Faith in righteous cause will prevail over logic of brute force: Iran

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:33 PM

Tehran, April 7 (IANS) With only a few hours left before US President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ends, Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday displayed the country's hardened stance once again, asserting that the logic of applying "brute force" will stand defeated.

Centre to regularise Delhi’s 1,511 illegal colonies without approved layout plans

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:18 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Offering a big relief to over 45 lakh migrant residents living in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 "unauthorised colonies" on an "as is, where is" basis, removing the clause for approved layout plans for these settlements.

Govt allows Gulf airlines to carry cargo in passenger planes to keep supply chains going

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The government has granted special permission to foreign carriers such as Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways to operate passenger aircraft for all-cargo services to ensure seamless continuity of critical cargo movement despite the ongoing disruptions due to the Iran war, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday.

Alana King reclaims No.1 spot in ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:49 PM

Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Alana King reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings within four days of losing it as she took a remarkable five for 19 to overtake England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and move up in the list.