International
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Vietnam’s top leader To Lam in Beijing on April 15 during To Lam’s state visit to China, with both sides focusing on strengthening political trust, trade links and broader strategic cooperation. The meeting comes just days after To Lam was elected Vietnam’s state president for the 2026-2031 term […]
State News
At least 14 people were killed and 19 others were injured after a boiler tube blast at Vedanta’s thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on April 14. The explosion released superheated steam that struck workers at the site, turning an ordinary afternoon into a major industrial disaster. Vedanta Power Plant Blast In Chhattisgarh The […]
International
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to move toward direct negotiations after US-mediated talks in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic step between two countries that do not have formal relations. The meeting came amid ongoing regional tensions and fresh efforts by the United States to push for de-escalation on the Israel-Lebanon front. Israel Lebanon Direct Negotiations […]
International
The United States has begun enforcing its naval blockade on Iran-linked shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, with a US Navy destroyer ordering two oil tankers to reverse course after they departed Chabahar port. The move marks an early sign of tighter maritime enforcement in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. US Navy […]
Cricket Sports
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Set For India Debut Push After IPL Start Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reportedly in contention for a senior India call-up after his explosive start to IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player has emerged as one of the most talked-about names of the season, with reports saying selectors are considering him […]
International
The economic damage from the U.S.-Iran war is already being absorbed across global markets, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who said the shock is effectively “baked” into the economy. Her remarks come as conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt energy infrastructure, shipping flows and investor confidence, even as markets keep searching for […]
International
China’s export growth slowed sharply in March while imports jumped strongly, highlighting the pressure the Iran war and rising global uncertainty are placing on the world’s second-largest economy. The latest trade data showed that Chinese exports rose just 2.5% year-on-year, far below the pace seen in the first two months of 2026, while imports climbed […]