A boat decorator was arrested in Varanasi after a video of him drinking alcohol on the Ganga river surfaced online. This incident follows a previous viral video showing an iftar party’s waste allegedly dumped into the river. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the ruling BJP, linking increased alcohol consumption to citizen stress.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This followed a rare conciliatory message from leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul convened an emergency meeting and urged Pyongyang to stop violating UN resolutions. Analysts suggest North Korea is asserting strength while seeking nuclear power recognition.
Director Atlee expressed deep emotion following the reveal of Allu Arjun’s ‘Raaka’ first look, calling it an 18-year-old dream. The poster, released on Arjun’s birthday, has generated significant buzz, hinting at a rugged action thriller with a wild, tribal tone. With Deepika Padukone also confirmed, expectations are soaring for this highly anticipated project.
Chennai Super Kings face growing uncertainty over MS Dhoni’s availability for IPL 2026. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf muscle strain and is unlikely to be match-ready soon. His absence coincides with CSK’s poor start, having lost their first three matches, highlighting a critical gap in crunch situations.
The Election Commission of India has assured that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted without fear, violence, or intimidation. This statement follows a meeting with the TMC, which accused the ECI of bias towards the BJP and alleged systematic disenfranchisement of voters through electoral roll revisions.
India, the world’s third-largest importer and consumer of oil, has not taken any shipments from Iran since May 2019, when US sanctions led it to halt such purchases.
Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like ‘Jawan’ and
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi’s foreign policy, questioning the timing of his Israel visit before military action against Iran and the perceived failure of Operation Sindoor’s global outreach. Ramesh argued that Pakistan’s role in a ceasefire undermined Modi’s personalized diplomacy and his strategy to isolate Islamabad, contrasting it with Manmohan Singh’s success after
A temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US is reshaping global markets. Oil prices have dropped significantly as the Strait of Hormuz sees cautious reopening. Stock markets worldwide are experiencing a strong rally, with Indian markets showing substantial gains. This development offers relief from geopolitical tensions and supports economic stability.
