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April 17, 2026 2:47 PM

Haj 2026: First batch of Indian pilgrims to depart on April 18

The Haj pilgrimage from India for 2026 will commence on April 18, with the first batch of pilgrims set to depart for Saudi Arabia from various embarkation points across the country. A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to undertake the annual pi...

April 16, 2026 2:42 PM

India, Austria to deepen ties in defence, technology: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a major push to strengthen India-Austria ties across key sectors, including defence, semiconductors and quantum technology, during a joint press statement with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker i...

April 16, 2026 1:15 PM

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The following explains law governing toll collections and actions that...

April 16, 2026 1:10 PM

Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders will speak

U.S. President Donald Trump said leaders of Lebanon and Israel will speak, saying he was "trying to get a little breathing room" between the countries, after more than six weeks of war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. "It has b...

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