huge wave in Tamil Nadu”
Apr 16, 2026Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) , April 17 (ANI): BJP leader K Annamalai held an election campaign in support of AIADMK candidate from Thiruverumbur P Kumar in Tiruchirappalli on Thursday.Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a... -
Ceasefire violations reported in Lebanon as Israeli artillery shelling, aerial surveillance continue
Apr 16, 2026Beirut , April 17 (ANI): Fresh shelling was reported in southern Lebanon shortly after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, raising concerns over the fragile truce, Al Jazeera reported.According to Al Jazeera, citing...
