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15-year-old from Kerala goes missing in Chikkamagaluru

This comes close on the heels of a Kerala trekker going missing in Kodagu

Riyan Parag Praises Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Surya Vanshi After IPL Victory

Guwahati, April 8: The 13th match of IPL 2026 took place on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off again

US Justice Department disrupts Russian GRU-linked global DNS hijacking network

America's Justice Department has successfully dismantled a global DNS hijacking network. This operation was orchestrated by Russia's GRU, a milit

India Post GDS Result 2026 Date and Time update: When will the merit list be released at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in? Check steps to download, selection criteria and more

India Post GDS Result 2026 Merit list: The Department of Posts is set to release the India Post GDS second merit list 2026 soon, following the co

Shahbaz Sharif Invites Representatives to Islamabad for Iran-US Ceasefire Talks

New Delhi, April 8: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has responded to the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Salman Khan Backs Rajpal Yadav After Awards Show Jibe on Comedian's Financial Troubles

Khan tagged Rajpal's official handle and said the veteran actor had been working in the industry for nearly 30 years and had repeatedly been soug

Productive meeting on US-India commercial roadmap: Sergio Gor meets US Commerce Secretary

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington DC. They discussed boosting cooperation in Artificial Int

Iran Proposes 10-Point Plan in Talks with the U.S. to End War

Islamabad, April 8: Irans Supreme National Security Council announced on Wednesday that the two-week ceasefire with the United States does not si

West Bengal SIR: Electorate shrinks 12% since October, with the fresh exclusion of 27 lakh voters under adjudication

Since the SIR began, 91 lakh voters have been excluded; highest number of deletions of voters under adjudication in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad

Breaking News Live Updates: Security tightened at Pawan Kheras residence as Assam Police conduct search

Hardik Pandya Praises Vaibhav Suryavanshi After MIs Loss to RR

Guwahati, April 8: The 13th match of IPL 2026 took place on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off again

Iran Agrees to Temporarily Open Strait of Hormuz Following Trumps Ceasefire Announcement

Tehran, April 8: A significant diplomatic shift has emerged amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. On Wednesday, Iran indic

US-Iran war: Projectiles kill seven in Iraq, including child

Iran news: Violence struck Iraq as projectiles claimed multiple lives, including a child. These events unfolded just before the United States and

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seouls diplomacy hopes

The projectile flew eastward before showing signs of an abnormality in the early stage of flight and disappearing, reports said

RBI MPC key takeaways 2026: Check major announcements by Governor Sanjay Malhotra

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday. The Monetary Policy Committee will decide on the repo rate. Gl

Oil Drops, US Futures Rise on Iran Ceasefire Deal

Futures for U.S. crude oil sank 14.3% to $96.83 a barrel and Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped 13.3% to $94.74

Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attack

The warnings came after Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend an attack on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks and was ready for a ceasefir

Facing cost pressure, AC cos signal price hikes

India's room air-conditioner market faces price hikes due to rising commodity costs and stricter energy-efficiency norms, with manufacturers indi

Trump Eases Stance on Iran: Military Action Paused for Two Weeks

Washington, April 8: President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to proposed military actions against Iran for two weeks. This decision

Why does India want fast breeder nuclear reactors? | Explained

Most of Indias current reactors are pressurised heavy water reactors, which are inefficient because only a small fraction of the fuel, around 1%,

US-Iran ceasefire sparks Asian Markets rally: Hang Seng jumps at open, Kospi leads the gains and Nikkei soars; US, European futures rise

Asian markets surged on Wednesday following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This de-escalation eased fears of energy supply disru

IPL 2026: Hardik Hails Sooryavanshi After MI Loss to RR

Speaking after the match, Hardik pointed to poor execution by his bowling unit, stating that they failed to deliver in key moments

UK Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Blocked From Entering UK

All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.

A platform for social coding; LEAD bets on AI personalisation solution

Two brothers from Bengaluru are working on an idea that could potentially disrupt the prominent developer platform GitHub.

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather today: When will rain stop in Delhi-NCR? IMD's latest forecast has all the details

Delhi rain update: Delhi is likely to see rainfall and thunderstorms today, April 8, 2026 and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issue

African Proverb of the Day: If you heal the leg of a person, do not be surprised if they use it to run away.

This African proverb, If you heal the leg of a person, do not be surprised if they use it to run away. highlights a powerful truth about kindness

Pakistans PM Urges Trump to Extend Deadline Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Washington, April 8: Pakistans Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has publicly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to extend a critical deadline b

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes

North Korea launched an unidentified projectile towards the sea on Wednesday. This follows a suspected ballistic missile launch detected on Tuesd

Power Cut in Udaipur Areas Today April 7

Udaipur, April 7, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Electricity supply will remain disrupted in several parts of the city today due to scheduled maintenance

Iran Accepts Ceasefire, Agrees to Open Hormuz for Two Weeks

Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be ensured for two weeks, coordinated with Irans armed forces and

NTA Expands Digital Reach, Launches Official Accounts On Instagram And Facebook

The National Testing Agency has launched official Instagram and Facebook pages to provide students with real-time exam updates and alerts.

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks; Iran says U.S. must accept uranium enrichment

Iran agrees to safe passage through Hormuz Strait for two weeks 'if attacks are halted'

Assembly elections LIVE: Campaigning ends for Kerala, Puducherry, Assam polls, 48-hour silence period begins

Voting for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry will be conducted in a single phase on Thursday

Big Drop In Oil Prices After Trump Announces 2-Week Ceasefire With Iran

Markets reacted within minutes of the ceasefire announcement by Donald Trump -- oil fell, bonds rose, and US stocks jumped.

Civil society groups complain of growing censorship to IT Ministry

The groups had an opportunity to speak on the subject during an IT Ministry consultative meeting on proposed changes to the IT Rules, 2021

Iraq Welcomes Ceasefire Announcement Between US and Iran

While the Ministry affirms its support for any regional and international efforts that contribute to containing crises and promoting dialogue and

Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

Russian satellites have surveyed dozens of military and critical sites across the Middle East. This imagery aided Iran in targeting U.S. forces a

US-Iran discussing 'in-person talks' but 'nothing is final' until Trump says so: White House

The White House is exploring the possibility of direct discussions with Iran. These talks are not yet confirmed. Iran has stated its agreement to

Iran Declares Historic Victory as Trump Suspends Bombing for Two Weeks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted the Islamic Republic's response on X and said Iran would cease its military operations if it

Construction, award of highway projects at 7-year low in 2025-26

Highway construction and new project awards in 2025-26 hit a seven-year low, with less than 10,000 km built and only 7,000 km awarded. This decli

Missile alerts sound in West Asian countries despite Iran, US saying they've reached ceasefire

Despite an announced two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Israel and the UAE sounded missile alerts early Wednesday. Missile al

RBI Policy Meeting 2026 Live: Will Malhotra & co surprise with a rate cut as West Asia tensions ease?

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

An internal intelligence report from March 20, 2026, reveals a disconnect between federal law enforcement warnings and the White Houses public st

Morning Digest: Trump agrees to suspend attack on Iran by two weeks; Trinamool delegation to meet Election Commission today, and more

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Trump Says He Has Agreed To Suspend Bombing And Attack Of Iran For Two Weeks

WASHINGTON, Apr 8: U.S. President Donald Trump said he has agreed to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. Mr. Trump

Skymet predicts below-normal monsoon in India this year; El Nio to hit second half

India anticipates below-normal monsoon rains in 2026. El Nino is expected to affect precipitation in the latter half of the season. This forecast

Iran 10-point plan says U.S. must accept uranium enrichment, lift all sanctions

Curtains come down on The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026

Ananth Kumar, Associate Director, Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (DEI), SRMIST gave the vote of thanks

US-Iran peace talks expected Friday in Pakistan after Trump announces ceasefire, Axios reports

A ceasefire in the Iran war is expected when Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz. This follows President Donald Trump's announcement to suspend Ira

NSA Doval hosts Bangladesh Foreign Minister Rahman for dinner meeting, discusses ways to reset bilateral ties

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman for a dinner meeting on Tuesday, hours

Former Trump Official Warns: America, Not Iran, Faces Threats to Civilization

Washington, April 8: Joe Kent, who recently resigned from a top position, has labeled President Donald Trumps threats as unnecessary and trivial.

Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz for two weeks 'if attacks halted'

Iran has offered safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, contingent on a halt to attacks against it. This move follows a propose

US-Iran ceasefire: Trump agrees to suspend bombing for 2 weeks if Tehran opens Hormuz

US-Iran war news: President Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, contingent on Tehran immediately and safely opening the Str

Subject To Iran Reopening Hormuz: Trump Pauses Strikes For 2 Weeks

'Iran has agreed to complete, immediate opening of Hormuz, says Trump as he pauses strikes for two weeks

Omar inaugurates 2nd edition of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the trophy for the 2nd edition of the Sher-e-Kashmir Cri

Sat Sharma, Ashok Koul release Special Edition of Kamal Paigam

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, released Special Edition of its monthly publication, Kamal P

Uniform Civil Code: Time to Translate Constitutional Promise into Reality

Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has once again returned to the centre of national discourse foll

CGC Landran organizes seminar on Build with AI Bootcamp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: A seminar on topic Build with AI Bootcamp organized by the Department of Emerging Technologies at Chandigar

Kandhari Beverages donates ambulance to HC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: A formal ceremony was held today at the High Court of J&K and Ladakh to mark the generous donation of a ful

CM reviews progress of construction of High Court complexes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress on the constr

RBI May Keep Repo Rate Steady Amid Global Instability and Inflation Risks, Says FICCI President

New Delhi, April 8: Anant Goenka, the President of FICCI, stated on Tuesday that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may maintain the repo rate due t

Iran President: 14 million Iranians ready to die for war, including me

Dubai, April 7: Facing a looming US deadline, Irans president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacri

Meryl Streep sparks debate after commenting on Melania Trumps fashion choice

Meryl Streep has drawn attention after commenting on Melania Trumps fashion choices during a Vogue interview with Anna Wintour, moderated by Gret

CM inaugurates Rs 5.93 cr Centre of Excellence for Agriculture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that the establishment of Centres of Excellence in agricultur

Gunmen strike Israeli Consulate site in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, April 7: Three gunmen opened fire on police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, triggering a gunfi

Israel intensifies strikes on Iran, says Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, April 7: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reaffirmed that his country is targeting the Iranian regime with increase

Transforming Lives: Madhya Pradeshs Janman Scheme Empowers Baiga Tribe

Shahdol, April 8: The ambitious PM Janman Housing Scheme by the Government of India is proving to be a boon for marginalized tribes like the Baig

Bdeshs first female speaker arrested

Dhaka, April 7: Bangladeshs former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was on Tuesday arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, according to media

Over 100 children dead in Bdesh measles outbreak

DHAKA, April 7: Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations after an outbreak killed more than 100 children in less than a mo

Kubra Sait Discusses Freedom of Choice Between Cinema and OTT Platforms

Mumbai, April 8: The landscape of Bollywood and digital platforms is evolving rapidly. Audiences now have the freedom to choose whether to watch

Easter pause on energy strikes declared; Russian drone kills four

KYIV, April 7: Ukraine has proposed a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure with Russia over the upcoming Orthodox Easter holiday, Ukrainian

Nepal reshuffles Balen-led cabinet ministers

KATHMANDU, April 7: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel reshuffled the ranking of ministers in Prime Minister Balendra Shahs cabinet on Tuesday, f

Jharkhands Financial Mismanagement: BJP Criticizes Governments Budget Utilization

Ranchi, April 8: The Jharkhand unit of the BJP has accused the Hemant Soren-led government of financial mismanagement, stating that a significant

Empty cylinders drive migrants back home

Soaring LPG prices are forcing migrant workers back to Bihar. Families are disembarking at Patna Junction, their journeys driven by unaffordable

Uttarakhand CM Claims Double Engine Government Will Emerge in West Bengal

Dehradun, April 8: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asserted that the people of West Bengal are eager for a Double Engine gover

Abu Azmi Supports Kharges Controversial Statement on BJP and RSS

Mumbai, April 8: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Abu Azmi, has expressed his support for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges contro

HP: Heavy rains trigger massive landslide in Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti; Pangi valley cut off

SHIMLA, Apr 7 : Heavy rains in the past 24 hours have triggered a massive landslide on the border of Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Him

Nepal recalls ambassadors from six countries, including India

KATHMANDU, Apr 7 : Nepal has recalled its ambassadors from six countries, including India, who were appointed by the previous K P Sharma Oli-led

China rebukes former US Ambassador over comments on Iran, Venezuela

BEIJING, Apr 7 : China on Tuesday criticized former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns for his remarks regarding Chinas stance on Iran and Ven

Uma Bharti sells Poha-Jalebi outside her house to oppose action against roadside eateries

TIKAMGARH (MP), Apr 7 : Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday protested against the administrations anti-encroachment drive

District Magistrate Inspects Gas Agency in Ghaghola, Directs Immediate Improvements

Noida, April 8: In an effort to enhance transparency and organization in the gas distribution system, the District Magistrate conducted an unanno

BJP seeks action against AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge

BENGALURU, Apr 7: Karnataka BJP on Tuesday lodged a complaint with Director General and Inspector General of Police MA Saleem, seeking registrati

Crop-specific roadmaps being devised with states for scientific farming: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

JAIPUR, Apr 7 : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the Centre is working with states to prepare

Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate

Agra receives a gift worth Rs 6,466 crore: 325 projects inaugurated; Greater Agra to transform citys future

AGRA, Apr 7 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday delivered a major development gift to the Taj City of Agra. At a ceremony h

11 Arrested In Connection With Sale Of IPL Tickets In Black

The sale of IPL tickets in black was over a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Superkings (CSK) played at M. Chinnaswamy

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

DHAKA, Apr 7 : Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more t

Invective has no place in political discourse; everyone should be respected: Tharoor

KOCHI, Apr 7 : Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said that invective should have no place in political discourse and everyone should trea

Noida Approves 7.23% Fee Hike for Schools in Regulatory Meeting

Noida, April 8: A significant review meeting of the District Fee Regulatory Committee was held at the Collectorate auditorium, chaired by the Dis

World Bank Technical Team Visits Capital Region Projects

The delegation toured key project sites, including the Gravity Canal, Neerukonda, Penumaka and translocation facilities across the Amaravati regi