Bengal SIR: Number of voters declines for first time after constant steep rise since 2011

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:23 AM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has concluded following the release of the final supplementary list. Statistical analysis indicates that this marks the first instance of a decline in the number of voters in the state, following a steep and continuous increase since 2011, the year which marked the conclusion of the 34-year Left Front government and the onset of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress governance in the state.

Champions League: Havertz's late winner helps Arsenal edge Sporting in QF first leg

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:22 AM

Lisbon, April 8 (IANS) Kai Havertz scored late to secure a one-goal advantage for Arsenal as their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Sporting CP heads to London next Wednesday.

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25 pc, maintains neutral instance amid global uncertainty

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:20 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and maintaining the status quo in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

Babil Khan on meditation: It’s just loving yourself

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:19 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actor Babil Khan, who is the son of the late acclaimed star Irrfan Khan, has shared his two cents on meditation, which he said that it shouldn’t be done as an act.

Keanu Reeves to aspiring actors: 'Respect who you're working with until...'

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:19 AM

Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) Hollywood’s dapper dude Keanu Revees has given out a few nuggets of wisdom to those hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Discussed strong future of India-US ties: Gor after meeting Trump

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:11 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met US President Donald Trump in Washington and discussed the future trajectory of India-US relations, along with what he described as the American President’s “unwavering determination to bring global stability”.

Kerala polls: Big numbers, subtle currents and three-way chessboard

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:04 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (IANS) With less than 24 hours for voting to commence in Kerala in its 140 Assembly constituencies, the sheer scale of the exercise underscores both its complexity and significance.

Crude oil prices tank up to 20 pc over Iran ceasefire announcement

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Global crude oil prices on Wednesday plunged sharply up to 20 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran that includes a pledge to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway at the heart of the world's most acute energy crisis in decades.

Bayern win beat Real Madrid to take advantage in UCL quarterfinal

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:03 AM

Madrid, April 8 (IANS) FC Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 int he quarterfinal first leg to put themselves in a promising position to reach the Champions League semifinals.

Prateik Smita Patil says his customised bike represents two decades of hustle

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:59 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) As he showcased his love for his custom-built bike, which he fondly calls “Kaal”, actor Prateik Smita Patil called it a symbol of his two-decade-long hustle laced with persistence, patience, and an unrelenting passion for motorcycles.