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Tuesday, Apr 08, 2025

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‘Small matter’: Taliban arrest septuagenarian British couple running educational organisation

April 8, 2025

A US national who was detained alongside the couple, Faye Hall, was released on March 30 as part of a deal that Qatari negotiators helped to broker.

April 8, 2025

‘Physically checked by male officer, stripped off warm wear’: Indian woman alleges racial profiling at US airport

April 8, 2025

So far, there has been no response from the Ministry of External Affairs or the US Embassy in India. For now, Chaturvedi’s words hang heavy: “Especially when you aren’t even allowed to make a phone call to anyone in India.”

April 8, 2025

‘Yunus army on killing spree’: Sheikh Hasina’s blistering attack on Bangladesh’s interim leader

April 8, 2025

Sheikh Hasina said Md Yunus, a Nobel Laureate and former microfinance pioneer, had unleashed “a killing spree” targeting members of the Awami League and ordinary citizens.

April 8, 2025

‘India, China should stand together’: Beijing spokesperson as US tariffs loom

April 8, 2025

India China Trade Relations: “China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit. Facing the US abuse of tariffs … the two largest developing countries should stand together to overcome the difficulties,” spokesperson Yu Jing said in a post on X.

April 8, 2025

‘Ignorant and disrespectful’: China slams US Vice President JD Vance over ‘Chinese peasants’ remark

April 8, 2025

Chinese spokesperson Lin Jian described the remarks as “ignorant and disrespectful,” adding, “It’s both astonishing and lamentable to hear this vice-president make such remarks.”

April 8, 2025

Couple running eco-resort in Sweden flee leaving behind 158 barrels of human waste

April 8, 2025

Hansen, speaking to Dagens Nyheter, called the Swedish tax office a “narcissistic entity” and said he now lives in poverty, believing he owes “over 7 million” SEK.

April 8, 2025

China ‘fights back’, Europe still consulting: Markets rise worldwide as Trump’s tariffs to kick in tomorrow

April 8, 2025

Despite some of the rebounds, there remains a heightened level of uncertainty among investors in Asia.

April 8, 2025

This actor made $207 million in 4 years – and it’s not from movie roles

April 8, 2025

Nicholas Tse’s food brand, Chef Nic Π (Fengweipai in Chinese), brought in an impressive 1.5 billion yuan (US$207 million) in sales over the past four years.

April 8, 2025

‘Kumbhakaran-like’ slumber to ‘sadist’ govt: Opposition unleashes fire over CNG, LPG price hike

April 8, 2025

On Monday, LPG prices was hiked by a steep Rs 50 per cylinder across the country and CNG by Re 1 per kg along with increase in excise duty on petrol to Rs 13 per litre and that on diesel to Rs 10 per litre.

April 8, 2025

At least 13 dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub during performance

April 8, 2025

Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse: Authorities reported 93 ambulance transfers to area hospitals, with search and rescue operations ongoing.

April 8, 2025

Karnataka 2nd PUC Results Announced: 73.45% students pass, girls outperform boys

April 8, 2025

Karnataka 2nd PUC Results: Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) schools recorded the highest pass percentages.

April 8, 2025

‘Countries like India…’: JPMorgan CEO’s advice to Trump amid caution of US recession

April 8, 2025

Instead of coercive policies, Jamie Dimon advocated for stronger trade and investment relationships with “non-aligned” nations.

April 8, 2025

Dubai Crown Prince begins his two-day landmark visit in India, meets EAM Jaishankar

April 8, 2025

India and the United Arab of Emirates (UAE) have shared diplomatic ties since 1972.

April 8, 2025

At CWC meeting, Congress chief Kharge accuses BJP of creating communal divide, ‘oligarchic monopoly’

April 8, 2025

Kharge accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of creating an "oligarchic monopoly" in the country by "capturing resources".

April 8, 2025

10 Years of PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY): Top loan disbursing states in India, key insights, and more details

April 8, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana 2025: According to the latest PIB press release, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has notably sanctioned over 52 crore loans worth ₹32.61 lakh crore, with women accounting for 68 per cent of all Mudra beneficiaries.

April 8, 2025

‘Significant demonstration of people’s trust in Constitution within valley,’ says Amit Shah after 3 more groups dissociate from Hurriyat

April 8, 2025

During his visit, Shah also visited a forward post along the India-Pakistan border on Monday and is scheduled to assess the security situation in the region on Tuesday.

April 8, 2025

‘Rs 33 lakh crore loans, 70% women’: PM Modi meets beneficiaries to mark decade of MUDRA Yojana

April 8, 2025

According to data available on the official website of MUDRA, the government has disbursed an amount of around 13 lakh crore rupees for 2015-2016 when the scheme was introduced, which has now jumped to 49 lakh crore rupees for 2024-25.

April 8, 2025

Delhi News Live Updates: Big relief to activist Medha Patkar as court orders release for a year in defamation case

April 8, 2025

Delhi News Live Updates, Today: The court has also reduced the compensation amount that she has to pay from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 lakh.

April 8, 2025

Kamada Ekadashi 2025: Know the date, timings, significance, puja vidhi, and more

April 8, 2025

Kamada Ekadashi 2025: According to Drik Panchang, Kamada Ekadashi is being observed today, Tuesday, April 8 (2025).

April 8, 2025

Mumbai News Live Updates: On Kunal Kamra’s bail plea, Bombay HC seeks state’s response, pushes hearing to April 16

April 8, 2025

Mumbai News Live Updates: Meanwhile, the weather in the city is likely to remain hot and humid throughout the day

April 8, 2025

Mahavir Jayanti 2025 Date: Know the history, significance, and celebration of the Jain festival in India

April 8, 2025

Mahavir Jayanti 2025 Date in India: This year will mark the 2623rd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.

April 8, 2025

Yellow alert in place, Delhi’s max temperature to hit 41 degrees today; heavy rain likely in south India

April 8, 2025

Delhi Heatwave IMD Alert: It is likely that Delhi will witness at least four heatwave days, making this one of the hottest Aprils recorded in Delhi since 2011.

April 8, 2025

South Korea to hold snap presidential election on June 3 amid Yoon’s removal over martial law

April 8, 2025

South Korea presidential election News: Yoon was first impeached by South Korea’s parliament and later on removed by the Constitutional Court last week for violating his official duty by implementing the martial law.

April 8, 2025

‘Exposes US’ blackmailing nature’: China threatens countermeasures against Trump’s 50% additional tariff warning

April 8, 2025

President Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday unless the latter withdraws what he described as a “retaliatory” 34 per cent tariff hike imposed on US goods.

April 8, 2025