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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

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

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

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

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

Karnataka BJP Criticizes Mallikarjun Kharge Over RSS-Hostile Remarks

Bengaluru, April 8: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks re

Maharashtra Cabinet Clears New IT-AI Department

The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), designed to enhance the states disaster management system, will receive Rs 165 crore in e

Easter Monday-o GH-ni sakgni chadamberang janggitangko gimaata

TURA: Sombar salo, Easter-ni salko gisik raani bak dake jinma chiringrango pinic-ko chani somoio Garo Hills-ni damgittam dingtang dingtang biapra

CBI Arrests National Insurance Company Manager and Investigator in Bribery Case

New Delhi, April 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken decisive action against corruption by arresting a manager and an investig

GoI takes serious steps to prevent Chasoti like tragedy in Kishtwar: Dr Jitendra

Announces Seismological Earthquake Observatory Avtar Bhat KISHTWAR, Apr 7:Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Science & Technology a

Cancer Registry Made Mandatory; All Cases To Be Reported Within One Month

The GO order, issued by health and family welfare secretary Dr Christina Z Chongthu, aims to establish a robust surveillance system to capture ac

Top LeT comdr among 5 arrested, munition recovered

Major interstate terror module, hideouts busted Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Apr 7: Police busted a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module and

All issues of CCTVs in PSs will be sorted out: Centre

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that all issues concerning the installation of CCTVs in police stations across the

Foreign Secy heads to Washington

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will begin a three-day visit to Washington DC on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defence

Kolkata High Court Bar Association Condemns Malda Incident, Suspends Involved Lawyer

New Delhi, April 8: The Kolkata High Court Bar Association has strongly condemned the alleged attack on judicial officials in Malda district, Wes

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 93.06 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 7 : The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 93.06 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US Pres

ED attaches Rs 39 cr assets of Al-Falah chairman

NEW DELHI, Apr 7:The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached a house in Delhis Jamia Nagar, agricultural land in Faridabad, and s

Over 10,000 international flights by Indian carriers cancelled since start of West Asia conflict

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspa

Bearish Bullion Waits For Ceasefire

MCX spot gold and silver have undergone a sharp correction from their January 29, 2026 peaks.

Heavy Rains in Afghanistan Lead to Tragic Loss of Life

Kabul, April 8: Heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in Afghanistans Khost province have resulted in the tragic deaths of three women after a wall

Punjab Police Busts Major Drug Trafficking Ring, Arrests Four and Seizes 16.8 Kilograms of Heroin

Chandigarh, April 8: Punjab Police has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking by dismantling an interstate drug smuggling module.

Pakistani Cricketer Fakhar Zaman Denies Retirement Rumors Amid Controversy

Mumbai, April 8: Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to retire from T20 international cricket. This comes

Indian Railways Embraces AI and Digital Technology for Enhanced Safety and Services

New Delhi, April 8: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in railway safety, stating, The

Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation due to Iran war

Local media in Madagascar reported widespread fuel shortages

All Set For Kerala Assembly Polls On April 9

The Chief Electoral Officer, Ratan Kelkar, said campaigning wrapped up at 6 pm on Tuesday, marking the start of the 48-hour silence period.

Giriraj Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Plotting Riots in Bengal

New Delhi, April 8: Amid the heightened tensions surrounding the West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Minister Giriraj Singh has made shocking a

MP/ Class Nine Girl Student Set Herself On Fire After Being Harassed By Minor Boy, Battling With Her Life In Hospital

The incident took place in the Khurai area under Malthon police station limits, a couple of days ago, police said.

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Election Commission Over Voter List Controversy in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 8: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the Spec

Rahul Gandhi's absence fuels alliance friction buzz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made multiple visits to Tamil Nadu for campaigning, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence has fueled spec

Ayodhya Saints Praise Proposal to Relocate Meat Shops in Haridwar

Ayodhya, April 8: A wave of joy swept through the saint community in Ayodhya as the Haridwar Municipal Corporation unanimously passed a proposal

J&K Police Dismantle Major InterState LashkareTaiba Network

Two Pakistanis among five accused arrested

Congress Unveils Manifesto for West Bengal Elections, Prioritizes Economic Growth

Kolkata, April 8: The Congress party released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly elections on Tuesday. The document emphasizes improving

US To Impose New Iran Sanctions, Expects Allies To Follow: White House

The United States said Tuesday it will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program after its weekend attack on Israel.

Amit Shah slams Mallikarjun Kharge for likening BJP-RSS to 'snake'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's illiterate jibe at BJP supporters and his venomous snake ana

Akhilesh Yadav Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in Bengal Elections

Lucknow, April 8: The leader of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, has expressed confidence that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will win the up

Top 5 youngsters who stole spotlight in IPL 2026 so far

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 h

BJP Aims to Empower and Enrich India: Hemant Khandelwal

Bhopal, April 8: Hemant Khandelwal, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh, stated that the party has never compromi

RCB return a turning point, says Padikkal

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal has admitted