Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted; talks are over

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) that the United States was indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire – a day before it was to expire – as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy, would promptly resume.

Trump says U.S. in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks, accuses Iran of several ceasefire violations

President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations, he said in a Truth Social post. He also touted the strong negotiation position of the United States on Tuesday (April 21) as his envoys prepared for talks with Iran in Pakistan to end the West Asia conflict, he said in a CNBC interview.

After Pahalgam massacre, security forces took the terror fight back to Kashmir’s jungles

After the terror attack in Pahalgam last year, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security forces returned to the jungles. From training personnel in jungle warfare to establishing temporary operating bases in the upper reaches at altitudes up to 7,000 feet, the J&K police and Central security forces reoriented their approach to track down terrorist modules, a senior government official told The Hindu.

Iran to restart domestic flights; charts phased airspace reopening

Contingent on progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks, Iran’s aviation safety regulator has outlined a phased reopening of its airspace after the resumption of domestic flight operations from Wednesday. Iranian government sources told The Hindu that they plan to first reallow overflight operations that will bring a huge respite to all international airlines connecting Europe with Asia, including Indian carriers.

Indian Army chief holds talks with the U.S. Army’s Pacific leadership

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, held high-level talks with General Ronald P. Clark, Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific, in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, focusing on strengthening defence cooperation and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Tim Cook put down the roots in India Apple was bullish on

Outgoing Apple, Inc. CEO Tim Cook oversaw a period where the company sank far deeper roots in the Indian market than had been done in the decades prior. Most notably, he presided over the firm’s supply chain expansion, during which it set up iPhone assembly operations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with its contract manufacturers, Foxconn and Tata Electronics.

Vice-President, Prime Minister greet civil servants on Civil Services Day

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) greeted civil servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day and said it is time to further strengthen the resolve to work towards good governance and nation-building. The Vice-President said that, as the enduring pillar of India’s administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance.

MeitY moots stricter disclosure norms for AI-generated content, proposes tweaks to IT rules

The government mooted stricter disclosure norms for AI-generated content, proposing tweaks to IT rules that would require clear and continuous labels identifying synthetically generated information to be visible throughout the entire duration of the visual display. This would replace the earlier requirement of ensuring “prominent visibility” of AI labels under the IT Rules.

Gujarat ATS cracks alleged ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ conspiracy module, two held

A social media trail has led the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to arrest two people accused of allegedly plotting activities against national security and attempting to radicalise youth online, officials said. According to investigators, the suspects were allegedly working towards building a network with the intent of carrying out attacks and promoting the idea of “Ghazwa-e-Hind”, while also exploring the use of explosive materials such as RDX.

Noted writer Madhu Kishwar booked for ‘misleading’ social media post

A team of Chandigarh police on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) reached the Delhi office of Madhu Kishwar, noted writer, a day after she was booked for alleged circulation of forged and misleading content on social media. Chandigarh police on April 21 registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Ms. Kishwar, among others, following a complaint by a city-based resident.

CSK suffers setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out of IPL 2026

Ayush Mhatre, the in-form top-order Chennai Super Kings batter, has been ruled out of the remaining Indian Premier League season owing to a left hamstring injury he suffered against Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the week. Mhatre’s injury compounds injury concerns for the franchise that’s struggling for consistent results this season.

Protesters clash with police during torch rally in Manipur

People protesting the death of two children in a recent bomb blast in Manipur clashed with security forces during a torch rally in the State capital, Imphal, police said. Two children died in a bomb blast at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur on April 7. The Imphal Valley districts have been witnessing daily protests over the incident.

Myanmar President seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with Opposition armed groups by the end of July, ​the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups rejected the ‌offer on Tuesday (April 21, 2026). State media reported that President Min ​Aung Hlaing, who led a coup five years ⁠ago that plunged the Southeast Asian country into a civil war that continues to rage, told a government meeting that he wanted rebel ‌groups that were not part of a ceasefire deal to join talks to be held within ‌100 days.