Indian Army clears Col Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier rank

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier, marking a significant development in a long-running service dispute linked to his career progression and earlier legal proceedings in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Myanmar: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh visits INS Sandhayak in Yangon

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:57 PM

Yangon, April 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Wednesday joined the 'Deck Reception' onboard Indian Navy Survey Ship INS Sandhayak at Yangon, a few hours after he arrived in Myanmar to attend the inaugural ceremony of the country's new President, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, scheduled to be held in the capital, Naypyidaw, on April 10.

Iran war: Kuwait urges citizens to stay indoors at night

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:31 AM

Kuwait City, April 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait has issued a strong appeal to all citizens and residents to remain indoors and go out only if absolutely necessary, citing current conditions in the country.

Iran faces 8pm deadline from the US: White House

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:51 PM

Washington, April 7 (IANS) Iran has until 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5.30 am IST Wednesday) to “make a deal” with the United States, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told IANS on Tuesday, underscoring a hard deadline set by President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions.

Trump sets deadline, warns Iran of strikes​

IANS | April 7, 2026 12:54 AM

Washington, April 7 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a final deadline to Iran to reach a deal, warning of sweeping military action if talks fail, as tensions in West Asia escalate with global energy and security implications.​