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PM Shehbaz meets Trump adviser at Antalya forumPublished on: April 17, 2026 6:27 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Senior Advisor to US President Massad Boulos in Turkiye to discuss regional developments and peace efforts. The meeting took place on the sideli... Read More


Strait of Hormuz Now 'Completely Open,' Iran Announces - But For How Long and Under What Terms?

India, April 17 -- Iran has announced that commercial ships can now pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Lebanon ceasefire, a move that signals easing tensions in one of the wor... Read More


Mumbai woman says she lives on rRs.r18,000 a month, internet stunned by rRs.r11.5K rent: 'Possible hi nahi hai'

India, April 17 -- A woman living in Mumbai has sparked curiosity online after claiming that she manages her monthly expenses on less than Rs.18,000 while living alone in the city. The claim, which ma... Read More


Top legislator addresses general debate of 152nd IPU Assembly

Hanoi, April 17 -- In his remarks, he highlighted that the IPU-152 theme of "Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations," carries both urgency and relevance at a time w... Read More


India examines Sheikh Hasina's extradition request amid diplomatic balancing with Dhaka

New Delhi, April 17 -- India is navigating a delicate balance between legal obligations and regional diplomacy as it examines a formal request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister S... Read More


FTSE 100 Drifts Lower In Cautious Trade

India, April 17 -- The UK stock market drifted down a bit on Friday, underperforming its peers, as investors remain a bit cautious ahead of proposed negotiations between U.S. and Iran this weekend to ... Read More


Large-scale manufacturing sees some rebound

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh's large-scale manufacturing sector sees some rebound with its return onto growth trajectory in January after a tumble last December, signifying tentative recovery in the ... Read More


Moscow hosts "Silver Rapier" stage fencing festival with global student participation

Moscow, April 17 -- The 16th edition of the International Stage Fencing Festival "Silver Sword," dedicated to the legacy of Nikolay V. Karpov, is scheduled to be held in Moscow on April 17 and 18. Th... Read More


France to remove Windows from government computers in sovereignty push

France, April 17 -- The plan was announced on 8 April by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs, the body that manages IT systems across ministries and public administrations. It involve... Read More


India's share of global GDP projected to rise to 7% by 2050 amid private alternatives market growth: McKinsey

New Delhi, April 17 -- India's share of global GDP is projected to rise from 3.7 per cent in 2025 to 7.0 per cent by 2050. This shift marks the country's increasing significance as a destination for a... Read More