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Iran-US talks in Islamabad likely held via indirect, direct channels

Pakistan remained involved at every stage of the process, with the talks beginning with separate meetings of the US and Iranian delegations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday

Iran-US talks in Islamabad likely held via indirect, direct channels
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

World Bank releases $340 mn for Amaravati, $150 mn more likely in April

The World Bank, along with the Asian Development Bank have committed $1,600 million ( $800 each) for the Amaravati Capital Phase-I development

World Bank releases $340 mn for Amaravati, $150 mn more likely in April
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Trump shares article on possible US naval blockade on Iran after talks fail

The article posted by outlet Just the News cited experts who said that Trump could "out-blockade" Iran's hold over the strait of Hormuz and recalled US military ops in Venezuela

Trump shares article on possible US naval blockade on Iran after talks fail
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

China to resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights

The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased

China to resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

NCLAT backs project-specific insolvency proceedings against realty firms

The appellate tribunal highlighted that putting all other projects of the realty firms, which are unrelated to the default, is not in the interest of homebuyers and other stakeholders of other project

NCLAT backs project-specific insolvency proceedings against realty firms
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

India's growth journey huge opportunity for global partners: Envoy Kwatra

Highlighting the importance of bilateral ties, Kwatra said the India-US partnership is "among the most important and most consequential" in advancing shared priorities

India's growth journey huge opportunity for global partners: Envoy Kwatra
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

FPIs continue sell-off in April, pull out ₹48,213 crore in 10 days

With the latest withdrawals, total outflows by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have surged to Rs 1.8 trillion in 2026 so far

FPIs continue sell-off in April, pull out ₹48,213 crore in 10 days
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

From police stations to fast-food chains: IGL's PNG push in Delhi-NCR

Besides laying pipelines to household kitchens to provide them with a convenient cooking gas alternative, IGL is targeting fast-food chains that had faced the brunt of LPG supply disruptions

From police stations to fast-food chains: IGL's PNG push in Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiments

Having resorted to stocking up of parts and kits, the luxury carmakers hope that the pressure on supply chain will be eased while looking forward to a return to normalcy at the earliest

Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiments
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Iran war diverts US attention from Asia ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The demands of the Iran war caused Trump to delay by several weeks his highly anticipated trip to China, deepening worries that the US is once again getting distracted

Iran war diverts US attention from Asia ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

West Bengal elections: PM Modi to address poll rally in Siliguri today

On Sunday, PM will address a rally at Kawakhali Ground in Siliguri in support of BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh and other party nominees in north Bengal

West Bengal elections: PM Modi to address poll rally in Siliguri today
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

TMC, BJP woo women, youth, and scheme beneficiaries with poll promises

With polling nearing, every promise is really a coded appeal to a particular voter bloc, every welfare scheme, identity pitch, and slogan carefully designed to shift the electoral arithmetic

TMC, BJP woo women, youth, and scheme beneficiaries with poll promises
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 210-km Dehradun-Delhi Expressway on April 14

The 210-kilometre-long Dehradun-Delhi Expressway is a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Uttarakhand and the national capital, and will include five toll plazas

PM Modi to inaugurate 210-km Dehradun-Delhi Expressway on April 14
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

India surrounded by hostile actors, optimal resource use necessary: Rajnath

Safeguarding national interests requires coordinated efforts across all sections of society. The citizens must contribute meaningfully to national security, he said

India surrounded by hostile actors, optimal resource use necessary: Rajnath
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

Jaishankar thanks UAE counterpart for Indians' safety amid West Asia crisis

Jaishankar on Saturday conveyed India's appreciation to Nahyan for ensuring the safety of the Indian diaspora in the region

Jaishankar thanks UAE counterpart for Indians' safety amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

Why US-Iran talks failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad

High-stakes US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan collapse after 21-hour talks in Islamabad, with both sides failing to bridge differences over nuclear commitments and strategic demands

Why US-Iran talks failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

4.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 33.090 N and longitude 75.928 E

4.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts

After recent showers, temperatures are set to climb across regions, with IMD warning of heatwave conditions in parts of central and eastern India even as rainfall persists in some states

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

'Bad news': Vance says no agreement after Iran peace talks in Pakistan

Vance cited shortcomings in the talks and said Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including to not build nuclear weapons

'Bad news': Vance says no agreement after Iran peace talks in Pakistan
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

DMK promises ₹2k aid for women, free laptops for students in poll campaign

Addressing a large gathering, Udhayanidhi Stalin outlined a series of welfare promises aimed at strengthening social support systems and boosting educational access in the state

DMK promises ₹2k aid for women, free laptops for students in poll campaign
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 6:48 AM IST