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Parliament sound system under scanner as ACC probes alleged repair, maintenance scam

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry into allegations of massive fund embezzlement and money laundering under the guise of maintaining and repairing the sound... Read More


Assam elections 2026: Congress' Debabrata Saikia casts vote, urges voters 'don't let outsiders decide state's future'

Sivasagar, April 9 -- Assam Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia cast his vote at a polling station in Simlaguri on Thursday, urging voters to prioritise development, peace, and ... Read More


Investigation committee formed following report on hills 'vanishing' in Khagrachari

Dhaka, April 9 -- An investigation committee has been formed to probe the alleged disappearance of several hills and dunes in Khagrachari district as a result of rampant hill-cutting, with a view to a... Read More


Voting begins across 126 seats in Assam; 722 candidates in fray

India, April 9 -- Voting began at 7am on Thursday across 126 assembly constituencies under tight security arrangements, with voters queuing outside polling stations ahead of time at many places. Autho... Read More


Untold Chess Mates: The Carlsen-Niemann saga with little new to tell

India, April 9 -- After their now-famed Sinquefield Cup game in 2022, Magnus Carlsen considered knocking on Hans Niemann's door and asking: "What's going on?" It's one of the few, revealing bits of in... Read More


Attacks on 2 villages in northern Nigeria leave at least 20 people dead, residents say

New Delhi, April 9 -- Gunmen attacked two villages in the north-central region of Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, residents said Wednesday. The attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in ... Read More


England's Charlie Dean eyes comeback ahead of home T20 WC 2026

New Delhi, April 9 -- England all-rounder Charlie Dean is targeting a timely return to international cricket after a back stress injury sidelined her since late 2025, with the home ICC Women's T20 Wor... Read More


Vivo T5 Pro 5G launch: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 + 144Hz AMOLED

India, April 9 -- The Vivo T5 Pro 5G is officially launching in India, and the Vivo T5 Pro 5G launch date is set for April 15. Vivo has officially announced the release of the T5 Pro 5G in India on Ap... Read More


Pakistan's deepening housing divide leaves rural families exposed, overburdened

Karachi, April 9 -- A widening gap in housing quality and living conditions between urban and rural Pakistan is exposing millions to insecurity, poor infrastructure and rising costs, as reported by Th... Read More


Assam Elections 2026: Voters turning out to save democracy from 'fascist government', says Akhil Gogoi

Guwahati, April 9 -- Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Thursday alleged that voters in Assam were turning out in large numbers to "save democracy" from what he described as a "fascist BJP government... Read More