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Mahindra XUV 7XO Crosses 20,000 Deliveries in 2.5 Months

Udaipur, April 8, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Mahindra & Mahindras newly launched SUV Mahindra XUV 7XO has made a strong impact in the market, reaching

White House Declares Victory in U.S. Campaign Against Iran

Washington, April 8: The White House has labeled the U.S. campaign against Iran a victory, stating that military achievements have paved the way

Israel Agrees to Ceasefire with Iran, Netanyahu Clarifies Lebanon Exemption

Tel Aviv, April 8: Amid the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Israels conflict on the Lebanese front may continue.

Iran thanks Pakistan for its efforts in reaching talks with U.S.

Pakistan PM Sharif invites Iran, U.S. to Islamabad for further talks on diplomacy

Weather Shift Brings Relief with Rain in Udaipur

Udaipur, April 8: A change in weather brought relief to residents of Udaipur and Salumber on Tuesday afternoon, as light rain and cool winds swep

Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's death

The tech giant said Gemini would now show a redesigned Help is available feature when conversations signal potential mental health distress

Train Derailment Plot Foiled in Chittorgarh: Iron Piece Found on Tracks

Chittorgarh, April 8: A plot to derail a train by damaging the railway track was thwarted in Chittorgarh district. Around 3:30 AM on Monday, an u

KTM Hikes Prices of 390 Bikes by Up to 40,000

Udaipur, April 8, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) KTM has increased the prices of its 390 lineup models in the Indian market, with hikes of up to 40,000. T

Remembering the Legacy of Mangal Pandey on His Sacrifice Day

New Delhi, April 8: On the Sacrifice Day of Mangal Pandey, the immortal hero of the 1857 revolution, several prominent leaders, including Lok Sab

Mumbai Indians Struggle Continues: A Nightmare on Opponents Grounds

Guwahati, April 8: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) both clinch the title five times. H

Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners

Anthropic said it is also extending access to about 40 additional organisations responsible for critical software infrastructure

As crude oil price crashes amid US-Iran ceasefire, check petrol and diesel rates in your city today

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 8): There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities today, April

2 Killed in Road Accident in Suryapet

The accident occurred when the SUV with 20 devotees was heading to Lingamanthula Gutta from Sri Muthyalamma Temple in Suryapet

Oil Prices Drop Following Trumps Signals on Iran

Washington, April 8: Oil prices have seen a significant drop after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week halt on proposed military str

US-Iran war Day 40: Trump, Tehran agree to truce; Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon as oil crashes 15%

US Israel Iran Ceasefire Latest News: A fragile two-week ceasefire between Iran and Israel, brokered by the US and Pakistan, has taken hold after

Pak PM Sharifs Draft Iran Ceasefire Post on X Goes Viral

The controversy began when Sharifs account posted a message with the heading: Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X, suggesting it may not have been

The China Role In US-Iran Ceasefire

For Beijing, there is an incentive to see the war subside before Trump travels to China in mid-May. Citing demands of the war, Trump has been pos

Israel backs US decision for temporary ceasefire in Iran: PM's office

Israel backs US President Donald Trump's plan to halt strikes on Iran for two weeks. This move is conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hor

Mixed Reactions Emerge in the U.S. Following Trumps Iran Ceasefire Announcement

Washington, April 8: President Donald Trumps announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has sparked sharp and divided reactio

Oppn allegations relevant for political debate, but not for CEC removal proceedings: RS chairman

NATO chief set for Trump talks as US-Iran truce begins

NATO chief Mark Rutte will hold talks with Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, one day after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week

NHRC Notice to Health Ministry, FSSAI After Complaint Over Action Taken against Whistleblowers

The rights panel also sought an action taken report within two weeks

U.S. envoy to India Gor meets U.S. Commerce secretary Lutnick

Gor said he also had a meeting with Ben Black, the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Deputy Attorney General Todd

International Drug Smuggling Network Busted in Rajasthan

Jaipur, April 8: In a significant operation, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Barmer Police have arrested two smugglers, Salman Khan and Shanka

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Inside the world of shadow libraries in 2026

The preservationand sharingof knowledge onlineisa commongoalfornumerousacademics, activists,pirates, hackers,and technologists. However, these ef

West Bengal Election: 327.44 Crore Worth of Illegal Goods Seized

Kolkata, April 8: The Election Commission of India reported on Tuesday that illegal and unauthorized goods worth approximately 327.44 crore were

Oil Prices Plummet Following Trumps Signals on Iran

Washington, April 8: Oil prices have experienced a significant drop after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause on proposed mili

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in Rain-Affected IPL Match

Guwahati, April 8: Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a 27-run victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL

Trump Eases Stance on Iran, Halts Military Action for Two Weeks

Washington, April 8: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week halt on proposed military actions against Iran. This decision is contin

Hardik Pandya Praises Young Star Vaibhav Suryaanshi After IPL Defeat

Guwahati, April 8: In the 13th match of IPL 2026 held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off against Mumbai Indians (MI) o

Riyan Parag Praises Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryaavanshi After IPL Victory

Guwahati, April 8: In the 13th match of IPL 2026, held on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off against Mumba

Trump Delays Iran Strikes Just Before Deadline

Washington, April 8: U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to postpone military strikes against Iran amid rising tensions. He announced that pr

Kolkata weather update: IMD issues orange alert for 'City of Joy' and warns of rain, thundersquall and strong winds; yellow alert for tomorrow

Kolkata weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Kolkata today, April 8, 2026 and has warned of r

#NTRNeel: Makers Debunk Rumors of Shoot Halt and Look Issues

These reports claimed the duo was unhappy with Jr NTRs new look and intended to pause production to rework the actor's appearance.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines as Rajasthan Royals Defeat Mumbai Indians

Guwahati, April 8: In the 13th match of IPL 2026 held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off against Mumbai Indians (M

Leaders Pay Tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, April 8: On the death anniversary of the esteemed writer and creator of Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, leaders across th

IPL 2026: Parag Praises JaiswalSooryavanshi Opening Partnership

In a match that was reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain, Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a first-innings total of 150/3

Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines as Rajasthan Royals Defeat Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

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

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

LS speaker & RS chairman reject notice for motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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

Trump Delays Military Action Against Iran Just Before Deadline

Washington, April 8: President Donald Trump has decided to postpone military action against Iran amid rising tensions. He announced that proposed

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

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

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

Trump announces Iran-US truce for 2 weeks, credits Pakistan for interim peace

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.

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

Not End Of War: Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei After Accepting Two-Week Ceasefire

Not End Of War: Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Warns As He Orders Its Military To Stop Firing

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'

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

WORLD CUP CONTROVERSY COSTS BULBUL HIS POST

CRISIS IN BANGLADESH CRICKET BOARD Dhaka, April 7: Days after Bangladesh Cricket Board reached out to BCCI requesting the revival of bilateral ti

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

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

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Trump halted a threatened attack on Iran just hours before a deadline, citing a potential evolutionarily wonderful outcome. He had pre

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