Not a privilege that Iran can grant: Singapore on Hormuz passage
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan ruled out negotiating with Iran for the safe passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Stating that such a move would undermine fundamental legal principles, he said, "Transit passage is a right, not a privilege." He added that ships shouldn't have to "seek permission" or pay for access.
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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan ruled out negotiating with Iran for the safe passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Stating that such a move would undermine fundamental legal principles, he said, "Transit passage is a right, not a privilege." He added that ships shouldn't have to "seek permission" or pay for access.
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AI-generated: Humayun Kabir on TMC video claiming BJP paid him ₹1,000 crore
After TMC released a sting video of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir alleging the BJP paid him ₹1,000 crore to split Muslim votes in West Bengal, he dismissed the video as AI-generated. In the purported video, TMC claimed that senior BJP leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and MP CM Mohan Yadav are involved in conspiracy.
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07:05 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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After TMC released a sting video of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir alleging the BJP paid him ₹1,000 crore to split Muslim votes in West Bengal, he dismissed the video as AI-generated. In the purported video, TMC claimed that senior BJP leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and MP CM Mohan Yadav are involved in conspiracy.
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Our hands remain on trigger: Iran Prez warns Israel against attacking Lebanon
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Israel that their "hands remain on the trigger", saying "the renewed aggression by the Zionist regime against Lebanon...violates the initial ceasefire". "Such actions signal deception and non-compliance, rendering negotiations meaningless," he added. This comes as Israel and the US maintained that Lebanon was not part of the agreement due to Hezbollah.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Israel that their "hands remain on the trigger", saying "the renewed aggression by the Zionist regime against Lebanon...violates the initial ceasefire". "Such actions signal deception and non-compliance, rendering negotiations meaningless," he added. This comes as Israel and the US maintained that Lebanon was not part of the agreement due to Hezbollah.
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SpiceJet starts job cuts & unpaid leave affecting over 500 staff: Report
SpiceJet has begun job cuts amid a shrinking aircraft fleet and mounting dues, The Economic Times reported. The initial measures include furloughs and unpaid leave, with over 500 employees likely to be affected in the first phase. The airline has also waived the notice period for around 62 engineers, while some employees have not been paid for three months.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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SpiceJet has begun job cuts amid a shrinking aircraft fleet and mounting dues, The Economic Times reported. The initial measures include furloughs and unpaid leave, with over 500 employees likely to be affected in the first phase. The airline has also waived the notice period for around 62 engineers, while some employees have not been paid for three months.
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200 litre fake tomato sauce seized in UP
UP Food Safety Department raided a factory in Hapur district and seized around 200 litres of fake tomato sauce. Primary investigations have suggested the presence of dangerous chemical dyes and acids in the drums containing the liquid. This comes days after Delhi Police busted a fake toothpaste factory where counterfeit products were being sold under the name 'Sensodyne'.
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07:25 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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UP Food Safety Department raided a factory in Hapur district and seized around 200 litres of fake tomato sauce. Primary investigations have suggested the presence of dangerous chemical dyes and acids in the drums containing the liquid. This comes days after Delhi Police busted a fake toothpaste factory where counterfeit products were being sold under the name 'Sensodyne'.
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07:25 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Bullets, live cartridges found at Aligarh Muslim University hostel
Multiple objectionable items, including bullets of .32 bore pistol, four live cartridges, fake currency, and eight mobile phones, were recovered during raid at an Aligarh Muslim University hostel. The raid was conducted in connection with a shooting incident on April 6 in Aligarh. The name of an AMU student, identified as Shevaaz, came up during investigation, prompting a raid.
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07:17 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Multiple objectionable items, including bullets of .32 bore pistol, four live cartridges, fake currency, and eight mobile phones, were recovered during raid at an Aligarh Muslim University hostel. The raid was conducted in connection with a shooting incident on April 6 in Aligarh. The name of an AMU student, identified as Shevaaz, came up during investigation, prompting a raid.
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Hansika sues ex-sister-in-law for ₹2 cr in defamation over domestic violence allegations
Hansika Motwani has sued her former sister-in-law Muskan Nancy James for defamation after she accused the actress, her brother Prashant Motwani and their mother of domestic violence. She is seeking ₹2 crore in damages. Hansika's lawsuit also sought an order to restrain Muskan from making further statements against her and also called for a public apology.
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07:41 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Hansika Motwani has sued her former sister-in-law Muskan Nancy James for defamation after she accused the actress, her brother Prashant Motwani and their mother of domestic violence. She is seeking ₹2 crore in damages. Hansika's lawsuit also sought an order to restrain Muskan from making further statements against her and also called for a public apology.
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'Period is not an excuse,' says doctor-actress Sreeleela; criticised
Telugu actress Sreeleela has been criticised online for saying "period is not an excuse" at a recent public event. "I have shot while I have been on my period...so that is...not...an excuse anywhere," she said. "Surprised that being a doctor she is normalising this," a person commented. "These words with an MBBS degree is a diabolical thing," another comment read.
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07:41 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Telugu actress Sreeleela has been criticised online for saying "period is not an excuse" at a recent public event. "I have shot while I have been on my period...so that is...not...an excuse anywhere," she said. "Surprised that being a doctor she is normalising this," a person commented. "These words with an MBBS degree is a diabolical thing," another comment read.
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Indian gangster Inderjeet comes on camera to deny reports of his arrest in Dubai
Alleged Indian businessman-turned-gangster Rao Inderjeet Yadav denied reports of his arrest in Dubai and extradition to India. "It's a lie, I'm at home, doing my work," he said on camera from an undisclosed location, adding that he hasn't received any notice or summons from any authority. He fled India after allegedly murdering a financier in Haryana's Rohtak in 2024.
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07:32 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Alleged Indian businessman-turned-gangster Rao Inderjeet Yadav denied reports of his arrest in Dubai and extradition to India. "It's a lie, I'm at home, doing my work," he said on camera from an undisclosed location, adding that he hasn't received any notice or summons from any authority. He fled India after allegedly murdering a financier in Haryana's Rohtak in 2024.
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Kerala records 75.01% voter turnout till 5 pm, Assam sees 84.42%
Assam recorded a voter turnout of 84.42% till 5 pm after polling began at 7 am on Thursday across all 126 seats. Kerala and Puducherry recorded voter turnouts of 75.01% and 86.92%, respectively, till 5 pm. Assam surpassed the 82.04% polling recorded in the 2021 elections, while Kerala also slightly exceeded its 2021 turnout of 74.06%.
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07:32 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Assam recorded a voter turnout of 84.42% till 5 pm after polling began at 7 am on Thursday across all 126 seats. Kerala and Puducherry recorded voter turnouts of 75.01% and 86.92%, respectively, till 5 pm. Assam surpassed the 82.04% polling recorded in the 2021 elections, while Kerala also slightly exceeded its 2021 turnout of 74.06%.
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Ghaziabad emerges as India's most polluted city in FY 2025-26
Ghaziabad has emerged as India's most polluted city in FY26, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Ghaziabad recorded an annual average PM10 concentration of 215 µg/m³ (micrograms per cubic metre), which is over three times the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). It is followed by Delhi (201) and Noida (195).
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07:54 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Ghaziabad has emerged as India's most polluted city in FY26, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Ghaziabad recorded an annual average PM10 concentration of 215 µg/m³ (micrograms per cubic metre), which is over three times the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). It is followed by Delhi (201) and Noida (195).
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Pakistani actors' Instagram accounts visible to several users in India
Several Instagram users in India have reported that Pakistani actors' accounts, which have been blocked in India, are visible to them. Users shared the screenshots showing that they are able to access profiles of Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Bilal Abbas Khan, among others, in India. The accounts were blocked in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
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07:52 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Several Instagram users in India have reported that Pakistani actors' accounts, which have been blocked in India, are visible to them. Users shared the screenshots showing that they are able to access profiles of Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Bilal Abbas Khan, among others, in India. The accounts were blocked in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
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CD Gopinath, last surviving member of India's first-ever Test win, passes away at 96
Former cricketer CD Gopinath, the last surviving member of India's first-ever Test win, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96. He was India's oldest Test cricketer and the second-oldest worldwide after Australia's Neil Harvey. Gopinath played eight Tests and 83 first-class matches for India and Madras.
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07:51 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Former cricketer CD Gopinath, the last surviving member of India's first-ever Test win, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96. He was India's oldest Test cricketer and the second-oldest worldwide after Australia's Neil Harvey. Gopinath played eight Tests and 83 first-class matches for India and Madras.
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Iran issues 2 new demands
Iran has issued 2 fresh demands amid a fragile ceasefire with the US. These include limiting the number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to only 15 per day and unfreezing of assets by the US within two weeks. Earlier on Wednesday, US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
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08:12 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Iran has issued 2 fresh demands amid a fragile ceasefire with the US. These include limiting the number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to only 15 per day and unfreezing of assets by the US within two weeks. Earlier on Wednesday, US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
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Pak stock market plunges 3,800 points as US-Iran ceasefire falters
Pakistan's Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) saw a massive decline of over 3,800 points during intraday trading as US-Iran ceasefire deal faltered. This blow comes a day after the KSE-100 witnessed its biggest single-day surge of 12,000 points on Wednesday. The deal was jeopardised after Israel launched its biggest attack on Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire taking effect.
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08:08 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Pakistan's Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) saw a massive decline of over 3,800 points during intraday trading as US-Iran ceasefire deal faltered. This blow comes a day after the KSE-100 witnessed its biggest single-day surge of 12,000 points on Wednesday. The deal was jeopardised after Israel launched its biggest attack on Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire taking effect.
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Bowler takes 9 wickets in a T20I for 1st time in history
Brazil fast bowler Laura Cardoso has become the first bowler to pick up nine wickets in a T20I match. The 21-year-old achieved the feat during a BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament match against Lesotho. She recorded figures of 3-2-4-9 as Brazil dismissed Lesotho for 13 runs in 6.2 overs.
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08:01 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Brazil fast bowler Laura Cardoso has become the first bowler to pick up nine wickets in a T20I match. The 21-year-old achieved the feat during a BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament match against Lesotho. She recorded figures of 3-2-4-9 as Brazil dismissed Lesotho for 13 runs in 6.2 overs.
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Air India pilots make 'PAN PAN' call after engine stalls mid-air
Pilots of an Air India flight, operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru on Thursday, declared 'PAN PAN' after one of its engines stalled mid-air, reported Hindustan Times citing officials. "There was a sound heard and sparks seen while take off...Pilot returned to airport a few minutes after take off," the official said. The call is made to announce a serious situation.
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08:29 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Pilots of an Air India flight, operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru on Thursday, declared 'PAN PAN' after one of its engines stalled mid-air, reported Hindustan Times citing officials. "There was a sound heard and sparks seen while take off...Pilot returned to airport a few minutes after take off," the official said. The call is made to announce a serious situation.
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Fire erupts at Mumbai Airport terminal 1
A fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday. The fire was reported in the cable trays and switch boxes inside the terminal, Hindustan Times reported, citing the chief fire officer of the Mumbai fire brigade, Ravindra Ambulgekar. However, no injuries have been reported, and authorities have said the situation is under control.
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08:22 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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A fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday. The fire was reported in the cable trays and switch boxes inside the terminal, Hindustan Times reported, citing the chief fire officer of the Mumbai fire brigade, Ravindra Ambulgekar. However, no injuries have been reported, and authorities have said the situation is under control.
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08:22 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Underweight LPG cylinders short of up to 2.5-kg gas found in Bhopal
A scam involving underweight LPG cylinders has been busted in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, with several cylinders found carrying up to 2.5 kg less gas, more than the permissible margin of 150 gm. It came to light when authorities intercepted a truck carrying over 340 cylinders outside a gas agency's warehouse. Three cylinders were also found to be lacking seals.
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08:32 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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A scam involving underweight LPG cylinders has been busted in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, with several cylinders found carrying up to 2.5 kg less gas, more than the permissible margin of 150 gm. It came to light when authorities intercepted a truck carrying over 340 cylinders outside a gas agency's warehouse. Three cylinders were also found to be lacking seals.
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Trump pushes European allies to present plans to secure Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on European allies to commit military forces in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks with Iran on Friday, reports said. He has asked allies to present detailed plans to help secure navigation after the ceasefire, reports added. This came after Trump said NATO would not "understand anything" without pressure on them.
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08:32 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on European allies to commit military forces in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks with Iran on Friday, reports said. He has asked allies to present detailed plans to help secure navigation after the ceasefire, reports added. This came after Trump said NATO would not "understand anything" without pressure on them.
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