Aniruddh Misra

On Day 33 of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, making a major revelation regarding the end of the conflict. Even as the war stretches beyond the one-month mark, Trump claimed that US and its ally Israel were achieving success in their military objectives. The US Commander-in-Chief paid homage to over a dozen soldiers who have died in the war so far. He also targeted US allies, asking them to take a more proactive role, especially in ending Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which handles one-fifth of global oil flows, and whose blockade amid the war has led to a global energy crisis. Watch the full video for more.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that the U.S. Navy would move to lock down the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran failed to produce a lasting agreement. Trump also declared that U.S. forces would intercept, on global seas, any ship that continued to pay transit tolls or fees to Iran, signalling a bid to choke off Tehran’s maritime revenue. Later, the U.S. military announced that a naval blockade on Iran would formally begin from 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13, setting a precise start time for the operation. American commanders stated that they would seek to blockade all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, dramatically tightening pressure on Tehran’s trade routes. In response, Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning to the U.S. and its allies against any “miscalculations,” hinting at severe consequences if the plan goes ahead. The IRGC Navy said that one wrong move by the United States would plunge its forces into a “deadly whirlpool of destruction,” evoking the image of a catastrophic confrontation at sea.

Top psephologist Yashwant Deshmukh, in conversation with Abhishek Singh, decodes the high-stakes electoral battles across West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. From Mamata Banerjee’s stronghold over women voters to Vijay’s potential game-changing entry in Tamil Nadu, the discussion dives deep into shifting political dynamics. It also examines whether Bharatiya Janata Party could be considering early elections amid economic concerns, and why the stakes are especially high for Indian National Congress in Kerala. Watch the full video for a sharp, data-driven look at India’s evolving political landscape.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has assured India that Russian energy supplies will continue despite what he called “unfair and dishonest competition” from external powers. Ahead of his visit to New Delhi, Lavrov stressed that India-Russia ties remain rooted in deep friendship and strategic cooperation. He highlighted the importance of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant project and confirmed ongoing cooperation in oil, gas, coal, nuclear energy, science, and space technology. Lavrov also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying relations between Moscow and New Delhi are “unthinkable” to break. Watch the full report for the latest on BRICS talks, energy ties, and global geopolitics.

Iran has stunned the United States by continuing to export weapons abroad, at a time when Washington itself is grappling with ammunition and arms shortages after months of intense conflict. Tehran has reportedly transferred “silent” short‑range air defence technology to a foreign partner, providing missile systems to a country that only recently signed a major deal with the U.S. This marks the first known foreign deployment of Iran’s special Majid surface‑to‑air missiles, with the systems now believed to be operational on Armenian soil to bolster its air defences. The fact that Iran has enough weapons stock to sell abroad is fuelling claims in some quarters that Israel and the U.S. may have overstated the scale of damage inflicted on Iran’s military industry during the war. Watch the full video for more.

Putin’s spy chief has now publicly claimed to expose a covert Western plot to use ISIS against Iran, suggesting that Washington is ready to lean on extremist proxies as the conventional war stalls. With the U.S. Army struggling to meet its objectives on the battlefield, is Donald Trump desperate enough to turn to so‑called “ISIS terrorists” as a shadow force to keep his Iran war going? This is a big revelation coming months after Tehran had already accused ISIS of having a hidden hand in the violent protests that rocked Iranian cities during the height of the conflict. Amid Iran’s allegation about ISIS involvement in fueling unrest, Syria was rocked by a mass jailbreak from a prison holding ISIS terrorists, heightening fears that hundreds of extremists were suddenly back on the loose and ready to regroup. Fears of a new ISIS threat inside Iran are now growing, especially after Russian investigators said they had found a “foreign hand” behind the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, hinting at a wider covert game. Watch the full video for more.

As the CBSE On-Screen Marking controversy snowballs, Sarthak Sidhant, the teenage whistleblower who claims to have uncovered over a dozen "discrepancies" in the tenders issued by the education board, spoke with Hindustan Times' Sanjay Maurya about his experience during and after the investigation. Sidhant also spoke on political parties recognising his endeavour, and shared his views about the nascent Cockroach Janta Party. The student also revealed the reactions of his peers and his teachers to what he did. Watch the full video for more.

Army officer Capt Bharat’s proposal video sparked intense debate online, drawing both criticism and support. Now, several Army veterans have come forward backing the officer, praising his conduct and questioning the backlash. Here's what happened, why the video went viral, and how the controversy continues to unfold.

After a delayed arrival, the southwest monsoon has finally advanced over parts of India. While cooler temperatures have brought relief to Delhi, the IMD has issued a cautionary update about uneven rainfall patterns and weather challenges in several regions.

Army officer Capt Bharat’s proposal video sparked intense debate online, drawing both criticism and support. Now, several Army veterans have come forward backing the officer, praising his conduct and questioning the backlash. Here's what happened, why the video went viral, and how the controversy continues to unfold.