US launches new wave of strikes against Iran; state TV says Bandar Abbas hit by ‘American projectiles’

The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive night of attacks, as Washington stepped up pressure on Tehran following escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operation began at 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT) and was aimed at…

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PMAY-Urban scheme explained: Check eligibility, benefits, required documents and how to apply

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015, aims to provide pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible urban households across the country. The scheme targets urban housing shortages, particularly among Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) families,…

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Maharashtra turns Maoist-free, last rebels taken out in 100-hour operation

NAGPUR: Maharashtra delivered a knockout blow to Maoist insurgency, effectively wiping out guerrilla presence in Gadchiroli district in a 100-hour coordinated action this week, leaving zero active Maoists in police records. This comes 45 days after Union home minister Amit Shah’s March 31 deadline to eradicate left-wing extremism in the country. The last four standing…

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Pakistan unlikely to abandon proxy war, says former army commander who led the western front in Operation Sindoor | India News

LUCKNOW: Former Western army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar on Tuesday said Pakistan’s military establishment continues to view proxy warfare as a low-cost strategic tool against India and is unlikely to abandon terrorism as an instrument of state policy despite repeated setbacks.Delivering an address on “Op Sindoor 2.0: Lessons, Strategy and Prognosis”, organised by Lucknow-based…

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More muscle, less fat, same deadly swing: How Bhuvneshwar Kumar is defying age at 36 | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) While the cricket world has spent the IPL season marvelling at 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – and rightly so – another remarkable story has quietly unfolded at the opposite end of the age spectrum.At 36, an age when fast bowlers are usually managing declining pace, recurring injuries or retirement plans, Bhuvneshwar…

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Trump: Trump calls Hormuz blockade ‘genius’, says no deal without nukes; US-Iran talks now telephonic

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran as “genius”, asserting that Tehran would have to concede defeat and ruling out any agreement unless it abandons its nuclear ambitions.“The blockade is genius. The blockade has been 100% foolproof. It shows how good our Navy is, I can tell you…

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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli falls for back-to-back ducks as Deepak Chahar stuns RCB early | Cricket News

Virat Kohli endured another rare batting failure in IPL 2026 after falling for a golden duck against Mumbai Indians during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chase in Raipur on Sunday.The former RCB captain lasted just one ball before being dismissed by Deepak Chahar, who produced a massive breakthrough for Mumbai immediately after the innings break. Watch Rajat…

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Cjp: CJP accuses government of breaching promises, warns of protests | India News

Independent Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, along with, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das and national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, addresses a press conference NEW DELHI: With reports of protesters across the country being detained and arrested, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Monday accused the Centre of “breaching” its assurances on protecting them from police…

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Discount, premium, discount, premium: How Russian crude prices swung as India stepped up procurement amid US-Iran war

Before the war, Russian oil was available at discounts of around $2 per barrel. Russian oil which remained the mainstay of India’s crude procurement strategy since the US-Iran conflict began has swung from being available at high premiums to discounts and back at premiums again as the Middle East conflict situation has evolved.The conflict in…

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‘Jis college me padhne ke liye aaye the, aaj vahi guard ki naukri kar rahe hai’ : Security guard’s heartbreaking confession strikes a chord online

Viral videos often come and go, but some stay with people because they feel deeply personal. A recent Instagram post is one such example. It is not built around a grand achievement or an unexpected twist. Instead, it is a quiet conversation about dreams, setbacks, and how life can take a completely different direction. The…

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