Pakistani man arrested for comparing Islamabad railway crossing with Strait of Hormuz

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:35 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Islamabad police have arrested a man for reportedly sharing a post on social media, comparing the capital's Tarnol Railway Crossing to the still-besieged Strait of Hormuz and charged him with not following an official order, trying "wrongful restraint" and "attempting a crime punishable with life imprisonment or less", local media reported.

NIA registers case over recovery of 79 crude bombs in Bengal

IANS | April 27, 2026 12:17 AM

New Delhi/Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into a case involving the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials in West Bengal, where the second and final phase of the Assembly polls is scheduled for April 29, officials said.

Israel fighting for rights of Christians: PM Netanyahu

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:55 PM

Jerusalem, April 26 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is fighting for the rights of Christians throughout the Middle East through a video message released by the Prime Minister's Office.

WHCD shooting: FBI probes suspect trail and writings

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:04 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Federal investigators are expanding their probe into the suspect behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, focusing on his cross-country travel, online activity, and possible writings as they work to establish motive, reports said on Sunday.

Experts flag security lapse, praise Trump's composure after White House dinner shooting

IANS | April 26, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has drawn sharp reactions from Indian strategic and diplomatic experts, who flagged both relief over the safety of top leadership and concerns over security vulnerabilities, while also linking the incident to broader political and global contexts.