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Bangladesh: Court grants bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in one case
Apr 16, 2026Dhaka April 17 (ANI): A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in one case, while he remains in custody. The order was issued on Thursday by Judicial Magistrate Shakhawat Hossain... -
Around 10.10 lakh passengers have travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says Govt
Apr 16, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): The government continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas... -
Pope Leo XIV slams people manipulating God’s name for “military, economic, political gains”
Apr 16, 2026Bamenda , April 16 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV, who is visiting Cameroon, sharply criticised people manipulating religion and using God's name to advance their own military, economic, and political gain. He made the remarks during his... -
“It has been my honour”: Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to “achieve lasting peace”
Apr 16, 2026Washington, DC , April 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement to initiate a 10-day ceasefire, following intensified diplomatic efforts to reduce hostilities in the region.The... -
“US is reloading with more power”: Hegseth warns Iran of restarting combat operations if peace deal is rejected
Apr 16, 2026Washington, DC , April 16 (ANI): The United States is "reloading with more power than before," Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned during a Pentagon briefing on Thursday, asserting that the maritime blockade against Iran will... -
Pentagon Chief Hegseth warns Iran, choose peace deal “wisely” or US will bomb infrastructure, power and energy
Apr 16, 2026Washington, DC , April 16 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has issued a stern warning to Iranian leadership, stating that the blockade of Iranian ports and sustained economic pressure will persist unless Iran "chooses... -
China pressures Nepal over Tibet, Taiwan amid growing strategic anxiety
Apr 16, 2026Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) , April 16 (ANI): China has stepped up diplomatic pressure on Nepal, urging stricter curbs on activities linked to Tibet and Taiwan. The concerns were raised during a high-level meeting between Chinese Ambassador... -
IDF eliminates Hamas communications commander, claims to thwart military rebuilding efforts in Gaza City
Apr 16, 2026Tel Aviv , April 16 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces have announced the elimination of Ahmed Abu Khdeira, a commander within the Hamas communications unit operating in the Gaza City area.In a post on X, the... -
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir meets Iranian Parliament Speaker in Tehran
Apr 16, 2026Tehran , April 16 (ANI): Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir held a meeting with the Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in Tehran on Thursday morning, according to the state broadcaster Press TV.The meeting occurs amid... -
Israeli Defence Forces finds over 130 Hezbollah weapons inside Lebanon school
Apr 16, 2026Tel Aviv , April 16 (ANI): As the security situation continues to evolve in West Asia, the Israeli Defence Forces said on Thursday that it located over 130 weapons belonging to Hezbollah inside a school in...
