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India Welcomes West Asia Ceasefire, Hopes for Ukraine Peace Boost

India welcomed a ceasefire in West Asia. The nation hopes the truce will boost peace efforts in Ukraine. A ceasefire in West Asia was brokered by Pakistan.

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India Links West Asia Truce to Ukraine Peace, Global Trade Stability

India welcomed the West Asia ceasefire, viewing it as a critical step toward broader global de-escalation. New Delhi expressed hope that the truce would not only boost peace efforts in Ukraine but also secure the free flow of trade, particularly through the vital Strait of Hormuz, safeguarding its economic and strategic interests.

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Press Trust of India (PTI)Hindustan Times

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Iran Conditions Hormuz Passage on Ceasefire, Demands Control

Iran's foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz would permit safe passage for two weeks, contingent on an immediate halt to attacks against the nation. This conditional opening precedes peace talks in Islamabad, where Tehran's 10-point proposal includes a demand for control over the strategic waterway. The move underscores Iran's intent to use the Strait as key leverage in ongoing negotiations.

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Al JazeeraLiveMint

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Assembly Elections Conclude in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

Assembly elections concluded in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. These elections are part of the 2026 election cycle in India. The elections have concluded, and voter turnout figures are being reported. "All necessary steps have been taken to facilitate smooth voting and ensure transparency" was attributed to Election Commission official.

"All necessary steps have been taken to facilitate smooth voting and ensure transparency"— Election Commission official

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Crucial Assembly Elections Kick Off in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry begin today, setting the stage for crucial political tests for both national and regional parties. These high-stakes contests are characterized by intense electoral battles, with authorities making extensive preparations to ensure smooth polling across the three politically significant regions.

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Asian News International (ANI)Hindustan Times

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Assam's Electoral Remap: Identity Politics Dominate High-Stakes Poll

Assam's assembly elections serve as a crucial referendum on Assamese nationalism and identity, fundamentally reshaped by a 2023 delimitation exercise. This new political map alters constituencies and voter representation, influencing party strategies. The BJP's 'jati, mati, bheti' plank and 'Brand Himanta' now challenge a Congress-led opposition in this evolving landscape.

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Zee News

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'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison

Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison. Sangha was convicted for supplying drugs linked to the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry. Sentencing occurred on Wednesday.

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India Sweeps New Zealand 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup Tie

India defeated New Zealand 3-0 in their Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie. Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale secured the win for India. Vaishnavi Adkar made amends after losing her debut match.

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Cameron Green set to bowl again for KKR

Cameron Green is expected to resume his bowling role for KKR against LSG. Cameron Green has not bowled in IPL 2026 so far due to injury, affecting KKR's team balance. Green is cleared to bowl after recovering from a lower-back injury.

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NHS worker wins payout after being called 'auntie'

An Indian-origin NHS worker in the UK won a £1,425 payout after being called 'auntie' by a co-worker. The case involved a harassment claim brought by an employee against a colleague. A UK employment tribunal ruled that the co-worker's use of 'auntie' was likely an offensive attempt at humor.

"We find that Charles Oppong's purpose was probably an offensive attempt at humour"— Tribunal judgment

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Congress Candidate Quits Ahead of Assam Polls

Congress candidate Suren Daimari quit the party from the Udalguri seat. Suren Daimari was the Congress candidate for the Udalguri constituency in Assam. The resignation occurred the day before polling in Assam.

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ED Attaches Rs 17 Crore Assets in Goa Nightclub Fire Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth over Rs 17 crore in connection with a Goa nightclub fire. The action is related to a Goa nightclub fire. The ED took action against the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' club under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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Iran Demands Tolls on Strait of Hormuz; Oman Objects

Iran demands a $1 per barrel crypto toll on oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for global oil shipments. Two vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz after Iran agreed to reopen the shipping lane under a ceasefire arrangement.

"No Tolls Can Be Imposed For Crossing Hormuz"— Oman statement

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US-Iran Truce Talks Set Amid Ceasefire Misunderstanding

U.S. Vice President JD Vance to lead U.S. delegation for peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. A fragile ceasefire is in place between the U.S. and Iran. The first round of talks is scheduled to take place this weekend.

"I think this comes from a legitimate misunderstanding. I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't."— JD Vance, Vice President

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Gujarat Titans edge Delhi Capitals by 1 run in IPL 2026 thriller

Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by one run in an IPL 2026 match. Prasidh Krishna bowled the final over for Gujarat Titans, who scored 210 runs. Delhi Capitals were chasing a target of 211.

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India Withdraws COP33 Bid

India withdraws bid to host United Nations climate summit COP33 in 2028. COP is the annual climate negotiations. Turkiye and Australia will co-host COP31.

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Doha Diamond League Postponed to June 19 Amid Middle East War

The Doha Diamond League meet has been postponed to June 19. The Doha Diamond League is a major athletics event. The postponement is due to ongoing uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East.

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Trump Mulls NATO Withdrawal Over Iran War Support

Donald Trump criticized NATO for not supporting the U.S. during the Iran war. The U.S. president expressed disappointment over member states' refusal to join the war on Iran. Trump met with NATO chief and Mark Rutte, renewing his push for Greenland.

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Election Commission Bans Exit Polls

Election Commission bans exit polls. Exit polls are surveys conducted immediately after voters leave polling stations. The ban is effective from April 9 and lasts until April 29.

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Bombay HC Restrains Filmmaker from Alleging Script Theft by Director Aditya Dhar

Bombay High Court restrains filmmaker Santosh Kumar from making script theft allegations against director Aditya Dhar. Santosh Kumar had reiterated claims that director Aditya Dhar copied the script of his film 'Dhurandhar'. The court passed an interim order in the suit filed by Santosh Kumar.

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Posters Target Akhilesh Yadav With 'Lyari Raj' Slogan in Amethi

Posters targeting Akhilesh Yadav with a 'Lyari raj' slogan have appeared in Amethi. Lyari is a neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan, known for its criminal elements. The posters have surfaced ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls.

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Stocks Dip Amidst Middle East Tensions and Trump's Warning

U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Monday. The conflict has been escalating, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia entering the war over the weekend. Investors are weighing the Middle East conflict outlook and U.S. President Donald Trump's new warning to Tehran.

"longer-term inflation expectations appear to be holding despite the current energy shock, and the Fed does not yet need to make a decision on how to react to the latest troubles."— Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair

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Trump's Ultimatum Hardens Iran Standoff Amid Widening War

President Trump's aggressive ultimatums, including threats of 'complete demolition' and catastrophic military strikes if Iran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, are intensifying the US-Iran confrontation. Tehran has firmly rejected US proposals and hardened its stance, deepening the standoff amidst a widening Middle East conflict.

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Al JazeeraLiveMint

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US stock markets ended mostly lower

US stock markets ended mostly lower, with mixed performance across indices, as the Middle East conflict widened and President Trump issued a new warning to Tehran. The escalating geopolitical tensions drove crude oil prices higher, prompting investors to weigh the conflict's outlook. Concerns persist over the conflict's potential impact on the global economy and inflation, despite the Federal Reserve indicating no immediate need to react.

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Press Trust of India (PTI)

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Lebanon excluded from US-Iran ceasefire deal, Trump confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. A ceasefire was agreed upon between the U.S. and Iran to halt a regional conflict. Israeli strikes on Lebanon continued after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was announced. "Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal" was attributed to Donald Trump.

"Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal"— Donald Trump, US President

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Trump Declares Lebanon Outside Ceasefire, Israel Continues Offensive

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu explicitly declared Lebanon and Hezbollah excluded from the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. This stance provides the direct rationale for Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon, which Trump characterized as a 'separate skirmish' distinct from the truce's scope.

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Asian News International (ANI)Press Trust of India (PTI)

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Israel Exploits Ceasefire Loophole, Threatening US-Iran Truce

Israel's continued military offensive in Lebanon, explicitly excluded from the US-Iran ceasefire, exploits a critical loophole in the truce. This ongoing action directly imperils the ceasefire's stability, with Iran warning it may withdraw if Israeli strikes persist. The escalating conflict in Lebanon raises significant concerns about broader regional instability, despite the US-Iran de-escalation efforts.

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The HinduABP Live

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Klaasen Calls for Improvement Across SRH

SRH batter Heinrich Klaasen stated the team needs to 'fire in all departments of the game'. Sunrisers Hyderabad has had a poor start to their IPL 2026 campaign. The team has lost its opening two matches in IPL 2026.