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Hindustan Times Amritsar
Issue under discussion with both Iran and US: MEA on Chabahar port
With the US sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar port ending on April 26, India on Monday said the issue is “under discussion” with both Iran and the US, while adding that the “current conflict is also a complicating factor”.
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April 28, 2026
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SANCTIONED RUSSIAN SUPERYACHT CROSSES STRAIT OF HORMUZ
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded shipping lane at the heart of the US-Iran conflict.
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April 28, 2026
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Man set afire by friend for refusing to host a party, suffers 75% burns
A 40-year-old man was allegedly set on fire by his friend in northwest Delhi's Vijay Vihar on Thursday for refusing to host a lavish party to celebrate the purchase of a flat, leaving him with 75% burn injuries.
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April 28, 2026
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No tax on power generation: U’khand HC
The Uttarakhand high court ruled on Monday that the state government lacks authority to impose a tax on electricity generation from hydropower projects, overturning a prior levy in a special appeal filed by THDC India Ltd.
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April 28, 2026
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2 Indian crew members injured after vessel hit
Two Indian crew on the Togo-flagged MT Chiron 7 were injured after the tanker's bridge was hit by shrapnel near the contested Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a report by the directorate general of shipping said on Monday.
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April 28, 2026
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SC STAYS GUJARAT GOVT'S ACTION ON ASARAM ASHRAM LAND, PROPERTIES
The Supreme Court on Monday restrained Gujarat government from taking any coercive measures against land and properties held by the ashram of self-styled godman Asaram in Ahmedabad, observing that the municipal authorities’ show-cause notice “prima facie lacked material particulars”.
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April 28, 2026
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Mamata holds massive Bhabanipur roadshow as campaigning ends
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday led a massive roadshow in south Kolkata’s Bhabanipur as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) wrapped up campaigning for the April 29 elections.
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April 28, 2026
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India’s politics must reflect the ambitions of its women
India’s political class often speaks of women with reverence and negotiates with them with caution.
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April 28, 2026
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BJP, TMC SPENT ₹31.57 CR IN ADS FOR BENGAL POLLS
The two major political parties spent ₹23.08 crore on Google and ₹8.49 crore on Meta in West Bengal between March 15 and April 27, 2026, according to data from Meta’s Ad Library.
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April 28, 2026
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SC to Chhoker: No bail plea hearing till homebuyers’ interests are protected
The Supreme Court on Monday told former Congress legislator Dharam Singh Chhoker that his bail plea in a case of alleged cheating will not be entertained till the interests of thousands of homebuyers who were defrauded by his company are not safeguarded.
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April 28, 2026
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Mandates, muscle and myths in the 2026 polls
Power has changed hands only once in the last 50 years in Bengal, where polls are decisive and clashes common. But violence can neither fully manufacture mandates nor arrest decline
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April 28, 2026
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Winds of change in Sun Pharma’s Organon deal
on Monday announced the $11.75 billion acquisition of Organon & Co., in a seemingly aggressive push into the US market that has long decided the global fortunes of Indian drugmakers.
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April 28, 2026
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Mumbai family of 4 dies after watermelon meal
{ FOOD POISONING SUSPECTED
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April 28, 2026
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NIA takes over probe of interstate LeT module
JAMMU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over accase pertaining to an interstate module of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and secured custody of five arrested terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, for questioning on Monday, officials said.
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April 28, 2026
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6 Iran oil tankers turned back
{ HORMUZ STRAIT BLOCKADE
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April 28, 2026
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Rinku rises to the challenge for Knight Riders
It’s all about confidence and the ability to handle the situation, and Rinku Singh has these qualities in abundance.
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April 28, 2026
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India-NZ trade deal: Going beyond complementarities
With a series of disruptions in recent years, marked by geopolitical tensions and the reconfiguration of global supply chains, the geometry of trade agreements is being reimagined.
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April 28, 2026
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Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood show T20 can be a bowler’s game too
RCB pacers combine to virtually finish off the DC innings in the Powerplay itself
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April 28, 2026
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Shooter charged with attempting to kill Trump
The man accused of shooting a US Secret Service agent as he tried to breach security at a Washington dinner attended by President Donald Trump is facing federal charges of attempting to assassinate the president, a judge said in court on Monday.
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April 28, 2026
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India 5th largest military spender in '25: Sipri report
India was the fifth-biggest military spender in the world in 2025—after the United States, China, Russia and Germany—accounting for 3.2% of the global military expenditure last year, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said in a report published on Monday.
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April 28, 2026
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Clashes in parts of WB ahead of ph-2 polling
Clashes were reported in several parts of West Bengal late Sunday and Monday as alleged workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) locked horns in separate incidents, officials aware of the matter said.
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April 28, 2026
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Merger or mass defection? MIPs’ BJP switch highlights constitutional issues
On Friday, seven Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and termed their move a “merger” within Section 4 of the Tenth Schedule of Constitution which prohibits such defections.
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April 28, 2026
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India falter as Wolvaardt guides SA to 4-1 series win
India suffered yet another batting meltdown in a modest 156-run chase as South Africa rode on skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s sublime 92* to clinch a convincing 23-run win and seal the women’s T20I series 4-1.
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April 28, 2026
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India flags mitigation gap by rich nations in 2031-35 climate plan
{ SUBMITS REVISED NDC TO UNFCCC
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April 28, 2026
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2 booked for Chinnaswamy CCTV sabotage ahead of IPL clash, cops suspect pay dispute
Two people have been booked in Bengaluru for sabotaging more than 240 CCTV cameras at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24, hours before the high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, allegedly over a grievance related to pending payments, police said.
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April 28, 2026
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Bengal campaign a spiritual journey, says PM at last rally
In an audio message and open letter to the people of West Bengal on the final day of campaigning for the second and last phase of the state polls, Modi expressed gratitude to the residents and exuded confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the next government, saying he will “celebrate the oathtaking ceremony together with the people”.
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April 28, 2026
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Iran offers conditional deal to US on Hormuz
Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday.
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April 28, 2026
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US shares fresh info on activities of 26/11 terror attack co-conspirator
The US has shared fresh information with India on the role and activities of 26/11 Mumbai attacks co-conspirator Tahawwur Rana as part of a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) request by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), people familiar with the matter said ‘on Monday.
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April 28, 2026
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AAP rebel MPs’ merger with BJP gets RS chair’s approval
Upper House arithmetic
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April 28, 2026
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Fertiliser squeeze may spell trouble for farmers
Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.
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