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Trump says US-Iran war may be nearing end, calls for deal
US President Donald Trump said Thursday (September 17) that the United States may be nearing the end of its seven-month war with Iran, claiming that he has been in direct contact with Iranian officials and that Tehran is interested in reaching a deal.
Preity Zinta among 18 members of reconstituted Indian film certification board
India has reconstituted its Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with actress Preity Zinta among 18 new members appointed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
US House clears Russia sanctions bill, paving way for 100% tariffs on India, China
The US House of Representatives has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that would give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
Indian, Pakistani warships collide in Arabian Sea; Delhi lodges protest
An Indian warship and a Pakistani Navy vessel have collided in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea, prompting India to lodge a formal protest with Islamabad, accusing the Pakistani side of “unprofessional and unsafe” navigation.
Death toll from Sudan gold mine collapse rises to 82: RSF source
At least 82 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan state.
Dengue vaccine ‘DengiAll’ may hit Indian market by late 2027
India could see the launch of its first indigenous dengue vaccine, ‘DengiAll’, by late 2027, provided all remaining stages of testing and regulatory approval are completed successfully.
At least 60 killed in Sudan gold mine collapse, others feared trapped
At least 60 workers have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan region. The bodies were recovered from the rubble through Wednesday morning after a series of tunnel collapses at the Al-Jara gold mine near the town of El-Nuhud on Tuesday. The number of people still trapped underground has yet to be confirmed.
WB govt plans to offer aerial tiger viewing in Indian Sundarbans
The West Bengal government has announced plans for a major tourism initiative aimed at developing the Indian part of the Sundarbans into an international tourist destination. The plans include building five-star, eco-friendly treehouse resorts on uninhabited islands and introducing opportunities for tourists to view tigers from the air using low-noise aircraft.
27 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia over alleged document forgery ring
Malaysian authorities have detained 27 Bangladeshis for their alleged involvement in a ring producing forged documents for foreign workers. Ten men and one woman among those detained are suspected of being the masterminds of the forgery operation.
US House advances bill that could enable 100% tariffs on India, 9 others
The US House of Representatives has advanced legislation that could give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas, potentially exposing India and nine other countries to additional duties.