South India State News
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying the DMK’s stand had worked against women’s political representation. His remarks came amid the growing political battle over the failed bill, which was linked to introducing 33% reservation for women in Parliament
International
India has summoned Iran’s envoy after reports that two Indian-flagged vessels came under fire near the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions around one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The incident has raised immediate concern in New Delhi because the waterway is vital for India’s energy supplies and commercial trade, especially crude oil […]
International
Eight India-bound ships returned after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on April 18 as tensions in the waterway escalated sharply. The disruption followed reported firing near vessels trying to pass through the strait, forcing several ships carrying cargo meant for India to abort the crossing. A number of India-bound vessels were said to […]
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation after the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, and accused Opposition parties of blocking the implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures. Speaking a day after the bill failed in the Lok Sabha, he said the government remained committed to the larger goal of increasing […]
Cricket Sports
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed head coach of Pakistan’s Test team for the upcoming Bangladesh series, marking a major change in the side’s red-ball setup. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also added former cricketers Asad Shafiq and Umar Gul to the support staff ahead of the two-match tour. Pakistan Test Coaching Staff […]
International
Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Ceasefire Row Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating the understanding under which the key maritime route had briefly reopened. The move came a day after hopes rose that commercial navigation might normalise, but renewed tensions have again thrown one of the […]