Pak mediated US-Iran ceasefire for peace & that should be celebrated: Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, when asked if Pakistan's role in mediating Iran-US ceasefire should make India apprehensive, said, "I don't see why, because honestly, not everything is zero-sum." "What Pakistanis are doing is working for a peace that we also want. I think we should actually be celebrating," he added. Government of India's statement also welcomed the peace, he said.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, when asked if Pakistan's role in mediating Iran-US ceasefire should make India apprehensive, said, "I don't see why, because honestly, not everything is zero-sum." "What Pakistanis are doing is working for a peace that we also want. I think we should actually be celebrating," he added. Government of India's statement also welcomed the peace, he said.
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How much cargo did India's major ports handle in FY26?
India's major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY26, registering 7.06% year-on-year growth. Gujarat's Deendayal Port Authority led cargo handling at 160.11 MT, followed by Odisha's Paradip Port Authority (156.45 MT) and Maharashtra's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (102.01 MT). Visakhapatnam Port (91.2 MT) and Mumbai Port (75.1 MT) also registered strong performance.
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10:49 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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India's major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY26, registering 7.06% year-on-year growth. Gujarat's Deendayal Port Authority led cargo handling at 160.11 MT, followed by Odisha's Paradip Port Authority (156.45 MT) and Maharashtra's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (102.01 MT). Visakhapatnam Port (91.2 MT) and Mumbai Port (75.1 MT) also registered strong performance.
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Punjab yet to pay March salaries to staff; raises ₹1,500 cr loan
Punjab government employees are yet to receive their March salaries, with State Finance Minister Harpal Cheema blaming technical issues. "There are issues with the software...It will be credited soon (but) some employees may get it after April 15," he said. Meanwhile, the government has raised a loan of ₹1,500 crore to meet part of the capital expenditure.
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10:49 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Punjab government employees are yet to receive their March salaries, with State Finance Minister Harpal Cheema blaming technical issues. "There are issues with the software...It will be credited soon (but) some employees may get it after April 15," he said. Meanwhile, the government has raised a loan of ₹1,500 crore to meet part of the capital expenditure.
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Pentagon deletes pic of soldier wearing a patch that read 'save the big booty Venezuelans!'
A photo of a US Navy sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, wearing a patch reading 'Join the US Navy Save the Big Booty Venezuelans!' briefly appeared on the Pentagon's official DVIDS platform. As per reports, the image was later deleted. The soldier was operating on an EA-18G Growler fighter-bomber on the aircraft carrier.
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11:09 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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A photo of a US Navy sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, wearing a patch reading 'Join the US Navy Save the Big Booty Venezuelans!' briefly appeared on the Pentagon's official DVIDS platform. As per reports, the image was later deleted. The soldier was operating on an EA-18G Growler fighter-bomber on the aircraft carrier.
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RBI mulls 1-hour delay for digital transactions above ₹10,000
The RBI has proposed a mandatory one-hour delay for digital transactions of ₹10,000 or more. During this period, banks can verify suspicious payments with payers, and payers can also cancel them. The proposal, open for feedback until May 8, aims to reduce digital financial fraud. Payers can also bypass the delay by whitelisting specific time-sensitive transactions or payees.
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11:07 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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The RBI has proposed a mandatory one-hour delay for digital transactions of ₹10,000 or more. During this period, banks can verify suspicious payments with payers, and payers can also cancel them. The proposal, open for feedback until May 8, aims to reduce digital financial fraud. Payers can also bypass the delay by whitelisting specific time-sensitive transactions or payees.
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Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices
Amazon will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier. Starting May 20, 2026, users will only be able to read books already downloaded on these devices. Once an older device is deregistered or reset to factory settings, it cannot be re-registered. Affected models include Kindle (1st and 2nd generations), Kindle Paperwhite (1st generation) and Kindle Keyboard.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
11:04 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Amazon will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier. Starting May 20, 2026, users will only be able to read books already downloaded on these devices. Once an older device is deregistered or reset to factory settings, it cannot be re-registered. Affected models include Kindle (1st and 2nd generations), Kindle Paperwhite (1st generation) and Kindle Keyboard.
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We can do whatever we want, Catholic Church better take our side: US on Pope's war criticism
Elbridge Colby, US Under Secretary of War for Policy, reportedly warned Vatican ambassador to align with US policies in a Pentagon meeting in January. The meeting took place after Pope Leo XIV criticised war and diplomacy by force in his inaugural address. "US has military power to do whatever it wants...The Catholic Church...better take its side," Colby reportedly told envoy.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
11:18 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Elbridge Colby, US Under Secretary of War for Policy, reportedly warned Vatican ambassador to align with US policies in a Pentagon meeting in January. The meeting took place after Pope Leo XIV criticised war and diplomacy by force in his inaugural address. "US has military power to do whatever it wants...The Catholic Church...better take its side," Colby reportedly told envoy.
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India says no discussion yet with Iran over Strait of Hormuz toll
When a journalist asked whether reports of Iran charging $2-million toll from ships to go through Strait of Hormuz have affected India, the Centre said there has been "absolutely no discussion" between India and Iran on the matter. "If a certain situation arises...we'll see," said MEA. "India continues to call for free...navigation through the Strait," it added.
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11:17 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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When a journalist asked whether reports of Iran charging $2-million toll from ships to go through Strait of Hormuz have affected India, the Centre said there has been "absolutely no discussion" between India and Iran on the matter. "If a certain situation arises...we'll see," said MEA. "India continues to call for free...navigation through the Strait," it added.
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LSG score 30 runs in last 2 overs, beat KKR on last ball
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the last ball in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match in Kolkata on Thursday. LSG scored 30 runs off the last two overs to chase down a target of 182. LSG's uncapped player Mukul Choudhary scored an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls to help his team win.
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11:57 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the last ball in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match in Kolkata on Thursday. LSG scored 30 runs off the last two overs to chase down a target of 182. LSG's uncapped player Mukul Choudhary scored an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls to help his team win.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba issues 1st statement after ceasefire, vows revenge
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said Iran is resolute in taking revenge for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as April 9 marked 40 days since killing of his father. Mojtaba also declared Iran is entering a new phase in its management of Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes after Iran and US agreed to a 2-week ceasefire.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said Iran is resolute in taking revenge for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as April 9 marked 40 days since killing of his father. Mojtaba also declared Iran is entering a new phase in its management of Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes after Iran and US agreed to a 2-week ceasefire.
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Ceasefire would hasten his jailings: Iran's Araghchi on Netanyahu's corruption trial
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi took a jibe at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the resumption of his long-running corruption trial, which was paused due to Iran war, on Sunday. Araghchi accused Netanyahu of delaying the ceasefire, suggesting it would "hasten his jailing". Netanyahu is facing charges involving allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes.
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12:17 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi took a jibe at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the resumption of his long-running corruption trial, which was paused due to Iran war, on Sunday. Araghchi accused Netanyahu of delaying the ceasefire, suggesting it would "hasten his jailing". Netanyahu is facing charges involving allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes.
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Marriage may lower risk of cancer, reveals study
A study published in the journal Cancer Research Communications suggested that matrimony may be linked to a lower risk of cancer. As per the study, never-married men have a 68% higher cancer risk, while never-married women face an even steeper 83% increase compared to married, divorced or widowed individuals. Scientists said partners have strong caregiving roles, who encourage early diagnosis.
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A study published in the journal Cancer Research Communications suggested that matrimony may be linked to a lower risk of cancer. As per the study, never-married men have a 68% higher cancer risk, while never-married women face an even steeper 83% increase compared to married, divorced or widowed individuals. Scientists said partners have strong caregiving roles, who encourage early diagnosis.
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What is Nixon's 'madman theory' that Trump may have used in Iran war?
"Madman theory" is a strategy wherein leaders seek to gain leverage by appearing irrational or capable of extreme action. It is to convince adversaries that pushing further may lead to catastrophic results, forcing them to compromise. Popularised by ex-US President Richard Nixon during Vietnam War, it's reflected in Donald Trump’s Iran approach- from threats of destruction to a sudden ceasefire.
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"Madman theory" is a strategy wherein leaders seek to gain leverage by appearing irrational or capable of extreme action. It is to convince adversaries that pushing further may lead to catastrophic results, forcing them to compromise. Popularised by ex-US President Richard Nixon during Vietnam War, it's reflected in Donald Trump’s Iran approach- from threats of destruction to a sudden ceasefire.
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Israel calls Pak a terrorist state after its 'cancerous' remark against Israel amid peace talks
Israel called Pakistan a terrorist state after the latter called it "cancerous" amid peace talks. "Israel views very gravely these blatant antisemitic blood libels from a government claiming to 'mediate peace'. Calling the Jewish state 'cancerous' is effectively calling for its annihilation. Israel will defend itself against terrorists who vow its destruction," Israel Minister Gideon Sa'ar said.
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08:23 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Israel called Pakistan a terrorist state after the latter called it "cancerous" amid peace talks. "Israel views very gravely these blatant antisemitic blood libels from a government claiming to 'mediate peace'. Calling the Jewish state 'cancerous' is effectively calling for its annihilation. Israel will defend itself against terrorists who vow its destruction," Israel Minister Gideon Sa'ar said.
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Kalindi Kunj to get 2 signal-free flyovers to ease Delhi-Noida-Faridabad traffic
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) approved construction of two signal-free flyovers at Kalindi Kunj to ease traffic congestion between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad. One flyover will carry traffic coming from Noida towards Faridabad and Mumbai Expressway. The second flyover will carry vehicles from Faridabad and Mumbai Expressway towards Noida and will connect to Okhla Barrage Road.
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08:43 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) approved construction of two signal-free flyovers at Kalindi Kunj to ease traffic congestion between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad. One flyover will carry traffic coming from Noida towards Faridabad and Mumbai Expressway. The second flyover will carry vehicles from Faridabad and Mumbai Expressway towards Noida and will connect to Okhla Barrage Road.
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Trump issues warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz 'toll', says 'Stop now'
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers...They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now," he said. In another post he said, "Oil [will] start flowing, with or without the help of Iran."
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08:39 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers...They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now," he said. In another post he said, "Oil [will] start flowing, with or without the help of Iran."
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WhatsApp reads users' messages, its encryption may be the biggest consumer fraud: Telegram founder
Citing a 2026 US class-action lawsuit alleging WhatsApp maintains a backdoor allowing Meta employees to access and read users' private messages, Telegram founder Pavel Durov said, "WhatsApp's encryption may be the biggest consumer fraud in history." He added, "Despite its claims, it reads users’ messages and shares them with third parties." WhatsApp has rejected the claims in the lawsuit.
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09:00 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Citing a 2026 US class-action lawsuit alleging WhatsApp maintains a backdoor allowing Meta employees to access and read users' private messages, Telegram founder Pavel Durov said, "WhatsApp's encryption may be the biggest consumer fraud in history." He added, "Despite its claims, it reads users’ messages and shares them with third parties." WhatsApp has rejected the claims in the lawsuit.
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PSL trolled for making Babar Azam, Marnus Labuschagne release white dove after Iran-US ceasefire
PSL has been trolled after Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam and Hyderabad Kingsmen captain Marnus Labuschagne were made to release a white dove ahead of their match after Iran-US ceasefire. "Pakistan takes pride in playing its part in furthering peace," the presenter said before the ceremony. "Pakistan and peace can not be stated in one statement," an X user said.
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08:54 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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PSL has been trolled after Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam and Hyderabad Kingsmen captain Marnus Labuschagne were made to release a white dove ahead of their match after Iran-US ceasefire. "Pakistan takes pride in playing its part in furthering peace," the presenter said before the ceremony. "Pakistan and peace can not be stated in one statement," an X user said.
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I'm not Epstein's victim: Melania Trump
US President Donald Trump's wife Melania Trump has said she never had a relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and denied all claims linking her with him. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today. I am not Epstein's victim," Melania said. "I was...never on Epstein's plane and never visited his private island," she added.
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09:13 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump's wife Melania Trump has said she never had a relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and denied all claims linking her with him. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today. I am not Epstein's victim," Melania said. "I was...never on Epstein's plane and never visited his private island," she added.
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Exclusion from temples not good for Hinduism: SC in Sabarimala hearing
Supreme Court, while hearing arguments in Sabarimala case, said exclusion of other denominations from denominational temples isn't good Hinduism. It said this while hearing arguments by advocate CS Vaidyanathan who said Article 26(b), which gives a religious denomination right to manage its affairs, would prevail over Article 25(2)(b) which allows state to make laws for reform within a religion.
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09:08 am Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Supreme Court, while hearing arguments in Sabarimala case, said exclusion of other denominations from denominational temples isn't good Hinduism. It said this while hearing arguments by advocate CS Vaidyanathan who said Article 26(b), which gives a religious denomination right to manage its affairs, would prevail over Article 25(2)(b) which allows state to make laws for reform within a religion.
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