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The confirmation has come days after U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said on a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India “next month”, i.e. in May

He appeals to the people of Tamil Nadu to realise that the members of the DMK-led alliance are nothing but a bunch of opportunists

Open natural ecosystems, low-intensity rainfed farming and pastoralism have been key to sustaining species such as striped hyena, sloth bear, blackbuck, and Indian Grey Wolf

Trump is attempting to rebuild his tariff regime using alternative legal avenues after the court ruled that his earlier reliance on emergency powers to impose duties was unconstitutional.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay's rally in Tiruppur was cancelled after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding. The decision was made following police advice to prevent a repeat of the Karur stampede, with Vijay departing for Coimbatore.

The phone conversation between the two foreign ministers came amid reports of efforts by the U.S. and Iran to hold a fresh round of negotiations after the collapse of the initial dialogue in Islamabad

A devastating fire ripped through a Rohini shanty settlement early Wednesday. A couple and their three-year-old daughter perished in the blaze. Firefighters battled the flames for hours. The fire spread rapidly due to plastic waste. Several shanties were destroyed. Investigations into the cause are underway.

Oil prices dipped for a second day as hopes for US-Iran talks eased supply worries. Brent crude futures fell to $94.27, and WTI to $90.24, though later saw a slight uptick. Diplomatic signals suggest negotiations might restart, potentially impacting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Kerala celebrates Vishu on April 15, 2026, marking the Malayalam New Year with a focus on renewal and prosperity. The festival emphasizes the significance of the Vishukkani, the first auspicious sights at dawn, believed to shape the year ahead. Families gather to welcome fresh beginnings, fostering hope, abundance, and gratitude for a successful and joyful year.

Ashok Gehlot said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had failed to hold the polls despite the High Court’s direction

In the match, Noor Ahmad returned figures of 3/21 as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs to register their second win in a row.

Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark highlighted the growing relevance of liberal arts degrees in the AI era, emphasizing how understanding history and narratives aids in comprehending future technology. He noted that interdisciplinary synthesis and critical thinking, rather than just rote programming, are becoming crucial skills for navigating AI's complexities.

Barcelona took an early lead through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres inside the first 24 minutes. However, Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico, which proved enough after their 2-0 win in the first leg.

A US Navy destroyer intercepted two oil tankers leaving Iran, marking the initial phase of a US-declared blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran. Despite the blockade, some Iran-linked vessels reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz. Experts caution about the blockade's effectiveness and warn of potential escalation and retaliation from Iran.

US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is "very close to being over" as new peace talks are set to begin. He believes Iran "wants to make a deal very badly," despite the US not being finished with its objectives. This comes after initial talks stalled over Tehran's nuclear program, leading to a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Four on-duty policemen in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, have been suspended after a video emerged showing them sleeping on a patient's bed and urinating in a hospital dustbin. The officers, guarding an undertrial prisoner, were reportedly heavily intoxicated. An inquiry confirmed their misconduct, raising serious questions about discipline within the force during sensitive duties.