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Iran and the US have agreed to a two-week ceasefire with conditions. During this time, ships will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This happened more than a month after the US and Israel attacked Iran together. It happened just hours after US President Donald Trump said, “A whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran didn’t reopen the Strait. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been helping to mediate talks, said on Wednesday morning that the ceasefire was in effect right away. So far, this is what we know about the deal. What did the US…
A shocking video from Mathura has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread concern and outrage. The clip allegedly shows a 17-year-old girl crying for help on a public road while accusing a local self-styled “baba” of sexual assault. The incident has sparked urgent calls for justice and stronger protection for minors. Details of the Incident According to initial information circulating online, the accused man, originally from Odisha, had been living with the girl’s mother following a reported personal relationship between them. During this period, the minor claims she was subjected to sexual assault by the accused. The viral video…
The sectors that are sensitive to interest rates saw the biggest gains. Nifty Realty was at the top with a 6.75 percent rise, followed by Nifty Auto with 6.69 percent and Bank Nifty with 5.67 percent. After the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz was opened for commercial oil and gas supply, the market did very well. It traded strongly all day and rose almost 4% on April 8. The RBI’s decision to keep things the same has also helped the financial sector. So, this positive market mood led to an increase in…
The Houthis in Yemen got involved in the war late, which shows they are weak and careful in their strategy. The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has finally gotten involved in the ongoing regional conflict, but its late response is making people wonder how strong and capable it is right now. Analysts think the group’s reluctance is a result of the U.S.-Israeli campaign last year, which made it much less able to carry out its operations. Late Response Brings Up Strategic Questions The Houthis didn’t act right away when Israel and the US attacked Iran in February, even though they…
UN Security Council Fails to Pass Strait of Hormuz Resolution After China and Russia Veto April 7 (Reuters): A major diplomatic standoff unfolded at the U.N. Security Council as China and Russia vetoed a resolution aimed at urging countries to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The two nations argued that the proposal was biased against Iran, while the United States pushed for stronger global action to secure the crucial waterway. The 15-member Security Council saw 11 votes in favor, with two against – China and Russia, and two abstentions, ultimately blocking the resolution introduced…
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is getting good results in a historic lunar test as part of the Artemis II mission update. NASA’s Artemis II mission has successfully completed its first phase, which is a big step toward bringing people back to the Moon. The mission has shown that both the rocket and spacecraft are working better than expected since they were launched on April 1. This makes people more hopeful about future lunar exploration. Artemis II Mission Gets Off to a Great Start The Orion capsule showed that it can safely carry people in deep space within the first six days.…
Watch: Redevelopment of New Delhi railway station on fast track; Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video
Ashwini Vaishnaw gives an update on the progress of the redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station. New Delhi: The redevelopment of the New Delhi railway station is moving quickly. Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a recent video update that shows how the station is changing. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is in charge of the project. Its goals are to modernize the railway system and make it easier for passengers to use. The Ministry of Railways says that work on the redevelopment of the New Delhi (NDLS) railway station is going full speed ahead. As the station gets ready to handle…
Positive discussions underway on Uniform Civil Code, ‘One Nation, One Election’: PM Modi
“Our mission is still going on. We are making progress on the Uniform Civil Code and “One Nation, One Election,” Prime Minister Modi declares. On Monday, April 6, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and “One Nation, One Election” are two unfinished tasks for the BJP. He also said that serious and optimistic talks are going on about them. At an event on the BJP’s foundation day, Mr. Modi spoke to almost everyone and also attacked the Congress. He claimed that BJP members had to deal with a lot of problems, such the Emergency…
CBI claims over ₹73K crore bank ‘fraud’ in Anil Ambani Group probe; ED flags IBC irregularities
The CBI says there was over ₹73K crore in bank fraud in the Anil Ambani Group investigation, and the ED says there were problems with the IBC. The ED told the court that it took certain papers that talked about a supposed “Project Help.” This shows that the insolvency process was “deliberately” begun by lenders who had nothing to do with it. According to a report submitted in the Supreme Court in February, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into bank loan scams worth a total of ₹73,000 crore in seven instances against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group.…
Sunrisers Hyderabad to write to BCCI over controversial calls in IPL 2026, Avesh Khan incident latest flashpoint: Report
Sunrisers Hyderabad to Approach BCCI Over IPL 2026 Controversies Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are reportedly preparing to raise concerns with the Board of Control for Cricket in India following a series of controversial umpiring decisions in IPL 2026. The latest flashpoint emerged during their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), intensifying frustration within the franchise. Avesh Khan Incident Sparks Debate The controversy centers around LSG pacer Avesh Khan during the final moments of the match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Chasing a target of 157, LSG secured a five-wicket victory with just one ball remaining under the leadership of Rishabh…
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