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Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote tomorrow to elect new assemblies, arrangements in place for smooth polling

New Delhi, April 8 -- The stage is set for assembly polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in high-stakes electoral battles with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth po... Read More


US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Dhaka, April 8 -- The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal less than two hours before President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz... Read More


Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

Dhaka, April 8 -- US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on i... Read More


Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilisation'

Dhaka, April 8 -- US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating a... Read More


Tran Duc Thang appointed as Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee

Hanoi, April 8 -- The Politburo has appointed Tran Duc Thang as Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term. The decision was announced at a conference held by the Hanoi Party Commi... Read More


US Congressman Gregory Meeks welcomes ceasefire, seeks clarity from Trump

New York, April 8 -- Representative Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and I... Read More


"Tomorrow is the day of change," Rahul Gandhi's call ahead of Assam Polls

New Delhi, April 8 -- Stepping up the poll pitch ahead of the April 9 Assam elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corrupt... Read More


Top leader presents appointment decisions for Government members for 2026-2031 term

Hanoi, April 8 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a ceremony at the Presidential Palace on April 8 to announce the Politburo's decisions on the organisation of the Governmen... Read More


Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

, April 8 -- The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing forced evacuation orders to residents, raising fears of an escalating conflict in Lebanon. ... Read More


World Bank warns oil price surge could worsen Nigeria's inflation

Nigeria, April 8 -- The World Bank has cautioned that rising global oil prices could push Nigeria's headline inflation up by about 3.1 per cent points, driven largely by transport and other energy-rel... Read More