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April 28, 2026 6:57 PM

Over 67,000 LPG cylinders seized amid West Asia crisis; govt assures fuel supply, boosts support for key sectors

The Centre on Tuesday said more than 67,000 LPG cylinders have been seized, over 1,160 FIRs registered, and 271 people arrested since March 2026 as part of a nationwide crackdown on hoarding and black marketing amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. At an inter-ministerial briefing held at the National Media Centre, officials from key ministries assured that adequate supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG, and natural gas are being maintained despite global disruptions. The government urged citizens to av...

April 28, 2026 3:25 PM

EXPLAINER-Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?

Saturday's attack at a black-tie Washington gala that featured President Donald Trump did not result in any deaths, but it did raise the question about who would take charge if he or other top members of his administration were harmed. U.S. law lays out a clear line of succession, which includes top congressional officials and cabinet secretaries. Events such as the September 11, 2001, attacks have raised the possibility that all of these officials could be killed if they were gathered in one ...

April 28, 2026 3:18 PM

US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The 11th conference to review implementation of the NPT, which came into force in 1970, began on Monday at the United Nations in New York. Different groups nominated 34 conference vice presidents, and the conference chair, Vietnam's U.N. ambassador Do Hung Viet, said Ir...

April 27, 2026 8:36 PM

West Asia tensions persist as Iran-US talks stall, oil prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the situation in West Asia are showing limited progress, with fresh political and military signals emerging across multiple fronts. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with senior officials, including President Vladimir Putin, blaming what he called the “excessive demands of the United States” for the collapse of recent negotiations. At the same time, US President Donald Trump indicated that communication channels remain op...

April 27, 2026 7:03 PM

All Indian seafarers safe as govt assures robust fuel, fertiliser supply amid West Asia tensions

Amid evolving tensions in West Asia, the Government on Monday said all Indian seafarers in the region remain safe with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels reported in the past 24 hours, even as it reassured citizens about stable supplies of fuel, fertilisers and essential commodities across the country. At an inter-ministerial briefing held in New Delhi, officials from key ministries outlined coordinated efforts to ensure domestic stability while closely monitoring developments in the...

April 24, 2026 10:14 PM

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. "It is important that there are exchanges and that our people are returning home," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a post on Telegram. His chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, and Russia's defence ministry said the U.S. and the UAE had assisted with the exchange. Russia and Ukraine h...

April 24, 2026 5:35 PM

India, US make progress on key issues in BTA talks in Washington

India and the United States have made progress in negotiations on a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), following a fresh round of talks held in Washington, D.C. from April 20 to 23. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the discussions were conducted in a constructive and forward-looking manner, covering a wide range of critical areas including market access, non-tariff measures, technical barriers to trade, customs and trade facilitation, investment promotion, economic sec...

April 24, 2026 2:51 PM

El Nino set to return as early as May, impacting global weather patterns, UN weather agency says

The return of El Nino weather conditions are expected from as early as May this year, potentially affecting global temperatures and rainfall patterns, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine to twelve months, according to the WMO. A clear shift has been observed in the Equatorial Pacific, with sea-surface temperatures rising rapidly, suggesting a high...

April 24, 2026 1:55 PM

King Charles on US mission to bolster UK’s special relationship with royalist Trump

Britain's King Charles heads to the United States next week for the most high-profile trip of his reign so far, on a mission to shore up the future of the two allies' "special relationship" which the Iran war has plunged to its lowest point in 70 years. The state visit marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. declaration of independence from British rule, when the then 13 American colonies decided to split from King George III, Charles's five-times-great-grandfather. For Charles, it will be a m...

April 24, 2026 1:18 PM

Rabia-Yarubiyah crossing reopens as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended amid regional tensions

The United States has announced a three week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, following high level talks in Washington aimed at preventing the fragile truce from collapsing. President Donald Trump said there is a “very good chance for peace,” though no timeline was offered for a broader agreement. United Nations officials have cautioned that the situation remains unstable, noting the ceasefire is holding but “not one hundred percent” secure. In Iran, authorities re...