What led to Iran-US ceasefire talks collapse after 21-hour marathon in Islamabad

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at securing a ceasefire and a broader diplomatic framework ended without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of intense discussions in Islamabad. US Vice President JD Vance, who led Washington’s delegation, confirmed that American negotiators would return home empty-handed after failing to bridge key differences with…

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Nawaf Salam: ‘To preserve security & unity of people’: Lebanon PM postpones US visit amid Israeli strikes

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has postponed his planned visit to the United States and the United Nations, citing “current internal circumstances” and the need to focus on national security.“In light of the current internal circumstances… I have decided to postpone my trip to the United Nations and the United States,” Salam said in a…

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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli on the brink of history, poised to become 1st batter to… | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Image credit: RCB) Virat Kohli is once again on the verge of rewriting the record books. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Kohli stands just 20 runs shy of becoming the first batter in T20 history to score 1,000 runs against the five-time champions.Already the leading run-scorer against…

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‘Provided great assistance to get us out’: Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home | India News

NEW DELHI: Indian fishermen who were stranded in Iran amid escalating conflict in the Middle East have expressed deep gratitude to the Indian Embassy and the government for ensuring their safe return home, crediting coordinated diplomatic efforts for bringing them back safely from a tense regional situation.The fishermen returned to India on Saturday night and…

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US-Iran talks pause without breakthrough: 5 reasons why negotiations failed in Pakistan

Negotiations between the United States and Iran have come to a halt without a deal after 21 hours of marathon talks in Islamabad, as both sides failed to bridge deep differences despite the highest-level engagement in decades. While both countries indicated that discussions may continue, sharp disagreements over nuclear commitments, sanctions relief and regional control…

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Final Fling: Ayush Shetty to play China’s Shi Yu Qi in Badminton Asia Championships final | Badminton News

Ayush Shetty of Karkala in Karnataka’s Udipi, emulated a six decade-old Indian feat by reaching the summit stage of the continental championship when he upset world No.1 Kunvalut Vitidsarn of Thailand in Ningbo, China on Saturday.In 1965, Dinesh Khanna became the first – and the only – Indian to win the Asian men’s singles title….

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Delhi Traffic Advisory: Restrictions near Qutub Minar and Mehrauli on April 12 amid expected rush

In a recent update, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for those planning to explore South Delhi’s iconic heritage attractions including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park on April 12, 2026. According to PTI, visitors should be prepared for traffic restrictions and congestion in the region as special traffic regulations will be enforced…

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‘Without details, no meaningful talks’: Kharge pens letter to PM Modi on delimitation | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns over the Centre’s handling of discussions on delimitation linked to the women’s reservation law and urging a broader political discussion after the ongoing assembly elections conclude.In his letter, Kharge reiterated the Opposition’s demand for convening an all-party meeting to deliberate…

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