The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has welcomed the recent US-Iran ceasefire, describing it as a victory for Iran and calling the country a “superpower”. Leaders said Tehran stood firm against US and Israeli pressure during the nearly 40-day conflict and dictated terms of the ceasefire
09 April,2026 11:41 AM IST | Asif RizviEarly voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections stood at 17.8 percent in Assam and 16.2 percent in Kerala, with Puducherry recording 17.4 percent by 9 am. Polling is underway across 296 seats in two states and one Union Territory, with counting scheduled for May 4
09 April,2026 11:05 AM IST | ANITogether, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen represent a new generation of explorers preparing humanity for long-term lunar missions
09 April,2026 11:03 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS Vice President JD Vance has dismissed claims that Lebanon was part of the US-Iran ceasefire talks, clarifying that the truce focused solely on Iran and key US allies. The statement contradicts earlier assertions by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, raising questions over Islamabad’s role in the negotiations
09 April,2026 10:53 AM IST | ANIThe three clauses that Ghalibaf accused the US-Iran of breaching include violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon, violation of Iranian airspace and denial of Iran's right to enrich uranium
09 April,2026 09:07 AM IST | ANIIndian Ambassador Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2027-2030)
09 April,2026 09:05 AM IST | PTISeventy-five Maharashtra students studying overseas are struggling financially as government-approved scholarships for 2026 remain unpaid for over two months. With universities issuing fee warnings and officials citing lack of funds, the delay has sparked concerns over governance and student welfare
09 April,2026 09:04 AM IST | Archana DahiwalIt has already triggered one of the largest disruptions to global energy markets in modern history
09 April,2026 09:04 AM IST | PTIEven so, I express my sincere regret. It was never my intention to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat
09 April,2026 09:00 AM IST | AgenciesThe incident occurred at Garden Mund, when a herd of Indian bison surrounded the village late Tuesday night
09 April,2026 08:55 AM IST | AgenciesThe Saradha group, headed by Sen, allegedly defrauded lakhs of people for hundreds of crores. He was arrested in April 2013
09 April,2026 08:54 AM IST | AgenciesVoters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election
09 April,2026 08:50 AM IST | ANIThe children, aged between two and four years, reportedly developed symptoms such as fever and vomiting and died within 24 hours, health officials said
09 April,2026 08:31 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesNarendra Modi welcomed key Union Cabinet decisions, including approval of Jaipur Metro Phase-2, two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, and increased fertiliser subsidies
08 April,2026 07:43 PM IST | New Delhi | PTICongress leader Jairam Ramesh argued that Pakistan’s involvement in the ceasefire process undermines India’s long-standing policy of diplomatically isolating Pakistan over terrorism concerns in Jammu and Kashmir
08 April,2026 07:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAdvocate Parag Rao, representing the Luthras, stated that Judicial Magistrate First Class (Mapusa) Jude Sequeira granted regular bail to the accused in the forgery matter. Rao confirmed that the brothers will soon be released from custody
08 April,2026 06:44 PM IST | Panaji | mid-day online correspondentUnder the new policy, bulk LPG supplies will be prioritised for a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, polymers, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols
08 April,2026 04:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn Mauritius, he will attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, while in the UAE, he will strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The conference will focus on maritime security, economic development, environmental sustainability, and evolving geopolitics
08 April,2026 04:18 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSSpeaking in an interview, Ilahi alleged that the United States carried out over 10,000 attacks on Iran, primarily targeting its air defence systems and missile infrastructure
08 April,2026 04:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to official data, more than 90.83 lakh names have been removed from the voter list following the revision process. The deletions account for approximately 11.85 per cent of the total electorate, which stood at 7.66 crore in October 2025
08 April,2026 03:57 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, forecasting hot and humid conditions with rising temperatures on April 10 and April 11. Ratnagiri will also remain under a yellow alert on April 11
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Iran “begged” for a ceasefire after massive American strikes, saying Tehran had no option under mounting pressure. Washington asserted that hundreds of attacks crippled Iran’s missile and defense systems and impacted leadership. US President Donald Trump later announced a two week ceasefire, describing the pause as an act of mercy after objectives were met. The US also signaled forces would remain in the region as talks continue, raising questions about what comes next.
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09 April,2026 08:47 AM IST | Denver | AgenciesCarlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, is wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder
The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
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