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Iran's representative hails nation's 'indescribable' historical greatness amid crisis, Deputy Speaker warns leader won't sign unless conditions met

Tehran, April 8 -- In remarks reflecting both national resilience and mounting political tension, a senior representative of the Supreme Leader described the Iranian nation's role in recent events as ... Read More


Revanth Reddy moves HC to quash 2019 Huzurnagar by-poll cases

Hyderabad, April 8 -- Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has approached the High Court seeking to quash four cases registered against him for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct duri... Read More


Pakistan halts major war, says Khawaja AsifPublished on: April 8, 2026 8:51 PM

Islamabad, April 8 -- Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan successfully prevented a major global war through its mediation in the US-Iran conflict. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, he ... Read More


"BJP did not stand with Himachal Pradesh on revenue deficit grant": CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla, April 8 -- The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of failing to support the state on the issue of Revenue Deficit G... Read More


Latest Mediterranean migrant shipwrecks put 2026 among deadliest years on record

France, April 8 -- At least 990 deaths have been recorded in the Mediterranean since the start of the year, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It said ... Read More


What matters most for Assam voters? Five issues that could decide Assam Election Results 2026

New Delhi, April 8 -- Issues such as infiltration, illegal immigration, the Uniform Civil Code, the Bodoland issue and corruption continue to dominate the Assam Election this year. With Chief Minister... Read More


Assam assembly elections 2026: CM Himanta to contest from Jalukbari as BJP releases candidate list for polls

India, April 8 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the names of 90 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2026. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a key figure in the Assam elect... Read More


Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold jumps $204/oz; silver gains $5.8 on safe-haven demand after US-Iran ceasefire

New Delhi, April 8 -- The temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has triggered renewed buying in precious metals, as the truce has kept expectations of global central bank rate cuts intact, prompting ... Read More


RBI sets $85 oil benchmark for FY26, $75 for FY27 after US-Iran ceasefire eases prices

Mumbai, April 8 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said it has assumed an average crude oil price of $85 per barrel for FY 2025-26, in line with its CPI inflation projection of 4.6 per ce... Read More


Lao Ambassador highlights strategic priorities to deepen Laos-Vietnam cooperation

Hanoi, April 8 -- The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9 will help open up n... Read More