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23 August,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Supreet K SinghA life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Seattle’s Westlake Square, marking the first such installation hosted by a US city government. The monument, sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, was jointly inaugurated by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and India’s Consul General Prakash Gupta, highlighting growing cultural ties between India and the United States. PICS/X, TEXT/PTI... [Read More]
12 April,2026 03:47 PM ISTAsha Bhosle, one of the most iconic and versatile voices in Indian music history, passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the soundscape of Indian cinema. As weremeber her timeless journey, have a look at these throwback pics with sister Lata Mangeshkar, RD Burman and others... [Read More]
12 April,2026 02:06 PM ISTAn overhead equipment (OHE) breakdown between Bhayandar and Naigaon stations on Western Railway’s Mumbai Central division disrupted suburban train services on Sunday morning. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
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12 April,2026 01:01 PM ISTMusic legend Asha Bhosle has been admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital after suffering from extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. He son Anand confirmed that the legendarybplayback singer breather her last at 92. As fans and film industry mourn her demise, let`s have a look at some lesser-known fact about the veteran singer... [Read More]
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11 April,2026 11:45 PM ISTAsha Bhosle was reportedly hospitalised in Mumbai after a heart attack and is under close medical supervision. The news has sparked concern across the industry, with fans and celebrities praying for the legendary singer’s speedy recovery.... [Read More]
11 April,2026 11:03 PM ISTMumbai has been gearing up to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and the civic authorities have been making elaborate arrangements for the visitors expected in large numbers in city on April 14. Pics/Ashish Raje ... [Read More]
11 April,2026 10:51 PM ISTConfusion has emerged ahead of high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Earlier reports suggested Washington had agreed to release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks. Iranian sources described the move as a sign of seriousness before talks. However, a White House official has now denied the claim, saying the United States has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. The reported funds, estimated at around 6 billion dollars, were one of Tehran’s key preconditions for negotiations.... [Read More]
11 April,2026 05:46 PM ISTIran has arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations with the United States, but Tehran is setting tough preconditions before talks begin. Iran’s top negotiator warned there is “zero trust” in Washington, citing failed past agreements and demanding key concessions. A symbolic tribute to Minab strike victims also reached Islamabad, increasing ceasefire pressure ahead of the make-or-break meeting. Iran is demanding an extended ceasefire to Lebanon, a halt to Israeli operations against Hezbollah, and the release of billions in frozen assets.... [Read More]
11 April,2026 03:39 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran just ahead of high-stakes negotiations, signalling that the strategic Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon. Trump claimed the vital global shipping route would resume automatically and warned Tehran has limited leverage beyond the temporary disruption of international waterways. As US negotiators prepare to meet Iranian officials, Washington has also reloaded warships, raising the possibility of renewed strikes if talks collapse. Iran, meanwhile, is demanding sanctions relief, an end to Israeli operations in Lebanon, and the unfreezing of assets before negotiations proceed.... [Read More]
11 April,2026 03:39 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran following a temporary two-week ceasefire. The talks in Islamabad are aimed at securing a long-term agreement and preventing further escalation in the region. Before departing, Vance said the United States is willing to extend an “open hand” if Iran negotiates in good faith, but warned Washington would not be receptive if Tehran tries to “play” the US. President Donald Trump has reportedly provided clear guidelines for the American delegation.... [Read More]
10 April,2026 10:15 PM ISTRussia’s Vladimir Putin has announced a 32-hour Easter ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signalling support for the temporary pause. The truce is expected to begin Saturday evening and last until Sunday midnight during Orthodox Easter. The ceasefire comes even as intense fighting continues across the front lines. Ukraine claims Russian forces lost more than 1,100 troops in just 24 hours, while Moscow says it captured two villages in eastern Ukraine. Both sides previously accused each other of violating a similar Easter truce last year, raising doubts about whether this pause will hold.... [Read More]
10 April,2026 09:07 PM ISTIsrael and Hezbollah are trading cross-border strikes despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, raising fears of a wider regional escalation. The Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah responded with rocket fire targeting Israeli troops near the border. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to continue operations against Hezbollah. Israel is pushing for direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but Lebanese officials insist there will be no talks under fire.... [Read More]
10 April,2026 06:50 PM ISTPakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a major diplomatic storm after calling Israel "evil", a "curse for humanity", and a "cancerous state" in a now-deleted social media post. The remarks came during fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks and while Pakistan projected itself as a mediator in West Asia. Israel reacted sharply, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling the statement outrageous and unacceptable. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa`ar accused Pakistan of using antisemitic rhetoric and questioned Islamabad’s credibility as a neutral peace broker.... [Read More]
10 April,2026 06:49 PM ISTIran has confirmed the death of veteran diplomat and former foreign minister Kamal Kharazi, who succumbed to injuries sustained during the April 1 strikes reportedly linked to US-Israel operations. His wife was also killed in the same attack, marking a significant moment in the rapidly escalating tensions across West Asia. Kharazi, who served as Iran’s top diplomat and later headed the Strategic Council for International Relations, was considered one of Tehran’s most influential foreign policy voices. Iranian state-linked outlets Mehr and ISNA have described the strike as a “terror operation” carried out by what they termed an “American-Zionist”, front language that signals a sharp escalation in rhetoric from Tehran.... [Read More]
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