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Record voter turnout in West Bengal polls, Mamata calls it “positive sign”
West Bengal recorded an unusually high voter turnout in the first phase of its legislative assembly elections on Thursday (April 23), following controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list.
US claims seizure of Iranian-oil vessel in Indian Ocean
The United States says it has seized a vessel allegedly involved in Iranian oil transportation during a maritime operation in the Indian Ocean, according to the US Department of Defense.
Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills five, including journalist
At least five people, including a journalist, were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA).
Iran war may drive up contraceptive prices: Experts warn
Global prices of contraceptives could rise by up to 20–30 per cent as the Iran conflict disrupts supply chains and drives up production costs, industry leaders have warned.
At least 10 killed in Pakistan mining project attack: officials
A group of militants killed at least 10 people at a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, officials said on Thursday, the latest violence in a region facing an armed separatist movement.
Iran executes man convicted of having links to Israeli intelligence
The official media outlet of the Iranian judiciary has reported the execution of a man convicted of having links to an opposition group and the Israeli intelligence service Mossad.
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu go to polls today
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu go to polls today, with voting for the assembly elections 2026 starting at 7 am. All seats in Tamil Nadu will see electors cast their vote in a single phase, while West Bengal has one more phase of voting left till April 29.
50,000 Lebanese homes damaged or destroyed in Israeli attacks
Israeli attacks on Lebanon during its latest war with Hezbollah damaged or destroyed more than 50,000 housing units in the country, a government estimate says.
Nepal home minister resigns amid financial controversy
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned following controversy over his financial dealings.
Second round of talks possible within 72 hours: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said a second round of peace talks with Iran could be possible within Friday.