Myanmar says 309,000 Rohingya eligible for return, cites Rakhine securityMyanmar verified nearly 309,000 displaced people in Bangladesh as former Rakhine residents. Repatriation will proceed only after security c...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threatsIran's parliament will review legislation for Strait of Hormuz oversight. This comes as lawmakers criticize US President Donald Trump's thr...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Govt opens tax disclosure window for foreign assets, incomeThe government has opened a limited window for taxpayers to disclose specified foreign assets and income. Two routes offer eligibility thre...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Canada offers open work permits to 2,700 foreign workers in Manitoba, aiding those at risk of losing statusCanada will issue open work permits to 2,700 temporary foreign workers in Manitoba. These workers are being considered for permanent reside...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Hormuz to remain closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iranian security council saysIran's Supreme National Security Council stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. This closure depends on the United States changing...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
SIR: Actor Prakash Raj claims his name deleted from electoral rolls in BengaluruActor Prakash Raj stated his name was deleted from Bengaluru electoral rolls. He was among 65 lakh voters removed during a revision process...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
SC asks special court to conclude trial in UAPA case within one yearIn a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has directed a special court to wrap up a radicalization trial related to alleged ISIS propaganda di...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
US revokes 175,000-plus visas under Trump as State Department steps up vettingThe US State Department said most visa revocations followed law enforcement encounters involving assault, drunk driving, theft, drug offenc...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Canada introduces new work permit exemption for foreign academic examinersCanada has published new rules for foreign academic examiners. Senior professionals with established reputations can now work without a per...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Excise case: Delhi HC to hear on Monday ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bailThe Delhi High Court will on Monday hear the Enforcement Directorate’s plea challenging former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail ...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
No direct talks with US, exchange of messages through intermediaries, says Iranian FM AraghchiIran is not currently engaged in direct negotiations with the United States, while messages between the two sides are being exchanged throu...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
India reviewing bilateral investment treaty overhaul to boost foreign investment: OfficialIndia is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model soon. The cabinet will decide on changes to attract more foreign capital. This rev...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Govt plans new drugs law to overhaul pharma, medical device regulationThe government is set to replace the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act with a new law covering drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The draft b...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Supreme Court refuses to further relax bail conditions of accused Ashish MishraThe Supreme Court has denied Ashish Mishra's plea for relaxed bail conditions. Mishra is the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri viol...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
A day after bail, Assam Govt invokes NSA Against Indigenous Rights Activist Pranab DoleyDoley has been arrested for 'supporting villagers who protested against a proposed five-star resort near the Kaziranga National Park'. Sinc...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent: Congress on rights activist held under NSA in AssamThe Congress party has criticised the Assam government's actions. Indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National S...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST