2 min readColomboApr 7, 2026 03:07 PM IST Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday announced an economic relief package aimed at minimising the […]
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Human chains, youth 'ready to sacrifice': What’s happening in Iran as Trump’s deadline looms
Tensions in West Asia have intensified as the US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches, raising fears of […]
Auto, defence sectors may see price rise as aluminium output drops by half
The aluminium extrusion industry has urged the government to reduce customs duty on raw materials from 7.5% to zero to help curb rising costs linked […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi's 'Art Here' 2026 opens entry for Indian artists
Louvre Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, April 7, called for proposals for the 6th edition of its contemporary art initiative ‘Art Here’, which will be curated […]
Trump's deadline for Iran approaching, here's how US Prez's schedule looks like
The deadline put forward by United States President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is approaching soon. Turns out, the 8 […]
Bangladesh's first female speaker arrested
Bangladesh’s former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was on Tuesday (April 7) arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, according to media reports. Chaudhury was arrested by […]
Iran's latest strike on Saudi can trigger a new supply shock | Explained
An Iranian missile has reported stuck Jubail, which is home to major production facilities operated by SABIC, one of the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturers, with […]
King Fahd Causeway, linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain reopens after hours long closure over possible Iranian threats, follows Iranian missile attack that may have hit […]
France horror as at least 27 injured after high-speed train collides with military vehicle
At least one person is believed to have died in the incident.
India flags fertiliser hoarding, downplays migrant exodus amid West Asia tensions
India is adopting a measured and evolving approach to the fallout from escalating tensions in West Asia, with the Finance Ministry indicating that authorities are […]