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“Vigilant and ready”: US CENTCOM enforces naval blockade in Gulf of Oman
Apr 15, 2026Florida , April 15 (ANI): In a development reflecting the United States' firm resolve to cripple Iran's economic resources, US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday confirmed that its naval assets are actively patrolling the Gulf of... -
India strengthens parliamentary and diplomatic outreach with France, US
Apr 15, 2026New Delhi , April 15 (ANI): India on Wednesday underscored its continued focus on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy with France and advancing strategic cooperation with the United States, as senior diplomatic engagements took place in the na......Read More -
Centuries-old tradition continues in Nepal’s Bode with annual tongue-piercing festival
Apr 15, 2026By Binod Prasad AdhikariBode , April 15 (ANI): Lying in the suburbs of the ancient city of Bhaktapur, the medieval town of Bode has been observing the annual festival of tongue piercing, locally called "Jibro Chedne... -
Nepal celebrates New Year with vibrant Sindoor Jatra; ancient Thimi town turns orange
Apr 15, 2026By Binod Prasad AdhikariMadhyapur Thimi , April 15 (ANI): The beat of traditional Dhime (drum) goes high as the ceremonial palanquins circumambulate the Balkumari Temple in the Newa town of Thimi, with the atmosphere filled with... -
UAE VP holds 1st call since February hostilities with Iranian parliament speaker “to de-escalate tensions”
Apr 15, 2026Abu Dhabi , April 15 (ANI): In a major diplomatic pivot, the United Arab Emirates and Iran have established their first high-level contact since the outbreak of hostilities in February.UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed... -
Singapore bets big on India’s growth, calls it key to Asia’s future: Envoy
Apr 15, 2026New Delhi , April 15 (ANI): Underscoring India's central role in shaping Asia's future, Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, said Singapore sees India as a key pillar of regional prosperity and has elevated bilateral... -
“Cannot afford such expensive imports”: Former Pak Minister Fawad Chaudhry on toll of Hormuz blockade
Apr 15, 2026Islamabad , April 15 (ANI): The "Islamabad Peace Process" may have paused the missiles, but for Pakistan's economy, the war of attrition has moved to the high seas. Following the collapse of direct US-Iran negotiations in... -
Pakistani Army Chief Munir arrives in Tehran following Islamabad impasse
Apr 15, 2026Tehran , April 15 (ANI): Amidst a fragile two-week ceasefire and a looming naval blockade, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff arrived in Tehran on Wednesday. His high-stakes visit is seen as a final-hour attempt to resuscitate... -
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor; discusses “strengthening energy security”
Apr 15, 2026New Delhi , April 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met with US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Wednesday to discuss the burgeoning energy partnership between the two nations. The meeting... -
“India has a role in the de-escalation in West Asia”: Former Indian diplomat highlights New Delhi’s “dual-trust” status with Iran and US
Apr 15, 2026New Delhi , April 15 (ANI): As tensions simmer in West Asia, New Delhi is increasingly viewed not just as a concerned bystander, but as a uniquely positioned mediator capable of cooling the region's geopolitical temperature....
