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Prolonged West Asia war could erode US support for Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Ukraine desperately needs more US-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages, Zelenskyy said

FPIs extend sell-off in April, pull out ₹19,837 crore in two sessions

With the latest withdrawals, total Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) outflow has reached ₹1.5 trillion so far in 2026, according to NSDL data

Missing US airman rescued after fighter jet downed in Iran: Report

The rescue operation for the crew member of the F-15E fighter jet was conducted by a "specialised commando unit with a high volume of air cover," the report said

Prestige Estates launches township in Hyderabad, GDV pegged at ₹9,500 cr

Prestige Golden Grove in Tellapur to offer over 5,000 homes as developer expands in high-growth Hyderabad market amid rising demand

LPG crisis hits Dehradun's 'Maggi points', vendors struggle to sustain biz

Once bustling with tourists, these popular stops are now witnessing a sharp decline in footfall as vendors grapple with cooking delays and limited resources

Ministry of Social Justice posts record ₹11,810 crore expenditure in FY26

The department has also recorded the highest-ever expenditure on welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes during 2025-26

US inflation set to spike as energy prices rise amid West Asia war

Economists are penciling in a 1 per cent increase in the consumer price index for March - the sharpest one-month advance since 2022 - after the Iran war pushed gas prices up by about $1/gallon

Kuwait's oil ministry building set ablaze by Iranian drone strike

The damaged building, which also houses the emirate's oil ministry, was evacuated and firefighting crews were on the scene

Western disturbance to bring rain across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

IMD forecasts unstable weather with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across north, east, central and southern regions, bringing brief rain spells

Railways registers strong FY26 growth with record freight, passenger gains

Rail operations remained robust throughout the year, with approximately 25,000 trains running daily, ensuring widespread connectivity

Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour ultimatum as 'helpless', 'unbalanced'

The rejection follows a period of heightened tensions after the US leader warned of severe military consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened

Iraqi ships can transit through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian military

The declaration has the potential to unleash as much as 3 million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes

US deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missiles for Iran conflict

The US has allocated funds to buy more than 6,200 JASSMs since 2009, and production of the baseline JASSM for US supplies ended about 10 years ago

GT vs RR HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RR edge out last ball thriller vs GT, beat them by 6 runs

Tushar Deshpande successfully defended 11 runs in his last over to hand RR their 2nd consecutive win of the season.

PM Modi to launch BJP's Bengal campaign from Cooch Behar on Sunday

Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4

BJP releases fifth list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections

The ruling Trinamool Congress has already announced candidates for all the 294 seats

Four-storey lodge collapses in MP's Anuppur, six feared trapped

An official identified the ill-fated building as 'Aggarwal Lodge' located near a bus stand

Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' as US continues frantic search

The plane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked Friday, with one service member rescued and at least one missing

Delhi government to deploy weed harvesters to reduce pollution in Yamuna

Officials said targeting pollution at its source, these machines will reduce pollutant load entering the river and improve drainage efficiency across the city

Stranded Indian fishermen in Iran to return home via Armenia: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in the return of the Indian nationals