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Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strikes

Beirut, April 9: The Israeli military continues its assault on Lebanon, launching airstrikes across various regions even after a ceasefire announ

Bomb Threat at Delhi Secretariat Triggers Security Alert

New Delhi, April 9: A bomb threat sent via email to the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday caused significant alarm. Upon receiving the information, o

Shaktikanta Das explains how India broke Chakravyuh, shares key business playbook during crisis

Pakistan PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy

Pakistans National Coordination and Management Council is responsible for the management and operationalisation of financial, economic, and trade

Political row erupts in Bengal over Humayun Kabir's purported video; TMC demands probe

A political storm is brewing in West Bengal following an alleged video of Humayun Kabir, which purportedly shows him discussing ties with senior

Morgan Stanley Predicts Sensex Could Surge to 95,000 by December 2026

Mumbai, April 9: Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley announced on Thursday that the Indian stock market is poised for a significant rally, with

Assam CM Himanta casts vote in Jalukbari, seeks third straight term

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote in Guwahati on Thursday, accompanied by his family. Sarma, seeking a third consecutive ter

Watch: Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy arrived on a motorcycle at a polling booth to cast his vote

Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's progression towards 'domain jointness,' says Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted Operation Sindoor as a defining case study of integration, demonstrating India's progress towards

Political Shift in Baramati By-Election: CM Fadnavis Reaches Out to Congress

Mumbai, April 9: The Baramati Assembly by-election has taken a significant turn in Maharashtras political landscape. Chief Minister Devendra Fadn

80,000 Crore later: The making of a new Jammu and Kashmir

Celine Kaya celinek2621@gmail.com Once defined by isolation, Jammu and Kashmir is steadily transforming into a region driven by connectivity, tou

Two Killed in Araria Dispute Over Vehicle Parking

Araria, April 9: A tragic incident unfolded in Farbisganj, Araria district, where two individuals lost their lives over a minor dispute. Reports

Nepal ex-PM KP Sharma Oli released from custody after 12 days: Police

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been released from custody in Nepal. They were questioned for the

Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Nephew Of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem

DUBAI, Apr 9: Israel said on Thursday it had killed the nephew of Naim Qassem, the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah, in a strik

'You can say no, skip wasteful meetings': UK founder Ben Goodeys four-day work week model is like a breath of fresh air for the internet

Ben Goodey, a UK-based founder, has gone viral on LinkedIn after sharing details of his companys four-day workweek with no fixed hours, no wastef

What Indias IT Rule Amendments Mean for Anyone Who Speaks Online

The law can fundamentally reshape how people speak, and are heard, online, writes DevRupa Rakshit.

BJPs Rise in Kerala: Anil K. Antony Predicts Party Will Become Largest

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: Voting is underway for the Kerala Assembly elections. Anil K. Antony, the national secretary of the BJP, stated on T

Congress not to contest Baramati assembly bypoll: Ramesh Chennithala

Congress party's decision, announced by Ramesh Chennithala, is being seen as a mark of respect for the late Ajit Pawar. Sunetra Pawar is seeking

Odisha Metro Project Revival Urged by MP, Citing Jaipur Model

New Delhi, April 9: Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, urging the revival of the Odisha Metro

PM Narendra Modi makes the case for 33% reservation to unlock Nari Shakti

As India sets its sights on becoming a developed nation by 2047, the conversation around inclusive growth is once again taking center stage.

Indian able to navigate current global situation due to matured democracy: Scindia

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: India has been able to navigate the current global situation due to a matured democracy, diplomacy, diversification and decisiv

Former Delhivery, Naspers execs join Bay Capital as Partners

The move comes as the firm prepares to launch a Digital Opportunities Fund, which is a Category II Alternative Investment Fund aimed at backing l

Pre-monsoon rains offer temporary reprieve from forest fires across south Karnataka

BRT Tiger reserve in Chamarajanagar district has been witnessing sporadic incidents of fire this year, given scanty rain in the region

Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner inspects STP sites at Neknampur, Chitrapuri, Khajaguda Lake, and Mushkin Cheruvu

Congress will dismantle ' discriminatory system' which denies leadership opportunities to CAPF personnel: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi pledges to end the discriminatory system that denies Central Armed Police Forces personnel leadership opportunities. He promises tha

Strait of Hormuz disruption continues, fueling oil market uncertainty

Tarun Chugh Advocates Womens Reservation for Stronger Democracy, Criticizes Congress

New Delhi, April 9: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has responded to Prime Minister Modis call for all MPs to support the Womens Reser

PM Modi urges voters to oust nirmam TMC government from Bengal; promises six guarantees if BJP wins

PM Modi promised that a BJP government in the State will replace the TMC's reign of 'Bhoy' (fear) with that of 'Bharosa' (trust), while all publi

PM Modi promises jobs, safety, and end of TMC rule in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for a double-engine government in Bengal ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, unveiling a six-point Modis guara

Shaktikanta Das reveals how India broke a Chakravyuh and 7 steps for businesses to navigate war storm

During a keynote speech, RBI ex-Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasised Indias remarkable ability to weather global storms. He referred to the nation

Startup news and updates: Daily Roundup (April 9, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The Enigmatic Lonar Lake: Maharashtras 50,000-Year-Old Natural Wonder

New Delhi, April 9: Nature is as beautiful as it is filled with mysteries. Located in Maharashtra, the Lonar Crater is a unique natural marvel on

Murder case involving speech-and-hearing impaired persons cracked with help from sign language interpreters in Mysuru

Mysuru police took the accused to the Institute for Speech and Hearing in Mysuru, and interrogated with the assistance of sign language interpret

Fans Bring Live Horse Into Hall for Allu Arjuns Re-Release of Race Gurram

Videos of the incident have been circulating widely on social media, sparking a debate over fan conduct.

Congress May Withdraw Candidate from Baramati By-Election: Vijay Wadettiwars Statement

Mumbai, April 9: In a significant development regarding the Baramati by-election, Maharashtra Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets, Key Aide to Naim Qassem Killed

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah aide and hits multiple weapons sites in southern Lebanon

Pak PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 9:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set up a special body to deal with the effects of the West Asia conflict on the economy and se

Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties, West Asia with senior US officials

WASHINGTON, Apr 9: Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior US officials here and discussed ways to further deepen the defence and trade

Battleground Baramati: Pawars want Congress to withdraw candidate, CM calls Maharashtra Congress president Sapkal too

Meanwhile, Congress leader Vijay Waddettiwar announced that the party had decided to withdraw its candidate from Baramati bypolls

Indian Petroleum Minister to Visit Qatar Amid Ongoing Crisis in West Asia

New Delhi, April 9: Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, is set to visit Qatar from April 9 to 10. During this trip,

Kerala Teen Goes Missing During Family Trek In Karnataka's Chandradrona Hills

She went missing at around 5.30 pm on Tuesday while at the falls with her family. The family searched for her until about 8 pm before informing t

Kerala Assembly elections: Shashi Tharoor says high voter turnout augurs well for Congress-led UDF

Tharoor said high participation suggests people are voting for change, which he said could only come through the replacement of LDF government wi

Pluckk raises Rs 100 Cr from Euro Gulf, targets profitability in 12 months

The latest infusion takes the companys total funding to $26 million and comes amid steady growth, with Pluckk reporting an average 25% year-on-ye

Rashid Khan unlikely to feature in one-off Test against India in June

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Advised by doctors to stay away from red-ball cricket following a back surgery, star Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has hi

Lilima Minz: From Humble Tribal Roots to Olympic Glory

New Delhi, April 9: Lilima Minz has been a remarkable player for the Indian womens hockey team. As a midfielder, her career with Team India has b

Israel-Iran war: Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem

Israel announced the killing of Naim Qassem, the leader of Hezbollah, in a Beirut strike. This event marks a major setback for the Iran-backed gr

Eye Drop recall alert: A tiny label detail could put 30,00,000 people at risk. How to know if you used it and what to do next?

3 million eye drops recalled: A pharmaceutical company in California, US is voluntarily recalling more than three million bottles of eye drops. T

Auqib Nabi: There will be expectations, but I am focusing on my work

Representing Capitals in his maidenIPL,Nabi, who was the toast of the 2025-26 domestic season as J & K won theRanjifor the first time, will test

SC Asks States To Treat Rising Child Trafficking Cases As Grave; Seeks Coordinated Action

New Delhi, Apr 9: The Supreme Court has voiced grave concern over rising cases of child trafficking, saying gangs are operating across the countr

Kubra Sait Reflects on Her Journey at the IAA Olive Crown Awards

Mumbai, April 9: Actress Kubra Sait is currently in the spotlight for her role in the recently released web series Sankalp. In this series, she p

Assam Assembly elections: Poll official found dead in Sonitpur district

Cause of death is yet to be confirmed, though doctors suspect an underlying medical condition, says an official

Flip-flop on COP: Congs dig at Govt on withdrawing bid to host COP33

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: The Congress on Thursday attacked the Centre over India withdrawing its bid to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028, and said

Champions League: PSG beats Liverpool, Barcelona loses to Atletico in quarterfinal 1st leg

Atletico Madrids victory in the first leg gave coach Diego Simeone his first-ever win at Camp Nou since his stint with the club began 15 years ag

Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute on CRPF Valour Day, Calls for Ending Discrimination in CAPFs

New Delhi, April 9: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the nations soldiers on the occasion of CRPF Valour Day through a post on the so

After SIR, Uttar Pradesh Prepares for Census 2027

After completing SIR of electoral rolls, Uttar Pradesh begins preparations for Census 2027 with digital enumeration, training, and a self-enumera

Remove Water Hyacinth at Fox Sagar Lake in 10 Days: Srijana

The Commissioner interacted with citizens and took valuable ground-level inputs to better understand locals concerns and asked shopkeepers to mai

Ex-Union Minister Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury dies at 89

Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury had been suffering from multiple age-related complications. He died at a private hospital in Kolkata.

PM Modi Promises Six Guarantees to West Bengal Voters in Haldia Rally

Haldia, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought blessings from the people of West Bengal for the BJPs victory during a rally in Haldia. He e

Donkarayi power house to go through second capital overhaul in 13 years

This unit was commissioned in 1983 and the last time a refit happened was in 2012

Opinion: Opinion | Deal Or 'Setup'? Why Both US And Iran Think This Ceasefire Could Be A Trap

Both Washington and Tehran have, rather predictively, sought to frame the outcome as a victory, even as early reports of minor violations hint at

Several Tribal Leaders Defect From BJP To Congress In Gujarat's Dahod

Several tribal leaders from Dahod BJP unit join Congress citing dissatisfaction.

Puducherry Assembly election: Voter turnout at 37.06% as of 11 a.m.

As many as 9.50 lakh electors, spread across the four regions of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, are expected to participate as polling adv

Stopping Woman From Entering Kitchen Of Husband's Home Is Cruelty: Bombay High Court

According to the woman's complaint, she was treated as a subordinate in the house, and her fundamental rights were violated.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Lottery Result 2026 For Class 1 Admission Out, Check Here

KVS Lottery Result 2026: After the release of the KVS selection list for 2026-27, parents must complete the admission formalities, including fee

Bengaluru UV Index Levels Hit Extreme: Skin Doctors Share What This Means, With Protective Tips

Bengaluru's UV Index has surged to an extreme 13, far above safe limits. Dermatologists warn of increased skin damage risks and share expert-back

India and Bangladesh Discuss Strengthening Defense Relations

Washington, April 9: The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, met with Brigadier General (Retired) Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam, t

Woman's body found stuffed inside bed box in outer Delhi; three arrested

The deceased was later identified as a resident of Mangolpuri.

Social media mocks Galgotias University ads after AI Summit row

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Key Seats In Three-Way Contest Between LDF, UDF, BJP

This election is shaping up as a straight contest between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, with the NDA looking to expand its presence in

Who is Abhirami Venkatachalam, Ajiths co-actor at the centre of porn demand subscription row

Tamil actor Abhirami Venkatachalam has spoken out against paid subscribers making unacceptable demands on her exclusive content page. She clarifi

Israels deadly strikes in Lebanon spark outrage, condemnation from rights bodies

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas acro

Adulterated Sweets, Bakery Items Worth Rs 2 Lakh Seized In A Hyderabad Raid

Officials seized bakery and snack items after flagging quality and safety violations at manufacturing units.

Cummins Celebrates Two Decades of Nurturing Brilliance by Awarding Scholarships to 520 Meritorious Students

Startup Policy Forum Partners With Fintech Premier League for Its 2nd Edition

Partnership announced at Fintech Baithak, SPFs flagship closed-door policy engagement bringing together founders and senior government stakeholde

West Bengal elections: Even in 100 years, TMC cannot absolve itself of sins it committed against youth, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing them of failing Bengal's youth and hindering the state'

Manasa Varanasi for a Special Song in Peddi?

These days, special songs bring enormous mileage, says a filmmaker. Working alongside a star like Ram Charan and being part of a big production h

Mamta Kulkarni Highlights Womens Health Neglect in Indian Families

Mumbai, April 9: In Indian families, women often become so engrossed in their familial responsibilities that they neglect their own well-being. A

Godrej Properties Launches Neighbours With Nature, Anchored in Gurgaon Bundh Restoration

Across the Country, People Unite to Celebrate the First-Ever World Diamond Day

World Diamond Day celebrates the personal stories behind natural diamonds from heirlooms to modern milestones

HYDRAA demolishes two-storey structure encroaching road in Hyderabads Bansilalpet

The encroachment began as a small shop on the ground floor with a residence above but expanded soon after

Adrenalin Launches WageSync to help Enterprises accelerate Labour Code Readiness with a Platform-Led Managed Services

Rs 34 lakh Seized As Telangana Launches Crackdown On Corrupt Police Officers

During searches at Inspector Sampathi Kanakaiah's residence, ACB teams recovered Rs 33.97 lakh in cash, the highest amount seized in the recent s

Colebrook Bosson Saunders Highlights New Opportunities for Leadership to Drive Performance in Hybrid Environments

Tejas Networks wins the Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award 2026

Insillion Partners with Profinch to Deliver a Unified Insurance Solution Powered by Oracles Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA)

Arthur Freeman, convicted child murderer, rushed to hospital after being assaulted in jail

Arthur Freeman, convicted of murdering his daughter Darcey, has been assaulted in prison. The incident occurred at Western Plains Correctional Ce

Chargeback Gurus Secures Ethical Workplace Award & Marks Fifth Consecutive Year of Safe Workplace Recognition

Rocket 1.0 Solves What Vibe Coding Left Out: What to Build and What Comes After Launch

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: BJP's Anil Antony cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, calls polls 'decisive'

Voting is happening today in Kerala for the assembly elections. BJP leader Anil Antony believes this is a decisive moment for the state. Chief Mi

KKR vs LSG, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders Seek Revival Against In-Form Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens

Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders aim to reset their IPL 2026 campaign as they face a confident Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens. Key players