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Afghan-owned businesses shut in Pak amid mass deportation

Rawalpindi, April 8: As Pakistan intensifies mass deportation of Afghan refugees, the businesses owned by Afghans in the commercial centres of Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas have started to shut down.

HI deploys additional support staff to ensure player well-being at Sr Men's Nationals

New Delhi, April 8: In a proactive move to prioritise athlete welfare, Hockey India has sent additional support staff - including a physiotherapist and a masseuse - to the ongoing 15th Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

Karan Patel talks about failure of his film, why he won't do 'Bigg Boss'

Mumbai, April 8: Popular television actor Karan Patel, known for his work in shows such as Kasturi, and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, agreed that the timing of the release of his 2023 film Daaran Chhoo was not right, which contributed to the film's failure at the box-office. He also revealed why he would not be able to participate in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.

Noted Rai dancer Ram Sahay Pandey dies at 92

Bhopal, April 8: Padma Shri Ram Sahay Pandey, a legendary figure in Rai folk dance, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire.

Malls, mainstreets drive 55 pc surge in India's retail leasing during Jan-March

New Delhi, April 8: Leasing activity in India's retail sector recorded a robust 55 per cent jump to cross 2.4 million square feet (MSF) in the January-March quarter this year across top eight cities, with both malls and mainstreets contributing to the growth, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Sun Pictures to produce Allu Arjun's world-class film with Atlee!

Chennai, April 8: It is official! Sun Pictures, one of Tamil film industry's top production houses, on Tuesday formally announced that it would producing Telugu Star Allu Arjun's upcoming project with director Atlee, which is now being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6.

MP CM to virtually inaugurate ROB in Gwalior, Scindia and Tomar to join

Gwalior, April 8: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will virtually inaugurate the newly constructed railway overbridge (ROB) in Gwalior on Tuesday, which will be a major infrastructure milestone for the historic city.

Hurriyat loses 3 more allies; Amit Shah says Valley backs India's Constitution

New Delhi, April 8: In a significant political development, three more organizations--Jammu Kashmir Islamic Political Party, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Democratic League, and Kashmir Freedom Front--have officially severed ties with the Hurriyat Conference.

Pawan Kalyan's son among 19 hospitalised in Singapore shophouse fire

Singapore City, April 8: At least four adults and 15 children were hospitalised after a fire broke out at a "shophouse" in Singapore's River Valley Road on Tuesday morning as per the country's state-owned CNA, which cited the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

Conducive conditions for a 25 basis point cut in April, 5.50 per cent repo rate by year-end: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi, April 8: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) repo rate is expected to drop by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.00 per cent after the ongoing Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, according to Goldman Sachs.

PM Modi pays tribute to legendary actor Manoj Kumar in letter to his family

Mumbai, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his grief over the death of the legendary filmmaker and actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away on Friday morning, April 4.

Opposition will continue to use democratic institutions to fight for rights of people of India: LoP Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the suggestions that Congress-led Standing Committees made during the Budget Session of Parliament and said that the Opposition will continue to use "democratic institutions" to fight for the rights and well-being of the people of India.

Reeks of theatre: Sajjad Lone attacks National Conference over chaos in J-K assembly

Jammu, April 8: Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference President Sajad Lone attacked the National Conference-led government, claiming that the party should remove the speaker appointed by them so that discussion on the Waqf Act can take place in the assembly.

Pawan Kalyan's son Mark Shankar injured in school fire incident in Singapore

Amravati, April 8: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's younger son Mark Shankar was injured in a fire incident in Singapore.

Strong growth expected to continue in new health and term segment: Nuvama Report

New Delhi, April 8: The Indian insurance sector is likely to see a strong growth in the new health and term segment, according to a report by Nuvama.

Potters of Udhampur enjoy rise in sale of earthen vessels

Udhampur, April 8: With summer finally setting in, potters all over Udhampur have been enjoying a boom for their earthenware.

Jerusalem police ready for Passover holiday security

Tel Aviv, April 8: Thousands of police officers from the Jerusalem district will operate together with Border Guard soldiers, volunteers, and national reinforcement forces during the week-long Passover holiday, which begins Saturday night and the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 20. The main focus of operational preparedness will be on crowded places and holy sites to maintain the safety, security, and safety of worshipers and all residents of the city and those coming through its gates.

Karan Johar drops pic with his 'Student of the Year' stars Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra

Mumbai, April 8: The trio from Student of the Year - Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra - recently gave fans a sweet surprise.

Biggest financial inclusion scheme in world: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari praises Mudra Yojana

New Delhi, April 8: Calling the Mudra Yojana "the biggest financial inclusion" scheme, Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday said that the scheme has generated over 5 crore employment opportunities.

Union Cabinet meeting likely to be held on Wednesday

New Delhi, April 8: According to officials, a Union Cabinet meeting is likely to be held on April 9. Meanwhile, on April 5, as the Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was exceptional news that would ensure a better quality of life for the border villages.

Allu Arjun rings in 43rd birthday with wife Sneha, children

Mumbai, April 8: 'Pushpa' star Allu Arjun, who turned 43 on Tuesday, celebrated his special day surrounded by loved ones.

Mudra Yojana is eye-opener for any government, says PM Modi interacting with beneficiaries

New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the 'Mudra Yojana Beneficiaries' at his residence and said that the scheme is an "eye-opener" for any government.

Molina sets sights on ISL Cup after Mohun Bagan Super Giant's semi-final win

Kolkata, April 8: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) head coach Jose Molina shared his pride after his team secured a spirited 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC (JFC) in the second leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday, as per the official website of ISL.

Indian stock markets open higher after bloodbath, Nifty above 22,500 points

Mumbai, April 8: Indian stock indices opened higher Tuesday after a bloodbath on Monday.

Powerplay struggles haunt Mumbai Indians as Jayawardene calls for ruthlessness

Mumbai, April 8: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that the team's performance in the powerplay, both with bat and ball has been a significant concern this season. Following their 12-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday, MI have now suffered four defeats in five matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Jayawardene urged his side to be more "ruthless" and avoid "losing discipline" before it's too late to salvage the campaign, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Amid Trump Tariffs, US Trade Representative highlights need to secure market access for US fuel ethanol in India, Thailand

Washington DC, April 8: With tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump beginning to kick in, the United States Trade Representative has spotlighted 10 trade practices faced by American exporters they deemed "unfair", including India's ban on US ethanol imports.

Study finds 1 in 3,000 people at risk of punctured lung from faulty gene

New Delhi, April 8: UK researchers have found that one in 3,000 people could be carrying a defective gene that significantly raises their risk of having a punctured lung.

Turned several dreams into reality...: PM Modi on 10 years of Mudra Yojana

New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the people whose has been transformed through Mudra Yojana and said that the scheme has turned several dreams into reality by empowering people.

Silambarasan's 'Maanaadu' to now release in Japan in May!

Chennai, April 8: Actor Silambarasan's superhit film, 'Maanaadu', which set the cash registers ringing at the box office here, is to now release in Japan, its producer Suresh Kamatchi announced on Monday.

China decries US tariffs, calls them unilateral bullying practice, says it will fight till the end

Beijing, April 8: China decried the US tariffs imposed on the country to be "groundless" and called them a unilateral bullying practice, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday (local time).

PM Narendra Modi reminisces about his meetings with Manoj Kumar in letter to his wife

Mumbai, April 8: In a heartfelt gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the late legendary Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, expressing his deep admiration for the actor's extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema.

Rajasthan's former CM Ashok Gehlot condemns hit-and-run accident of Jaipur

New Delhi, April 8: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday condemned the hit-and-run case accident that took place in Jaipur.

Pawan Kalyan's son suffers burns in Singapore school fire

Amaravati, April 8: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's younger son Mark Shankar suffered burns in a fire at a school in Singapore where he was studying.

RBI named most innovative financial institution globally by Global Finance

Mumbai, April 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been recognised as the Most Innovative Financial Institution globally in Global Finance's prestigious 2025 Innovators list, the central bank said in a post on X.

We finally buried the hatchet: Madonna, Elton John end decade-long feud

Washington, April 8: Two of the biggest music stars in the world, Madonna and Elton John, seem to have ended their decades-long feud.

Cement sector demand to improve as government spending increases, price hikes likely in April: Report

New Delhi, April 8: The demand is expected to rise in the cement sector as the government spending ramps up, and it could pave the way for price hikes across regions in April 2025, said a report by Nuvama.

Pawan Kalyan to head to Singapore after fire breaks out in son's school

Chennai, April 8: Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is to head to Singapore in the wake of his younger son Mark Shankar sustaining injuries in a fire accident that suddenly broke out this morning at the school in which he was studying.

MeT office forecasts rain for Tamil Nadu till April 13

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