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BJP Eyes Assam Hat-Trick, Three-Way Contest In Kerala High-Stake Polls

Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry kickstarted the 2026 election cycle this morning. The BJP is bidding for an Assam hat-trick, while Kerala's Left front wants a fifth straight term. N Rangaswamy's AINRC is plotting a fourth win in five Puducherry polls.

9 Apr 2026 8:27 am
Pune Doctor, 75, Loses Over Rs 12 Crore In Online Trading Scam

A Pune doctor lost Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam involving a fake app and WhatsApp group.

9 Apr 2026 8:27 am
Nepali Man Makes Indian Tourists Clean Gutka Spit From Street, Video Sparks Debate

Many social media users, including those from India, praised the Nepali man for holding the tourists accountable on the spot rather than ignoring the act.

9 Apr 2026 8:12 am
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Timeline Announced By NTA, Check Details

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 schedule with key dates for question paper release, answer key, and result declaration.

9 Apr 2026 8:00 am
Nagaland Bypoll: 6 Candidates To Fight For Koridang Assembly Seat

Nagaland Bypoll 2026: Koridang assembly bypoll begins with heightened security after recent election violence.

9 Apr 2026 8:00 am
Tripura Bypoll: 6 Candidates To Fight For Dharmanagar Assembly Seat

Tripura Bypoll 2026: Voting began at 7 am for Dharmanagar Assembly byelection amid tight security and webcasting.

9 Apr 2026 8:00 am
White House Leak? How Traders Made Big Profits On Trump's Ceasefire Post

Such bets have repeatedly raised questions from the public as well as members of Congress about whether some traders are using inside information

9 Apr 2026 7:56 am
Ketamine Queen: The Indian-Origin Dealer Jailed For Matthew Perry's Death

Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor's 2023 overdose death.

9 Apr 2026 7:56 am
Explained: Why Iran War Has Paused But Lebanon Continues To Be A Flashpoint

The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what US Vice President JD Vance called a fragile deal.

9 Apr 2026 7:53 am
Election 2026 LIVE: Voting Begins In High-Stakes Assam, Kerala, Puducherry Battle

Assembly Elections 2026 Live: Kerala, Assam, Puducherry vote in high-stakes battle today.

9 Apr 2026 7:47 am
Struggling With Loans? A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Secure 750+ CIBIL Score

A high score signals lower risk to lenders, while a low score suggests a borrower may struggle to meet repayment obligations.

9 Apr 2026 7:35 am
In 1st Polls After Delimitation, BJP Hopes For Third Straight Term In Assam: 10 Points

The battle for 126 seats in Assam comes amid a bitter political row between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress over the corruption allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Sarma. The BJP is expecting a third straight term in the state.

9 Apr 2026 7:22 am
North Korea Says Latest Tests Used Cluster-Bomb Warhead Missiles

The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an eastern coastal area in its second round of launches in two days.

9 Apr 2026 5:54 am
Impressive: Nuke Watchdog Praises India's Nuclear Milestone At Kalpakkam

The landmark step marks a significant advancement in the country's indigenous nuclear programme and its pursuit of long-term energy sustainability.

9 Apr 2026 5:27 am
Shaky US-Iran Ceasefire In Doubt As Israeli Strikes Kill Over 180 In Lebanon

Iran War: Lebanon said at least 182 people were killed and hundreds were wounded, making it the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.

9 Apr 2026 2:30 am
India Enters New Nuclear Era As Kalpakkam Reactor Attains Criticality

With this achievement, the country formally entered the second stage of the three-stage nuclear power programme envisioned by Homi J Bhabha.

8 Apr 2026 11:45 pm
World's 'Oldest' Octopus Was Not Even An Octopus. New Scans Reveal What It Was

This reclassification pushes back the record of nautiloid soft tissue preservation by 220 million years.

8 Apr 2026 11:41 pm
Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

US Iran War US Iran Ceasefire Donald Trump Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

8 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
Special Camps To Open As Delhi Doubles LPG Supply For Migrant Workers

At these camps, workers can purchase 5 kg cylinders upon payment by presenting their Aadhaar as identity proof.

8 Apr 2026 8:38 pm
7,88,000 Passengers Travelled To India From Middle East Since Feb 28: Foreign Ministry

Randhir Jaiswal also urged Indian nationals in Iran -- where an estimated 7,500 Indians remain -- to exit the country quickly in coordination with the Embassy and follow advised transit routes.

8 Apr 2026 8:27 pm
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?

Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.

8 Apr 2026 7:03 pm
The Ezhava Factor: Kerala's Ultimate Kingmakers

Ezhavas account for roughly 20 to 23 per cent of the population, their numerical strength alone gives them enormous weight.

8 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Fed Up With Rejections, Job Seeker Posts Negative Glassdoor Reviews For Bad Companies: 'Sick And Tired'

A job seeker said they were posting negative reviews about companies that had a terrible interview etiquette.

8 Apr 2026 6:59 pm
This State Is Paying Its Government Workers to Go and Meditate. Here Is Why

Announced on 7 April 2026 by the General Administration Department, the policy aims to reduce workplace stress and improve productivity among public servants.

8 Apr 2026 6:59 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Faith, Ballot and Sabarimala: Why Left Softened Its Stand Ahead of Kerala Polls

The final phase of hearings in the Sabarimala case is critical for incorporating matters that impinge on both individual rights as well as social and religious tradition of specific communities

8 Apr 2026 6:50 pm
Iran Warns Ships In Hormuz Without Permission Will Be Destroyed: Report

The message comes after US President Donald Trump said that he has agreed to suspend attacks on the Islamic Republic for two weeks only if the strait is opened in a complete, immediate, and safe manner.

8 Apr 2026 6:42 pm
Medical Education Regulatory Body Warns Colleges Against Charging MBBS Fees Beyond 4.5 Years

The National Medical Commission stated that charging fees for the entire five or 5.5-year duration is inconsistent with the prescribed academic structure.

8 Apr 2026 6:42 pm
Puducherry Set To Go To Polls Tomorrow With High-Profile Face-Off In 2 Seats

Political disputes have intensified throughout the Union Territory, but the elections in Thattanchavady and Lawspet are gaining attention.

8 Apr 2026 6:36 pm
Hardest War To Solve: JD Vance On Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Kyiv on Wednesday called on the United States to pressure Russia into ending its invasion of Ukraine.

8 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
Assam Elections 2026: Sivasagar Sees Triangular Contest, Akhil Gogoi In Focus

Sivasagar emerges as a key battleground in Assam, with Akhil Gogoi facing a divided NDA challenge.

8 Apr 2026 6:30 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Trigger To Mere Bystander: Is This The Loneliest Day For Netanyahu?

Israel, the US's closest partner in the region and which lured Trump to take on Iran, was ultimatelt a mere spectator to the ceasefire agreement.

8 Apr 2026 5:25 pm
Designer Riyaz Gangji Faces Non-Bailable Warrant Over Alleged Default

The order against fashion designer Riyaz Gangji came in a contempt petition arising from an alleged Rs 5 crore default involving a Ludhiana-based real estate company

8 Apr 2026 5:21 pm
Vance Reveals How An Impatient Trump Wants To Move In Talks With Iran

US Vice President JD Vance, on his trip to Hungary, admitted that Trump showed interest in reaching an agreement with Iranians in good faith.

8 Apr 2026 5:19 pm
Woman's Body Found Stuffed Inside Bed Box In Delhi, 3 Arrested: Cops

The body of a 35-year-old woman with strangulation marks was found stuffed inside a double bed storage box at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area, police said on Wednesday.

8 Apr 2026 5:06 pm
Man In Coma Since 2025, Wife Seeks Court Approval To Preserve His Sperm

Arjit Gaur, counsel for the petitioner, stated that the woman is requesting permission to preserve a sperm sample while it is still viable.

8 Apr 2026 5:02 pm
8 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Iran Celebrates Ceasefire But Distrust Persists Over US, Israel Actions

Apparent rifts within the Iran administration, echoed by contradictory views on the streets, will put strain on the ceasefire ahead of scheduled US-Iran talks in Pakistan on Friday.

8 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Jaisalmer Thief Who Left Sarcastic Lipstick Note Mocking Police Finally Arrested

The accused, Tejaram Suthar, 39, drew widespread attention for leaving sarcastic lipstick messages on the wall mocking the police and advising the victim against filing a complaint.

8 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Rap, Spoofs And Satire: How Campaign Songs Shaped Kerala's Electoral Mood

In Kerala's political theatre, the microphone can be as powerful as the manifesto

8 Apr 2026 4:55 pm
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory On Feeding Stray Dogs After Story Of 'Kaddu' Goes Viral

The rising incidents of dog bites are a matter of genuine concern, and ensuring safety for people and animals requires collective responsibility.

8 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Why Won't Anthropic Launch 'Mythos' For Public? It Can Crash Any Machine

Anthropic said it had no plan to make Claude Mythos Preview generally available as the new model is far too dangerous.

8 Apr 2026 4:50 pm
Opinion: Analysis: BJP And Left, Ideologically Diverse, Has Same Set Of Voters

Clearly, the Left and the BJP though ideologically diverse end up cultivating the same set of voters, and their growth is complementary across the states

8 Apr 2026 4:45 pm
Oil Refinery In Iran Struck Despite Ceasefire, Tehran Strikes Kuwait, UAE

Oil Refinery In Iran Struck Despite Ceasefire, Tehran Strikes Kuwait, UAE: Reports

8 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Schoolgirl Threatened With Video Leak, Allegedly Raped By 7 In UP Cafe

Deputy Superintendent of Police (North) Mukesh Chandra Mishra said the student was allegedly threatened with the circulation of a video of an earlier sexual assault.

8 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Caretaker Slits Farmhouse Owner's Throat With Sickle In Gurugram: Cops

Police arrested a caretaker in Delhi on Tuesday for allegedly slitting the throat of a 35-year-old farmhouse owner here with a sickle.

8 Apr 2026 4:33 pm
Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production

A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.

8 Apr 2026 4:32 pm
Invited Me To His Apartment: Pakistani Entrepreneur Defends Sam Altman Amid 'Sociopath' Claims

Ali shared a personal account from 2015 to counter these claims, describing Altman's kindness and support during a pivotal moment in his career.

8 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
'Poshan Pakhwada 2026' To Focus On Boosting Early Brain Development

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.

8 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Adani Group Announces Rs 33,081 Crore Investment In Odisha

Adani commits Rs 33,081 crore to Odisha projects creating 9,700 direct and indirect jobs.

8 Apr 2026 1:58 pm