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NA Standing Committee discusses draft resolution on fuel tax cuts

Hanoi, April 9 -- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened a session on April 9 to give opinions on a draft NA resolution on the promulgation of several provisions regarding environmenta... Read More


European Shares Seen Broadly Lower On Middle East Truce Doubts

India, April 9 -- European stocks are seen opening lower on Thursday as confusion prevailed over the U.S.-Iran truce terms. Uncertainty is growing around the ceasefire as both sides appear to be work... Read More


Adani Green Energy arm signs joint venture agreement with Minerva

Mumbai, April 9 -- Adani Renewable Energy Middle East (AGEL UAE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, has signed a joint venture agreement with Minerva Holding RSC (Minerva), for Min... Read More


Sitharaman likely to skip US visit as Parliament reconvenes to fast-track women quota

India, April 9 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to skip her visit to the United States (US) this month due to the April 16-18 Parliament sitting for the introduction of bills to ... Read More


Indonesia yet to decide on TNI withdrawal from UNIFIL: Minister

Jakarta, April 9 -- Indonesia has not made a decision on withdrawing its Defense Forces (TNI) personnel from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said. ... Read More


Israel kills Hezbollah chief's nephew and personal advisor Ali Yusuf Harshi in overnight strikes in Lebanon

India, April 9 -- Israel on Thursday said it had killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, the nephew and personal advisor of Iran-backed Hezbollah's chief, Naim Qassem, in an overnight strike on Lebanon's Beirut. In... Read More


US-Iran war: Tehran announces alternative routes in Strait of Hormuz amid mine threat. What are they?

New Delhi, April 9 -- Iran on Thursday announced alternative routes for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying that ships should avoid the main shipping lane due to the risk of sea mines and ... Read More


Israel strikes Lebanon; death toll rises to 254

, April 9 -- Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, have killed at least 254 people and injured more than 1,165, according to Lebanese civil defence authorities. The casualt... Read More


Pakistan assures foolproof security for US‑Iran talksPublished on: April 9, 2026 12:45 PM

ISLAMABAD, April 9 -- Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assured the US Ambassador Natalie Baker of comprehensive security arrangements for all foreign dignitaries ahead of the upcomi... Read More


ASEAN and India to Advance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Jakarta, April 9 -- The 28 th ASEAN India Senior Officials' Meeting, held today in Manila reviewed ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed commitment to build on initiatives t... Read More