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Israel carried out one of its most intense waves of airstrikes on Lebanon, killing at least 254 people and injuring more than 1,100 others in a single day. Officials in Lebanon said the attacks on April 8 were the deadliest so far in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. Massive Strikes Across Lebanon According to Lebanon’s
In February 2026, a map shared by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) created strong reactions across South Asia after it showed the entire Jammu & Kashmir region as part of India. The map was released alongside an announcement about a new India-US interim trade agreement, but it quickly became a major talking point for
US President Donald Trump has said American forces will remain positioned near Iran until Tehran fully meets the terms of any final agreement. He made it clear that US ships, aircraft, and troops will keep “hangin’ around” to ensure everything runs smoothly, especially with the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global
Good news for farmers in Kashmir! Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has taken a big step forward in modern farming. On April 8, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai officially opened the new nextGen e-Plant Clinic (also called e-Plant Health Clinic) at the Directorate of Extension on the Shalimar campus in
High-level talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad, as US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrive in Pakistan for crucial negotiations. The meetings are expected to start on April 10 or April 11, 2026, marking one of the most important diplomatic efforts between
Israel has expressed clear unease over the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, claiming it was not fully informed about the deal until the final moments. The reaction comes as fresh strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region have already put the fragile truce under pressure. Click Here To Follow Our
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that Iran was forced into agreeing to a ceasefire after suffering heavy losses, calling the recent military campaign Operation Epic Fury a “historic and overwhelming victory.” Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said Iran had “begged for this ceasefire” following weeks of intense fighting between US-led forces and
A major oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island was hit early Wednesday in what officials described as an “enemy attack”, just hours after a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran came into effect. Iranian state media said the refinery, which produces around 55,000 barrels per day, was struck at about 10 a.m. local
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday dismissed two Jammu and Kashmir government employees over their alleged links with banned militant outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, as part of the administration’s ongoing zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Action Against
Even after announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump is facing renewed pressure from Democratic lawmakers who are calling for his impeachment or removal from office. The political divide in Washington remains sharp, with critics saying the temporary ceasefire does not change what they describe as serious constitutional violations during the conflict.