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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

Iran denies US claims of two Navy vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz

Earlier, the US military said two destroyers transited the Iran-gripped waterway ahead of mine-clearing work, a first since the war began

Over 36 mn voters eligible for first phase of Assembly polls in Bengal: EC

The electoral rolls for the first phase comprise 18.4 million males, 17.5 million females and 465 persons of the third gender, the EC data showed

Trump downplays negotiations with Iran, says deal makes 'no difference'

Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said, "Let's see what happens maybe they make a deal, maybe they don't"

US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pak conclude third round, to resume after break

The US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance and the Iranian one led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf discussed with Pakistan how to advance the ceasefire

CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Chennai beat Delhi by 23 runs to clinch 1st win of the season

Sanju Samson's maiden CSK hundred propelled the hosts to a 23-run win against DC at Chepauk

Islamabad talks: Vance leads US delegation in direct negotiations with Iran

Pakistan's state-run PTV said Iranian and US officials sat across the table for "landmark peace negotiations." The format of the talks was not very clear

Over 2,000 killed in Lebanon during Israeli strikes on Hezbollah: Officials

The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group fired missiles into Israel on March 2 in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks on Iran

US Navy ships transit Hormuz as mine-clearing efforts begin in Strait

Iran has asserted control over the strait through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas typically flows, effectively halting most commercial traffic

Asha Bhosle admitted to hospital due to chest infection, says family

Bhosle, with a career spanning eight decades, is known for her versatility. She is the younger sister of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar

13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar

The accident took place at 6:30 pm on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar, Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary told reporters

Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout

The war and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz also largely halted the oil exports upon which Iraq's economy depends

Trump has 'no idea' how talks with Iran will go as negotiations begin

The US president said he would know shortly if he felt Iran was acting in good faith about resolving the war

EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in UAE amid West Asia tensions

Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to the UAE, is expected to focus on exchanging views on the West Asia conflict

Russia, Ukraine swap PoWs as Kremlin-announced Easter truce begins

The state TV also added that after more than an hour after its beginning, the truce was holding

312 stranded Indian fishermen in Iran return home via Armenia

The fresh batch was brought back home a week after 345 Indian fishermen were evacuated from Iran

Former deputy speaker of Haryana Assembly Gopichand Gahlot dies aged 76

Gahlot became deputy speaker in the INLD government after winning the Gurgaon seat in 2000

Experts welcome Delhi EV's policy, flag need for strict enforcement

DPCC will develop a policy framework to establish battery collection centres across Delhi through a public-private partnership (PPP) model

Women's participation in flexi IT roles reaches 40% in FY26: Report

Careernet's report is based on an annual sample of 3,000 placements in contractual positions in FY26 and was compared with data from the last four fiscal years

Pakistan deploys troops, jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact

Expert on international affairs Mohammad Mehdi told PTI that Pakistan had sent aircraft and troops to Saudi Arabia last month, but the news has been broken only now by the Saudi authorities