* Hopes of early end to war dim, Trump says will strike Iran hard

* Between Trump’s lines: will dial up pressure – and wants a way out

* India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening Strait of Hormuz

* AAP appoints a new deputy leader in RS, Raghav Chadha out

* Met Chinese counterpart, held talks on trade: Goyal

* No sign of tribunal on Day 1, Bengal CEO says: ‘Can’t say when it will start hearings’

* Violence-hit Malda BDO deserted amid protests, queue of applicants

* 33 days, no answers: Kin of India’s first West Asia war casualty move HC