Vice President JD Vance is greeted by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting about Iran on April 11, 2026, in Islamabad.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks to continue in Islamabad todayThe United States and Iran were set to resume top-level peace talks in Pakistan later Sunday (April 12, 2026), Iranian media reported, following marathon negotiations that lasted nearly 15 hours.Asha Bhosle admitted to hospital due to chest infection, says her granddaughterLegendary playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Saturday evening (April 11, 2026) due to a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said. The 92-year-old singer was admitted to Breach Candy hospital in South Mumbai.U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operationTwo U.S. Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday (April 11, 2026) — a claim denied by Tehran.London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action banPolice said on Saturday (April 11, 2026) they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London’s Trafalgar Square opposing Britain’s banning of the Palestine Action group. London’s Metropolitan Police said in a post on X that people were arrested for showing support for a “proscribed organisation”.Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: NetanyahuClaiming “historic achievements” in the fight against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Saturday (April 11, 2026) that the “campaign is not yet over,” but Israel managed to foil Iran’s nuclear ambitions.Hormuz deal to shape resumption of Qatari LNG/LPG importsIndia is looking to turn on the LNG-LPG tap soon from Qatar with Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri completing a two-day visit to the country and meeting with Qatar Energy officials and responsible ministers.Drug smugglers’ licence, passport, Aadhaar to be revoked: J&K L-G Manoj SinhaLieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Saturday (April 11, 2026) announced stringent measures, including revoking licences, passports, Aadhaar, etc., of those involved in drug smuggling in Jammu and Kashmir.Government unveils ₹3,954-crore draft policy to drive EV adoption, curb pollutionBacked by an outlay of ₹3,954.25 crore, the Delhi government on Saturday released a new draft electric vehicle (EV) policy, which states that only electric three-wheelers will be registered from January 2027 and two-wheelers from April 2028 to reduce vehicular pollution.Manhattan District Attorney investigates sexual assault claims against SwalwellThe Manhattan District Attorney’s office confirmed on Saturday (April 11, 2026) that it is investigating sexual assault allegations against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of the State.IPL 2026 DC vs CSK | Samson and Overton help Super Kings break the duckIt was what the Chennai Super Kings’ faithful had been waiting for ever since Sanju Samson made a headline-grabbing move to the five-time champion from Rajasthan Royals for this season. Published - April 12, 2026 07:28 am IST
