7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan triggers 80cm wave; tsunami observed off coast

Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption after a weekend of escalations, including ships coming under gunfire and a US seizure of an Iranian vessel. Commercial movement is chaotic, with vessels reversing course or drifting amid conflicting instructions. This directly confronts the fragile ceasefire, pushing the vital energy corridor to the brink.

Boost to India–South Korea ties: PM Modi, Lee Jae Myung hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high-level talks in Delhi, aiming to transform their trusted partnership into a futuristic one. The leaders witnessed the exchange of MoUs, covering cooperation in sectors from chips to ships, talent to technology, and energy.

21 dead, several injured as bus falls into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur

A devastating bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed at least 21 lives and left several injured as the vehicle plunged into a gorge. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities confirming heavy casualties are anticipated. Efforts are being made to provide medical aid and airlift critically wounded passengers.

7.5 magnitude earthquake: Tsunami observed off Japan coast; bullet train ops hit

7.4 magnitude earthquake: Tsunami observed off Japan coast; bullet train ops hit

Manipur board HSE class 12 result 2026 released: Check direct link to download

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) has announced the Manipur Board Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) Class 12 result 2026 on April 20, 2026. Students can now check their provisional marksheets online using their roll number and date of birth. The exams for Arts, Science, and Commerce streams were conducted from February 17 to March 20, 2026.

Watch: Russia’s Tuapse refinery on fire after Ukraine strikes; two ships struck in Crimea

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian, targeting its military and energy targets. Overnight drone strikes targeted two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay of Crimea. The Tuapse oil refinery was also hit for the second time in a week. Russian officials confirmed damage to transport infrastructure at Tuapse port. One person was killed and another injured in the latest strike.

7.4 magnitude earthquake: Tsunami observed off Japan coast; bullet train halts operations

Iran war impact: China’s dependence on US ethane deepens; set to import record volume

Ethane, a natural gas liquid, is mainly used to produce ethylene, a core input for plastics. China relies almost entirely on the United States for these supplies.

Fly91 flight to Hubballi diverted to Bengaluru amid bad weather; passengers seen in distress

A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru on Sunday due to adverse weather, causing anxiety among its 22 passengers. The aircraft circled Hubballi for an hour before heading to Bengaluru, eventually returning to Hubballi later that night after conditions improved. Such diversions are standard safety procedures.

Lauren Kyle marks milestone as Connor McDavid gears up for playoffs

Connor McDavid capped the regular season with four assists, clinching his sixth Art Ross Trophy as the Oilers secured home-ice advantage. His growing chemistry with linemates and a strong team performance signal readiness for the playoffs. Off the ice, Lauren Kyle’s proud reaction added a personal layer. With momentum and structure in place, Edmonton enters its first-round series against Anaheim with real expectations.

In West Bengal, the real battle is between SIR & anti-incumbency

As Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth straight term, SIR — which has deleted or put under adjudication one in 10 of the state’s voters — has eclipsed incumbency, recasting Bengal’s election as a struggle over identity and exclusion

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles with cluster warheads: What makes them so dangerous

ED raids premises of Karnataka Cong MLA’s sons, others in money laundering case

Enforcement Directorate officials conducted raids across Bengaluru on Monday, targeting premises linked to the sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Harris, Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad. The searches are part of a money laundering investigation connected to a 2017 cryptocurrency case involving alleged bitcoin theft by hacker Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki.