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'No labels, just Jihad': Inside the rise of hybrid terror modules in India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 8, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The recent busting of several terror modules created to strike in India has revealed a new pattern. There is not one single group that the members of these modules are attached to. The Faridabad module had members who were part of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. However, the ideology that they largely subscribed to was that of the Islamic State.

PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow.

Now, Congress finds fault with India's diplomacy in US-Iran ceasefire deal

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre’s foreign policy in the wake of the two-week ceasefire agreement involving the US, Israel and Iran in West Asia, arguing that Pakistan’s reported role "undermines” India’s long-standing strategy of diplomatically isolating Islamabad over terrorism.

'Superpowers like US, Israel bow before Iran': Shia leaders after ceasefire

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:11 AM

Lucknow, April 8 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, and Tehran indicated its willingness to reopen the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible easing of tensions, Shia leaders on Wednesday claimed that global powers like the United States and Israel have been forced to step back.

Inspired generations of women across country: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on Mohsina Kidwai's demise

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday mourned the death of former Union Minister and former Member of Parliament, Mohsina Kidwai. They said that through her simplicity, grace, and dignified political career, she inspired generations of women across the country.

RBI raises India’s real GDP growth to 7.6 pc for FY26, pegs FY27 at 6.9 pc

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday estimated India’s real GDP growth at 7.6 per cent for FY26 under a new GDP series, while flagging emerging risks from geopolitical disruptions.

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.

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.

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.

Legally flawed, outside US jurisdiction: Adani tells judge to dismiss SEC fraud suit

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:57 AM

New York, April 8 (IANS) Emphasising that the lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against him falls outside the US jurisdiction and fails to establish any wrongdoing, billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has moved a US court seeking dismissal of the securities fraud lawsuit.

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'No labels, just Jihad': Inside the rise of hybrid terror modules in India

PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi

Now, Congress finds fault with India's diplomacy in US-Iran ceasefire deal

'Superpowers like US, Israel bow before Iran': Shia leaders after ceasefire

Inspired generations of women across country: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on Mohsina Kidwai's demise

RBI raises India’s real GDP growth to 7.6 pc for FY26, pegs FY27 at 6.9 pc

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

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

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

Legally flawed, outside US jurisdiction: Adani tells judge to dismiss SEC fraud suit

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