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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
Barricades At Pawan Khera's Hyderabad Home As Assam Cops Search For Him

Pawan Khera was last seen in public on April 5. The same day Khera accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, of having three passports - from India, the UAE, and Egypt - and owning undisclosed luxury properties in Dubai,

8 Apr 2026 1:58 pm
Iran's Uranium Enrichment Duality In English And Farsi Gets A Trump Reaction

Trump has been inconsistent in his conditions for ending fighting-- regularly backtracking from hardline demands-- but he has maintained that ending Tehran's nuclear program entirely was a key point of entering the war.

8 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
History Of Bodoland Movement And Key Peace Agreements In Assam

Tensions heightened in 1960, when Assamese was made the only official language of the state.

8 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
BMW Hires 19-Year-Old Without Degree, Viral LinkedIn Post Sparks Debate On Personal Branding

The post highlights how Gauri M secured a full-time personal marketing role at BMW not through academic credentials but by building a strong personal brand and social media presence.

8 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
Expect Unimpeded Flow Of Commerce Through Hormuz: India On Iran Ceasefire

Iran-US-Israel Ceasefire - Expect Unimpeded Flow Of Commerce Through Hormuz: India On Iran Ceasefire

8 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
S Jaishankar To Travel To UAE This Week, 1st Visit Amid Iran War

The announcement of his travel comes hours after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump accepting Tehran's 10-point conditions and calling them workable.

8 Apr 2026 1:50 pm
We'd Genuinely Love To, But...: Iran Consulate's Response to Indian Man's Job Inquiry Wins Internet

While there may not be a job opening just yet, the response has left many users amused.

8 Apr 2026 1:48 pm
'Earth Usage Fee' On Online Purchases Sparks Backlash Against Patagonia

Patagonia has introduced an earth usage fee on online orders via Tmall to curb high return rates and reduce carbon emissions, but the move has sparked backlash.

8 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
France Updates Smokeless Tobacco Policy: What It Means For India

France's health agency finds smokeless tobacco far less harmful than cigarettes. Could India adopt harm reduction policies to cut tobacco deaths?

8 Apr 2026 1:43 pm
Meet V Muraleedharan, BJP Leader Contesting Kerala Polls From Kazhakkuttom

VMuraleedharan is one of the prominent candidates chosen by the BJP as the party looks to strengthen its presence in Kerala.

8 Apr 2026 1:42 pm
Who Is Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP Kerala Chief Contesting From Nemom

Rajeev Chandrasekhar was born on May 31, 1964, in Ahmedabad into an Air Force family.

8 Apr 2026 1:40 pm
Asthma Treatment Breakthrough: Could This Single Drug End Inhaler Dependency For Millions?

A new asthma drug named Lunsekimig could be the answer for millions who remain dependent on inhalers. Here is what the phase 2 trials of the drug signal, and why it shows promise for better asthma management.

8 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Bihar Class 11 Admission 2026: Registration Begins, Check Direct Link, Steps To Apply

OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026: Students can apply for admission to intermediate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, and Vocational streams across various schools and colleges through an online Common Application Form (CAF) on the offici

8 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
Centre Revises Coronary Stent Prices From April 2026: Here's How Much It Should Cost You Now

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revises stent prices, DES capped at Rs 39,186, BMS at Rs 10,762, effective April 2026.

8 Apr 2026 1:19 pm
100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?

Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.

8 Apr 2026 12:33 pm
As Trump Bullies NATO, Europeans Question Its Deferential Chief

NATO chief Mark Rutte navigates US-Iran war tensions and European divisions over alliance strategy

8 Apr 2026 12:31 pm
2 Hours Before Trump's Deadline, A Deal Was Made. Mojtaba's Role Was Key

A defiant Iran and the most powerful nation in the world, the US, fighting for over a month, agreed to a ceasefire 90 minutes before Trump's wiping out a whole civilization threat was to end.

8 Apr 2026 12:28 pm