Trump offers ‘better deal’ as US-Iran talks falter​

IANS | April 21, 2026 12:06 AM

New York, April 21 (IANS) While the second round of talks between Iran and the United States hung in the balance, President Donald Trump said Monday that he was offering Tehran a better deal than the agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which he ripped up in 2018 as favouring Iran.​

Kejriwal behaving like 'urban terrorist', alleges Parvesh Verma

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:29 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of behaving like an 'urban terrorist' following the Delhi High Court’s decision to dismiss his plea seeking the recusal of a judge in the excise policy case.

PM Modi's snack moment sends jhalmuri searches to two-decade-high

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief 'snack break' during election campaigning in poll-bound West Bengal on April 19 has taken social media by storm, with photos and videos of him relishing a local street snack and interacting with a vendor drawing massive engagement.

I-PAC under scrutiny amid ED probe, faces key test ahead of Bengal polls

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The top leadership of political consultancy firm I-PAC is currently under scrutiny in an alleged money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), triggering conflicting claims over its role as an adviser to West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress just days ahead of a high-stakes Assembly election.

Youth and farmers in turmoil, Trinamool govt’s focus on appeasement: CM Yogi ​

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:03 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on a campaign blitz in poll-bound West Bengal on Monday, hit out at the Trinamool Congress dispensation over the plight of youth, women, and farmers in the state and called for an end to the ‘dark reign of 15 years’ under Mamata Banerjee.​