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Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday (Apr 8), killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be "... Read More


Bangladesh to add 200 Indian broad-gauge coaches in potential Dhaka-north rail expansion

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh Railway is going to bolster its fleet with 200 broad-gauge coaches from India, a move likely to increase the frequency of intercity trains between Dhaka and northern distr... Read More


Union Minister Manohar Lal calls Bhutan King, discusses Punatsangchhu hydropower projects, strategic India-Bhutan ties

New Delhi, April 9 -- Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Thursday had a royal audience with the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The Union Minister conv... Read More


ACC probing alleged embezzlement in parliament SIS project

Dhaka, April 9 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened a probe into alleged large-scale embezzlement and money laundering linked to the repair and maintenance of the Simultaneous Interpretation Syst... Read More


General Phan Van Giang Takes Charge as Vietnam's Deputy PM, Defence Minister; India Extends Greetings

New Delhi, April 9 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic... Read More


"Will witness new Assam on May 4": State Cong chief Gaurav Gogoi casts vote in Jorhat

Jorhat, April 9 -- Assam Congress president and party candidate from Jorhat assembly constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, on Thursday cast his vote for the 2026 Assembly elections, and said that the people are... Read More


"More than numbers, forming government is important to me": Puducherry CM Rangaswamy cast vote; makes stylish exit on bike

Puducherry, April 9 -- Puducherry Chief Minister and All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder, N Rangaswamy, cast his vote for the ongoing Puducherry Assembly Elections, maintaining his long-standing tra... Read More


"A deep commitment to public service": Manickam Tagore mourns passing of veteran leader A.H. Khan Choudhury

New Delhi, April 9 -- Congress MP Manickam Tagore expressed deep grief on Thursday over the passing of Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, the veteran leader from Malda affectionately known as "Dalu da." In a ... Read More


"More than numbers, forming government is important to me": Puducherry CM Rangaswamy casts vote; makes stylish exit on bike

Puducherry, April 9 -- Puducherry Chief Minister and All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder, N Rangaswamy, cast his vote for the ongoing Puducherry Assembly Elections, maintaining his long-standing tra... Read More


Jaishankar meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, discusses "wide-ranging partnership" and West Asia developments

Port Louis, April 9 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam on Thursday to deliver warm greetings and best wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi... Read More