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The decision comes amidst an increasing major train accidents across the country where human error was often attributed as the reason

Following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, the situation is now calm but under control with prohibitory orders and internet suspension in place. Violence erupted earlier, leading to stone-pelting, vehicle fires, and police intervention, resulting in injuries and detentions.

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, shifting its stance to accommodative amid global economic uncertainties. While the GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 has been slightly lowered to 6.5%, the CPI inflation outlook remains benign at 4%.

The comedian, under fire for its recent YouTube special, shared a screenshot of his purported WhatsApp conversation with someone who claimed to be “handling the casting for this season of Bigg Boss”

It is also learnt that Rana is not coming to India on April 9 and the extradition process is in the works

The Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly faced disruption for the third consecutive day, leading to a three-hour adjournment. The uproar stemmed from demands for a discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act, recently passed in Parliament. National Conference members and BJP legislators stormed the Well of the House, staging protests after the Speaker disallowed an adjournment motion on the issue.

Mr. Saini was on his visit to Hisar to review the preparedness for Mr. Modi’s visit.

Gujarat Titans, propelled by their dominant top order, currently hold the second position in the points table, while Rajasthan Royals have faced middle-order challenges. The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Gujarat Titans have a strong head-to-head record against Rajasthan Royals, winning five out of six matches.

The BJP has criticized the Congress party regarding the seating arrangement for its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, during a prayer session. Amit Malviya questioned why Kharge was placed in a separate chair, rather than in the center, considering his position and age.

US President Trump's tariffs, now fully implemented, are projected to significantly impact China's economy, potentially reducing its growth by 2.4%. Goldman Sachs forecasts a lower 4.5% growth for China, against its 5% target. These tariffs, along with levies on other nations like Lesotho, Vietnam, and the EU, escalate global trade tensions. China has vowed retaliation, prompting Trump to threaten further tariffs.

The incident took place in Jaora town of the district at around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP MP and former Calcutta HC judge says the OMR (Optical Mark Reader) sheets recovered by the CBI can be made public by the State government; His remark comes after Supreme Court annulled the appointment of 25,752 teachers

Donald Trump claimed several nations are eager to negotiate with the U.S. following his tariff actions, even using colorful language to describe their eagerness. He mentioned productive calls with Vietnam and South Korea, and a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister. Trump also dismissed lawmakers' attempts to control tariffs, asserting his expertise in negotiation.

In Gurugram's Basai Enclave, a cab driver named Mausam allegedly caught his wife with her lover, Naveen, who then assaulted him with a pistol. Naveen reportedly threatened Mausam, referencing a gruesome murder case in Meerut. The duo fled after neighbors intervened. Mausam, who married his wife against his family's wishes, has filed a police complaint.

In this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), Rashid Khan, who plays for Gujarat Titans, has now gone wicketless in three successive games — only the second time in his IPL career. Both these sequences have occurred in his last eight IPL games. In IPL 2025, Rashid has picked up one wicket in four matches and has conceded runs at 10.21 per over. Gujarat Titans will return to action on Wednesday against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

The MPC also changed it’s stance from neutral to accommodative considering the current global economic situation

Donald Trump's new "reciprocal" tariffs, now at 104% on Chinese goods, have triggered a global trade war, disrupting markets and sparking recession fears. This layered tariff approach, starting with duties related to fentanyl and escalating with retaliatory measures, has sent stock markets plummeting and is expected to raise consumer prices.

"The opposition's thinking and ideology is to run the affairs of the Waqf (Board) with monopoly and misuse things (properties). But Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP and government have exposed them," Mr. Scindia

“Whatever you thought you wanted to do for people, we will do it,” said BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan, in a tribute to her father and Congressman Kumari Ananthan

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, were trading in red in afternoon trade on Wednesday on the back of global cues. ​​While BSE Sensex dipped over 350 points, Nifty50 was below 22,450.