Tokyo, April 21, 2026: Japan has announced a significant easing of its long standing restrictions on arms exports, marking a notable shift in its defence and security policy while continuing to describe itself as a peace oriented nation. The revised framework will permit Japanese defence manufacturers to expand the sale of military equipment to a…
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Tehran, April 21, 2026: Iran has called for the immediate release of its cargo vessel Touska along with its crew, condemning the recent interception by the United States as an act of aggression in regional waters. The demand follows a high tension maritime incident in which American forces boarded and took control of the Iranian…
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Mumbai: Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya is set to return to theatres with his next directorial venture, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, scheduled for a theatrical release on November 27. Backed by Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films, the film brings together Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari for the first time on screen. Positioned as a family…
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United States: A major explosion at an oil well site in East Texas triggered a large fire and prompted emergency evacuations as authorities responded to a fast-developing incident near the community of Etoile in Nacogdoches County. Officials said the blast occurred near FM 226, where deputies and multiple emergency crews were dispatched after reports of…
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United States: A preschool classroom in Louisiana has been left shattered after one of its youngest students was identified among eight children killed in a mass shooting that authorities are investigating as a suspected domestic violence-related attack. The child, 5-year-old Braylon Snow, was among victims ranging in age from 1 to 14 who died in…
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New Delhi, April 21, 2026: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that women in the eastern state are not safe and questioning the law and order situation under the current administration. Her comments come at a time when the political atmosphere in West Bengal…
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Germany: A serious violent confrontation inside a gurdwara in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia region escalated into a major security incident after members of the community allegedly engaged in a physical fight involving sharp weapons, including kirpans and knives. According to local media reports, the incident appears to have originated from ongoing internal disagreements…
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New Delhi, April 21, 2026: The National Science Centre will host a special programme to commemorate World Earth Day on April 22, bringing together students and science enthusiasts for a day dedicated to environmental awareness and learning. The celebrations will revolve around the global theme Our Power Our Planet, encouraging collective action for protecting the…
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New York: A Chinese student has been taken into custody in the United States after federal authorities accused him of illegally photographing sensitive military aircraft near a key air force base in Nebraska. The accused, identified as 21-year-old Tianrui Liang, was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York while preparing to leave…
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Mexico: A deadly shooting at Mexico’s historic Teotihuacán pyramids has left one Canadian tourist dead and at least 13 others injured, turning one of the country’s most visited heritage sites into a scene of panic and chaos. According to local authorities and media reports, the incident occurred around mid-morning when an armed man climbed a…
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