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"A fracture has occurred in the enemy": Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hails Iran's unity

Tehran | April 24, 2026 7:23:14 AM IST

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei praised the strong unity of the Iranian people, saying it has dealt a major blow to the enemy and calling for practical expressions of gratitude to further strengthen national cohesion, as r ... read..

"Leading nation behind the scenes in Quad was India, not the US or others": Former US Dy Secretary of State Kurt M Campbell

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 6:53:03 AM IST

Former United States Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M Campbell on Thursday (local time) said that India was the leading force behind the Quad grouping, highlighting its key role in shaping the partnership among the four countries. ... read..

"We have complete control": Trump on blockade against Iran

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 6:53:00 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has full control over its blockade measures against Iran, calling them effective. ... read..

US flags industrial-scale AI model distillation by Chinese firms

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 6:52:58 AM IST

The United States has raised concerns over what it described as large-scale efforts by foreign entities to extract capabilities from American artificial intelligence systems, according to a memorandum issued by the White House Office of Science and Techno ... read..

India is also tech hub, 4th largest economy: RSS Gen Secy dismisses common American perception about India

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 5:53:11 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Thursday (local time) said that India is a tech hub and the fourth-largest economy in the world, and these aspects are missed in the common American perceptions about India. ... read..

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, says Trump

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 4:52:59 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by an additional three weeks, following talks with senior officials from both sides. ... read..

'PM Modi, President Trump have a very strong relationship, deep respect for each other': Ambassador Kwatra

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 4:23:08 AM IST

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday highlighted the various pillars of partnership between India and the United States and noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump share bonhomie which is reflected i ... read..

US President Trump says he would not use nuclear weapon in conflict with Iran

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 4:23:06 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he would not use a nuclear weapon in the conflict with Iran, stating that such weapons should never be used by anyone. ... read..

"Don't rush me...": US President Trump refuses to set timeline for ending conflict with Iran

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 3:52:52 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he would not set any deadline for ending the conflict with Iran, stating "don't rush me" while claiming that Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened. ... read..

"Uninformed, inappropriate remarks...": MEA after row on Trump's social media repost

New Delhi | April 24, 2026 3:22:39 AM IST

The government on Thursday said a social media post that referred to Indians in derogatory terms in terms of immigration, was "uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste". ... read..

"Hindus are not supremacist...have nothing to apologise for": RSS General Secretary Hosabale in US

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 2:52:55 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Thursday (local time) defended Hindu philosophy and culture against claims of supremacism, saying that Hindus have historically never invaded or enslaved other nations and have not ... read..

India wants to push for more democratic global governance, strengthen global fight against terrorism: MEA

New Delhi | April 24, 2026 2:22:58 AM IST

India has a stake in expanding global governance reforms and wants to push for more democratic global governance which includes the voice of the Global South, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

"Complete obedience to Supreme Leader of Revolution": Iranian President rejects Trump's claim of internal divisions

Tehran | April 24, 2026 1:53:11 AM IST

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (local time) asserted that there are no divisions within the country's leadership, rejecting claims of internal rifts between "hardliners" and "moderates." ... read..

Iran's central bank confirms Strait of Hormuz toll revenue deposited in cash

Tehran | April 24, 2026 1:53:08 AM IST

Iran's central bank has confirmed that revenue from newly introduced transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has been successfully deposited, putting to rest speculation over the form of payment, as reported by Iranian state media Pr ... read..

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