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European allies "stepping up" and responding to Trump's requests, says NATO Chief Mark Rutte

Washington, April 9 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underscored on Thursday that American involvement remains vital for the alliance, even as European nations increase their military contribution... Read More


President Murmu gives assent to Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026

New Delhi, April 9 -- The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday gave assent to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, paving the way for it to become law. The ... Read More


Mumbai: Fire at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 1 doused, operations unaffected

Mumbai, April 9 -- A minor fire broke out on Thursday at Terminal 1 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, prompting a swift response from emergency teams. According to the Mumbai Fire... Read More


EU's Kaja Kallas urges shift from 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission

Riyadh, April 9 -- Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the Uni... Read More


Assam, Puducherry record highest voting percentage of 85.38% and 89.83%; Kerala sees over 78% voter turnout

New Delhi, April 9 -- Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout. The ... Read More


Assam, Puducherry record highest voting percentage of 85.38% and 89.83%; Keralam sees over 78% voter turnout

New Delhi, April 9 -- Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout. The ... Read More


BJP's Muraleedharan casts vote in Thiruvananthapuram, says Keralam polls "milestone in political history"

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 -- Former Union Minister and BJP Kazahakootam candidate V Muraleedharan on Thursday cast his vote in the Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram and described ... Read More


'Matter of shame': MK Stalin alleges 'EC executing orders of BJP' ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Chennai, April 9 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary ahead of the upcomi... Read More


Union Minister Giriraj Singh backs Narendra Modi, says TMC "looted" Bengal for 15 years

Patna, April 9 -- Union Minister Giriraj Singh backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on Thursday, claiming that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has "looted" West Bengal for the past 15 years. Sp... Read More


IFL: Namdhari SC, Shillong Lajong look to bounce back from defeats

Ludhiana, April 9 -- Namdhari SC and Shillong Lajong FC will look to bounce back from defeats in their previous fixtures when they face each other in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Namdhari... Read More