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US has been defeated: J-K Anjuman Sharie Shian President representative as Trump announces to halt strikes in Iran

Srinagar, April 8 -- Following the "double-sided" two-week ceasefire between US and Iran, Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas, who is the representative to J&K Anjuman Sharie Shian President, on Wednesday said tha... Read More


GIFT City Sees 60x Surge in capital commitments, emerges as global fund management hub

New Delhi, April 8 -- GIFT City Wednesday said that its fund ecosystem has seen a 60x increase of $32.13 billion in capital commitments as of December 2025 from less than $0.5 billion in March 2020. T... Read More


What money can't measure when it comes to poverty - Nik Zirwatul, Shuhaida Salleh

Kuala Lampur, April 8 -- Malaysia's poverty rate is falling, but for many households, life is not getting easier. If you earn above the poverty line, you are not poor, and if you fall below it, you ar... Read More


No FIR so far in Chester Hills case, says Himachal DGP

Shimla, April 8 -- As the voices to register FIR in Chester Hills scam case grow stronger, director general of police Ashok Tiwari said, "Will fulfil responsibilities if assigned by the government". ... Read More


Wall Street soars as crude oil slumps after US-Iran ceasefire, airline shares rally

New Delhi, April 8 -- Major US stock indices climbed sharply on Wednesday following a collaborative agreement between the US and Iran for a fourteen-day ceasefire, which caused crude oil prices to plu... Read More


Vietnam approves action programme to implement ASEAN Economic Community plan

Hanoi, April 8 -- Vietnam has approved an action programme to implement the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan, aiming to deepen regional integration and enhance the country's role within A... Read More


Assam Elections 2026: Election material distribution begins in Dibrugarh for April 9 polls

Dibrugarh, April 8 -- The distribution of election materials for the six assembly constituencies in Dibrugarh district began today from Dibrugarh Polytechnic at Lahowal, ahead of the Assam Assembly el... Read More


Bombings, threats, and last-minute phone calls: How events unfolded hours before Trump's 2-week Iran war ceasefire

New Delhi, April 8 -- The United States and Iran have reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday evening (US Time), hours after President Donald Trump threatened to start wiping out Iran's "whole civilizatio... Read More


Overcrowding, staff crunch strain Bengal prisons: State tells Cal HC

Kolkata, April 8 -- Overcrowding in correctional homes, acute staff shortages and a glaring lack of doctors have come under sharp scrutiny, with the Calcutta High Court criticising the state over pris... Read More


'Past poll violence and voter list concerns may shape New Town Assembly contest'

Kolkata, April 8 -- Although there are no major issues relating to public service or security, the people of New Town are expecting a fair and peaceful election this year. However, the incidents of v... Read More