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US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral says

The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted drones and cruise missiles as it launched an operation to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Admiral Brad Cooper stated that ongoing IRGC efforts to interfere with the operation were defeated. He emphasized a multi-layered defensive arrangement, not traditional escorts, to protect commercial traffic. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JuU2TDV via IFTTT

‘Most of the slips are of my name’: CPM alleges VVPAT irregularities ahead of Bengal counting

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West Bengal: EC orders repoll in all 285 booths of Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency

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SC to hear TMC plea against EC counting staff directive on May 2

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Trinamool Congress on Saturday. The plea challenges a Calcutta High Court order. The High Court dismissed a petition against the Election Commission's directive. This directive involves deploying central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly election. The counting is scheduled for May 4. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/mGkPvpX via IFTTT

USD Dollar crashes against Yen: Why is Japan currency witnessing historic rise?

US dollar index was down 0.70 per cent at 98.17, on track to snap two straight sessions of gains. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JCIMkOV via IFTTT

Exit Polls 2026: Tough challenge for DMK, actor Vijay may stun Tamil Nadu

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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port

American Marines intercepted a commercial vessel in the Arabian Sea. The ship, M/V Blue Star III, was searched and released after confirming it would not call at an Iranian port. US forces are enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports. This action follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran's forces. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/IJjWotn via IFTTT