India’s Envoy-Designate To China Meets Army Chief Amid Regional Defence Diplomacy

India’s Ambassador-designate to China, Vikram Doraiswami, met with the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Thursday in New Delhi. The meeting centred on geostrategic issues, bilateral engagement, and measures to reinforce existing mechanisms at a time of continuing sensitivities in India-China relations.The Army stated that the interaction was aimed at strengthening dialogue and

April 30, 2026
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Trump Declares Iran Blockade ‘Genius’, Rules Out Deal Without Nuclear Disarmament; CENTCOM Confirms 42 Ships Turned Back

US President Donald Trump has hailed the ongoing naval blockade against Iran as “genius,” insisting that Tehran will be forced to concede defeat while making clear that no agreement will be possible unless Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions.He praised the effectiveness of the operation, claiming it has been “100% fool-proof” and a demonstration of American naval superiority. Trump emphasised

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SkyHop Aviation Cleared To Launch India’s First Commercial Seaplane Service In Lakshadweep

India is preparing to expand its aviation landscape from land to water with the introduction of its first commercial seaplane services, reported NDTV.SkyHop Aviation has become the country’s first seaplane operator after receiving its Air Operator Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.This regulatory clearance marks a significant milestone, legally enabling the company to

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi Calls EAM Jaishankar As IRGC Warns US Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday evening. The two leaders held a detailed discussion on the present situation and agreed to remain in close contact.The Embassy of Iran in India confirmed that the conversation covered the latest developments related to the ceasefire, bilateral relations, and wider regional

April 30, 2026
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Sergey Lavrov To Visit India For BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Bilateral Talks With EAM Jaishankar Planned

Russia has confirmed that its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Lavrov will be in New Delhi from 14 to 15 May, participating in the full-format gathering of BRICS foreign ministers. The announcement was made in a post on X, while Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova

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Iran‑Linked Hackers Leak Over 2,000 US Marines Home Address In Escalating Cyber Conflict

A cyber group known as Handala, believed to have links to Iran, has claimed responsibility for releasing personal information of US Marines deployed in the Persian Gulf. According to The Wall Street Journal, the group published the names and details of 2,379 personnel on its Telegram channel, presenting the leak as evidence of its surveillance capabilities.The disclosure included identifying

April 30, 2026
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