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Geopolitics

U.S. regulator threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage

The Hindu – World · India

Since Israel and the United States first launched strikes on Iran, both Donald Trump and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth have regularly swatted down critical stori…

Geopolitics

UAE orders action against 19 Indians over misleading posts amid Iran war

Times of India – World · India

The UAE has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for allegedly spreading fabricated videos and misinformation online amid escalating reg…

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‘Reason & coordinate’: Jaishankar reveals how India secured two tankers’ passage through Hormuz

Times of India – World · India

External affairs minister S Jaishankar hailed direct talks with Iran as the most effective way to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has allo…

Geopolitics

First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73.

Geopolitics

Major fire breaks out at Dubai airport after drone strike; flights suspended — watch

Times of India – World · India

Dubai International Airport faced a major fire Monday following Iranian drone attacks across Gulf states. Flight operations were temporarily suspended as civil…

Geopolitics

10 dead, several injured in fire at Odisha’s SCB Medical College

Times of India – World · India

At least 10 patients died in a fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital's trauma care ICU in Cuttack early Sunday morning. The blaze, suspected to be caused by…

Geopolitics

Kharg Island: Trump's mercy shot on Iran's oil lifeline could reshape the war

Times of India – World · India

The US has conducted airstrikes on military installations on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, while largely sparing oil infrastructure. President T…

Geopolitics

Assembly Elections 2026: SIR, MCC & more — what EC said on polls for 4 states, 1 UT

Times of India – World · India

- Dedicated team operates 24/7 to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence in verifying and presenting breaking news and in-…

Geopolitics

'A civilisational battle': How political parties reacted to EC poll dates

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize excellence in gathering, verifying, and presenting bre…

Geopolitics

Kejriwal, Sisodia move SC after Delhi HC rejects plea to transfer excise policy case

Times of India – World · India

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court Chief Justice rejected their plea to transfer the CBI's challen…

Geopolitics

Close call for Indian vessel: 'Jag Laadki' loading crude as UAE port attacked

Times of India – World · India

- Ships anchored near Fujairah port as smoke from burning oil facility fills the sky. - TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists for global new…

Geopolitics

'I'm what?' Netanyahu mocks death rumours, shows off five fingers - watch

Times of India – World · India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly debunked circulating social media rumors about his death and a supposed "six fingers" claim. He shared …

Geopolitics

Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, gets engaged to Xinjiang woman

South China Morning Post – World · China

An Iraqi journalist, who is also an online celebrity in China and was once praised by China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, has become engaged to a woman from the …

Geopolitics

Puducherry assembly polls: Key election dates and other details

Times of India – World · India

Puducherry will vote for its 30 Assembly seats on April 9, 2026, with results announced on May 4. Nearly 9.44 lakh voters are eligible, including 23,033 first-…

Geopolitics

Kerala polls: Voting on April 9, results on May 4

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news and updates globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and present breaki…

Geopolitics

Assam election schedule: Voting in one phase on April 9, results on May 4

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver current, comprehensive global news. - Committed to excellence, it verifies and presents breaki…

Geopolitics

Tamil Nadu polls: Voting in one phase on April 23, results on May 4

Times of India – World · India

Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections on April 23, with vote counting on May 4. The DMK-led alliance seeks to retain power against the AIADMK-NDA bloc. No…

Geopolitics

West Bengal elections: Voting in two phases from April 23 - check full schedule

Times of India – World · India

The Trinamool Congress won a decisive victory in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term. The party claimed 213 seats in the…

Geopolitics

Mamata raises monthly honorarium for priests, muezzins ahead of poll schedule announcement

Times of India – World · India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000. This move, a…

Geopolitics

EC announces bypoll dates for 8 assembly constituencies across six states; check schedule

Times of India – World · India

By-elections for eight assembly seats across six states, including Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, have been announced by the Elec…

Geopolitics

PM Modi lauds Om Birla's leadership after no-trust motion fails; LS Speaker reacts

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his composure and impartiality following the rejection of a no-confidence motion against him…

Geopolitics

Kerala, Assam & Puducherry vote on April 9, TN on April 23, 2-phase polling in WB; results May 4

Times of India – World · India

The Election Commission has unveiled the assembly poll schedule for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Key political players like Mamata B…

Geopolitics

Nepal bus accident: 7 Indian pilgrims killed after vehicle plunges into valley

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck in Nepal as a passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims veered off a mountain road, plunging into a valley. At least seven Indians lost their lives…

Geopolitics

'Will shoot you in head': Rapper Badshah gets death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Times of India – World · India

Rapper Badshah has reportedly received a death threat from individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, warning him over his controversial song 'Tateeree'.…

Geopolitics

Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra seeks probe into ‘Kumbh girl’ Monalisa Bhonsle’s age after marriage

Times of India – World · India

Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra has demanded an investigation into the age of 'Kumbh girl' Monalisa Bhonsle following her recent marriage. Mishra alleges Monalisa was a…

Geopolitics

How Sheikh Sajjad Gul and Shabbir Lone rebuilt terror networks in Pak, B'desh

Times of India – World · India

A 2002 Delhi Police operation arrested three Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives, leading to the neutralization of two commanders. Two of the arrested, Sajjad Gul and S…

Geopolitics

'Slapped, threatened': Delivery boys assaulted amid rush for LPG cylinders in Pune

Times of India – World · India

Cylinder delivery personnel in Pune faced aggression, with one slapped and another hit near the neck amidst a surge in cooking gas demand. Delivery boys were t…

Geopolitics

‘Just for fun’: Trump signals fresh US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump indicated potential further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, stating previous actions "totally demolished" most of its …

Geopolitics

Watch: Fire breaks out at Lanaz refinery in Iraq's Erbil after drone strike

Times of India – World · India

A drone strike ignited a major fire at Erbil's Lanaz refinery in northern Iraq on Saturday, leading to a halt in operations. While officials confirmed the blaz…

Geopolitics

Pakistani terrorist killed in joint Army–J&K police operation in Uri sector

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and…

Geopolitics

‘Fake news’: Israel rejects rumours on Netanyahu's death after 'six fingers' video goes viral

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they deliver nuanced…

Geopolitics

Bangla national who helped Hadi killers enter India held

Times of India – World · India

- Tamaghna Banerjee, a Kolkata-based reporter, covers crime, aviation, human rights, and politics. - Specializes in human interest and rural reporting, with …

Geopolitics

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi; temperature likely to drop to 27–29°C

Times of India – World · India

Delhi experienced a welcome rainfall on Sunday morning, offering a break from the recent heat. Temperatures are expected to hover around 27-29°C, with a furthe…

Geopolitics

'Hearing he’s not alive': Trump’s big claim on Mojtaba Khamenei amid US-Israel strikes on Iran

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives to inform readers about international af…

Geopolitics

Trump administration threatens news outlets over critical coverage of Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FCC chair says news outlets that share 'distortions' about US war with Iran could lose their licences.

Geopolitics

'Yet another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan

Times of India – World · India

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, labeling them an "act of aggression" and emphasizing the need to respect Afghanistan's sover…

Geopolitics

Army JCO dies after fall during anti-terror operation in J&K’s Poonch

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, journalists verify and pres…

Geopolitics

'I apologise': Trump aide Laura Loomer apologises for 'anti-India' posts on social media

Times of India – World · India

Far-right activist Laura Loomer apologised for "anti-India" social media posts after facing backlash for racist remarks. While she expressed regret for offendi…

Geopolitics

Two Indian vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely with 92,700 tonne LPG

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, analysis, and insights on markets, industries, and economic trends. - Focuses on in-depth reports, exclusi…

Geopolitics

'Openly protecting rapists': PM Modi slams TMC over RG Kar and Sandeshkhali cases

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the TMC in Kolkata, accusing the party of protecting rapists and insulting President Droupadi Murmu. H…

Geopolitics

US shares video of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island - watch

Times of India – World · India

United States President Donald Trump said American forces carried out “the most powerful bombing raid” on Iran’s Kharg Island, claiming that American forces “t…

Geopolitics

'Acting as puppet of forces against India's growth': PM Modi's big attack on Congress from Assam

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticised the Congress during a public address in Silchar, Assam, accusing the party of neglecting the Barak Valley f…

Geopolitics

TMC and BJP supporters clash in Kolkata hours before PM Modi’s rally

Times of India – World · India

Tensions flared near Girish Park in Kolkata as TMC and BJP supporters clashed, pelting stones and raising slogans just before Prime Minister Modi's rally. Both…

Geopolitics

Huge fire after Iran targets one of world’s largest oil storage hubs in UAE — watch

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

Six great reads: Louis Theroux’s reluctance to answer questions, Apple’s hits and misses, and boomers v gen Z

The Guardian – World · Europe

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