Netaji’s great-grandson Chandra Kumar Bose joins TMC, quits BJP, accuses party of ‘divisive politics’
Chandra Kumar Bose, the grandnephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the crucial West Bengal Assembly elections. Bose had left BJP in September 2023 after a growing sense of ideological discord.
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Putin offers to mediate between Iran, US after failed Islamabad peace talks
Amid failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a conversation with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, offering to mediate and help restore stability and peace in the conflict-hit Middle East, the Kremlin said.
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Iran threaten to trap enemies in ‘deadly vortex’ after Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Amid escalating tensions, Iran has issued a strong warning following a naval blockade order by US President Donald Trump targeting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday claimed that its forces have full control over the key maritime chokepoint, cautioning that any hostile action would trap adversaries in what it described as a “deadly vortex.”
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Trump warns China with 50% tariff threat if it sends arms to Iran
US President Donald Trump has reissued his signature economic threats following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, targeting both Iran and China over escalating tensions. Speaking on Fox News, Trump warned that China could face a staggering 50% tariff on goods entering the United States if it is found to be assisting Iran militarily.
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Salt, Patidar and Krunal plot MI’s downfall as RCB register thumping win at Wankhede
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a stellar win over the Mumbai Indians in the 20th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Sunday, April 11. The defending champions produced a brilliant all-round performance and registered an 18-run win at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Delhi Metro to upgrade 70 trains on Red and Blue Lines: Will services be affected?
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has planned to upgrade 70 trains running on the Red and Blue Lines in a phased manner by November 2027. According to the DMRC, these trains, inducted between 2002 and 2007, have completed nearly 19 to 24 years of service and are now being refurbished with modern systems and features to align with the latest rolling stock standards.
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TMC turning cultural capital into crime capital: UP CM Yogi’s sharp attack in Medinipur
Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath came down heavily on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing them of undermining Bengali culture and compromising the state’s security. Speaking at a public meeting in the Nandkumar area, Adityanath spoke of the significant achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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‘Cannot alter undeniable reality’: MEA on China giving fictitious names to place in Arunachal Pradesh
India on Sunday (April 12) categorically rejected any mischievous attempts by the Chinese side to assign fictitious names to places in Arunachal Pradesh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
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Malda gherao case: ISF Leader Gulam Rabbani arrested, probe underway
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its first arrest in connection with the SIR gherao case in West Bengal’s Malda district. On Sunday, the NIA detained Gulam Rabbani, a local leader associated with the Indian Secular Front (ISF), in connection with the case. The case relates to an attack on judicial officers who were deployed in the area for work linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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Ayush Shetty’s dream run at Badminton Asia Championships ends with silver after loss to Shi Yu Qi in final
Rising Indian sensation Ayush Shetty settled for a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championship after going down to reigning world champion Shi Yu Qi in the final in Ningbo on Sunday, April 12. Giant killer Shetty could not find his rhythm as he went down to the World No.2 Chinese star in just over 40 minutes, going down by 8-21, 10-21.
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