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April 24, 2026 5:25 PM

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification. Several European nations seeking to rein in...

April 24, 2026 1:10 PM

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war

Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Catholic leader last week for not doing so while speaking out against the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Leo, the first U.S. pope, ...

April 24, 2026 11:48 AM

Indian Embassy in Tehran advises Indians to avoid travel to Iran

The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran amid ongoing regional tensions and uncertainty surrounding flight operations. In a post on X, the Embassy said Indian nationals are “stro...

April 24, 2026 10:39 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews summer special trains as Indian Railways plans over 18,000 trips to ease peak rush

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the operation of summer special trains, as Indian Railways ramps up efforts to manage increased passenger traffic during the peak travel season. At a meeting held in New Delhi, the ministe...

April 24, 2026 10:17 AM

LS Speaker Om Birla calls for inclusive, value-based education; urges youth to drive nation-building and democracy

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the need for inclusive, value-based education, stating that learning should go beyond employment and serve as a tool for social responsibility, character-building, and nation-building. Addressing stud...

April 24, 2026 9:47 AM

PM Modi hails National Panchayati Raj Day, praises grassroots leaders for nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on National Panchayati Raj Day, praising elected representatives across the country for their dedication to public service and nation-building. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt cong...

April 24, 2026 9:51 AM

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by three weeks after Oval Office meeting

Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level meeting at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump hosted Israel's ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese ambassador to the U.S...

April 24, 2026 9:45 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, praising his leadership and role in advancing the state’s development across multiple sectors. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birt...

April 23, 2026 5:22 PM

Assembly elections: Tamil Nadu records 70% voter turnout, West Bengal nears 79% in by 3 pm

Voter participation remained strong in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu during the ongoing Assembly elections, with turnout reaching 78.77 per cent and 70 per cent respectively by 3 p.m., according to the Election Commission of India. Polling in West...

April 23, 2026 4:44 PM

Rajnath Singh invites German industry leaders to co-develop defence tech, calls India a long-term strategic partner

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday invited German companies to co-develop and co-produce advanced defence technologies with India, emphasising the need for trusted partnerships amid growing global uncertainties. Addressing Indian and German ...