Trump claims Iran sought ceasefire, ties talks to Strait of Hormuz reopening, vows continued strikes as Tehran denies negotiations. US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s new leadership has requested a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict, even as hostilities continue to intensify in the region. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump said Washington would consider Tehran’s request only under a key condition the reopening of the strategically crucial Strait

Two women, speaking to India Today Digital, recount their deeply disturbing experiences of sexual abuse at the hands of men who claimed to possess supernatural powers. It was their parents' superstition that led them into the clutches of these godmen and the silence that followed that ultimately shielded the perpetrators. These real stories highlight how silence and superstition empower predatory godmen like Nashik's Ashok Kharat. "Baba  ji  asked the woman to pull up her kur

The woman secretly mixed sedatives into Mehraj's food and, subsequently, summoned Farman and his friend, Adnan, to the house during the night. Amroha: A woman, her lover, and his friend were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district for murdering her husband. The woman slept with her husband's corpse all night, along with their kids, and later fabricated a story claiming that a robbery had taken place. The victim, Mehraj, was a mason and resident of Amroha's Piplaoti Kala v

The meeting comes days after Narendra Modi warned that the ongoing crisis in West Asia could have long-lasting repercussions for India. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and ensure that India's fuel and energy supplies remain adaptable in the face of global crisis triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and the blocking of Hormuz Strait. The initiative is aimed at ensuring synergy of efforts of

The parliamentary committee in its recommendation said that KYC should be made mandatory on all digital platforms to prevent problems like fake IDs and anonymous harassment. KYC may soon be mandatory for using social media platforms in India. This will only happen if the central government accepts the recommendations of a parliamentary committee. The parliamentary committee made this recommendation to ensure the safety of women and minors. It should be noted that the need to

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has said that America's war with Iran proves that his country made the right decision in keeping its nuclear weapons. North Korea's Kim Jong Un has said that America's war with Iran proves that his country made the right decision in keeping its nuclear weapons. North Korea's Kim Jong Un has said that America's war with Iran proves that his country made the right decision in keeping its nuclear weapons. In a speech to North Korea's Supreme People's As

A shocking incident involving superstition has occurred in Etawah. A young man, claiming that "Mahakaal is demanding a sacrifice," stabbed himself in the neck with an axe. A shocking incident involving superstition has come to light in Etawah. A young man, claiming that "Mahakal is demanding a sacrifice," stabbed himself in the neck with an axe. Hearing the screams, his family rushed him to the hospital, but he died before reaching the hospital. Let us explain the full story.

A suspicious explosion outside the home of former Sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district early in the morning caused a stir. The blast damaged the gate and walls of his house. Police and forensic teams have now arrived at the scene and are investigating. Read the full story. A suspicious explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district early Monday morning spread panic in the area. The blast occurred outside the home of former Sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma, da

The police have taken Sohail Malik and Mehak (Sane Iram), the two masterminds, along with four others, into their custody. The Ghaziabad police on March 14 arrested six individuals for allegedly being associated with a spying network that held ties with Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. These individuals are accused of installing CCTV cameras at various places to transmit live video feeds about army routes, troop forces, and weaponry. According to sources, the Ghaziabad Pol

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the situation in West Asia, emphasising the necessity for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi expressed the importance of coordinated efforts to foster peace in the region. New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron over the evolving situation in West Asia. During the discussion, the Prime Minis

The blaze spread gradually and engulfed the entire second floor of the building, which houses several mobile shops and a photo lab. PTC News Desk:  Massive fire broke out on the second floor of a showroom complex in Chandigarh's Sector 22 on Wednesday afternoon. The showroom is situated in one of the busiest market of the city.  The blaze spread gradually and engulfed the entire second floor of the building, which houses several mobile shops and a photo lab. Traders said that

Mathura News:  A sensational incident has occurred in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. A temple priest was attacked by an unknown person. He died during treatment. Read the full story. Mathura Priest Murder News/Kanhaiya Lal Sharma:  The priest of the Radha Ballabh Temple in Sahar village, located in the Barsana area of Mathura, was fatally attacked by unknown assailants on Sunday morning. He died during treatment late at night. Police have detained two people from the village.  When

An Indian LPG carrier, Shivalik, carrying about 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday evening after safely passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in West Asia. An Indian LPG carrier, Shivalik, carrying about 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday evening after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. The vessel exited the

John Bolton criticised Trump for not clearly explaining the rationale for war against Iran, advocating for regime change due to Iran's nuclear ambitions and support for militants. Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has said the case for war against Iran was never adequately explained to the American public or Congress, arguing that the lack of a clear strategy could weaken support as the conflict intensifies. Speaking in an interview with Firstpost, Bolton said t

Ludhiana (State):  The spirit of the criminals who are making innocents victims of their fraud by promising love and marriage is high. In the latest case, an accused not only sexually exploited a young woman, but also cheated her of lakhs of rupees. The police of Police Station Division No. 4 have registered a case against the accused Mohammad Akbar Zaidi in this case. According to the information received, after a thorough investigation of the complaint given to the police a

India imports around 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, with nearly 90 per cent of those imports typically passing through the Strait of Hormuz, making the route critical for energy supplies. In Delhi, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder currently stands at Rs 913 following a Rs 60 increase. India’s fuel and LPG supplies remain stable despite concerns triggered by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Petroleum Ministry said on Wednesday. Addressing a press briefing,

The police have achieved a major success in their ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. A team from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) station in Ghazipur arrested a drug smuggler. 523 grams of heroin, worth approximately ₹1.5 crore (150,000 rupees) in the international market, was recovered from the accused. Uttar Pradesh:  Police in the capital Lucknow have achieved a major success in their ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANT

North Korean destroyer: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to build 12 destroyers by 2032 to strengthen the navy. The first Choe Hyon-class warship was launched in 2025. This plan could rapidly increase North Korea's maritime military strength and potentially surpass that of many countries. North Korean destroyer:   North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced an ambitious plan to strengthen his navy. Under this plan, the number of large warships, called des

Tensions rose in Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a Holi clash. Security was tightened amid massive protests. Four arrested. Tensions escalated in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a clash between two neighbours from different communities on Holi. The incident triggered massive protests in the area as angered public blocked a major road and set ablaze vehicles on Friday. The security has been tightened

Israel-Iran War: The Israeli military has claimed that around 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out a major airstrike targeting Ali Khamenei's underground military bunker in Tehran. The IDF has also released a video of the operation and said that the bunker was a vital military command center located beneath the Iranian leadership compound. However, there was no immediate official response from Iran regarding this attack. Israel-Iran War:  The military conflict betwee