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Founded by Prem Prakash in 1971, ANI today is one of South Asia's leading news agencies with a focus on multimedia. It has over 100 bureaus across India, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

Founded by Prem Prakash in 1971, ANI today is one of South Asia's leading news agencies with a focus on multimedia. It has over 100 bureaus across India, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

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Iran launches drones at US warships after attack on its commercial vessel

Iran also claimed that US forces stationed in the Sea of Oman were forced to retreat after firing at an Iranian merchant vessel

Iran launches drones at US warships after attack on its commercial vessel
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Iran rejects second round of talks in Pak, cites 'ceasefire breach' by US

Iran cites 'excessive demands' and ceasefire breach by United States, rejects claims of second-round talks in Pakistan

Iran rejects second round of talks in Pak, cites 'ceasefire breach' by US
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

'Hormuz security is not free', says Iran amid rising tensions with US

The remarks come amid escalating tensions in the region following Iran's confirmation that a US operation targeted an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman

'Hormuz security is not free', says Iran amid rising tensions with US
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Indian Railways earns ₹6,813.86 crore from scrap sales in FY 2025-26

Against a target of ₹6000 crore, the Railways recorded scrap sales amounting to ₹6813.86 crore, surpassing the set benchmark with notable efficiency

Indian Railways earns ₹6,813.86 crore from scrap sales in FY 2025-26
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

23 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in TN's Virudhunagar

The district administration said a senior IAS officer has been appointed to assist with rescue and relief operations

23 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in TN's Virudhunagar
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

₹90,000 cr rail infra projects under execution in Odisha: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw informed that railway projects worth over ₹90,000 crore are currently under execution in Odisha, marking an unprecedented expansion of the rail network

₹90,000 cr rail infra projects under execution in Odisha: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:41 AM IST

NSA Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia, holds talks on energy, regional issues

The discussions covered a wide range of strategic and regional issues of mutual interest between the two countries

NSA Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia, holds talks on energy, regional issues
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:33 AM IST

Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot 'blackmail' US over Strait of Hormuz

Earlier, the global hope for a stable energy corridor was short-lived as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday reimposed a strict naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot 'blackmail' US over Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers, seeks accountability

India on Saturday issued a stern condemnation following a deadly attack on French UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers, seeks accountability
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case

On Friday, the Maharashtra ATS took custody of two accused, Safi Shaikh and Raza Memon, in the alleged forced conversion case linked to Nashik Tata Consultancy Services

4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Won't impose 'traditional fees' on passage of ships through Hormuz: Iran

Spokesman for Iran's National Security Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei stated that vessels would only be allowed to pass through Hormuz in coordination with Iranian authorities

Won't impose 'traditional fees' on passage of ships through Hormuz: Iran
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

9 dead as tourist van falls off hairpin bend in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

The incident occured when a vehicle lost control at the 13th hairpin bend and plunged to the 9th hairpin bend, according to Valparai Police

9 dead as tourist van falls off hairpin bend in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 8:53 AM IST