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Netanyahu directs talks with Lebanon after deadly strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called for the opening of direct...

The US Rescue That Raises More Questions Than It Answers

The 'rescue' operation occurred within kilometres of Iran's underground tunnel complex...

Israel backs Iran ceasefire, refuses to halt ops against Hezbollah

Israel will continue its offensive in South Lebanon aimed at neutralising the threat...

Lift sanctions, accept nuclear programme: Iran's 10-point peace plan

Iran has put forward a comprehensive 10-point framework that it says forms the basis of...

No talks with US until...: Iran denies sending negotiators to Pak

Iranian news agencies have denied reports of Iranian officials travelling to Pakistan...

Open the fu*** Strait, you crazy b***ds: Trump to Iran

In a post on Truth Social, Trump used unusually harsh language to convey his message,...

2 Indian LPG tankers sail through Hormuz, 16 still stranded

An Indian-flagged LPG vessel successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, reducing the...

Iran rejects US 15-point plan, tables own demands

Iran on Monday described the 15-point proposal from the United States to end the...

Ceasefire in danger as Iran blocks Hormuz again after Israel attack

The fragile ceasefire in West Asia between the US and Iran to halt the hostilities in...

When Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa Backed Peace Over Conflict With India

As he settled down to his job as army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa -- who died last...

Pak rejects reports of stalled US, Iran talks; Araghchi reacts

Pakistan's Foreign Office has refuted media reports suggesting that its efforts to...

Pakistan Brokers Ceasefire In Iran War

'On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express gratitude and appreciation for my...

Assam, Puducherry witness historic turnout; over 78% vote in Kerala

Voters in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are voting in crucial assembly elections.

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Iran has formally turned down a proposal from the United States for a 48-hour...

Iran asks citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as Trump deadline nears

Facing escalating threats from the US, Iran is mobilizing its citizens to form 'human...

Trump hails Iran ceasefire, says US will 'hang around'

Trump added that the United States would assist in managing the traffic buildup in the...

US aircraft on F-15 rescue mission shot down, claims Iran

Iran's claim comes after United States President Donald Trump confirmed that the...

Iran War: 'What Makes Both Sides Trust Pakistan'?

'American stature has been reduced because they have not been able to achieve their aims.'

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all...

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

'The jail staff told me Kasab was served only jail food and not biryani.' 'They told me...

If not weaponised, everything today is being...: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India has demonstrated resilience in...

'Worried' US pushed Pak to convince Iran for ceasefire: Report

A Financial Times report reveals Pakistan's crucial role in brokering a temporary...

US-Iran ceasefire: 'Is Pakistan acting for China?'

After the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and expressed hope for...

Ships stuck in Persian Gulf for over a month, crews plead for help

There are roughly 2,000 ships stranded in the Persian Gulf, carrying more than 20,000...

Payment issue? Govt reacts after Iranian oil tanker diverts from India to China

India has refuted claims of payment issues hindering crude oil imports from Iran,...

Retired judge's family celebrates daughter's homecoming after divorce

In a departure from social norms, a family in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, celebrated their...

India Nuclear Journey Takes A Hanuman Leap

In many ways, this is only the beginning -- of a new chapter in India's nuclear story,...

SUV breaks trough Delhi assembly gate in major security breach, 3 held

A car driven by a masked man breached security at the Delhi Assembly, raising concerns...

Vishwaguru stands exposed: Cong mocks Modi over Pak-brokered Iran truce

The Congress party has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic efforts...

Only illiterate people in Gujarat...: Kharge sparks row

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a controversial statement during an assembly...

Downed US pilot hid in mountain crevice, hiked 7,000 feet to evade Iranians for 48 hours

A US Air Force officer was rescued from deep inside Iran after his jet was shot down,...

'Bitter defeat': Iran counters Trump over F-15 rescue

While Trump described the operation as the 'most daring' search and rescue mission in...

Nuclear programme non-negotiable: Iran hardens stand ahead of talks

The statement comes even as Tehran links the issue to ongoing efforts to bring a...

Iran claims downing of US A-10 aircraft after F-35 and F-15E

The Iranian military has asserted that its forces successfully targeted and downed a US...

Iran War: Pakistan Was Flimsy, Face-Saving Fig Leaf

Nobody takes Pakistan seriously and therefore Pakistan's sudden mediating with almost...

US crew member rescued after Iran F-15E downing; search on for 2nd airman

US forces have launched search and rescue efforts for a US fighter jet, which several...

Trump warns Iran of 'bigger', 'better' shooting if peace deal violated

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential escalation despite a recent...

'Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time': Trump's new deadline for Iran

Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid...

Iran Supreme Leader 'unconscious', receiving treatment in Qom: Report

Reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader and a...

US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire as mediators push for deal

The United States and Iran, with regional mediators, are reportedly discussing a...

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

A Kerala woman shares her remarkable survival story after spending four days lost in...

'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump warns Iran as deadline looms

As the deadline for military action against Tehran approaches, US President Donald...

The Six Men Who Decide Iran's Fate

As Iran heads into crucial peace talks with the United States of America, here are the...

Assam: Congress Jolted As Candidate Quits Before Polls

'I repeatedly contacted the party leadership, but they didn't take my calls. The...

Multiple airstrikes reported across Iran as US deadline looms

Tensions between Washington, DC and Tehran have reached a boiling point, as a heavy...

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains...

Iran hits over 10 sites in Israel's Haifa; 2 killed

An Iranian missile strike on Haifa has resulted in casualties and intensified conflict...

Pawan Khera missing as Assam police search his Delhi house; seize devices

An Assam Police team is questioning Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi regarding...

'48 hours before...': Trump's Hormuz ultimatum to Iran

Trump's message, posted on his Truth Social platform, is a reminder of his 10-day...

9 cops face noose for custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Benniks

A court in Madurai on Monday sentenced nine police personnel to death for the brutal...

The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

The delegations from the US and Iran head to Islamabad on Friday, carrying a ceasefire...

Big boost to Aatmanirbharta! India to develop 1000-kg aerial bomb

The Indian defence ministry has initiated a project to indigenously design and develop...

IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi killed in US-Israeli strikes

A top Iranian intelligence official was killed in an attack, with the Revolutionary...

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

By all available indications, the White House drafted a face-saving note and handed it,...

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

'Technology doesn't decide its destiny-humans do. We choose whether it becomes a weapon...

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

Two family members of Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian general killed in a US strike in...

Iran Claims 'Historic Victory' After US Ceasefire Agreement

Following a US agreement to a ceasefire, Iran claims victory and outlines conditions...

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at...

Iran will be decimated within 4 hours if...: Trump

Trump also brushed off criticism of his expletive-laden references to causing...

'Raghav Chadha Will Join BJP Before 2027 Punjab Elections'

'Who among Opposition party MPs has so much power that they raise some issue and the...

Congress pulls out of Baramati bypoll in favour of Sunetra Pawar

The Congress party has announced it will not contest the bypoll to the Baramati...

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Islamabad's attempt to position itself as a mediator in the West Asia conflict has come...

US Eyes Iran Assault: High Risks Ahead

Although extensive air attacks have been carried out to destroy most of Iran's defence...

Pak minister calls Israel 'cancerous state', Netanyahu responds

Israel has strongly condemned Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's "outrageous"...

'That is not the agreement we have': Trump warns Iran

Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran regarding alleged fees imposed on...

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

Far from it; the country's resistance to the US, its nuclear ambitions, and its pursuit...

'Ghayal hoon...': Raghav Chadha's 'Dhurandhar' dig at AAP

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha refutes allegations of inaction in Parliament, asserting...