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New Delhi: Iran has significantly tightened its control over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz by introducing a new regulatory system for commercial shipping through the establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). Under the new framework, all commercial vessels entering the Strait are required to follow an extensive reporting procedure before being allowed passage. Shipping operators must reportedly submit detailed information about cargo, vessel ownership, crew nationalities, identification numbers, and even previous names used by ships. Iranian authorities have warned that vessels failing to comply with the new procedures could face severe consequences, including seizure by naval forces,…

New Delhi: The World Health Organization has clarified that the ongoing hantavirus outbreak is very different from Covid-19 and is unlikely to develop into a large scale global pandemic. Speaking during a media briefing, Maria Van Kerkhove, Director for Epidemic and Pandemic Management at the WHO, said the virus spreads in a completely different manner compared to coronavirus or influenza. She explained that the current outbreak linked to a cruise ship involved the Andes strain of hantavirus, which is the only known strain capable of limited human to human transmission. However, she stressed that such transmission requires very close and…

New Delhi: A major constitutional development unfolded in West Bengal after Governor R. N. Ravi officially dissolved the state Legislative Assembly under Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution, bringing the tenure of the Mamata Banerjee led government to an end. The notification stated that the West Bengal Assembly stood dissolved with effect from May 7, 2026, formally ending the five year term of the House constituted in 2021. With the dissolution, Mamata Banerjee and her Council of Ministers ceased to hold executive office. The development came amid a political standoff after Banerjee reportedly refused to resign following her party’s defeat in…

New Delhi: A new report released by NITI Aayog has highlighted serious shortcomings in India’s school education system, revealing that thousands of schools across the country continue to function without basic infrastructure such as electricity, toilets, water supply, laboratories, and adequate teaching staff. The report, titled “School Education System in India”, presents national and state level data on school infrastructure, enrolment, staffing, and learning outcomes. Despite improvements over the years, the findings show that many schools still lack essential facilities needed for quality education. According to the report, nearly 98,592 schools do not have functional girls’ toilets, while 61,540 schools…

Pernem: A high level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Ankit Yadav, Collector of North Goa, to discuss the land acquisition process for the proposed approach road to the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Tuem in Pernem. The meeting brought together senior officials from multiple departments to strengthen coordination and ensure faster execution of the project. Among those present were Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Shivprasad Naik, who is also the Land Acquisition Officer, along with representatives from the Public Works Department and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications.…

New Delhi: Team India’s white ball setup could witness a major leadership change after the conclusion of IPL 2026, with Shreyas Iyer emerging as the leading candidate to captain both the ODI and T20I teams. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering appointing a single captain for both limited overs formats as part of its long term strategy. The move comes amid discussions within the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar regarding the future direction of the national side. According to reports, the board is highly impressed with Iyer’s performances and leadership during IPL 2026. His…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a strict eight page directive to all 10 IPL franchises after identifying several instances of misconduct and protocol violations during the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The advisory warns teams, players, support staff, and franchise owners about security threats, disciplinary breaches, and legal risks that could damage the reputation of the tournament. The directive highlights concerns over unauthorised individuals being allowed into players’ hotel rooms without the knowledge or approval of team managers. According to the BCCI, several incidents were reported where visitors gained access to players and…