Donald Trump claims a senior defence official urged military action against Iran, revealing escalating tensions and ongoing negotiations in the Middle East.
A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to attempting to commit an ISIS-inspired attack at a Jewish centre in New York in 2024, coinciding with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
He also warned the Gulf countries, which are allowing the US to launch an attack from their soil, vowing to "punish" the regional partners.
The question is whether the clocks allow enough time for two deeply mistrustful sides to get there, and whether the surface calm holds long enough for the paddling to produce something before the ceasefire ends on April 22, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.
A 29-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly stabbed by her cousin following a dispute over money. The accused has been arrested and the victim is receiving medical treatment.
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions as ceasefire talks face uncertainty. The incident raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
A violent clash between two groups in Mumbai's Goregaon area during a religious procession resulted in injuries to Bajrang Dal members and the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident stemmed from a dispute over loud devotional songs, leading to a brawl with weapons. Authorities have initiated demolition of unauthorized homes allegedly belonging to some of the accused.
A woman in Gurugram is accused of strangling her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter to death before attempting suicide. Police are investigating the incident.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their neighbour in Seelampur after the victim and complainant failed to identify them. The court cited inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence and deemed the recovery of a blood-stained knife unreliable.
A 30-year-old man in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after confessing to killing his wife with an iron rod and dumping her body in a forest.
Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed confidence that Tehran would eventually concede to American demands, while simultaneously issuing a stern warning regarding the potential for total military devastation.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is open.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death during a robbery attempt in Delhi's Bawana area. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the crime.
Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, coinciding with a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
A violent clash over a long-standing property dispute in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in one death and six injuries. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.
Trump has said he would be present at the signing ceremony in Islamabad. Don't be surprised if the Pakistani hosts make it a grand event in the geopolitics of the region. Trump would love that, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
A Shiv Sena worker was stabbed to death in Nanded, India, marking the fifth public murder in the city in three days. A suspect has been detained after an encounter with police.
The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.
Punjab Police have arrested six individuals involved in cross-border arms and drug smuggling with links to Pakistan-based smugglers, seizing weapons and heroin.
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In a shocking incident in Mathura, a man allegedly murdered his brother following his wife's accusations of inappropriate behaviour, sparking a police investigation and raising concerns about domestic disputes.
A Delhi court has convicted a man in a 2015 attempted murder case, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the case against him beyond reasonable doubt.
US President Donald Trump is set to provide an "operational update" on the progress of 'Operation Epic Fury' during a national address scheduled for 9 PM Wednesday (US local time).
Speaking to North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly on Tuesday, Kim accused the United States of carrying out 'terrorism and invasions' across regions, referring to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.
A road rage incident in Faridabad, Haryana, escalated into a shooting, leaving one man with minor injuries. Police are investigating and searching for the suspects.
A 70-year-old tribal woman was allegedly murdered in West Bengal's Birbhum district after being accused of witchcraft. Police have arrested five people in connection with the crime.
Five police personnel in Punjab's Tarn Taran have been booked for allegedly facilitating the release of the impounded passport of an international drug lord wanted by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has resigned amid impeachment proceedings sparked by the discovery of burnt currency at his residence, raising questions about judicial conduct and accountability.
A murder accused out on bail was killed in broad daylight in Kollam, Kerala, by a group armed with weapons. The victim, Aluva Atul, was attacked after leaving a police station.
The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for four days, was discovered in a sugarcane field in Gonda district. Police are investigating the case as a potential murder, citing marks on the neck and tied hands.
An 18-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and his associate in Uttar Pradesh following an argument related to their relationship. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A mob assaulted a group of Muslim youth preparing to break their Ramadan fast near Pune, resulting in injuries and multiple detentions by police.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Karnataka for allegedly murdering his relative following a dispute over access to a pathway. The incident occurred in Dodawad village, where a long-standing feud culminated in a fatal attack with an agricultural weapon.
A State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawan was allegedly killed by his daughter's boyfriend and his associates in Nagpur, leading to the arrest of five individuals.
A 34-year-old civil engineer from Bhopal has been arrested in connection with an illegal arms supply racket in Bengaluru. Police seized pistols, revolver parts, and live rounds from the suspect, who allegedly supplied weapons to individuals in the city.
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