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Geopolitics

Iftar party on boat in Varanasi: Court denies bail to 14 arrested

Times of India – World · India

A Varanasi court denied bail to 14 individuals arrested for an alleged Iftar gathering on the Ganga, accused of eating chicken biryani on a boat. Charges inclu…

Geopolitics

Memorial plaque, 11 seats to honour Chinnaswamy stampede victims: RCB, KSCA

Times of India – World · India

M Chinnaswamy Stadium will honor 11 fans lost in a tragedy. A memorial plaque and 11 reserved seats will be unveiled. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lead tri…

Geopolitics

Video captures moment Air Canada plane collides with fire truck at LaGuardia airport

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with expertise and passion, covering events round the clock. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness to in…

Geopolitics

'Pete was first to speak up': Trump shifts onus of Iran war on US defence secretary

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely up…

Geopolitics

'PM Modi 100% under control of Trump': Rahul takes shot at Centre over Iran war

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'compromised' and controlled by US President Donald Trump, criticizing his speech on the West Asia c…

Geopolitics

Colombian military plane with 110 soldiers on board erupts in flames after crash — watch

Times of India – World · India

A Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 aircraft carrying approximately 110 soldiers crashed in southern Colombia near the Peruvian border. The accident occurred duri…

Geopolitics

'Fake news': Iranian Speaker says Trump's talk claims aimed at manipulating oil markets

Times of India – World · India

Iran has denied holding any negotiations with the United States, labeling Trump's claims of "very good and productive conversations" as "fake news" intended to…

Geopolitics

EC circular with BJP seal? Poll panel calls it 'clerical error' in clarification

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7, delivering current and comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, it gathers, verifies, and presents breaking new…

Geopolitics

From 48-hr ultimatum to 5-day pause: Trump cites ‘productive’ US-Iran talks, halts infra strikes

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on planned military strikes against Iran, citing "very good and productive" talks. This follows a 48-hour …

Geopolitics

More relief coming soon? Two India-flagged LPG ships transit Strait of Hormuz: Report

Times of India – World · India

The vessels, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, both classified as very large gas carriers, moved northward from the UAE coast toward Iran’s Qeshm and Larak islands earl…

Geopolitics

'Stop, stop, stop!': Cockpit audio captures final moments of pilots killed in Air Canada crash

Times of India – World · India

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Cockpit audio reveals confused instructions and rep…

Geopolitics

'Situation worrisome': PM Modi clears India's stand on Iran war, flags impact of Hormuz disruption

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the West Asian crisis, highlighting its negative impact on the global economy and India. He assured tha…

Geopolitics

Bigger US strike on Iran today? Trump’s 'mild' warning as 48-hour deadline expires today

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran. He demands the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result i…

Geopolitics

Pilot, co-pilot seriously hurt as Air Canada plane crashes into fire truck at New York airport

Times of India – World · India

An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 plane collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident, reported by FlightRadar…

Geopolitics

ABC staff to strike for first time in 20 years with widespread news disruption expected

The Guardian – World · Europe

Union says below‑inflation pay rises and insecure work threaten the future of Australia’s public‑interest journalismFollow our Australia news live blog for lat…

Geopolitics

Watch: US strikes Iran's Qom engine plant; before-after images reveal scale of damage

Times of India – World · India

US Central Command released images showing the destruction of an Iranian facility producing drone and aircraft components following American airstrikes. This a…

Geopolitics

'You're fired': IRGC mocks Trump with his own catchphrase after his 48-hour ultimatum

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely up…

Geopolitics

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children found dead in house fire, NHL says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cause of the fire that killed Pierce, who had covered the Minnesota hockey team for a decade, is under investigationNHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three chi…

Geopolitics

Will Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran leave him red-faced again?

Times of India – World · India

As a 48-hour deadline looms, Iran has retaliated against President Trump's threat to "obliterate" its power plants. Tehran warns that energy facilities in coun…

Geopolitics

Watch: Iran claims it struck 'enemy' F-15 fighter jet intercepted near Hormuz Island

Times of India – World · India

Iran's air defense claims to have intercepted and struck an enemy F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz Island, firing ground-to-air missiles. This incident follows a r…

Geopolitics

Puducherry polls: BJP names another candidate for Karaikal South - check full list

Times of India – World · India

The BJP has finalized its Puducherry assembly election candidates, naming M Arulmurugan for Karaikal South. This completes their list for the April 9 polls, wh…

Geopolitics

Sharjeel Imam returns home after 6 years on interim bail for brother’s wedding

Times of India – World · India

Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the "larger conspiracy" case related to the Delhi riots of 2020, reached his ancestral village Kako after six years to attend his …

Geopolitics

8,931 days milestone! PM Modi become longest-serving head of government

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving head of government, completing 8,931 days in office. This milestone surpasses the previous reco…

Geopolitics

Watch: Cargo ship Pyxis Pioneer, carrying LPG from US, arrives at Mangalore Port

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering markets, industries, and economic trends with in-depth analysis and exclusive reports. - Focuses …

Geopolitics

Row erupts in Mumbai civic body after AIMIM chairperson displays husband’s photo

Times of India – World · India

AIMIM's M East ward committee chairperson Khairunnisa Akbar Hussain faced controversy after displaying her husband's photograph in her office. The BJP objected…

Geopolitics

Watch: Iranian missile strikes Jerusalem near Al-Aqsa mosque during Eid prayers

Times of India – World · India

Jerusalem's Old City experienced a fragment of an Iranian ballistic missile landing near its holiest sites during Eid al-Fitr. While Israel's air defense inter…

Geopolitics

CBI quizzes 3 ex-senior execs of Anil Ambani group in fraud probe

Times of India – World · India

- Raj Shekhar Jha is a Times of India journalist with over a decade of experience in national security, terrorism, crime, and prisons. - Financial tools esti…

Geopolitics

'Technical malfunction during routine duty': Qatari helicopter crashes amid Middle East tensions

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedicated journalists and writers. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of international aff…

Geopolitics

Over 100 injured in Israel amid Iran's missile attack; Netanyahu reacts

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers provides global news coverage with diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and time…

Geopolitics

In call with PM Modi, Iran prez calls on India-chaired Brics to play role in halting war

Times of India – World · India

Iranian President Pezeshkian urged the India-led BRICS to play an independent role in halting aggressions against Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions. He…

Geopolitics

'Glad he’s dead': Donald Trump on ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller's death

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication, providing timely and diverse news. - Committed to accuracy, depth, a…

Geopolitics

Internet swoons over ‘Army beauty’ — but Jessica Foster isn’t real

Times of India – World · India

A viral online persona, Jessica Foster, presented as a patriotic Army woman, has been exposed as an AI-generated fake. Experts highlight this as a growing stra…

Geopolitics

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding leak sparks Chiefs camp tension

Times of India – World · India

A leaked report suggests Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan a summer wedding before the NFL season begins, but the timeline raises questions about his training…

Geopolitics

‘B-Team of BJP’: Kerala CM Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress ahead of polls

Times of India – World · India

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan sharply criticized Congress and Rahul Gandhi, labeling them the "B-team of BJP" and accusing them of failing to learn from past expe…

Geopolitics

New Vanguard of seas! All about stealth frigate 'Taragiri' to be commissioned on April 3

Times of India – World · India

India's naval prowess is set to surge with the commissioning of the stealth frigate Taragiri on April 3. This advanced warship, boasting over 75% indigenous co…

Geopolitics

'Moral cowardice': Cong slams Centre as Iran war drags on; fires 4 posers at PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'moral cowardice and political betrayal' over the Centre's silence on the US-Israel c…

Geopolitics

US, Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility again; no radiation leak reported

Times of India – World · India

The United States and Israel conducted fresh strikes on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility, escalating ongoing hostilities. Iranian officials confirmed …

Geopolitics

'Condemn attack on critical infra': PM speaks to Iran prez, says 'shipping lanes must stay open'

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, condemning attacks on critical infrastructure that threaten regional stability and…

Geopolitics

IMD issues thunderstorm alerts across India

Times of India – World · India

A large-scale spell of thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds is set to impact several parts of the country over the next few days, the India Meteorological …

Geopolitics

'Those who are targeting Bengal should go to hell': Mamata launches fiery salvo at BJP

Times of India – World · India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kolkata, accusing the Centre of trying to remove voters throug…

Geopolitics

‘Winnability a factor’: Tharoor on concern over less women in Kerala fray

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Friday raised concerns over the low representation of women in the party's candidate list, urging Rahul Gandhi to intervene. I…

Geopolitics

UP man sees reference to ‘blue drum’ in wife’s phone, lets her go with lover

Times of India – World · India

A Bulandshahr man, fearing for his life after finding cryptic social media posts on his wife's phone, agreed to a separation. Screenshots referencing "cement a…

Geopolitics

'Brotherhood and kindness': PM Modi extends greetings on Eid; celebrations begin across nation

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings, emphasizing brotherhood and peace. Celebrations unfolded across …

Geopolitics

Watch: US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport in flames after attack

Times of India – World · India

A fire erupted at a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport after a strike, with a pro-Iranian militant group claiming responsibility. This incident follow…

Geopolitics

US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'.

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