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US Claims to have “Total Control of Strait of Hormuz,” Orders Shooting any Ship Putting Mines

April 23, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: The United States President Donald Trump said he has ordered his navy to shoot any boat which is found putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. He said there has to be “no hesitation” in carrying out such an action. He added that the United States’ navy was […]

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Uproar over Trump Calling India, China “Hellholes,” Suggesting Change in Birthright Citizenship Law

April 23, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Apr 23: After a political storm broke out over Mr Donald Trump bracketing India with China and some other nations as “hellholes” suggesting changes in the birthright citizenship act, the US President on Thursday issued a clarification on his comment on India with a statement through Washington’s Embassy in New Delhi. […]

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Huge BJP Contingent Campaigning Across West Bengal, SC Queries if ED Hints at “Breakdown of Constitutional Machinery”

April 23, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Apr 23: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked whether the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was making a case of “breakdown of constitutional machinery” in West Bengal in view of the Central agency’s rejoinder against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, senior State police officers and bureaucrats for allegedly violating the rule of law […]

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Sporadic Violence Reported from West Bengal in the First-Phase Polling, ECI Seeks Detailed Report

April 23, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Sporadic incidents of violence and assaults on candidates including a clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress workers and its former party leader Humayun Kabir and allegations of voter intimidation in Murshidabad district forcing the Election Commission to step in marred polling in parts of West Bengal on Thursday as […]

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Assembly elections: West Bengal hits 89.93%, Tamil Nadu at 82.24% till 5 pm

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Voter turnout surged sharply by 5 PM on Thursday, with West Bengal recording an impressive 89.93 per cent, well ahead of Tamil Nadu, which also registered a strong 82.24 per cent, according to the Election Commission. The figures reflect a significant rise in participation as polling hours neared closure, indicating robust voter engagement […]

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Dehradun Bypass project gains momentum, set to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Construction of a key bypass project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Dehradun and improving regional connectivity is progressing steadily, with around 44 per cent of the work completed, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The 12-kilometre-long greenfield, four-lane access-controlled highway is being developed by the National Highways Authority of […]

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Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talks

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Iran showed off its tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, releasing footage of commandos boarding a large cargo vessel following the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would reopen the key global shipping route. State television aired dramatic visuals overnight of masked forces approaching the MSC Francesca in a […]