Answer questions, don't hide behind police: 'Untraceable' Pawan Khera tells Assam CM

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) As the Assam Police intensifies search operation for Congress leader Pawan Khera over "defamatory and malicious" charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Congress leader came out of hiding on Wednesday and demanded that the Chief Minister replies to grave charges against him and his wife, rather than muscle-flexing and "hiding behind the state police".

India and Philippines discuss bolstering strategic partnership

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:55 PM

Manila, April 8 (IANS) Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Periasamy Kumaran, held a meeting with the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Maria Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila on Thursday, discussing progress of strategic partnership between two nations and India's active support for ASEAN.

IPL 2026: If we get a bit of momentum going, then all goes well, says Glenn Phillips

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Gujarat Titans' batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips believes getting some momentum through their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals will be key to turning around the team’s fortunes in the ongoing season.

Nepal PM Shah reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with friendly nations

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:43 PM

Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday said that the newly-formed government under his leadership is keen to further strengthen Kathmandu's relations with friendly countries based on mutual benefits.

New regime shifts Iran’s stance: Hegseth​

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:33 PM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States said a shift in Iran’s leadership has altered its negotiating posture, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserting that a “new regime” in Tehran has been forced to rethink its approach after sustained US military pressure.​

BJP moves EC against Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ remarks, demands showcause notice ​

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ jibe and demanded removal of ‘despicable and derogatory’ remarks from all social media handles and digital platforms.​

IPL 2026: Gill returns to lead Gujarat Titans as Delhi Capitals opt to bowl first

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Shubman Gill returned to lead the Gujarat Titans as Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Jr NTR & others wish Allu Arjun on his 44th birthday

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:21 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) As Tollywood heartthrob Allu Arjun celebrated his 44th birthday on Wednesday, many bigwigs from the entertainment industry penned lovely birthday wishes for the 'Stylish Star' on social media.

'Trinamool will lose miserably': BJP candidate ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bengal's Birbhum

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:18 PM

Birbhum (West Bengal), April 8 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jagannath Chattopadhyay said on Wednesday that the incumbent Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal will "lose miserably" in the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and 29.

Hormuz to reopen as Iran relents: US

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:16 PM

Washington, April 8, (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen to commercial shipping after Iran agreed to allow safe passage under a ceasefire framework reached with the United States, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.