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SC acquits J'khand constable after 12 yrs in jail citing 'weak' evidence

RANCHI, April 8 -- In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court set aside the conviction of Jay Prakash Yadav, a former constable of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), who had been sentenced to life ... Read More


Supreme Court flags continued discrimination faced by people from North East region

New Delhi, April 8 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre for "taking things lightly" as it flagged continuing discrimination faced by people from the north east region residing across t... Read More


AIADMK candidate Rajan Chellappa promises financial assistance schemes for every household ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026

Madurai, April 8 -- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate from Thiruparangundram Assembly constituency, Rajan Chellappa, on Wednesday, assured that several development schemes un... Read More


Election Commission appoints Sai Kumar as new Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary ahead of polls

Chennai, April 8 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday appointed Sai Kumar as the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu ahead of the forthcoming state assembly election. He has replaced N... Read More


Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over action against Pawan Khera, calls it 'shameless attack'

New Delhi, April 8 -- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the BJP over its alleged action against party leader Pawan Khera, terming it a "shameless attack" and accusing the rulin... Read More


Telangana Jagruthi chief K Kavitha demands income tax waiver on severance packages

Hyderabad, April 8 -- Telangana Jagruthi founder and president, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to grant a one-time waiver of Income Tax on severance packages,... Read More


Assam: Axom Nagarik Sanmilan alleges 'partisan approach' by police, ECI

Guwahati, April 8 -- Axom Nagarik Sanmilan has alleged a "double standard" in the functioning of Assam Police, citing recent action against Congress leader Pawan Khera and inaction on a complaint file... Read More


NUJ, broadcast association ask Wike to apologise to Channels' Seun Okinbaloye

Nigeria, April 8 -- The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to apologise to a Channels TV journalist Seun Okinbaloye and the medi... Read More


Government details $458m fuel subsidy, warns macro impact of Iran war may last monthsPublished on: April 8, 2026 2:20 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that the government is managing the economic crisis responsibly, ensuring that subsidies reach those most in need while... Read More


"BJP's missteps have led to Pakistan playing a role in mediating": Congress on US-Iran ceasefire

New Delhi, April 8 -- The Congress on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Union government for its alleged missteps over the Pakistan-brokered US-Iran war ceasefire, calling on the government for a "unif... Read More