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April 15, 2026 12:02 PM

India opposes two-tier UNSC reform, backs G4 proposal to defer veto for 15 years

India has firmly opposed the creation of a “two-tier” system of permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), while expressing support for a compromise proposal by the G4 group to defer veto powers for new permanent m...

April 15, 2026 11:48 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit subhashitam, expresses gratitude to farmers amid festive celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam and expressed gratitude to farmers across the country, acknowledging their vital role in sustaining the nation, especially during ongoing festive celebrations. In a post on X, P...

April 15, 2026 11:15 AM

PM Modi extends Rongali Bihu greetings, highlights spirit of togetherness and new beginnings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, describing the festival as a vibrant celebration of new beginnings, prosperity and unity. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Rongali Bihu greetings to y...

April 15, 2026 11:14 AM

PM Modi extends Vishu greetings, highlights festival’s message of hope and positivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vishu, describing the festival as a symbol of hope, happiness and positivity. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Have a wonderful Vishu!” “Greetings on the...

April 15, 2026 10:52 AM

PM Modi extends Poila Boishakh greetings, celebrates Bengal’s cultural legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Poila Boishakh, highlighting the festival as a celebration of West Bengal’s rich cultural heritage and its contribution to India’s civilisational e...

April 15, 2026 2:19 PM

Italy’s Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East continue. Meloni's right-wing gover...

April 15, 2026 2:21 PM

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S. President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous s...

April 15, 2026 9:43 AM

PM Modi to visit Karnataka today, inaugurate memorial in Mandya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka today, where he is scheduled to inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya district and participate in a cultural event. According to the Prime Minister's ...

April 15, 2026 9:46 AM

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. Officials from ...

April 15, 2026 9:39 AM

US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades on Tuesday and both sides said they held positive discussions although it was not immediately clear if they agreed to a framework for peace. The ...